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Collection
Transportation Collection
Title
Transportation Collection
Object ID
MG0123
Date Range
1819-1977
Note: The Transportation Collection contains documents regarding turnpikes, railroads, Conestoga Traction Company, Conestoga Transportation Company, and the Red Rose Transit Authority. The types of items include correspondence, financial papers, business papers, stock certificates, tickets, schedules
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Collection
Transportation Collection
Title
Transportation Collection
Description
The Transportation Collection contains documents regarding turnpikes, railroads, Conestoga Traction Co., Conestoga Transportation Co., and the Red Rose Transit Authority. The types of items include correspondence, financial papers, business papers, stock certificates, tickets, schedules, maps of routes, and a blueprint.
Date Range
1819-1977
Year Range From
1819
Year Range To
1977
Date of Accumulation
1819-1977
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
People
Bitner, John R.
Boardman, Harris
Bowman, John Jacob
Boyer, Zaccur Prall
Cirt, Anna N.
Griest, William Walton
Hostetter, Albert Keller
Kemrer, Clarence M.
Knapp, Walter
Kreider, Kate
Kriebel, Howard Wiegner
McClellan, Oliver Eldridge
Royer, David
Shuman, James P.
Wohlsen, Anna
Wohlsen, Peter
Subjects
Letters
Minutes (Records)
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Co.
Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike (Pa.)
Posters
Railroads
Rates and tolls
Reading & Columbia Railroad Company
Street-railroads
Trolley cars
Search Terms
Adamstown
Bittersville, Lower Windsor Twp., York County, Pennsylvania
Blueprints
Booklets
Brochures
Campbelltown, South Londonderry Twp., Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Center Square Road Station
Chestnut Street
Christiana
Coatesville, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Columbia
Columbia, Ironville and Mount Joy Railroad
Conestoga Traction Company
Conestoga Transportation Company
Conewago Water and Power Company
Correspondence
Dallastown, York County, Pennsylvania
Drawings
Duke Street
East Belt line
East King Street
East Petersburg, East Hempfield Twp.
Elizabethtown
Engleside, Lancaster Twp.
Ephemera
Ephrata
Express Printing Company
Greeting cards
Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania
Hershey, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Ironville, West Hempfield Twp.
J. G. Brill Company
Kinport Road
Lancaster
Lancaster and York Furnace Street Railway
Lancaster and Columbia Division, Conestoga Transportation Company
Lancaster and Lititz Passenger Railroad Company
Lancaster, Elizabethtown, and Middletown Turnpike
Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Letters
Lititz
Maple Grove
Maps
Marietta Avenue
North Market Street
Mechanicsburg, Upper Leacock Twp.
Mechanicsville, East Hempfield Twp.
Minutes
Mount Joy
Mulberry Street
National Railway Historical Society
Neffsville, Manheim Twp.
North End Photo Finishing House
North Lime Street
North Queen Street
Palmyra, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Parkesburg, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Penn Square
Pequea Twp.
Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Company
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Photographs
Placards
Substations
President Avenue
Princess Street
Prospect Street
Quarryville
Railroads
Rates and tolls
Reading and Columbia Railroad Company
Receipts
Red Rose Transit Authority
Reports
Roads
Rocky Springs Railroad Company
Schuylkill Navigation Company
Scrapbooks
South Mountain Railroad
South Queen Street
Stock certificates
Susquehanna Railroad
Tickets
Tolls
Trolley car barns
Trolley car yards
Trolley cars
Trolleys
Turnpikes
Walnut Street
WGAL (television station)
Williams Park Station
Willow Street Turnpike
Windsor Twp., York County, Pennsylvania
WLAN (radio station)
Wrightsville, York County, Pennsylvania
York Bus Company
York Fair
York Railway Company
Extent
2 boxes, 31 folders, 1 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0123
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Transportation Collection (MG0123), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restrictions are noted at the item level.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-123
Classification
MG0123
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Added to database 23 September 2021.
Documents
Less detail
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
Advertisements
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F06
Date Range
1862/11/22
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
Advertisements
Description
Advertisements for businesses, services, and products in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The Columbia Spy, 22 November 1862.
Admin/Biographical History
Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.
Date Range
1862/11/22
Creation Date
1862/11/22
Creator
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subjects
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
Columbia (Pa.)
Advertisements
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Search Terms
Columbia
Columbia Spy
Advertisements
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Newspaper clippings
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Advertisement
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2020-11-07
Parent Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F06
Notes
Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST
Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
TW-F-XX-21b
Classification
MG0828
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Organized by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.
Less detail
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
"Army Correspondence"
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F08
Date Range
1863/05/02
  1 document  
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
"Army Correspondence"
Description
"Army Correspondence." Camp Dick Robinson, Kentucky, 19 April 1863. News of General Welsh and the 45th Pennsylvania Infantry, Company K. The ladies of the Caldwell Institute in Danville, Kentucky visited Company K. A mailing address is provided. Other articles are about the National Fast and how that was carried out in Columbia; a missing boy named Thomas Ferguson, a.k.a. Thomas Divit; Columbia Insurance Company; and the death of William Campbell. Section of The Columbia Spy. 1863.
Admin/Biographical History
Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.
Date Range
1863/05/02
Creation Date
1863/05/02
Creator
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Welsh, Thomas
Ferguson, Thomas
Divit, Thomas
Divit, John
Hostetter, Andrew
Campbell, William
Subjects
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 45th (1861-1865)
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
Camp Breckinridge (Ky.)
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Search Terms
Columbia
Camp Dick Robinson, Kentucky
Camp Breckinridge, Kentucky
Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 45th (1861-1865)
Caldwell Institute, Danville, Kentucky
Columbia Spy
Civil War
National Fast
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Newspaper clippings
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Clipping, Newspaper
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2020-11-07
Condition Notes
Section was torn out of newspaper.
Parent Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F08
Notes
Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST
Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
TW-F-XX-21d
Classification
MG0828
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Organized by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.
Documents
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #521
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Beaver, Frederick
Beaver, George
Bennet, Christian
Bennet, James
Bennet, John
Bogle, George
Boyd, George
Clouse, George
Currie, Catharine
Currie, Rebecca
Denormandy, Anthony
Denormandy, Elisabeth
Denormandy, Praul
Ditweiler, Jacob
Ditweiler, Nancy
Findlay, Uriah
Fite, George
Fite, Lewis
Harvey, Hughes
Hewes, Harvey
Hughes, Josiah
Hughes, Homer
Kulp, John
Culp, John
Kulp, Mary
Culp, Mary
Lewis, Joseph
Lloyd, Thomas
Maxton, Ann
Maxton, George
Moon, Ann
Moon, Catharine
Richards, John
Richards, Mary
Taylor, Hannah
Taylor, Sarah
Taylor, William
Trainor, Rosanna
Walsh, Henry
Walsh, Mariah
Walsh, Mary
Walsh, Wesley
Watts, William
Willis, Elisa
Willis, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Columbia
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Columbia
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #521
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/05.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Beaver, Frederick.
Beaver, George.
Bennet, Christian.
Bennet, James.
Bennet, John.
Bogle, George.
Boyd, George.
Clouse, George.
Currie, Catharine.
Currie, Rebecca.
Denormandy, Anthony. Permanently gone from the place or dead.
Denormandy, Elisabeth. Permanently gone from the place or dead.
Denormandy, Praul. Permanently gone from the place or dead.
Ditweiler, Jacob.
Ditweiler, Nancy.
Findlay, Uriah.
Fite, George.
Fite, Lewis.
Harvey, Hughes. Or Hewes, Harvey. Age 7.
Hughes, Josiah. Or Hughes, Homer.
Kulp, John. Or Culp, John.
Kulp, Mary. Or Culp, Mary. Too old.
Lewis, Joseph.
Lloyd, Thomas. Teacher.
Maxton, Ann.
Maxton, George.
Moon, Ann. Permanently gone from the place or dead.
Moon, Catharine. Permanently gone from the place or dead.
Richards, John.
Richards, Mary.
Taylor, Hannah.
Taylor, Sarah.
Taylor, William.
Trainor, Rosanna.
Walsh, Henry.
Walsh, Mariah. Permanently gone from the place or dead.
Walsh, Mary.
Walsh, Wesley.
Watts, William.
Willis, Elisa. Permanently gone from the place or dead.
Willis, Mary. Permanently gone from the place or dead.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #588
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Claiborne, Catharine
Mellinger, Nancy
Mellinger, Sarah
Mellinger, Susanna
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Columbia
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Columbia
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #588
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/09.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Claiborne, Catharine. Teacher.
Mellinger, Nancy.
Mellinger, Sarah.
Mellinger, Susanna.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #023
Date Range
1827
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date Range
1827
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Wade, Polly
Albright, Susan
McCardell, Sarah
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Columbia
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Columbia
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #023
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1992/12/22.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Wade, Polly. Mother of Albright, Susan.
McCardell, Sarah. Teacher.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #608
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Carter, Sarah
Clouse, Emily
Denormandy, Elisabeth
Moon, Catharine
Pearson, Mary Ann
Wolf, May
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Columbia
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Columbia
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #608
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/09.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Carter, Sarah. Teacher.
Clouse, Emily.
Denormandy, Elisabeth.
Moon, Catharine.
Pearson, Mary Ann.
Wolf, May.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #067
Date Range
1827
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date Range
1827
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Beaver, Frederick
Beaver, George
Bennet, Christian
Bennet, James
Bennet, John
Bogle, George
Boyd, George
Boyd, John
Boyd, William
Trainor, Rosanna
Clouse, George
Currie, Catharine
Currie, Rebecca
Deitweiler, Ann
Deitweiler, Jacob
Findlay, Uriah
Fite, George
Fite, Lewis
Hews, Harvey
Hughes, Harvey
Hews, Josiah
Hughes, Josiah
Kulp, John
Lewis, Joseph
Lloyd, Thomas
Maxton, Ann
Maxton, George
Richards, John
Richards, Mary
Shidle, George
Taylor, Hannah
Taylor, Sarah
Taylor, William
Walsh, Henry
Walsh, Maria
Walsh, Mary Ann
Walsh, Mary
Walsh, Wesley
Watts, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Columbia
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Columbia
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #067
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/06/01.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Beaver, Frederick.
Beaver, George.
Bennet, Christian.
Bennet, James.
Bennet, John.
Bogle, George.
Boyd, George.
Boyd, John.
Boyd, William.
Trainor, Rosanna.
Clouse, George.
Currie, Catharine.
Currie, Rebecca.
Deitweiler, Ann.
Deitweiler, Jacob.
Findlay, Uriah.
Fite, George.
Fite, Lewis.
Hews, Harvey. Also spelled Hughes.
Hews, Josiah. Also spelled Hughes.
Kulp, John.
Lewis, Joseph.
Lloyd, Thomas. Teacher.
Maxton, Ann.
Maxton, George.
Richards, John.
Richards, Mary.
Shidle, George.
Taylor, Hannah.
Taylor, Sarah.
Taylor, William.
Walsh, Henry.
Walsh, Maria. Also known as Walsh, Mary Ann.
Walsh, Mary.
Walsh, Wesley.
Watts, William.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #235
Date Range
1827
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date Range
1827
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Cross, Elizabeth
Kinsmore, Sarah
Van Wyck, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Columbia
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Columbia
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #235
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/09/21.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Locust Grove School.
Cross, Elizabeth.
Kinsmore, Sarah.
Van Wyck, William. Teacher.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #281
Date Range
1827
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date Range
1827
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Algier, Joseph
Beaver, Frederick
Beaver, George
Bennet, Christian
Bennet, James
Bennet, John
Bogle, George
Clouse, Emily
Clouse, George
Currie, Catharine
Coner, Catharine
Currie, Rebecca
Coner, Rebecca
Detweiler, Jacob
Fite, Emanuel
Fite, Lewis
Findlay, Uriah
Hewes, Harvey
Hewes, Josiah
Kulp, John
Lewis, Joseph
Lice, Elisabeth
Lloyd, Thomas
Maxton, Ann
Maxton, George
Moon, Samuel
Richards, John
Richards, Mary
Shidle, George
Taylor, Hannah
Taylor, Sarah
Taylor, William
Trainor, Rosanna
Watts, William
Walls, William
Walsh, Mary
Walsh, Mary Ann
Walsh, Wesley
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Columbia
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Columbia
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #281
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/12/07.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Algier, Joseph.
Beaver, Frederick.
Beaver, George.
Bennet, Christian.
Bennet, James.
Bennet, John.
Bogle, George.
Clouse, Emily.
Clouse, George.
Currie, Catharine. Name mispelled by assessor as Coner, Catharine.
Currie, Rebecca. Name mispelled by assessor as Coner, Rebecca.
Detweiler, Jacob.
Fite, Emanuel.
Fite, Lewis.
Findlay, Uriah.
Hewes, Harvey.
Hewes, Josiah.
Kulp, John.
Lewis, Joseph.
Lice, Elisabeth.
Lloyd, Thomas. Teacher.
Maxton, Ann.
Maxton, George.
Moon, Samuel.
Richards, John.
Richards, Mary.
Shidle, George.
Taylor, Hannah.
Taylor, Sarah.
Taylor, William.
Trainor, Rosanna.
Watts, William. Name mispelled by assessor as Walls, William.
Walsh, Mary.
Walsh, Mary Ann.
Walsh, Wesley.
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