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Collection
Transportation Collection
Title
Transportation Collection
Object ID
MG0123
Date Range
1819-1977
Railroad Conestoga Traction Company Conestoga Transportation Company Conewago Water & Power Company Correspondence Dallastown, York County Drawings Duke Street East Belt line East King Street East Petersburg Elizabethtown Engleside, Lancaster Twp. Ephemera Ephrata Express Printing Co. Greeting cards
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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.
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #576
Date Range
1827
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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 0008
People
Barnet, George
Bose, Henry
Cloud, Joseph
Darling, Henry
Deahl, Conrad
Good, David
Huber, Henry
Hues, Samuel
Hurst, David
Laferty, Elizabeth
Lark, Elizabeth
Lefever, Catherine
Martzal, Philip
McKowan, William
Newman, Daniel
Null, George
Rigel, Henry
Roaher, Joseph
Sharp, Joseph
Spowhour, Jacob
Stauffer, George
Upperman, John
Yarnel, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans
Search Terms
Lancaster
Soudersburg, East Lampeter Twp.
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Coroners' inquests
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #576
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A Aug 22, 2002.
Additional Notes
Coroners inquest.
Upperman, John. Coroner.
Payment for inquests on the following people:
Barnet, George.
Bose, Henry.
Darling, Henry.
Deahl, Conrad.
Good, David.
Huber, Henry.
Hurst, David.
Laferty, Elizabeth.
Lark, Elizabeth.
Martzal, Philip.
Newman, Daniel.
Null, George.
Rigel, Henry.
Sharp, Joseph.
Spowhour, Jacob.
Yarnel, Jacob.
Other names in the document:
Cloud, Joseph.
Lefever, Catherine.
Roaher, Joseph.
Hues, Samuel.
Stauffer, George.
McKowan, William.
Unnamed African American child at Soudersburg.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
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Record, Judicial

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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1810 F004 QS
Date Range
1810/08
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1810/08
Year
1810
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constable's return
Constables
Taverns
Tavern keepers
Manor Twp.
Donegal Twp.
Strasburg Twp.
Lancaster
Hempfield Twp.
Lancaster Twp.
Lampeter Twp.
Conestoga Twp.
Colerain Twp.
Caernarvon Twp.
Brecknock Twp.
Leacock Twp.
Little Britain Twp.
Sadsbury Twp.
Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1810 F004 QS
Additional Notes
Constables' returns, taverns.
15 items, 15 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Probate

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9ad8b19f-915f-4ae4-9467-217968998690
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1902 F061
Date Range
1902
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Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
Date Range
1902
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1902
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0020
People
Johnson, Jacob K.
Johnson, Sarah
Stanton, Mary H.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Lancaster
Fulton Twp.
Place
Lancaster
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1902 F061
Box Number
020
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Formerly of Fulton Twp.
Renouncer: Johnson, Sarah.
Administrator: Stanton, Mary H.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
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Petition

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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0410 I008
Date Range
1817/11
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Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1817/11
Year
1817
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Kendig, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
George Kendig's Mill
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster
McCall's Ferry, Martic Twp.
Mill Creek
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Rivers
Susquehanna River
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0410 I008
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1817.
Location: On road from Lancaster to bridge over Susquehanna River at McCall's Ferry, Martic Twp., near George Kendig's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fae9e779-30ca-4dee-a4cc-355135164253
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0450 I014
Date Range
1817/08
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Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1817/08
Year
1817
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Charlestown, Maryland
Creeks
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster
Mills
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Strasburg Twp.
Wither's Mill
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0450 I014
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
[Lampeter Twp. and Strasburg Twp.]
Court term: August 1817.
Location: On public road from Lancaster to Charlestown, Maryland, at Wither's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9fcfda21-d264-4b09-a499-086264406647
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0455 I001
Date Range
1818
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Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1818
Year
1818
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Appropriations
Bridges
Charlestown, Maryland
Creeks
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster
Mills
Pequea Creek
Strasburg Twp.
Wither's Bridge
Wither's Mill
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0455 I001
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
[Lampeter Twp. and Strasburg Twp.]
Location: Over Pequea Creek on public road from Lancaster to Charlestown, Maryland, at Wither's Mill.
Document type: Appropriation towards bridge.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Bridge F0455 I001
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #032
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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
Year
1831
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Hartman, Joseph
Search Terms
Courthouses
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #032
Box Number
011
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment for tax assessment duties, Lampeter Twp.
Hartman, Joseph.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
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Order for Payment

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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1832 #093
Date Range
1832
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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
1832
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0012
People
Stauffer, Christian
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Courthouses
Lancaster
Lampeter Twp.
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1832 #093
Box Number
012
Notes
Entered into Q&A Aug 28, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouses
Repayment of a loan made to the county by
Stauffer, Christian. Lampeter Twp.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
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Probate

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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1838 F020
Date Range
1838
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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
Date Range
1838
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1838
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Kauffman, Andrew M.
Kauffman, Mary
Hartman, Lewis
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Lancaster
Place
Lancaster
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1838 F020
Box Number
003
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Occupation: Innkeeper
Renouncer: Kauffman, Mary.
Administrator: Hartman, Lewis.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
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