Westminster, Md. (Rear 63 E. Main St., Westminster 21157)
Publisher
Family Line Publications,
Date of Publication
1995-<1998>
Physical Description
v. <1-3> : map ; 21 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Contents
v. 1. Quaker records of Bradford Monthly Meeting (Bradford family records, marriages, etc.).--v. 2 Early church records of Chester County, Pennsylvania, by Charlotte Meldum & Martha Reamy (includes Uwchland monthly meeting; East Vincent Reformed Congregation; Goshen monthly meeting, and New Garden monthly meeting).--v. 3 Early church recrods of Chester County, Pennsylvania (includes map of townships of Chester County, Kennett monthly meeting (abstracted by Gilbert Cope); Londongrove monthly meeting (abstracted by Gilbert Cope); Vestry book of St. John's Church, Pequay (copied by Julius F. Sachse); and Great Valley Baptist Church members.
"Taken from the published "Pa. Archives, Third Series," this list includes taxpayer/land owner, page number of the volume in the published "Archives," township where the person was recorded, acres, number of horses, head of cattle, number of sheep, servants/slaves, and tax. Over 5,700 names." [from the publisher]
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
