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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1865 F126 QS
Date Range
1865/08
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
1865/08
Year
1865
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
McCutchen, John
Potts, David
Yeart, William
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constables
Constable's return
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1865 F126 QS
Additional Notes
Constable's return.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
165.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1868 F064 QS
Date Range
1868/04
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
1868/04
Year
1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Youart, William T.
Potts, Samuel W.
Bitzer, Isaac
Horst, Samuel
Metzgar, John
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constables
Constable's return
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1868 F064 QS
Additional Notes
Constable's return.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
73.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1867 F112 QS
Date Range
1867/08
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
1867/08
Year
1867
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Burger, John Adam
Seymour, Jacob
Hart, Emory
Bitzer, Isaac
Horst, Samuel
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Lancaster Twp.
Constables
Constable's return
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1867 F112 QS
Additional Notes
Constable's return.
Case numbers: 135, 136, 137.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1864 F094 QS
Date Range
1864/08
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
1864/08
Year
1864
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
McCutcher, John
Potts, David
Huert, William
Pottberger, William
Shoenberger, John
Swartz, J. G.
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Lancaster Twp.
Constables
Constable's return
Charge: selling liquor without a license
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1864 F094 QS
Additional Notes
Constable's return.
Selling liquor without a license.
Case numbers: 106, 107, 108.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1862 F065 QS
Date Range
1862/11
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
1862/11
Year
1862
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Brubaker, Christian
Shenk, Christian
McCutchen, John
Potts, David
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constable's return
Constables
Charge: nuisance
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1862 F065 QS
Additional Notes
Constable's return.
Nuisance.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
69.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Deed between Benjamin Hershey and The Farmers Bank of Lancaster
Object ID
MG0096 F037 In03
Date Range
1824/11/26
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Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Deed between Benjamin Hershey and The Farmers Bank of Lancaster
Description
Deed between Benjamin Hershey of Lancaster Township, and The Farmers Bank of Lancaster, for land in the Township of Lancaster. Lancaster. Photostatic copy.
Date Range
1824/11/26
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Hershey, Benjamin
Subjects
Deeds
Lancaster (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township)
Search Terms
Deeds
Farmers Bank of Lancaster
Lancaster Twp.
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 32 x 18.5 cm
Object Name
Deed
Language
English
Parent Object ID
MG0096
Object ID
MG0096 F037 In03
Location of Originals
photocopy
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Collection (MG0096) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3760
James Buchanan Family Papers
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph Collection
Curatorial Collection
Wheatland Collection
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pa.
Other Number
MG-0096, Folder 037, Insert 03
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of the James Buchanan Collection was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0435 I010
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
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.
Year
1828
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Hostetter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Conestoga Creek
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster Twp.
Hostetter's Ford
Fords
Lancaster
Notifications
Reports
Bridges
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0435 I010
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
[Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.]
Location: At Hostetter's Fording, near Lancaster City.
Document type: Notification and report of needed bridge repairs.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0105 I002
Date Range
1826/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1826/08
Year
1826
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Haverstick, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Conestoga Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Lancaster Twp.
Lancaster
George Haverstick's Mill
Mills
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0105 I002
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Conestoga Twp. and [Lancaster Twp.]
Court term: August 1826.
Location: On public highway to Lancaster City, near George Haverstick'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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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0115 I001
Date Range
1826/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1826/08
Year
1826
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Lancaster
Lancaster Twp.
Manor Twp.
Petitions
Remonstrances
Place
Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Twp., and Manor Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0115 I001
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Conestoga Twp., [Lancaster Twp., and Manor Twp.]
Court term: August 1826.
Location: At any place between Lancaster and mouth of Conestoga Creek.
Document type: Petition or remonstrance against erecting a bridge.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0305 I003
Date Range
1868/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1868/01
Year
1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Ranck, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster
Lancaster Twp.
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Samuel Ranck's Mill
Place
East Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0305 I003
Box Number
005
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1868.
Location: Near Samuel Ranck's Mill, on public highway to Lancaster City.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
244.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1861 F18 I01
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Year
1861
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0028
People
Summy, Peter H.
Witmer, A. R.
Baker, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1861 F18 I01
Box Number
028
Additional Notes
Bond: A. R. Witmer, David Baker.
Receipt to keep a tavern.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1867 F28 I01
Date Range
1867
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Date Range
1867
Year
1867
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0036
People
Burger, John Adam
Search Terms
Liquor License
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1867 F28 I01
Box Number
036
Additional Notes
14 signatures in support of auxiliary petition.
17 signatures in support of petition.
April term.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1867 F28 I02
Date Range
1867
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Date Range
1867
Year
1867
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0036
People
Potts, David
Search Terms
Liquor License
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1867 F28 I02
Box Number
036
Additional Notes
To be known as Bridgeport Hotel.
19 signatures in support of petition.
April term.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1867 F28 I03
Date Range
1867
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Date Range
1867
Year
1867
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0036
People
Youart, William T.
Search Terms
Liquor License
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1867 F28 I03
Box Number
036
Additional Notes
To be known as Bridgeport Hotel.
19 signatures in support of petition.
April term.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for a bridge
Object ID
Bridge F0435 I004
Date Range
1821
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for a bridge
Description
[Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.]
Court term: November 1821.
Location: Over Conestoga Creek.
Document type: Petition for a bridge
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1821
Year
1821
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster Twp.
Petitions
Witmer's Bridge
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Extent
1 item, 5 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0435 I004
Box Number
006
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Recommendation to take measures to remove toll
Object ID
Bridge F0435 I005
Date Range
1821
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Recommendation to take measures to remove toll
Description
Court term: November 1821.
Location: Over Conestoga Creek.
Document type: Recommendation to take measures to remove toll
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1821
Year
1821
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster Twp.
Recommendations
Witmer's Bridge
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Extent
1 item, 1 piece
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0435 I005
Box Number
006
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0435 I006
Date Range
1825
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1825
Year
1825
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Contracts
Creeks
Fords
Hostetter's Ford
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster Twp.
Specifications
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Specification
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0435 I006
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
[Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.]
[1825]
Location: Near Hostetter's Fording.
Document type: Specifications and contract for bridge construction.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0435 I007
Date Range
1825/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1825/11
Year
1825
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Fords
Hostetter's Ford
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster Twp.
Petitions
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0435 I007
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
[Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.]
Court term: November 1825.
Location: At Hostetter's Fording.
Document type: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0435 I008
Date Range
1827
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1827
Year
1827
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Fords
Hostetter's Ford
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster Twp.
Notifications
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0435 I008
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
[Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.]
Location: Near Hostetter's Fording.
Document type: Notification of bridge needing repairs.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0435 I009
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
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.
Year
1828
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Hostetter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Conestoga Creek
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster Twp.
Hostetter's Ford
Fords
Notifications
Bridges
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0435 I009
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
[Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.]
Location: Near Hostetter's Fording.
Document type: Notification of meeting to appoint inspectors for bridge.
4 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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