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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1822 #022B
Date Range
1822
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1822
Year
1822
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Allen, Timothy
Alves, Samuel
Austen, James
Barber, Robert
Barge, George
Benter, John
Biddle, Benjamin
Black, Ephraim
Bloomlen, Charles
Boon, John
Bryan, George
Bullman, James
Butler, Henry
Cannon, John
Carns, Robert
Carter, Charles
Charles, Jacob
Charles, Joseph
Christy, John
Coe, Martha
Conner, Samuel
Cose, James
Deel, Conrad
Dellarn, Orange
Dobler, Joseph
Dorsh, Frederick
Dribenstodt, Frederick
Edward
Eichholtz, George
Ellinger, David
Feasig, William
Fowler, Peter
Frances, Fanny
Fritz, John Jr.
Fulk, Mary
Gallaher, Michael
Gossick, Joseph
Grant, Sampson
Gray, John
Green, Charles
Green, George
Greer, Charles
Grubb, Frances
Hall, George
Hamelton, William
Haneth, William
Hildebrand, John
Howard, Elizabeth
Hunter, Sarah
Hutcheson, James
Hyden, George
Jackson, John
Johnson, Abraham
Johnson, Benjamin
Johnson, Thomas
Jones, John
Kauffman, Adam
Kean, James
Keiler, John
Kitch, Michael
Kuntz, Michael
Laferdy, Louisa
Leek, Margaret
Levan, Alexander
Levan, Maria
Levey, Ann
Lewis, Caleb
Lindy, Sarah
Lynch, Hannah
Manhollen, William
Maria
Martin, Joseph
McCoole, Elizabeth
McGiven, Patrick
McLaughlen, Jesse
Mclellen, Mary
McLene, Benjamin
Miller, George
Milworth, Samuel
Mooney, William
Nagle, Frederick
Parker, Joseph
Peterman, Jacob
Powel, Edward
Prutzman, John
Radocher, John
Rhinehart, Michael
Robinson, Ann
Robinson, Robert
Rosanna
Seipe, Frederick
Smith, John
Smith, Sophia
Stains, Thomas
Stewart, George
Stoaks, Daniel
Stout, Daniel
Swann, Saul
Thomas, John Jr.
Trissler, Emmanuel
Vandike, Jacob
Wade, Samuel
Walker, Joseph
Walker, William
Ward, Michael
Williams, Ann
Williams, John
Williams, Mary
Williams, Peter
Williams, William
Wilson, James
Wilson, Thomas
Yarletts, Mary
Yarlettz, Mary
Youst, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bart Twp.
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Persons of color
Tax exonerations
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1822 #022B
Box Number
002
Notes
Date entered into Q&A was not recorded.
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Additional Notes
Jail fees and expenses for prisoners
A stranger. [Name not recorded.]
Allen, Timothy. African American.
Alves, Samuel. African American.
Austen, James.
Barber, Robert. Jailor.
Barge, George.
Benter, John.
Biddle, Benjamin. Vagrant.
Black, Ephraim. African American.
Bloomlen, Charles. Vagrant.
Boon, John.
Bryan, George.
Bullman, James. African American.
Butler, Henry.
Cannon, John.
Carns, Robert.
Carns, Robert. Vagrant.
Carter, Charles. African American.
Charles, Jacob.
Charles, Joseph.
Christy, John. African American.
Coe, Martha.
Conner, Samuel.
Cose, James. African American.
Deel, Conrad.
Dellarn, Orange. African American.
Dobler, Joseph. Vagrant.
Dorsh, Frederick. Vagrant.
Dribenstodt, Frederick.
Edward. African American.
Eichholtz, George. Vagrant.
Ellinger, David.
Fowler, Peter. Vagrant.
Frances, Fanny.
Fritz, John Jr.
Fulk, Mary. Vagrant.
Fulk, Mary.
Gallaher, Michael.
Gossick, Joseph. Vagrant.
Grant, Sampson. African American.
Gray, John. African American. Vagrant.
Green, Charles. African American.
Greer, Charles. African American. Vagrant.
Green, George.
Grubb, Frances. African American. Vagrant.
Hall, George. Vagrant.
Hamelton, William.
Hildebrand, John.
Howard, Elizabeth. African American. Vagrant.
Hunter, Sarah.
Hutcheson, James.
Hyden, George.
Jackson, John.
Johnson, Abraham. African American.
Johnson, Thomas.
Jones, John.
Kauffman, Adam. Vagrant.
Kean, James.
Keiler, John. Vagrant.
Kitch, Michael.
Kuntz, Michael.
Laferdy, Louisa.
Leek, Margaret.
Levan, Alexander. African American. Vagrant.
Levan, Maria.
Levey, Ann. African American. Vagrant.
Lewis, Caleb. African American.
Lindy, Sarah. African American. Vagrant.
Lynch, Hannah.
Lynch, Hannah. Vagrant.
Manhollen, William. Vagrant.
Maria. African American.
Martin, Joseph. African American. Vagrant.
McCoole, Elizabeth.
McGiven, Patrick.
McGrann, Patrick.
McLaughlen, Jesse. Vagrant.
Mclellen, Mary.
McLene, Benjamin. African American. Vagrant.
Miller, George.
Milworth, Samuel.
Mooney, William.
Nagle, Frederick.
Radocher, John.
Parker, Joseph. African American.
Parker, Joseph. African American. Vagrant.
Peterman, Jacob.
Prutzman, John.
Rhinehart, Michael.
Robinson, Robert. Vagrant.
Robinson, Ann. Vagrant.
Rosanna.
Seipe, Frederick. Vagrant.
Swann, Saul. African American.
Smith, John.
Smith, Sophia. African American.
Stains, Thomas. African American.
Stewart, George.
Stoaks, Daniel.
Stout, Daniel. African American.
Thomas, John Jr.
Vandike, Jacob. African American.
Wade, Samuel.
Walker, Joseph.
Walker, William.
Ward, Michael. African American.
Williams, Ann.
Williams, John.
Williams, Mary. African American. Vagrant.
Williams, Peter.
Williams, William. Vagrant.
Wilson, James. African American. Vagrant.
Wilson, Thomas. African American.
Yarletts, Mary.
Yarletts, Mary.
Yarlettz, Mary. Vagrant.
Youst, James. African American. Vagrant.
Payments.
Trissler, Emmanuel. For repairing a fire bucket.
Charles, Joseph. For firewood.
Charles, Jacob. For firewood.
Haneth, William. For repairing a lock.
Powel, Edward. For repairing a fireplace.
Feasig, William. For repairing a pair of shoes.
Johnson, Benjamin. For sweeping chimneys.
Bryan, George. For one bucket.
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 1823 #003A
Date Range
1823
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1823
Year
1823
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Ableton, F.
Ash, P.
Bailey, Francis
Barckly, R.
Barr, Marg
Beaty, David
Bermite, David
Bermite, Stephen
Bermite, Thomas
Black, John
Boyd, Abraham
Brabson, John
Brabson, Thomas
Brabson, William
Brown, G.
Brown, William
Burk, William
Burkale, John
Carr, James
Carr, John
Carr, Mrs.
Carr, Norman
Carter, John
Chambers, John
Clark, James
Clark, Thomas
Clark, Wiley
Cless, Thomas
Crawford, N.
Curlet, James
Cyle, John
Daily, John
Devenshire, Jesse
Devonshire, B.
Devonshire, B. Jr.
Dornick, John
Drake, William
Dunlap, Hugh
Dunn, John
Eaby, Elexander
Ebets, Jake
Ermony, Michael
Evans, Robert
Ewing, James
Ewing, Phoebe
Eyers, John
Ferguson, Andrew
Ford, Robert
Gordon, Jesse
Gray, Jake
Greenfield, Jane
Gregg, Thomas
Haines, Mrs.
Hamilton, James
Harnes, William
Hawkins, John
Hile, William
Hogg, George
Huton, Benjamin
Hutton, Joseph
James, Adam
James, WIlliam
Jemeson, John
Jemeson, Joseph
Jemeson, Mrs.
Jenkins, Elisha
Jenkins, King
Johnson, George
Keys, Benjamin
Keys, James
Kile, Joseph
King, Jeremiah
King, WIlliam
Kirk, Abraham
Kirk, Benjamin
Lee, John
Lewis, William
Lovit, William
Martz, I.
Maycomer, Phis.
McCann, David
McCracken, James
McCracken, William
McCrackin, John
McCullen, Isaac
McCullon, James
McFee, John
McVey, John
McVey, V.
McVoy, Hiram
McVoy, Joseph
Menaugh, Mrs.
Menaugh, Robert
Milbery, William
Miller, Issek
Miller, John
Morrison, Joseph
Morse, Samuel
Muckelwrath, Elexander
Newlin, John
Nichols, Robert
Nollan, Wolf
Noriss, Levi
Nyce, William
Oldfield, WIlliam
Passmore, Andrew
Patton, R.
Patton, William
Pele, John
Peters, Abram
Petit, George
Price, Joseph
Renolds, Ely
Renolds, Lewis
Renolds, Nathan
Renols, McNeehel
Reuburn, Alexander
Rey, Robert
Reyburn, William
Reynolds, Ely
Richarddon, Joseph
Roberts, John
Roberts, John Jr.
Robson, J.
Rodney, Sesor
Rolph, John
Sadler, John
Sedwick, John
Shafer, John
Shover, Frederick
Snodgrass, William
Stephen, Niles
Stew, Stephen
Steward, Alexander
Sutton, Thomas
Welsh, David
West, John
West, William
Whiteside, John
Whiteside, Mrs.
Wilson, John
Wipper, Benjamin
Withers, Joseph
Wricks, Edward
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Little Britain Twp.
Persons of color
Tax exonerations
Taxes
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #003A
Box Number
003
Notes
Entered into Q&A Apr 19, 2001.
Additional Notes
Tax exonerations.
Price, Joseph. Tax collector.
Ableton, F.
Bailey, Francis.
Nollan, Wolf.
Bermite, David.
Bermite, Stephen.
Bermite, Thomas.
Ash, P.
Burk, _____.
Burk, William.
Hues, _____.
Barr, Marg.
Burkale, John.
Boyd, Abraham.
Beaty, David.
Brabson, Thomas.
Crawford, N.
Carr, Norman.
Carr, John.
Curlet, James.
Carter, John.
Clark, Thomas.
Clark, Wiley.
Cless, Thomas.
Chambers, John.
Dornick, John.
Drake, William.
Devonshire, B.
Devonshire, B. Jr.
Dunlap, Hugh.
Dunn, John.
Daily, John.
Devenshire, Jesse.
Ebets, Jake.
Ewing, Phoebe.
Eyers, John.
Ewing, James.
Ermony, Michael.
Evans, Robert.
"F.T.W"
Gregg, Thomas.
Gordon, Jesse.
Gray, Jake.
Greenfield, Jane.
Carr, Widow.
Hamilton, James.
Hogg, George.
Huton, Benjamin.
Harnes, William.
Haies, Widow.
Hawkins, John.
Hile, William.
Hutton, Joseph.
Jenkins, King. African American.
James, WIlliam.
Jemeson, Widow.
Jemeson, John.
Johnson, George.
Jenkins, Elisha.
Jemeson, Joseph.
Kirk, Abraham.
Kirk, Benjamin.
Barckly, R.
Keys, Benjamin.
Keys, James.
King, WIlliam.
Kile, Joseph.
King, Jeremiah.
Lewis, William.
Lee, John.
Lovit, William.
McCracken, William.
McCracken, James.
McFee, John.
Milbery, William.
Miller, John.
Morrison, Joseph.
McVey, John.
Morse, Samuel.
Muckelwrath, Elexander.
McCann, David.
McVoy, Hiram.
McVoy, Joseph.
McCrackin, John.
Miller, Issek.
Menaugh, Widow.
Newlin, John.
Noriss, Levi.
Nyce, William.
Oldfield, WIlliam.
Petit, George. African American.
Peters, Abram.
Patton, R.
Patton, William.
Passmore, Andrew.
Pele, John.
Rolph, John.
Roberts, John.
Roberts, John Jr.
Renolds, Lewis.
Reyburn, William.
Reuburn, Alexander.
Rodney, Sesor.
Renols, McNeehel.
Robson,J.
Reynolds, Ely store.
Stephen, Niles.
Steward, Alexander.
Sadler, John.
Shover, Frederick.
Shafer, John.
Sedwick, John.
Stew, Stephen.
Wricks, Edward.
Welsh, David.
Whiteside, Widow.
Wilson, John.
Wipper, Benjamin.
West, William.
Withers, Joseph.
Brabson, John
Brabson, William.
Brown, William.
Black, John.
Brown, G.
Cyle, John.
Clark, James.
Carr, James.
Eaby, Elexander.
E___, Amos.
Sutton, Thomas.
Ford, Robert.
Ferguson, Andrew.
Georg__, Thomas.
Martz, I.
James, Adam.
McVey, V.
Menaugh, Robert.
Maycomer, Phis.
McCullon, James.
McCullen, Isaac.
Nichols, Robert.
Renolds, Ely.
Renolds, Nathan.
Richarddon, Joseph.
Rey, Robert.
Snodgrass, William.
Whiteside, John.
West, John.
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 1824 #071
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 0004
People
Aynson, Joseph
Dolby, Abraham
Dolby, Isaac
Englehart, Jacob
Englehart, Mary
Fingor, Jane
Fingor, John
Gelms, Parker
Lambert, Isaac
Lewis, David
Lewis, Joseph
March, Jesse
March, Nathan
March, Samuel
Rank, Mariann
Rork, Samuel
York, Samuel
Selzler, John
Smith, David
Smith, Johnathan
Smith, Samuel
Stain, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Poor children
Brecknock Twp.
Caernarvon Twp.
Teachers
African Americans
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Brecknock Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #071
Box Number
004
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/07/20.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Brecknock or Caernarvon township, as noted.
Aynson, Joseph. Teacher.
Dolby, Abraham. Caernarvon Twp.
Dolby, Isaac. Caernarvon Twp.
Englehart, Jacob. Caernarvon Twp.
Englehart, Mary. Caernarvon Twp.
Fingor, Jane. Caernarvon Twp.
Fingor, John. Caernarvon Twp.
Gelms, Parker. Brecknock Twp.
Lambert, Isaac. Brecknock Twp.
Lewis, David. Caernarvon Twp.
Lewis, Joseph. Caernarvon Twp.
March, Jesse. Brecknock Twp.
March, Nathan. Brecknock Twp.
March, Samuel. Brecknock Twp.
Rank, Mariann. Brecknock Twp.
Rork, Samuel. Also York, Samuel. Caernarvon Twp.
Selzler, John. Brecknock Twp.
Smith, David. Brecknock Twp. African American.
Smith, David. Brecknock Twp.
Smith, Johnathan. Brecknock Twp.
Smith, Samuel. Brecknock Twp.
Stain, Henry. Brecknock 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
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #144
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 0004
People
Aynson, Joseph
Dolby, Abraham
Dolby, Isaac
Englehart, Mary
Fingar, Jane
Fingar, John
Lewis, David
Lewis, Joseph
March, Isaac
March, Jesse
March, Nathan
March, Samuel
Gilms, Parker
Ronk, Mariann
Rork, John
Rork, Samuel
Setzler, John
Smith, David
Smith, Harry
Smith, Johnathan
Smith, Samuel
Stein, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Brecknock Twp.
Caernarvon Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
African Americans
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Brecknock Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #144
Box Number
004
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/05/26.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
[Brecknock or Caernarvon township, as noted]
Aynson, Joseph. Teacher
Dolby, Abraham. Caernarvon Twp.
Dolby, Isaac. Caernarvon Twp.
Englehart, Mary. Caernarvon Twp.
Fingar, Jane. Caernarvon Twp.
Fingar, John. Caernarvon Twp.
Lewis, David. Caernarvon Twp.
Lewis, Joseph. Caernarvon Twp.
March, Isaac. Brecknock Twp.
March, Jesse. Brecknock Twp.
March, Nathan. Brecknock Twp.
March, Samuel. Brecknock Twp.
Gilms, Parker. Brecknock Twp.
Ronk, Mariann. Brecknock Twp.
Rork, John. Caernarvon Twp.
Rork, Samuel. Caernarvon Twp.
Setzler, John. Brecknock Twp.
Smith, David. Brecknock Twp.
Smith, Harry. Registered an unnamed child. African American. Brecknock Twp.
Smith, Johnathan. Brecknock Twp.
Smith, Samuel. Brecknock Twp.
Stein, Henry. Brecknock 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
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment to witnesses, justices and court clerks
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #446
Date Range
1824
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment to witnesses, justices and court clerks
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1824
Creation Date
1824
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Adam, Frederick
Adams, James
Adams, Thomas T. G.
Albright, Henry
Amstead, Barbara
Anderson, Allen
Atkinson, Robert
Baker, Maryan
Barr, Joseph
Beitz, Jacob
Bennet, Abraham
Black, James
Bortle, Martin
Bowen, Samuel
Bowman, Benjamin
Boyd, James
Boyd, Samuel
Boyle, George
Briceland, James
Briceland, Mary
Brown, Ann
Brown, Benjamin
Brown, Benjamin Jr.
Brown, David
Brown, John
Brown, Mary Ann
Brown, William
Brown, Elizabeth
Carman, Hannah
Carman, Henry
Carrol, Jane
Chambers, Betsey
Chambers, Jane
Chambers, Joseph
Charles, Jacob
Conn, Henry
Conrod, John
Copeland, David
Corman, Henry
Dale, Samuel
Davis, Henry
Deffenderfer, George
Dick, Margret
Dolot, Mary
Downey, James
Duncan, Melvy
Duncan, Nelly
Eager, Thomas
Ebeman, Mathias
Eberman, Mathias
Eshelman, Christian
Faust, Michael
Faust, Polly
Findlay, Sarah
Findly, Sarah
Fink, Philip
Forney, Kitty
Forney, Peter
Forney, Robert
Fox, Fanny
Fryberger, Jacob
Furniss, Gardner
Gray, Peggy
Green, Charles
Gump, Barbara
Guthrie, William
Guy, John
Hains, Daniel
Hains, Jeremiah B.
Harner, Moses
Haughey, D
Haughey, Dominick
Heckrote, Henry
Heckrotte, Henry
Heinzelman, John J.
Heister, William
Henselman, John J.
Herbert, Peter
Herr, John
Hilsher, Jacob
Hoffer, Joseph
Holl, Daniel
Holl, Peter
Hopkins, Juliana
Hutton, Isaac
Hutton, William
Jeffries, Joseph
Johnson, Robert
Johnston, Robert
Jones, Betty
Kauffman, John
Kelly, Edward
Kirk, Daniel
Kirk, WIlliam
Kuntz, Elizabeth
Kuntz, Michael
Lachem, Nathaniel
Lechler, WiIlliam
Lee, George
Leek, Margaret
Leek, Margret
Lemon, Alexander
Lemon, Christian
Leonard, Henry M.
Lewis, John
Lick, Margaret
Lightner, Nathaniel
Linn, William
Lloyd, Thomas
Luther, John
Macks, Nicholas
Marke, N.
Markly, John
Martin, Peter
Mathiot, Joseph J.
McBryal, John
McBryal, Susan
McCall, George
McCall, Sophia
McCally, George
McClune, George
McClure, Barbara
McDonald, Ann
McDonough, Peter
McGlachlen, Bernard
McGlachlin, Bernard
McGuiness, Juliana
McKellegan, John
McKinney, Eave
McKittrick, John
Mendenhall, James
Miller, Benjamin
Minnick, John
Newcomer, Mary
O'Donald, Dominick
O'Donald, Roger
Peters, Abraham
Pile, John
Platt, James
Pleston, Stephen
Poke, Robert
Price, John
Puhly, Charles
Pyle, John
Queen, Patrick
Reese, William
Reily, Lydia
Reitzel, John
Ringwalt, Isaac
Robertson, Job
Rohrer, Abraham
Russel, Elijah
Russel, William
Ruth, Abraham
Ruth, Fanny
Schminky, John
Shafer, Martin
Shaum, Philip
Sheaffer, Daniel
Shirk, Jacob
Shorter, Robert
Smeltz, Catherine
Smith, Louis
Snodgrass, William
Snyder, John
Spear, Robert
Steele, William
Stewart, Christopher
Stoner, Sarah
Sweeney, James
Sweeny, James
Swords, Nancy
Thompson, John
Trout, David
Trout, Isaac
Vanhorn, Robert
Wade, Joseph
Wan, Daniel
Weaver, Henry
Weldie, Christian
Wengert, Jacob
Whebster, Joseph
White, Kitty
White, WIlliam
Wilhelm, Kitty
Wilson, John
Wimble, Joseph
Wise, Catherine
Wisten, Barbara
Wither, Isaac
Withers, George
Witmer, Christian
Witmer, Henry
Witmer, John
Wood, Higham
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Criminal courts
Witnesses
Search Terms
African American men
Clerks of court
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Judges
Justices
Lancaster
Persons of color
Witnesses
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #446
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
005
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment to witnesses, justices and court clerks.
Bowman, Benjamin Esq. Justice. Comm. v. Shirk, Jacob; fornication and bastardy. Herbet, Peter; assault & battery with intent to kill.
Commonwealth v. McGuiness, Juliana. Alias Hopkins, Juliana; larceny. Witnesses: Heckrote, Henry. Kauffman, John. Carrol, Jane.
Reitzel, John Esq. Justice. Commonwealth v. Reily Lydia;
larceny. Commonwealth v. Corman, Henry; surety of the peace; complaint of McDonald, Ann. Commonwealth v. Corman, Henry; surety of the peace; complaint of Amstead, Barbara. Commonwealth v. Adams, [Thomas] T.G.; forgery. Commonwealth v. Robertson, Job; assault and battery. Comm. v. Macks, Nicholas; assault and battery. Comm. v. Marke, N. ; surety of the peace. Lemon, Alexander; larceny. Vanhorn, Robert; fornication and bastardy.
Commonwealth v. McCally, George; larceny. Witnesses: Jeffries, Joseph. Anderson, Allen. Lee, George. Bennet, Abraham. Queen, Patrick. Jones, Betty. Shorter, Robert. Sweeny, James.
Leonard, Henry M.
Brown, David Esq. payment to Lloyd, Thomas, clerk. Comm. v. Findlay, Sarah. Comm. v. Thompson, John; larceny on complaint of Hoffer, Joseph. Comm. v. Thompson, John; larceny on complaint of Guy, John. Comm. v. Johnston, Robert; assault and battery on complaint of Haughey, D. Comm. v.ODonnald, Roger and ODonnald, Dominick; house of ill fame on complaint of Haughey, D. Comm. v. Haughey, Dominick; assault and battery. Comm. v. Leek, Margaret, Johnson, Robert; keeping a disorderly house. Comm. v. Davis, Henry. Comm. v. Johnson, Robert, African Amerrican; assault and battery.
Comm. v. Johnson, Robert; assault and battery on complaint of Haughey, Dominick. Witnesses: Haughey, Dominick. Dolot, Mary. Linn, William. Sweeney, James. McGlachlin, Bernard. Pleston, Stephen.
Comm. v. Wimble, Joseph; larceny. Witnesse: Heckrotte, Henry. Wade, Joseph.
Comm. v. Pyle, John; assault and battery. Witnesses: Brown, Benjamin. Brown, [Elizabeth]. Brown, Benjamin Jr. Snodgrass, William. Brown, Ann. Furniss, Gardner. Whebster, Joseph. Hutton, Isaac. Hutton, William. Hains, Jeremiah B.
Comm. v. McBryal, Susan; larceny. Witnesses: Gump, Barbara. Kuntz, Elizabeth. Kuntz, Michael. Forney, Kitty. Forney, Peter. Wisten, Barbara. Carman, Hannah. Carman, Henry. Hilsher, Jacob. Wood, Higham. McDonough, Peter. Lemon, Christian. Faust, Michael. Faust, Polly. Chambers, Jane. Gray, Peggy. Chambers, Betsey. Wilhelm, Kitty. Chambers, Joseph. Smeltz, Catherine. Atkinson, Robert. Forney, Robert, coachmaker.
Comm. v. Wan, Daniel; assault and battery. Witnesses: Withers, George. Reese, William. Steele, William. McClune, George. Russel, William.
Comm. v. Pile, John; assault and battery. Boyd, Samuel Esq. Justice.
Comm. v. Kirk, WIlliam; counterfeiting. Martin, Peter; Witness.
Comm. v. McClure, Barbara; malicious mischief. Heinzelman, John J. [also spelled Henselman].
Spear, Robert, Justice in the following cases: Comm. v. McCall, George; fornication and lewdness. Comm. v. McCall, George; assault and battery. omm. v. McCall, George; larceny. Comm. v. Baker, Maryan; fornication and lewdness.
Comm. v. McKittrick, John; fornication. Witness: Wengert, Jacob. Signed over to Mathiot, Joseph J.
Comm. v. Brown, John; larceny. Witnesses: Trout, David. Trout, Isaac. Copeland, David. Guthrie, William. Steele, William. Ringwalt, Isaac.
Comm. v. Green, Charles; McCall, Shopia; larceny. Rohrer, Abraham. Witness.
Comm. v. Wise, Catherine; arson. Shaum, Philip. Witness.
Comm. v. Brown, John; larceny. Eberman, Mathias. Witness.
Comm. v. Sheaffer, Daniel. Conn, Henry. Constable.
Lightner, Nathaniel. Comm. v. Brown, William; larceny. Comm. v. Boyle, George; assault and battery. McBryal, John; larceny. McCall, Goerge; surety of the peace. Wise, Catherine; arson.
Comm. v. Beitz, Jacob; assault and battery. Minnick, John. Witness.
Comm. v. Duncan, Nelly. African American. Payment to four unnamed witnesses.
Comm. v. Herbert, Peter; assault and battery wit intent to murder. Fink, Philip signed document.
Comm. v. Harner, Moses. Witnesses: Holl, Daniel. Eager, Thomas. Holl, Peter.
Comm. v. Poke, Robert; assault and battery. Witnesses: Dick, Margret. McKinney, Eave. Fox, Fanny.
Comm. v. Brown, John. Lechler, WiIlliam. Deputy sheriff.
Comm. v. Davis, Henry; manslaughter. Albright, Henry served subpeona.
Boyd, James; Constable. Comm. v. Davis, Henry; manslaughter. Comm. v. Thompson, John; larceny. Comm. v. Thompson, John; larceny. O Donald, Roger, O Donald, Dominick; nuisance and disorderly house.
Wimble, Joseph; larceny. Witnesses: Russel, Elijah. Brown, Mary Ann.
Comm. v. Johnson, Robert. Lick, Margaret; disorderly house. Witnesses: Haughey, Dominick. McGlachlen, Bernard.
Comm. v. Wise, Catherine; arson. Witness: Weaver, Henry.
Comm. v. Downey, James; larceny. Black, James; Justice.
Comm. v. Wise, Catherine; arson. Witness: Bortle, Martin.
Payment to Dale, Samuel, Alderman, wor work on the following cases:
Comm. v. Conrod, John. Assault and battery.
Comm. v. Weldie, Christian. Manslaughter.
Comm. v. Charles, Jacob. Manslaughter.
Comm. v. Hains, Daniel. Assault and battery.
Comm. v. Stewart, Christopher. Assault and battery.
Comm. v. Bowen, Samuel. Larceny
Comm. v. Wilson, John. Murder.
Comm. v. Price, John et al. Larceny.
Comm. v. Kelly, Edward. Assault and battery. Swords, Nancy. Witness.
Comm. v. Johnson, Robert. Assault and battery. Witnesses: Witmer, Christian. Kirk, Daniel. Witmer, Henry. Witmer, John.
Comm. v. McCally, George. Larceny. Spear, Robert. Justice.
Comm. v. McKittrick, John. Fornication. Witnesses: Eshelman, Christian. White, WIlliam. White, Kitty. Stoner, Sarah. Lachem, Nathaniel. Mendenhall, James.
Comm. v. Adams, James. Assault and battery. Witnesses: Schminky, John. Briceland, James. Briceland, Mary. Newcomer, Mary. Peters, Abraham.
Comm. v. Wise, Catherine. Arson. Witness: Ebeman, Mathias.
Comm. v. Duncan, Melvy. Assault and battery with intent to kill. Witnesses: Ruth, Abraham. Ruth, Fanny. Adam, Frederick. Fryberger, Jacob.
Comm. v. Smith, Louis. Assault and battery. Witnesses: Barr, Joseph. Markly, John Esq. Reese, William. Withers, George.
Comm. v. Smith, Louis. Surety of the peace. Withers, George.
Comm. v. Lewis, John. Charge brought by Wither, Isaac. Witness: Platt, James. Comm. v. Lewis, John. Charge brought by Puhly, Charles. Witness: Platt, James.
Boyd, James. Constable in the following cases: Comm. v. Findly, Sarah. Keeping a disorderly house. Comm. v. Johnston, Robert. African American. Assault and battery. Comm. v. Johnston, Robert and Leek, Margret. Keeping a disorderly house. Comm. v. Johnston, Robert, assault and battery.
Comm. v. McKellegan, John. Manslaughter. Witnesses: Shafer, Martin. Miller, Benjamin. Deffenderfer, George. Snyder, John. Luther, John Dr. Heister, William Esq.
Comm. v. Brown, John. Larceny. Witness: Herr, John.
1 item. 49 pieces.
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Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1820 #199A
Date Range
1820
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1820
Year
1820
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Aaron, Benjamin
Aaron, Joseph
Anderson, Frank
Anderson, Maria
Austen, David
Baien, Lydia
Banks, David
Barber, Robert
Baytleman, Jacob
Beget, Julianna
Bell, Jacob
Bisco, John
Boien, Lydia
Boot, John
Boshard, Joseph
Bowers, Philip
Bowser, Peter
Bradly, Dennis
Brady, Dennis
Brown, Colwell
Butler, Henry
Cachren, Isaac
Carnes, Robert
Carns, Robert
Case, James
Chapman, Barbara
Copelin, Isaac
Coyle, Ann
David, William
Derr, Jacob
Doud, William
East, Abraham
Evans, Charles
Fear, John
Fultz, Mary
Gardner, William
Gray, John
Grove, Charlott
Harreson, John
Hickman, John
Hickman, Mary
Johnson, Peter
Keller, Thomas
Kelly, Charles
Knight, Robert
Lochridge, Robert
Lynch, Hannah
McCook, Elizabeth
McCoole, Elizabeth
McMullen, James
McNeil, James
Michael, Samuel
Miller, John
Moore, John
Moore, Robert
Morres, Richard
Murphey, Thomas
Murrey, Alexander
Patten, William
Peters, Alse
Planter, Worthington
Price, Tilghman
Quigley, John
Reiser, Henry
Reynolds, Nathan
Robeson, Grace
Schank, James
Schreider, Lewis
Shneider, Frederick
Shower, Nichalous
Smith, Mathias
Stocksleger, Barbera
Strough, George
Tripear, Charles
Turner, Mary Ann
Upjohn, James
Wade, Samuel
Warfle, John
Way, John
Wever, George
Wiley, Addason
Williams, Charles
Willis, Henry
Wilson, Isaac
Wilson, James
Wilson, Mary
Wilson, Samuel
Worthington, Charles
Yarlett, Margaret
Yost, Benjamin
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
African American women
Search Terms
African American women
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Fees
Persons of color
Prisons
Women
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1820 #199A
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
001
Notes
ntered into Q&A Mar 13, 2001.
Additional Notes
Jail fees and expenses from 1 July to 1 October 1820
Aaron, Benjamin. Person of color.
Aaron, Joseph. Person of color.
Anderson, Frank.
Anderson, Maria.
Aaron, Joseph.
Austen, David.
Baien, Lydia.
Banks, David. Person of color.
Barber, Robert.
Baytleman, Jacob.
Beget, Julianna.
Bell, Jacob. Person of color.
Bisco, John. Person of color.
Boien, Lydia.
Boot, John.
Boshard, Joseph.
Bowers, Philip.
Bowers, Philip.
Bowser, Peter. Person of color.
Bradly, Dennis.
Brady, Dennis.
Brown, Colwell.
Butler, Henry.
Cachren, Isaac.
Carnes, Robert.
Carns, Robert.
Case, James. Person of color.
Chapman, Barbara.
Copelin, Isaac.
Coyle, Ann.
David, William.
Derr, Jacob.
Doud, William. Person of color.
East, Abraham.
Evans, Charles.
Fear, John.
Fultz, Mary.
Gardner, William.
Gray, John. Person of color.
Grove, Charlott.
Harreson, John.
Hickman, John.
Hickman, Mary.
Johnson, Peter.
Keller, Thomas.
Kelly, Charles.
Knight, Robert.
Lochridge, Robert.
Lynch, Hannah.
McCook, Elizabeth.
McCoole, Elizabeth.
McIntire, Mrs.
McMullen, James.
McNeil, James.
Michael, Samuel.
Miller, John.
Moore, John.
Moore, Robert.
Morres, Richard.
Murphey, Thomas.
Murrey, Alexander.
Patten, William.
Peters, Alse. Person of color.
Planter, Worthington. Person of color.
Price, Tilghman.
Quigley, John.
Reiser, Henry.
Reynolds, Nathan
Robeson, Grace. Person of color.
Schank, James.
Schreider, Lewis.
Shneider, Frederick.
Shower, Nichalous.
Smith, Mathias.
Stocksleger, Barbera.
Strough, George.
Tripear, Charles.
Turner, Mary Ann. Person of color.
Upjohn, James.
Wade, Samuel.
Warfle, John.
Way, John.
Wever, George.
Wiley, Addason.
Williams, Charles.
Willis, Henry.
Wilson, Isaac. Person of color.
Wilson, James.
Wilson, Mary. Person of color.
Wilson, Samuel.
Wilson, Samuel. Person of color.
Worthington, Charles. Person of color.
Yarlett, Margaret.
Yost, Benjamin. Person of color.
1 item, 1 piece
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Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #477C
Date Range
1824
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1824
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Cheney, Charles
Cheney, Mrs.
Cornelius, Adam
Cornelius, Charles
Cornelius, Conrad
Cornelius, Pevy
Cornelius, Polly
Rice, Peggy
Rice, Mrs.
Stump, Benjamin
Stump, Eliza
Williams, Jesse
Williams, Mary
Wilson, Charles
Yarlet, Caty
Yarlet, Peter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Manor Twp.
Persons of color
Poor children
Students
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #477C
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
005
Notes
Never entered into Q & A.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Rice, Widow. Mother of Rice, Peggy, age 10.
Stump, Benjamin. Father of Stump, Eliza, age 7.
Wilson, Charles. Father of Wilspn, Charles, age 9.
Yarlet, Peter. Father of Yarlet, Caty, age 8.
Cheney, Widow. Mother of Cheney, Charles, age 7.
Cornelius, Conrad. Father of Cornelius, Charles, age 9; Cornelius, Pevy, age 10; Cornelius, Polly, age 9; Cornelius, Adam, age 7.
Williams, Jesse. Father of Williams, Mary, age 7.
1 item. 1 piece.
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Classification
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Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #477D
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 0005
People
Benedict, Catherine
Benedict, Jacob
Dellinger, Barbara
Dellinger, John
Dellinger, Margaret
Lutz, George
Lutz, John
Lutz, Mary
McDonald, Elizabeth
McDonald, Samuel
Smith, Christian
Smith, Margaret
Stauffer, Adam
Stauffer, Henry
Stauffer, Mary
Stauffer, Susan
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Manor Twp.
Poor children
African Americans
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Manor Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #477D
Box Number
005
Notes
Never entered into Q & A.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
McDonald, Samuel. Father of McDonald, Elizabeth, age 8.
Dellinger, John. Dellinger, Margaret. Parents of Dellinger, Barbara, age 7.
Smith, Christian. Smith, Margaret. Parents of Smith, Christian, age 7.
Benedict, Jacob. Benedict, Catherine. Parents of Benedicgt, Jacob, age 9.
Stauffer, Henry. Stauffer, Susan. Parents of Stauffer, Mary, age 11; Stauffer, Adam, age 8.
Lutz, George. Lutz, Mary. Parents of Lutz, John, age 9; Lutz, George, age 7.
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Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1825 #016
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 0005
People
Beatie, Elmaker
Beatie, James
Beatie, Robert
Beatie, Sabrina
Brown, Adaline
Brown, Eleanor
Brown, James
Coal, Henry
Coal, John
Coal, Samuel
Daugherty, Hugh
Daugherty, James
Daugherty, Sarah
Garber, Hannah
Garber, Leonard
Garber, Samuel
Garris, Thomas
Garriss, Abisha
Garriss, Augustus
Hemphill, Caroline
Hemphill, John
Hughs, James
Hughs, John
Hughs, Peter
Jenkins, David
Jenkins, Jane
Jenkins, William J.
Lyons, James
Lyons, John
McClellan, John
McMinn, Hugh
McMInn, Isaac
McMinn, Rachel
McMinn, Robert
Mulhollan, Ann
Mulhollan, John
Mulhollan, Mary
Mulhollan, William
Reed, Elizabeth
Reed, George
Rodgers, Barkman
Rodgers, Frederick
Rodgers, Isaac
Rodgers, Uriah
Sheperd, Boardley
Sheperd, Phebe
Shepherd, James
Smith, John
Smith, Katharine
Wells, George
Wells, Katherine
Yeoman, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Sadsbury Twp.
Poor children
African Americans
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Sadsbury Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1825 #016
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/05/03.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Taken from Lancaster county tax list.
Beatie, James. Father of Beatie, Elmaker, age 9; Beatie, Robert. age 11; Beatie, Sabrina, age 7.
Brown, James. Father of Brown, Adaline, age 9; Brown, Eleanor, age 7. African American.
Coal, John. Father of Coal, Henry, age 8; Coal, Samuel, age 11.
Daugherty, Hugh. Father of Daugherty, James, age 11; Daugherty, Sarah, age 9.
Garber, Leonard. Father of Garber, Hannah, age 8; Garber, Samuel, age 10.
Garriss, Augustus. Garriss, Abisha, age 8; Garris, Thomas, age 9.
Hemphill, John. Father of Hemphill, Caroline, age 7; Hemphill, John.
Hughs, Peter. Father of Hughs, James, age 8; Hughs, John, age 6.
Jenkins, Jane. Mother of Jenkins, David, age 11; Jenkins, William J., age 9.
Lyons, James. Father of Lyons, John. African American.
Smith, John. Stepfather of McClellan, John; Smith, Katharine.
McMinn, Hugh. Father of McMinn, Hugh, age 10; McMinn, Rachel, age 7.
McMinn, Robert. Father of McMInn, Isaac, age 9; McMinn, Robert, age 11.
Mulhollan, William. Father of Mulhollan, Ann; Mulhollan, John; Mulhollan, Mary.
Reed, Elizabeth. Mother of Reed, George, age 6. African American.
Rodgers, Frederick. Father of Rodgers, Barkman, age 10; Rodgers, Isaac, age 9; Rodgers, Uriah, age 7.
Shepherd, James. Father of Sheperd, Boardley; Sheperd, Phebe. African American.
Wells, Katherine. Mother of Wells, George, age 9. African American.
Yeoman, Thomas. Father of Yeoman, Thomas, age 6.
1 item. 1 piece.
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Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1819 #006
Date Range
1819
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
1819
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1819
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Brown, Isaac
Brown, Moses
Clark, Bartholomew
Cochlan, Francis
Cochlan, John
Cochlan, Mary
Douglass, Elizabeth
Douglass, John
Elliot, James
Litisher, John
Long, Henry
Long, Jacob
Long, Samuel
Markley, Elizabeth
Markley, John
Markley, Nancy
McFalls, Mrs.
McFalls, Hughes
McFalls, William
Morris, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Martic Twp.
Poor children
African Americans
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Martic Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1819 #006
Box Number
001
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/08/18,
Additional Notes
Poor children
NAMES TAKEN FROM LANCASTER COUNTY TAX LISTS
Brown, Moses. African-American, age 11.
Brown, Isaac. African-American, age 9.
Clark, Bartholomew. Age 9.
Cochlan, Francis. Father of John Cochlan, age 9; Mary Cochlan, age 7.
Douglass, John. Father of Elizabeth Douglass, age 9.
Elliot, James. Age 10.
Litisher, John. Age 7.
Long, Henry. Father of Samuel Long, age10; Jacob Long, age 8; Henry Long, age 5.
Markley, John. Age 11.
Markley, Elizabeth. Age 10.
Markley, Nancy. Age 7.
McFalls, Widow. Mother of Hughes McFalls; William McFalls.
Morris, John. Age 5.
1 item, 2 pieces
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