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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #083
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
Brooks, John
Brown, Hosea
Brown, Jacob
Brown, John
Cookson, Catherine
Cornelius, John
Cotman, John
Craydon, Christiana
Cummins, Martha
Drain, John
Fitter, Emanuel
Gish, Abraham
Hoffman, Daniel
Hoffman, David
Howart, Charles
Hughs, Joseph
Johnston, Elizabeth
Lenig, Elizabeth
Lipp, Christian
Manning, Isaac
Michael, William
Porter, Hugh
Ramsey, Samuel
Reily, John
Rider, George
Ries, Lemon
Ruth, Bernard
Shreiner, Henry
Thomas, Robert
Weidel, Jacob
Welsh, Nathan
Yost, Jacob
Young, Archibald
Zentman, Charles
Zentman, Mary
Zentman, Robert
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
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 #083
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A Aug 7, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment to Clerk of Courts for November Sessions 1830.
Michael, William.
Other names on the document.
Brooks, John. Larceny. Ignoramus.
Brown, Hosea. Larceny. Guilty.
Brown, John. Larceny. Ignoramus.
Brown, Jacob. Forgery. Guilty.
Cornelius, John. Larceny. Guilty.
Cotman, John. Larceny. Guilty.
Craydon, Christiana. Perjury. Court for costs.
Cummins, Martha. Complaint for larceny. Discharged.
Drain, John. Assault and battery. Not guilty.
Fitter, Emanuel. Complaint of receipt of stolen goods. Ignoramus.
Gish, Abraham and Rider, George. Supervisors of W. Donegal Twp. Complaint. No further proceedings.
Hoffman, Daniel. Larceny. Guilty.
Hoffman, David. Larceny. Guilty.
Howart, Charles. Larceny. Guilty.
Howart, Charles. Burglary. Guilty.
Hughs, Joseph. Complaint of malicious mischief. No further proceedings.
Johnston, Elizabeth. Complaint of Cookson, Catherine. No further proceedings.
Lenig, Elizabeth. Assault and battery. Defendant dead.
Lipp, Christian. Assault and battery. Prosecuter dead. No further proceedings.
Manning, Isaac. Larceny. Guilty.
Porter, Hugh. Horse stealing. Guilty.
Ramsey, Samuel. Fornication and bastardy. Not guilty.
Ries, Lemon. Larceny. Guilty.
Reily, John. Misdemeanor. Ignoramus.
Ruth, Bernard. Murder. Guilty.
Shreiner, Henry. Surety of the peace. Court for costs.
Thomas, Robert. Complaint of malicious mischief. No further proceedings.
Weidel, Jacob. Assault and battery. In jail.
Welsh, Nathan. Larceny. Guilty.
Yost, Jacob. Tippling house. In jail.
Young, Archibald. Tippling house. Indicted in error.
Zentman, Mary; Zentman, Charles; Zentman, Robert. Complaint of adultery and harboring her husband. No further proceedings.
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 #318
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.
Date Range
1824
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Baker, Elias
Baker, Maryan
Bard, Daniel
Basset, Thomas
Beaman, John
Bemut, Eliza
Bemut, Garret
Bennet, Amos
Bennet, Elizabeth
Bennet, Fanny
Bennet, James
Bewleg, Charles
Bewley, Charles
Bitner, Abraham
Bladen, Jane
Bollman, Michael
Boyd, James
Boyer, Samuel
Boyle, George
Bradley, David
Branson, John
Brisbane, John
Bronson, John
Brooks, John
Brown, John
Brown, Samuel
Brown, WIlliam
Brunner, Henry
Bullman, Michael
Burton, James
Cannon, John
Carter, Thomas
Clinging, Thomas
Conrod, Henry
Cowers, Jane
Curry, Martin
Daum, Peter
David, Henry
Dawson, E. C. W.
Dawson, Edward
Debate, Mary
Derrick, Mary
Dickenson, Jacob
Dickeson, Jacob
Dodds, William
Duesh, Frederick
Erb, John
Faust, Jacob
Flanagan, Peter
Fox, Margaret
Frederick, John
Gable, John
Gallegher, John
George, Jennet
Getz, George
Gill, Charles
Glassgo, Catharine
Glassgo, Christianna
Gockley, Deadrick
Grabill, Samuel
Gray, John
Green, Charles
Hambright, Charles
Harden, John
Hardy, Mary
Haughey, Dominic
Haywood, Benjamin
HeLeay, Aaker
Herbst, Peter
Hide, Jonathan
Hoffart, Joseph
Hoffer, Joseph
Hoffman, Jacob
Hollinger, G.
Holt, Mr.
Holt, Mrs.
Hoyart, Joseph
Hurst, David
Husinger, Abraham
James, Benjamin
Johnston, John
Johnston, Thomas
Jonathan, Andrew
Jonathan, Betsy
Jones, Henry
Keller, Jacob
Kelly, Edward
Kirk, William
Lasanny, John
Laughler, James
Lee, Hager
Lee, Hayer
Leonard, John
Lewis, John
Lewis, Seney
Linch, WIlliam
Little, James
Lloyd, James
Lord, Ann
Lucy, Henry
Lunn, Robert
Lynch, Biddy
Lynch, Hannah
Lynch, William
Mallston, Ephraim
Malson, Betsy
Malson, Ephraim
Malson, Rachael
Martin, John
Martin, Samuel
McCall, George
McCall, Sophia
McClain, Benjamin
McClure, Barbara
McDonnal, Arthur
McGill, Samuel
McGlachlen, Bernard
McIntire, Dennis
McKiterick, John
McKittrick, John
McMann, James
McMichael, Patrick
Melters, Elizabeth
Miller, Mary
Miller, Samuel
Moore, D.
Morden, John
Moreten, John
Moreton, Edward
Morgan, Thomas
Morten, Edward
Mull, Nicholas
O'Donnel, Dominic
O'Donnel, Roger
Owens, Margaret
Owens, Rosanna
Pallmer, WIlliam
Palmer, William
Pattersen, Elizabeth
Patterson, Betsy
Ream, Samuel
Reem, Samuel
Ressler, John
Reynold, Richard
Rice, Ann
Rice, Lela
Rice, Silvia
Richards, Ann
Richardson, Henry
Richeson, Mary
Roop, Feronica
Roth, John
Roy, Elizabeth
Rutter, Nathaniel
Shidle, William
Sminkey, Henry
Smith, Stephen
Smith, H.
Sneivly, George
Sneivly, James
Snively, Abraham
Snyder, Abraham
Snyder, Henry
Spear, Robert
Stauffer, George
Steward, David
Strine, Michael
Swanson, Gerald
Sweeney, James
Sweeney, Miles
Sweeny, James
Taylor, Charles
Thomas, WIlliam
Thompson, John
Thomson, John
Visart, Andrew
Wad, Jane
Wallace, Hugh
Walt, Jane
Walter, August
Weidman, George
Weis, George
Weis, Hester
Weis, Samuel
Weiss, Catharine
WIlliams, George
Williams, James
Williams, Jeremiah
Winters, John Dr.
Withers, G.
Witmer, Isaac
Witwer, Daniel Dr.
Zahm, Daniel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Witnesses
Judges
Constables
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #318
Box Number
005
Notes
Never entered into Q & A.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment to witnesses, justices and constables.
Hambright, Charles. Constable. Comm. v. Davis, Henry. Manslaughter.
Hollinger, [G.] Justice. Comm. v. Kelly, Edward. Assault and Battery.
Comm. v. Lewis, John. Assault and battery on Bewley, Charles. Witnesses: Bewley, Charles. Witmer, Isaac. Mull, Nicholas. Weis, George. McIntire, Dennis. Sminkey, Henry. Winters, John Dr. Witwer, Daniel Dr. Bullman, Michael. Ream, Samuel. Daum, Peter.
Stauffer, George. High Constable. Payment for apprehending the following vagrants and other disorderly persons: Hide, Jonathan. Wlater, August. An unnamed "dumb and deaf boy". Frederick, John. Weis, Samuel and wife Hester. Lewis, [Seney]. Beaman, John. McDonnal, Arthur. G[a]llegher, John. Morgan, Thomas. Steward, David. Malson, Ephraim and wife. Lynch, Hannah. Martin, John. Dawson, _____. Glassgo, Catharine. Miller, Mary. Hardy, Mary. Cowers, Jane. Debate, Mary. George, Jennet. Eberman, _____. Gill, Charles. Roop, Feronica and child. Weiss, Catharine.
Getz, George. Witness in Comm. v. Williams, Jeremiah.
Brown, John. Constable. Comm. v. Lucy, Henry. Larceny.
Spear, Robert. Justice Comm. v. Conrod, Henry. Assault.
Moore, D. Alderman. Comm. v. Wallace, Hugh. Assault and battery.
Dickeson, Jacob. Witness. Comm. v. McCall, George. Assault and battery.
Witness in Comm. v. Williams, Jeremiah, WIlliams, George, et al. Larceny. : Bennet, Amos. Husinger, Abraham. Boyd, James. Little, James. McMann, James. Reynold, Richard.
Spear, Robert. Justice. Comm. v. Lynch, William. Larceny.
Patterson, Betsy. Rice, Silvia. Witnesses. Comm. v. McCall, George. Assault and battery.
Moore, D. Alderman. COmm. v. Cannon, John. Arson. COmm. v. Wallace, Hugh. Misdemeanor. Comm. v. Johnston, John. Fornacation and bastardy.
Miller, Samuel. Bennet, Fanny. Witnesses. Comm. v. Linch, WIlliam.
Dawason, Edward. City Constable. For apprehending: Flanagan, Peter. Bradley, David. Lee, Hayer. Walt, Jane. Hoffman, Jacob. Lasanny, John. Wad, Jane. Visart, Andrew. Brisbane, John. Malson, Ephraim and wife. Lynch, Biddy. Laughler, James. Malson, Ephraim. Malson, Betsy. Lynch, Hannah. Glassgo, Christianna. Miller, Mary. Hardy, Mary. Haywood, Benjamin. McMichael, Patrick. Ressler, John. Swanson, Gerald.Jones, Henry.
Richeson, Mary. [Melters], Elizabeth. Duesh, Frederick.
Withers, G. Justice. COmm. v. Clinging, Thomas.
Kauffman, _____. Justice. Comm. v. Brown, WIllima. Larceny.
Brunner, Henry. [Deputy Sheriff.] Comm. v. Williams, George. Williams, Jeeremiah. Green, Charles. McCall, Sophia. Larceny.
Keller, Jacob. Snyder, Henry. Herbst. Witnesses. Comm. v. Herbst, Peter. Assault and battery with intent to kill.
Strine, Michael. McGill, Samuel. Witnesses. Comm. v. Branson, John. Assault.
Palmer, William. [or Pallmer, WIlliam.] Witness. Comm. v. Davis, Henry. Homicide.
Zahm, Daniel. Payment for serving attachment on Seivly, George. Comm. v. Sneivly, James. Larceny.
Payment for attending before Grand Jury. Leonad, John Esq.
Spear, Robert. Justice. Comm. v. Rice, Ann. Poisoning Bassetr, Thomas. Baker, Maryan.
Baker, Elias. Rutter, Nathaniel. Thomas, WIlliam. Witnesses. Comm. v. Carter, Thomas. Larceny.
Witnesses Comm. v. Thomson, John: Sweeney, James. Taylor, Charles. Hoffer, Joseph.
Payment to Lloyd, James. Justice. For work on the following cases (all are Comm. v.):
Basset, Thomas. Tippling house.
Johnston, Thomas. For threatening to take the life of Smith, Stephen.
Williams, Jeremiah. Larceny for stealing gloves.
Williams, Jeremiah. Larceny for stealing hams.
Williams, George. Larceny for stealing hams.
Martin, Samuel. Larceny.
Green, Charles. McCall, Sophia. Keeping a disorderly house.
Lucy, Henry alias Smith. H. Larceny.
Boyer, Samuel. Larceny.
McClain, Benjamin. Witness. Comm. v. Brown, John. Larceny.
Sweeny, James. Witness. Comm. v. Brooks, John. Larceny.
Sweeney, Miles. Sweeney, James. Richardson, Henry. Witnesses. Comm. v. Davis, Henry. Homicide.
Spear, Robert. Comm. v. Davis, Henry. Manslaughter.
Comm. v. Lewis, John. Assault and battery on Witmer, Isaac.
Witnesses: Witmer, Isaac. Mull, Nicholas. Weis, George. McIntire, Dennis. Sminkey, Hnery. Winters, John Dr.
Witwer, Daniel Dr. Bewleg, Charles.
Bollman, Michael.
Reem, Samuel.
Daum, Peter.
Zahm, Daniel. Payment for serving subpoena. Comm. v. Lewis, John. Assault and battery.
Comm. v. Kirk, William. Counterfeiting and passing counterfeit bank notes. Witnesses: Erb, John. Weidman, George. Hurst, David. Bard, Daniel.
Comm. v. Kirk, William. Counterfeiting and passing counterfeit bank notes. Witness: Grabill, Samuel.
Comm. v. Davis, Henry. Homicide. Witnesses: Dickenson, Jacob. Hoyart, Joseph. Jonathan, Andrew. Lord, Ann. Snively, Abraham. Bladen, Jane. Jonathan, Betsy.
Comm. v. McKiterick. FOrnication. Witness: Derrick, Mary.
Comm. v. Branson, John. Assault. Witness: Courod, Henry.
Comm. v. Kirk, William. Counterfeiting. Witness: Gockley, De___.
Comm. v. Boyle. Assault and battery on Fox, Margaret. Witnesses: Roth, John. Faust, Jacob.
Comm. v. Kirk, WIlliam. Passing counterfeit money. Witness: Gable, John.
Comm. v. McKittrick. Fornication. Witness: Bitner, Abraham.
Comm. v. McCall, George et al. Fornication. Witnesses: Mallston, Ephraim. Roy, Elizabeth. Rice, Lela. Pattersen, Elizabeth. Malson, Rachael.
Comm. v David, Henry. Homicide. Witness: James, Benjamin.
Comm. v. Taylor, Charles. Thompson, John. Larceny. Witnesses: Gray, John. Sweney, James. Hoffart, Joseph. Taylor, Charles.
Comm. v. Davis, Henry. Manslaughter. Lee, Hager [also HeLeay, Aaker.]. Witness.
Comm. v. Conrod, Henry. Assault. Bronson, John. Witness.
Comm. v. Davis, Henry. Manslaughter. Payment for prosecuting costs. Leonard, John Esq. Snyder, Abraham. Made his mark on document.
Comm. v. McKittrick, John. Fornication and lewdness. Spear, Robert. Justice.
Comm. v. Davis, Hnery. Murder. Witnesses: Williams, James. Owens, Margaret. Owens, Rosanna. Bemut, Garret. Bemut, Eliza.
Comm. v. O'Donnel, Dominic. O'Donnel, Roger. Witnesses: Haughey, Dominic. Sweeney, James. McGlachlen, Bernard. Holt, Mr. and Mrs.
Lunn, Robert.
Comm. v. M'Clure, Barbara. Malicious mischief. Witnesses:
Mooerten, John. Moreton, Edward. Burton, James. Dodds, William. Bennet, James. Dawson, E.C.W. Bennet, Elizabeth. Harden, John.
Comm. v. Davis, Henry. Murder. Witnesses: Brown, Samuel. Richards, Ann. Curry, Martin. Shidle, William.
Comm. v. McClure, Barbara. Malicious mischief. Witnesses: Morden, John. Morten, Edward. Burton, James. Dodds, William. Bennet, James. Harden, John. Bennet, Elizabeth. Dawson, Edward.
Comm. v. Branson, John. Assault. Spear, Robert. Justice.
1 item. 58 pieces.
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 #243
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
Alexander, Clarisa
Baker, Mary Ann
Basset, Thomas
Beedle, Benjamin
Boyd, Robert
Brandt, Nicholas
Brannon, Thomas
Brooks, John
Burns, Henry
Carry, Robert
Chambry, David
Cloyd, John
Cole, Christian
Cooper, Ann
Cowhick, John
Crawford, David
Cromwel, Jeremiah
Culey, Elizabeth
Curren, James
Dable, Joseph
Dabler, Joseph
Debutts, Hugh
Delham, Joseph
Dellem, Joseph
Derrick, Mary
Dix, Joseph
Doublemn, Joseph
East, Polly
Finkenauer, George
Finkenaur, George
Foust, Jacob
Gealbaugh, John
George, John
Green, Joseph
Gromwell, James
Haley, George
Hamilton, Ann
Harkens, Maria
Harkins, Charles
Heinitsh, August
Heitwald, John
Helman, Jacob
Hoke, Jonathan
Hook, Michael
Hubert, Jacob
Hyde, Nicholas
Jack, John
Jackson, Sally
Johnson, Bob
Johnson, Robert
Johnson, Sarah
King, John W.
Kriner, John
Lacky, Catherine
Lamb, James
Landabaugh, John
Launius, William
Layland, William
Leesholts, Jon
Lemon, Alexander
Lenely, Margaret
Leonard, Jacob
Lewis, Hannah
Lick, Peggy
Lick, Rebecca
Lukeworn, Charles
Lurdy, M.
Lynch, Elnor
Lynch, Hannah
Lynch, William
Malson, Ephraim
Malson, Jacob
Manison, Nancy
Manly, William
Maxwell, George
McCuley, Elizabeth
McDonel, Hugh
McKeal, Sophia
Milfors, John
Miller, Andrew
Morris, Abraham
Morris, Elizabeth
Morrison, John
Myers, John
Nicholas, Parma
Patrick, John
Pence, George
Peris, Bernard
Potts, Maria
Reed, Patrick
Remely, Frederick
Rhine, David
Riley, George
Rock, William
Rodgers, James
Rupp, Fanny
Shaeffer, Elizabeth
Smith, James
Soyer, WIlliam
Stahly, Stephan
Star, Joseph
Steffe, Jonathan
Steward, Benjamin
Sweitser, Conrad
Taggert, James
Thompson, Catherine
Uedug, Phillip
Walken, James
Wallace, James
Weeler, Susan
White, William
Williams, Thomas
Wilson, James
Young, Frederick
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Prisoners
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Lancaster
Incarcerated persons
Prisons
Women
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #243
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
003
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Prison.
Payment for key fees and maintenance of prisoners 1 April 1823 to 1 July 1823.
Heinitsh, August. Jailer. [written "Goeler"]
Pence, George.
Cromwel, Jeremiah.
Cowhick, John.
Lemon, Alexander.
Steward, Benjamin.
Young, Frederick.
Burns, Henry.
Alexander, Clarisa.
Johnson, Robert.
Sweitser, Conrad.
Johnson, Sarah.
Lamb, James.
Heitwald, John.
Finkenaur, George.
Launius, William.
McDonel, Hugh.
Walken, James.
Dix, Joseph.
Cole, Christian.
Lynch, William.
Lynch, Elnor.
Milfors, John.
Hyde, Nicholas.
Thompson, Catherine.
Lick, Rebecca.
Beedle, Benjamin.
McCuley, Elizabeth.
Lynch, Hannah.
Remely, Frederick.
Rock, William.
Haley, George.
Helman, Jacob.
Morris, Elizabeth.
Harkens, Maria.
Peris, Bernard.
Lacky, Catherine.
Finkenauer, George.
Brannon, Thomas.
Culey, Elizabeth.
Harkins, Charles.
Patrick, John.
Riley, George.
Miller, Andrew.
Foust, Jacob.
Chambry, David.
Morris, Abraham.
Gealbaugh, John.
Rhine, David.
Green, Joseph.
Weeler, Susan.
Hamilton, Ann.
Williams, Thomas.
Morrison, John.
Dable, Joseph.
Manison, Nancy.
Jack, John.
Jackson, Sally.
Leonard, Jacob.
Rodgers, James.
Wallace, James.
Leesholts, Jon.
Reed, Patrick.
McKeal, Sophia.
Baker, Mary Ann.
Lick, Peggy.
Cloyd, John.
Shaeffer, Elizabeth.
Potts, Maria.
Lenely, Margaret.
Doublemn, Joseph.
Rupp, Fanny.
Delham, Joseph.
Wilson, James.
Cooper, Ann.
Lewis, Hannah.
Dabler, Joseph.
Basset, Thomas.
Derrick, Mary.
Curren, James.
King, John W.
Stahly, Stephan.
Crawford, David.
Brooks, John.
Brandt, Nicholas.
Steffe, Jonathan.
Debutts, Hugh.
East, Polly.
Uedug, Phillip.
Layland, William.
Star, Joseph.
Manly, William.
Gromwell, James.
Nicholas, Parma.
Malson, Jacob.
Carry, Robert.
White, William.
Maxwell, George.
Lukeworn, Charles.
Malson, Ephraim.
Taggert, James.
Boyd, Robert.
Hoke, Jonathan.
Soyer, WIlliam.
George, John.
Payment made to:
Kriner, John. For mending the pump.
Myers, John. For muslin.
Johnson, Bob. For hauling stones.
Smith, James. For brooms.
Landabaugh, John. For hauling stone.
Hook, Michael. For repairing wood saw frame.
Hubert, Jacob. For stone.
Dellem, Joseph. For cleaning chimneys.
Items purchased per orders of Dr. Atlee for:
Lurdy, M. Tea.
Lurdy, M. Lick, Peggy. Tea.
Layland, William. Gin.
Lurdy, M. Tea and coffee.
McLurdy, _____. Molasses.
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
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1891 F012
Date Range
1891
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
1891
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1891
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0015
People
Brooks, John W.
Brooks, Sarah B.
Morgan, Lydia J.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Lancaster
Place
Lancaster
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1891 F012
Box Number
015
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Brooks, Sarah B.
Administrator: Morgan, Lydia J.
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
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #555
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 0008
People
Anderson, John
Boyer, Samuel
Brooks, John
Brown, John
Cain, William
Cross, Andrew
Farmer, John B.
Gensell, Gideon
Goodman, John
Green, Abner
Hamilton, William
Hercules, Peter
Kennedy, Patrick
Kirk, William
Mauch, Christian
McCauley, George
McDonald, Hugh
Miller, William
Moore, James
Morgan, Isaac
Moyer, Jacob
Myers, John
Nicholas, Frederick
Powell, James
Pratt, John
Ream, Abraham
Ressler, George
Sample, Peter
Smith, Selah
Stewart, John
Tarbell, Samuel W.
Walker, James
Walker, John
Watson, Robert
Webb, William
Williams, Charles
Wilson, John
Zeerfas, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Prisons
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #555
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A Jun 26, 2001.
Additional Notes
Prison.
Payment to Philadelphia Prison for the cost of maintaining prisoners more than what they earned by their labor.
Anderson, John.
Boyer, Samuel.
Brooks, John.
Brown, John.
Cain, William.
Cross, Andrew.
Farmer, John B.
Gensell, Gideon.
Goodman, John.
Green, Abner.
Hamilton, William.
Hercules, Peter.
Kennedy, Patrick.
Kirk, William.
Mauch, Christian.
McCauley, George.
McDonald, Hugh.
Miller, William.
Moore, James.
Morgan, Isaac.
Moyer, Jacob.
Myers, John.
Nicholas, Frederick.
Powell, James.
Pratt, John.
Ream, Abraham.
Ressler, George.
Sample, Peter.
Smith, Selah.
Stewart, John.
Tarbell, Samuel W.
Walker, James.
Walker, John.
Watson, Robert.
Webb, William. Old and feeble. Unfit for employment.
Williams, Charles.
Wilson, John.
Zeerfas, Samuel.
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
Quarter Sessions
Title
Jail calendar
Object ID
AUG 1823 F002 QS
Date Range
1823/08
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Jail calendar
Date Range
1823/08
Year
1823
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Alves, Samuel
Barcliff, John
Basset, Thomas
Brooks, John
Chambers, David
Chapman, Barbara
Daugherty, Charles
Derrit, Mary
Doebler, Joseph
Eck, William
Faust, Jacob
Hickman, Sarah
Hillman, Jacob
Holden, James
Jack, John
Johnson, Sarah
King, John W.
Lewick, Adam
Linch, Hannah
Maloy, James
Malson, Jacob
Miller, Robert
Mosson, Jacob
Musketnuss, Susan
Norbeck, William
Rogers, James
Shreiver, John
Skelly, Augustus Avers
Wheeler, Garret
Zerolus, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Prisoners
Search Terms
Incarcerated persons
Jails
Persons of color
Prisons
Quarter Sessions
Women
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1823 F002 QS
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Additional Notes
Jail calendar.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1823 F031 QS
Date Range
1823/08
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
1823/08
Year
1823
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Brooks, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: larceny
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1823 F031 QS
Additional Notes
Larceny.
4 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1823 F002 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1823
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Brooks, John
Molson, Jacob
Jamison, William
Johnson, Thomas
Burns, Christian
Walker, John
Webb, William
Smith, John
Painter, John
Kendig, Michael
Rogers, James
King, John W.
Eck, William
Jackson, Richard
Jones, Hetty
Lewis, Richard
Kenedy, Patrick
Linch, William
Lynch, William
Faust, Jacob
Dewees, William
Prisco, John
Eichelberger, John
Hickman, Sally
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Prisoners
Prisons
Jails
African Americans
Persons of color
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1823 F002 QS
Additional Notes
Jail calendar.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Jail calendar
Object ID
JAN 1824 F001 QS
Date Range
1824/01
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Jail calendar
Date Range
1824/01
Creation Date
1824
Year
1824
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Brooks, John
Donaghy, Francis
Francis, John
Heck, William
Heiny, William
Jackson, Richard
Jones, Hetty
Keller, Daniel
Kenedy, Patrick
King, John W.
Linch, William
McCord, Joseph
McCumsy, William
McLaughlin, James
Pleasents, Edward
Priday, John
Rogers, James
Walker, John
Watts, Jane
Weaver, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Prisoners
Search Terms
Incarcerated persons
Jails
Persons of color
Prisons
Quarter Sessions
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1824 F001 QS
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #013
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
Albright, WIlliam
Alves, Samuel
Baxter, John
Bood, George
Boys, John, Chris
Bradly, Dennis
Brady, John
Brath, John
Bratt, John
Briscoe, John
Brooks, John
Burns, Christian
Carnes, Robert
Carns, Robert
Chapman, Barbara
Collins, Andrew
Criswell, James
Curren, John
Daly, John
Dewees, William
Dewine, Thomas
Dicks, William
Doeble, Joseph
Donoky, Francis
Dougherty, E.
Eichelberger, John
Faust, Jacob
Flanagan, Peter
Galliger, John
Hartman, William
Heck, William
Heinitsh, August
Helman, Jacob
Hickman, Sarah
Hook, Michael
Jack, John
Jackson, Richard
Jameson, William
Johnson, Benjamin
Johnson, James
Johnson, Rich
Johnson, Thomas
Jones, Hetty
Kauffman, Isaac
Kendig, Michael
Kenedy, Patrick
King, John
Lee, Hector
Lozena, John
Lynch, Elenor
Lynch, Hannah
Lynch, William
Malson, Jacob
Martin, George
Masketrich, Nancy
Molson, Biddy
Molson, Ephraim
Moss, Felix
Musketnuss, Susan
Painter, John
Pletz, Maria
Reiff, John
Rodgers, James
Schaum, Philip
Sellers, Harriet
Selvert, George
Shaeffer, Daniel
Shite, John
Smith, John
Smyth, Andrew
Star, Joseph
Stone, Sam
Strar, Joseph
Strickler, John
Sutter, John
Thompson, John
Walker, John
Washington, George
Webb, William
Wright, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Prisons
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
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 1824 #013
Box Number
004
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/07/06.
Additional Notes
Prisons.
Payment to jailor for key fees and maintenance of prisoners from 1 October 1823 to 1 January 1824.
Heinitsh, August. Jailor.
Prisoners:
Helman, Jacob.
Rodgers, James.
King, John.
Malson, Jacob.
Brooks, John.
Alves, Samuel.
Heck, William.
Musketnuss, Susan.
Chapman, Barbara.
Jackson, Richard.
Johnson, Thomas.
Burns, Christian.
Curren, John.
Jameson, William.
Lynch, Hannah.
Carns, Robert.
Jones. Hetty.
Baxter, John.
Stone, Sam.
Brath, John.
Daly, John B.A.
Sellers, Harriet.
Strickler, John.
Carnes, Robert.
Wright, William.
Bratt, John.
Schaum, Philip.
Walker, John.
Webb, William.
Smith, John.
Kenedy, Patrick.
Collins, Andrew.
Strar, Joseph.
Lynch, William.
Painter, John.
Faust, Jacob.
Dewees, William.
Kendig, Michael.
Eichelberger, John.
Briscoe, John.
Hickman, Sarah.
Molson, Ephraim.
Molson, Biddy.
Lynch, Elenor.
Martin, George.
Kauffman, Isaac.
Sutter, John.
Reiff, John.
Pletz, Matia.
Selvert, George.
Jack, John.
Brady, John.
Dewine, Thomas.
Thompson, John.
Masketrich, Nancy.
Shaeffer, Daniel.
Bood, George.
Galliger, John.
Flanagan, Peter.
Donoky, Francis.
Bradly, Dennis.
Lee, Hector.
Hartman, William.
Lozena, John.
Johnson, Rich.
Washington, George.
Star, Joseph.
Dicks, William.
Boys, John, Chris.
Johnson, James.
Doeble, Joseph.
Smyth, Andrew.
Criswell, James.
Moss, Felix.
Shite, John.
Dougherty, E.
Supplies or services were purchased from:
Albright, WIlliam.
Hook, Michael.
Johnson, Benjamin.
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

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