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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1822 F006
Date Range
1822
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1822
Year
1822
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Clayton, Elizabeth Harris
Harris, Thomas
Benade, Andrew
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Clergy
Principals
Lititz Female Institution
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Linden Hall
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1822 F006
Box Number
002
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Petitioner: Harris, Thomas.
Filed against: Benade, Andrew.
His occupation: Reverend and principal of the Lititz Female Institution.
Affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
192.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JAN 1820 F010 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
1820
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Taggert, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: larceny
Petitions
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1820 F010 QS
Additional Notes
Larceny.
Petition for habeas corpus.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
8.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #402
Date Range
1829
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
1829
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0010
People
Jones, Christopher
McGlinn, Anthony
Shissler, Daniel
Thompson, Dr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Coroners' Inquests
Persons of color
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #402
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A Aug 22, 2002.
Additional Notes
Coroners' Inquests.
Shissler, Daniel. Coroner.
Jones, Christopher. Deceased. Person of color.
Other names on the document:
Thompson, _____ Dr.
McGlinn, Anthony.
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
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1823 F010 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
Webb, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: horse stealing
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1823 F010 QS
Additional Notes
Horse stealing.
Also: copy of document in Commissioners' Orders.
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
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #319
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
Brenner, P.
Brenner, Joseph
Brenner, Eveanna
Cummins, William
Cummins, John
Huntsman, Mary
Huntsman, David
Paul, John
Paul, David
Paul, Ann
Paul, Eliza
Snider, Simon
Snider, Rebeaka
Stinehisser, Christopher
Stinehisser, Jacob
Stinehisser, Jonas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Strasburg 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 #319
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/01/12.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Names taken from Lancaster County tax list.
Brenner, P. Parent of Brenner, Joseph, age 7; Brenner, Eveanna, age 7.
Cummins, William. Father of Cummins, William, age 5; Cummins, John, age 9.
Huntsman, Mary. Widow. Mother of Huntsman, David, age 5.
Paul, John. Father of Paul, David,age 10; Paul, Ann, age 8; Paul, Eliza, age 6.
Snider, Simon. Father of Snider, Rebeaka, age 6.
Stinehisser, Christopher. Father of Stinehisser, Jacob, age 6; Stinehisser, Jonas, age 5.
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 #320
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
Albright, George
Albright, Henry
Fitzgerald, David
Gerberling, Jacob
Hyser, James
Rodgers, Thomas
Zheaum, Mathias
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
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 #320
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A May 24, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment to constables.
Albright, George.
Albright, Henry.
Fitzgerald, David.
Gerberling, Jacob.
Hyser, James.
Rodgers, Thomas.
Zheaum, Mathias.
1 item. 5 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 1824 #321
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
Ehler, Daniel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
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 #321
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A May 24, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment to crier.
Ehler, Daniel.
1 item. 5 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 1824 #322
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
Antiz, Andrew
Antiz, Rebecca
Brubacker, Emanuel
Brubacker, Samuel
Collins, Jacob
Collins, James
Collins, John
Collins, Samuel
Derricks, Margaret
Dunlap, Samuel
Griffin, William
Hall, Catharine
Hall, Emanuel
Hall, Henry
Hall, John
House, John
Kinard, Eliza
Kinard, Jacob
Kinard, Lavinia
Knissly, Abraham
Knissly, Andrew
Knissly, Sarah
Mendenhall, Isaac
Mendenhall, Lea
Mendenhall, Sally Ann
Oatstatt, John
Oatstatt, Mary
Oatstatt, Sophia
Strawbridge, Charles
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Manor Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
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 #322
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/03/09.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
School: Charleston School.
Antiz, Andrew.
Antiz, Rebecca.
Brubacker, Emanuel.
Brubacker, Samuel.
Collins, Jacob.
Collins, James.
Collins, John.
Collins, Samuel.
Derricks, Margaret.
Dunlap, Samuel.
Griffin, William.
Hall, Catharine.
Hall, Emanuel.
Hall, Henry.
Hall, John.
House, John. Teacher.
Kinard, Eliza.
Kinard, Jacob.
Kinard, Lavinia.
Knissly, Abraham.
Knissly, Andrew.
Knissly, Sarah.
Mendenhall, Isaac.
Mendenhall, Lea.
Mendenhall, Sally Ann.
Oatstatt, John.
Oatstatt, Mary.
Oatstatt, Sophia.
Strawbridge, Charles.
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 #323
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, Jacob
Dellinger, Barbara
Dellinger, John
McDonald, John
McDonald, Elizabeth
Eshelman, Adam
Gray, Isaac
Hertzler, Christian
Lutz, George
Lutz, John
Smith, Christian
Stauffer, Adam
Stauffer, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Manor Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
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 #323
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/03/30.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
School: Turkey Hll School House.
Benedict, Jacob.
Dellinger, Barbara.
Dellinger, John. Step-father of McDonald, John;
McDonald, Elizabeth.
Eshelman, Adam.
Gray, Isaac. Teacher.
Hertzler, Christian.
Lutz, George.
Lutz, John.
Smith, Christian.
Stauffer, Adam.
Stauffer, Mary.
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 #324
Date Range
1824
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Date Range
1824
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Cooper, Joseph
Cooper, Mrs.
Douglas, Mary
Douglas, Mrs.
Kise, Henry
Kise, Jacob
Kise, John
Lister, James
Lister, Mary
Lister, Peggy
Mendenhall, Elizabeth
Mendenhall, Isaac
Mendenhall, Lea
Morgan, Henry
Noles, Mary
Noles, Mrs.
Tuttle, Henry B.
Ulrich, Elizabeth
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #324
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/03/30.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Cooper, Widow. Mother of Cooper, Joseph.
Kise, Jacob. Father of Kise, John; Kise, Henry; Kise, Jacob.
Lister, James. Father of Lister, Mary; Lister, Peggy.
Mendenhall, Isaac. Father of Mendenhall, Lea; Mendenhall, Elizabeth;Mendenhall, Isaac.
Noles, Widow. Mother of Noles, Mary. [In the case of both names, "Douglas" has been crossed out and "Noles" written above.] Douglas, Widow. Douglas, Mary.
Tuttle, Henry B. Teacher. Deceased. Administrator: Morgan, Henry.
Ulrich, Elizabeth. Mother of Ulrich, Elizabeth.
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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