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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #142
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 0006
People
Brown, Thomas
Cain, Eliza
Gray, Willamina
Jenkins, Samuel
Johnson, Jane
Kyle, William
Law, Rebecca
Reynolds, Enos
Scotten, William
Walker, Ezekiel
Walker, John
Walker, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Little Britain Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #142
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/07/12.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Brown, Thomas.
Cain, Eliza.
Gray, Willamina.
Jenkins, Samuel. Teacher.
Johnson, Jane.
Kyle, William.
Law, Rebecca.
Reynolds, Enos.
Scotten, William.
Walker, Ezekiel.
Walker, John.
Walker, William.
1 item. 1 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 1830 #211
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 0010
People
Brown, Nancy
Brown, Thomas
Gray, Hannah
Gray, Sophia
Hall, John
Maloney, William
Peck, George
Scotten, Joseph
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Little Britain Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #211
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/11/01.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Brown, Nancy.
Brown, Thomas.
Gray, Hannah.
Gray, Sophia.
Hall, John. Teacher.
Maloney, William.
Peck, George.
Scotten, Joseph.
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 1821 #259
Date Range
1821
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
1821
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1821
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Anderson, Frank
Anderson, Maria
Banks, David
Barber, Robert
Belger, John
Biddle, Benjamin
Brown, Thomas
Bullman, James
Cannon, John
Carlisle, Mary
Conner, Mary
Cose, James
Coyle, Ann
Coyle, John
Domer, Christian
Fowler, Peter
Frances, Fanny
Fritz, John
Fultz, Mary
Galbough, Jacob
Gardner, Robert
Green, Abner
Green, Charles
Green, Mary
Greer, Peter
Guest, Rosanna
Gundaker, John
Hamelton, William
Hutcheson, James
Hydon, George
Jackson, Samuel
Jones, Isaac
Kanadey, Matthew
Kean, James
Kechler, John
Kerns, William
Kuts, Thomas
Lawrence, James
Leek, Margaret
Levan, John
Levan, Mary
McBride, John
McCardle, Peter
McCook, Elizabeth
McGiven, Paterick
McGrann, Paterick
Mitchel, Dennes
Molson, Ephrem
Moore, James
Muma, John
Murry, Henry
Parker, Joseph
Perrece, Jonathen
Planter, Worthington
Reist, Thomas
Remley, Henry
Robeson, Lydea
Sencler, Sarah
Shimp, David
Smith, John
Stewart, George
Studdert, Andrew
Swann, Samuel
Vandike, Jacob
Walker, James
Walker, Joseph
Williams, Jacob
Williams, John
Wright, William
Yarlett, Margaret
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Prisons
African Americans
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1821 #259
Box Number
001
Notes
Date entered into Q&A was not recorded.
Additional Notes
Expenses for prisoners.
Anderson, Frank.
Anderson, Maria. African American.
Banks, David. African American.
Barber, Robert.
Belger, John.
Biddle, Benjamin.
Brown, Thomas.
Bullman, James. African American.
Cannon, John.
Carlisle, Mary.
Conner, Mary.
Cose, James. African American.
Coyle, Ann.
Coyle, John.
Domer, Christian.
Fowler, Peter.
Frances, Fanny.
Fritz, John.
Fultz, Mary.
Galbough, Jacob.
Gardner, Robert.
Green, Abner. African American.
Green, Charles. African American.
Green, Mary. African American.
Greer, Peter.
Guest, Rosanna.
Gundaker, John.
Hamelton, William.
Hutcheson, James.
Hydon, George.
Jackson, Samuel. African American.
Jones, Isaac.
Kanadey, Matthew .
Kean, James.
Kechler, John.
Kerns, William.
Kuts, Thomas.
Lawrence, James.
Leek, Margaret.
Levan, John. African American.
Levan. Mary. African American.
McBride, John.
McCardle, Peter.
McCook, Elizabeth.
McGiven, Paterick.
McGrann, Paterick .
Mitchel, Dennes.
Molson, Ephrem.
Moore, James.
Muma, John.
Murry, Henry. African American.
Parker, Joseph.
Perrece, Jonathen. African American.
Planter, Worthington. African American.
Reist, Thomas.
Remley, Henry.
Robeson, Lydea.
Sencler, Sarah.
Shimp, David.
Smith, John.
Stewart, George.
Studdert, Andrew.
Swann, Samuel. African American.
Vandike, Jacob. African American.
Walker, James.
Walker, Joseph.
Williams, Jacob.
Williams, John.
Wright, Alese.
Wright, William.
Yarlett, Margaret.
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 #480
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
Aiken, Ebenezer
Aiken, William
Aiken, George
Brown, Samuel
Brown, Wilhelmina
Brown, William
Brown, Thomas
Burkins, Charles
Burkins, Eliza
Burkins, John
Burnett , D.
Carl, Joseph
Carl, William
Carroll, William H.
Corthers, John
Corthers, Richard
Corthers, White
Corthers, William
Dever, Elinor
Dever, John
Dever, Samuel
Evans, Jock
Evans, Thomas
Johnson, David
Leek, Elizabeth
Lewis, Andrew
Lewis, James
Lewis, Mary
Long, Abner
Long, Kersey
Long, Mary
Maxfield, Amos
Maxfield, George
Maxfield, Margaret
Maxwell, Amos
Maxwell, George
Maxwell, Margaret
McGuigan, Rosana
McGuigen, Agnes
McGuigen, Charles
Millburn, Abraham
Millburn, James
Millburn, Nancy
Millburn, William
Miller, Adaline
Miller, Charlotte
Miller, John
Norris, D.C.
Norris, E.
Norris, Levi
Norris, Sarah Ann
Peters, Abraham
Peters, Joshua
Peters, Robert
Peters, William
Richardson, William
Ross, Reason
Thatcher, Amos
Thatcher, Matthew
Tobias, Darias
Tobias, Lydia Ann
Tobias, Samuel
Towsen, Joseph
Towson, Ephram
Towson, Isaac
Wippen, James
Wippen, John
Wippen, Washington
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Little Britain Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Little Britain 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 #480
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/12/14.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Names taken from Lancaster County tax lists.
Aikin, George. Father of Aiken, William, age 8; Aiken, Ebenezer, age 7.
Brown Samuel. Father of William, age 7 (or Brown, Wilhelmina, age 7); Brown,Thomas, age 5.
Burkins, Charles. Father of Burkins, Eliza, age 10; Burkins, John, age 8.
Burnett , D. Parent of Ross, Reason, age 9.
Carl, Joseph. Father of Carl, William, age 9.
Carroll, William H.
Corthers, John. Father of Corthers, William, age 10; Corthers, White, age 8; Corthers, Richard, age 6.
Dever, Samuel. Father of Dever, Elinor, age 9; Dever, John, age, 7.
Evans, Jock. Father of Evans, THomas, age 6.
Leek, Elizabeth. Mother of Richardson, William, age 5; Johnson, David, age 9.
Lewis, Mary. Mother of Lewis, James, age 9; Lewis, Andrew, age 6.
Long, Mary. Mother of Long, Kersey, age 9; Long, Abner, age 7.
Maxfield, George. (Or Maxwell.) Father of Maxfield, Margaret, age 9; Maxfield, Amos, age 5.
McGuigen, Agnes. Mother of McGuigen, Charles, age 9; McGuigan, Rosana, age 8.
Millburn, James. Father of Millburn, Nancy, age 10; Millburn, William, age 8; Millburn, Abraham, age 7.
Miller, John. Father of Miller, Charlotte, age 8; Miller, Adaline, age 6.
Norris, Levi. Father of Norris, E., age 10; Norris, D.C., age 7; Norris, Sarah Ann, age 6.
Peters, Abraham. Father of Peters, Joshua, age 11; Peters, William, age 9; Peters, Robert, age 7.
Thatcher, Amos. Father of Thatcher, Matthew, age 8.
Tobias, Samuel. Father of Tobias, Samuel, age 9; Tobias, Lydia Ann, age 7; Tobias, Darias, age 5.
Towson, Isaac. Father of Towsen, Joseph, age 10; Towson, Ephram, age 9.
Wippen, John. Father of Wippen, Washington, age 10; Wippen, James, age 6.
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 1830 #019
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 0010
People
Brown, Ann
Brown, Thomas
Douglas, Thomas
Ailes, Lydia A.
Ailez, Lydia A.
Peck, George
Scotten, Joseph
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Little Britain Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #019
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/05/03.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Brown, Ann.
Brown, Thomas.
Douglas, Thomas.
Ailes, Lydia A. Also Ailez, Lydia A. Teacher.
Peck, George.
Scotten, Joseph.
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 1822 #016A
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
1822
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Appleton, Francis
Bailey, Francis
Ballance, John
Barr, Mrs.
Bingham, William
Bookins, Charles
Boyd, Richard
Brown, Thomas
Burk, Hugh
Burnite, David
Carswell, George
Carter, John
Chambers, Alexander
Chambers, John
Chambers, Robert
Cruckychank, Absolam
Edwards, Job
Evans, Robert
Ewing, Samuel
Eyers, John
Eyres, John Jr.
Ferguson, Alexander
Haines, William
Hannah, Robert
Harlen, Jonathan
Harris, John
Helton, Michael
Hill, William
Johnson, Alexander
Jones, Charles
Kyle, Joseph
Law, Curtis
McCall, Thomas
McCann, David
Miller, Israel
Morrison, Joseph
Orrison, Jacob
Parker, Alexander
Passmore, Abiah
Pyle, Moses
Raith, John
Ramsey, William
Reuben, Alexander
Reyburn, Alexander
Richardson, Joseph
Shaeffer, Frederick
Sidwith, John
Sutton, John
Waid, James
Warden, James
Welsh, Robert
West, James
West, William
Whiteside, John
Withers, Joseph
Wood, Joseph
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Little Britain Twp.
Tax exonerations
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1822 #016A
Box Number
002
Notes
Entered into Q&A Mar 28, 2001.
Additional Notes
Tax exonerations.
Appleton, Francis. Not found.
Ballance, John. Tax collector.
Bailey, Francis. N.R. Vacant.
Bailey, Francis. Wolf Hollow. Vacant.
Barr, Widow. Poor.
Bingham, William. Not found.
Bookins, Charles. Poor.
Boyd, Richard. Not found.
Brown, Thomas. Not found.
Burk, Hugh. Poor.
Burnite, David. Poor.
Carswell, George. Not found.
Carter, John. Not found.
Chambers, Alexander. Mason [it is not clear if this is part of his name or if it is his occupation]. Poor.
Chambers, John. Gone.
Chambers, Robert. Estate. Tenants poor.
Chambers, Robert. Joining Ashes. Tenants poor.
Cruckychank, Absolam. Not found.
Edwards, Job. Poor.
Evans, Robert. N. R. In Maryland.
Ewing, Samuel. N.R. No tenants.
Eyers, John. Not found.
Eyres, John Jr. Not found.
Ferguson, Alexander. Dead.
Haines, William. Poor.
Hannah, Robert. Gone.
Harlen, Jonathan. Insolvent.
Harris, John. Gone.
Helton, Michael. Poor.
Hill, William. Poor.
Johnson, Alexander. Not found.
Jones, Charles. Gone.
Kyle, Joseph. Poor.
Law, Curtis. Not found.
McCall, Thomas. Not found.
McCann, David. Poor.
Miller, Israel. Poor.
Morrison, Joseph. Not found.
Orrison, Jacob. Gone.
Parker, Alexander. Not found.
Passmore, Abiah. Error.
Pyle, Moses. Poor.
Raith, John. Not found.
Ramsey, William. Not found.
Reuben, Alexander. Poor.
Reyburn, Alexander. Insolvent.
Richardson, Joseph. Paid in Columbia.
Shaeffer, Frederick. Poor.
Sidwith, John. Not found.
Sutton, John. Not found. Not in the township.
Waid, James. Poor.
Warden, James. Poor.
Welsh, Robert. Not found.
West, James. Not found.
West, William. Not found.
Whiteside, John. Gone.
Withers, Joseph. N.R. Not found.
Wood, Joseph. Not found.
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 1831 #356
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 0011
People
Abold, Elizabeth
Beaver, Frederick
Boyer, James
Boyer, Mary
Brown, Elizabeth
Brown, Wesley
Currie, John
Currie, Lorenzo
Engle, Ann
Engle, Mary
Hughes, Harriot
Hughes, Harvey
Lewis, Mary
Lewis, Sarah
Lloyd, Thomas
Maxton, Ann
Maxton, Samuel
Miller, Francis
Miller, Jacob
Moon, Ann
Moon, Samuel
Sickle, Lewis
Stine, James
Stine, Lanesa
Fite, Emanuel
Trainor, Ann
Walsh, David
Watts, Wesley
Whitty, Walter
Search Terms
Columbia
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Columbia
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #356
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/06/11.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Abold, Elizabeth.
Beaver, Frederick.
Boyer, James.
Boyer, Mary.
Brown, Elizabeth.
Brown, Wesley.
Currie, John.
Currie, Lorenzo.
Engle, Ann.
Engle, Mary.
Hughes, Harriot.
Hughes, Harvey.
Lewis, Mary.
Lewis, Sarah.
Lloyd, Thomas. Teacher.
Maxton, Ann.
Maxton, Samuel.
Miller, Francis.
Miller, Jacob.
Moon, Ann.
Moon, Samuel.
Sickle, Lewis.
Stine, James.
Stine, Lanesa.
Fite, Emanuel.
Trainor, Ann.
Walsh, David.
Watts, Wesley.
Whitty, Walter.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1883 F082
Date Range
1883
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
1883
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1883
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0013
People
Thomas, Ann
Thomas, Annie
Lewis, Mary
Lewis, Joseph
Sanderson, Stephen
Jelly, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Columbia
Place
Columbia
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1883 F082
Box Number
013
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Thomas, Annie; Lewis, Mary; Lewis, Joseph.
Administrators: Sanderson, Stephen; Jelly, John.
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 #280
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 0007
People
Brown, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
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 #280
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A Jun 7, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment for repairs to the courthouse chimney.
Brown, Thomas.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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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 #301A
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
Aekin, George
Aekin, William
Aekin, Ebnezer
Brown, Samuel
Gray, William
Brown, Thomas
Burnite, D.
Ross, Reason
Carl, Joseph
Carl, William
Corthers, John
Corthers, William
Corthers, White
Corthers, Richard
Dever, Samuel
Dever, Elenor
Dever, John
Evans, Joel
Evans, Thomas
Leek, Elizabeth
Richardson, William
Johnson, David
Lewis, Mary
Lewis, James
Lewis, Andrew
Long, Mary
Long, Kersey
Long, Abner
Maxfield, George
Maxfield, Margaret
Maxfield, Amos
McGuigin, Agnes
McGuigin, Charles
McGuigin, Rosanna
Millburn, James
Millburn, Nancy
Millburn, William
Millburn Abram
Miller, John
Miller, Charlotte
Miller, Addaline
Norris, Levi
Norris, Elenor
Norris, D.C.
Norris, Sarah Ann
Peters, Abram
Peters, Joshua
Peters, William
Peters, Robert
Tobias, Samuel
Tobias, Lydi Ann
Tobias, Darias
Towson, Isaac
Towson, Joseph
Towson, Ephraim
Whipper, John
Whipper, Washington
Whipper, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Little Britain Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Little Britain 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 #301A
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/05
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Additional Notes
Poor children.
Names taken from Lancaster County tax lists.
Aekin, George. Father of Aekin, William age 8; Aekin, Ebnezer, age 7.
Brown, Samuel. Father of Gray, William, age 7; Brown, Thomas, age 5.
Burnite, D. Parent of Ross, Reason, age 9.
Carl, Joseph. Father of Carl, William, age 9.
Corthers, John. Father of Corthers, William, age 10; Corthers, White, age 8; Corthers, Richard, age 6.
Dever, Samuel. Father of Dever, Elenor, age 7; Dever, John, age 9.
Evans, Joel. Father of Evans, Thomas, age 6.
Leek, Elizabeth. Mother of Richardson, William, age 5; Johnson, David, age 9.
Lewis, Mary. Mother of Lewis, James,age 9; Lewis, Andrew, age 6.
Long, Mary. Mother of Long, Kersey, age 9; Long, Abner, age 7.
Maxfield, George. Father of Maxfield, Margaret, age 9; Maxfield, Amos, age 5.
McGuigin, Agnes. Mother of McGuigin, Charles, age 9; McGuigin, Rosanna.
Millburn, James. Father of Millburn, Nancy, age 10; Millburn, William, age 8; Millburn Abram, age 7.
Miller, John. Father of Miller, Charlotte, age 8; Miller, Addaline, age 6.
Norris, Levi. Father of Norris, Elenor, age 10; Norris, D.C., age 7; Norris, Sarah Ann, age 6.
Peters, Abram. Father of Peters, Joshua, age 11; Peters, William, age 9; Peters, Robert, age 7.
Tobias, Samuel. Father of Tobias, Samuel, age 9; Tobias, Lydi Ann, age 7; Tobias, Darias, age 5.
Towson, Isaac. Father of Towson, Joseph, age 10; Towson, Ephraim, age 9.
Whipper, John. Father of Whipper, Washington, age 10; Whipper, James, age 6.
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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