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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0060 I006
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1835
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Colerain Twp.
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Mount Vernon Ford
Fords
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0060 I006
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Court term: January 1835.
Location: On public highway from Lancaster City to Oxford, Chester County, at Mount Vernon Ford.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
Order and report of viewers.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0060 I005
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1834
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Colerain Twp.
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Elkton, Maryland
Lancaster
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0060 I005
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1834.
Location: On road leading from Elkton, Maryland to Lancaster City.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0615 I001
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1835
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Mount Joy Twp.
Londonderry Twp., Dauphin County
Creeks
Conewago Creek
Hummelstown, Dauphin County
Petitions
Bridges
Place
Mount Joy Twp. and Londonderry Twp., Dauphin County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0615 I001
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1835.
Location: On highway to Hummelstown, Dauphin County.
Document type: Petition for appointment of viewers.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0620 I001
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1835
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Mount Joy Twp.
Londonderry Twp., Lebanon County
Creeks
Conewago Creek
Roseland Road
Roads
Colebrook Road
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Mount Joy Twp. and Londonderry Twp., Lebanon County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0620 I001
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1887.
Location: On public highway from the Roseland Road to the Colebrook Road.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0415 I006
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1832
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Mill Creek
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0415 I006
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1832.
Location: On the old road from Lancaster to Philadelphia.
Document type: Order and report of viewers.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0420 I004
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1836
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Mill Creek
Lampeter Twp.
Roads
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Specifications
Contracts
Bridges
Provincial Road
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0420 I004
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Location: On the Provincial Road from Philadelphia to Lancaster.
Document type: Specifications and contract for bridge construction.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
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
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #596
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 0009
People
Beam, Catharine
Beam, John
Beam, Leah
Beam, Michael
Beam, Samuel
Bice, Abram
Bice, David
Boyers, Benjamin
Boyers, George
Boyers, Sarah
Brookens, Cassel
Brookens, Charles
Brookens, Mary A.
Dolby, Christian
Dolby, Isaac
Hinton, Nicholas
Hinton, Rebecca
Hinton, William
King, Eliza
King, Mary A.
King, Michael
Lambert, Stephen
Lambert, William
McCaslin, Magdalena
Mee, Abram
Mee, David
Mee, Isaac
Miller, George
Miller, Jacob
Miller, Mary
Seright, John
Shuman, Daniel
Shuman, William
Siverling, Daniel
Siverling, George
Siverling, Magdalena
Siverling, Mary
Slater, Jacob
Slater, Lucinda
Slater, Mary
Smith, Henry
Tetterline, Lewis
Tetterline, Mary
Tolan, John
Tolan, Mary
Troop, Levi
Troop, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Brecknock Twp.
Caernarvon Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Brecknock Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #596
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/07/07.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Mine Hills School.
Brecknock Twp. unless noted.
Tetterline, Lewis. Father of Lambert, Stephen; Lambert, William; Tetterline, Mary.
Seright, John. Teacher.
Boyers, Benjamin. Father of Boyers, Georg; Boyers, Sarah.
Smith, Henry. Father of McCaslin, Magdalena.
Beam, John. Father of Beam, Catharine; Beam, Samuel; Beam, Leah; Beam, Michael.
Brookens, Charles. Father of Brookens, Mary A.; Brookens, Cassel.
Bice, Abram. Father of Bice, David.
Mee, David. Father of Mee, Abram; Mee, Isaac.
Siverling, George. Father of Siverling, Mary; Siverling, Daniel; Siverling, Magdalena.
Slater, Jacob. Father of Slater, Lucinda; Slater, Mary.
Tolan, John. Father of Tolan, Mary.
Troop, Samuel. Father of Troop, Levi. 596 Poor Children 1828 008 Brecknock Township Parent of Levi Troop 1994/07/07
Dolby, Isaac. Father of Dolby, Christian. Caernarvon Twp.
Shuman, Daniel. Father of Shuman, William. Caernarvon Twp.
Miller, Jacob. Father of Miller, George; Miller, Mary. Caernarvon Twp.
Hinton, William. Father of Hinton, Rebecca; Hinton, Nicholas. Caernarvon Twp.
King, Michael. Father of King, Eliza; King, Mary A.Caernarvon 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 1828 #597
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 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #597
Box Number
009
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Copy of a report to the state on the number of poor children schooled in the last three years. Lancaster City and County.
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 1828 #598
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 0009
People
Beaty, Ellmaker
Beaty, Sabina
Beek, Eliza
Carpenter, John
Cooper, Felona
Cooper, Harrason
Davis, Ann
Davis, Eliza
Davis, Joseph
Daugherty, John
Dungan, Amanda
Dungan, William
Faux, John
Faux, Mary Ann
Graut, George
Graut, Jacob
Graut, John
Grea, Elizabeth
Hayburn, James
Hayburn, Mary Jane
Hayburn, Matilda
Hemphill, Caroline
Hemphill, John
Hollan, Phebe
Hollan, William
Hoven, Davis
Hoven, Jacob
Hoven, Pirsilla
Jenkins, William
Laughead, Eliza Ann
Laughead, James Harry
Laughead, Sarah Jane
Matthews, Elenor
Matthews, John
Matthews, Margret
McMin, Eliza
McMin, James
McMin, Rachel
Menough, Caroline
Morris, John
Morris, Joseph
Morris, Keith
Munhollan, Mary Ann
Murphy, Hannah
Murphy, William
O'Brion, Sarah
O'Neill, Margret
O'Neill, Susanah
Padget, Ann
Passmore, Eliza
Peaden, Eliza
Peaden, Phebe Ann
Pugh, Chandler
Pugh, Hannah
Pugh, Jane
Pugh, Meriat
Reed, George
Reed, Thomas
Rogers, Eliza
Rogers, Isaac
Rogers, Mary Ann
Rogers, Uriah
Rosin, James
Rosin, Levi
Youin, Phebe
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Sadsbury Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Sadsbury Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #598
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/08/05.
Additional Notes
List of Poor children in Sadsbury Township for the year 1828.
Beaty, Ellmaker. Age 11.
Beaty, Sabina. Age 11.
Beek, Eliza. Age 9.
Carpenter, John. Age 8.
Cooper, Felona. Age 8.
Cooper, Harrason. Age 6.
Davis, Ann. Age 11.
Davis, Eliza. Age 7.
Davis, Joseph. Age 9.
Daugherty, John. Age 10.
Dungan, Amanda. Age 6.
Dungan, William. Age 8.
Faux, John. Age 6.
Faux, Mary Ann.Age 8.
Graut, George. Age 6.
Graut, Jacob. Age 10.
Graut, John. Age 8.
Grea, Elizabeth. Age 10.
Hayburn, James. Age 7.
Hayburn, Mary Jane. Age 9.
Hayburn, Matilda. Age 11.
Hemphill, Caroline Age 10.
Hemphill, John. Age 8.
Hollan, Phebe. Age 6.
Hollan, William. Age 9.
Hoven, Davis. Age 8.
Hoven, Jacob. Age 10.
Hoven, Pirsilla. Age 6.
Jenkins, William. Age 11.
Laughead, Eliza Ann. Age 6.
Laughead, James Harry. Age 8.
Laughead, Sarah Jane. Age 10.
Matthews, Elenor. Age 5.
Matthews, John. Age 7.
Matthews, Margret. Age 9,
McMin, Eliza. Age 9.
McMin, James. Age 8.
McMin, Rachel. Age 11.
Menough, Caroline. Age 7.
Morris, John. Age 10.
Morris, Joseph. Age 6.
Morris, Keith. Age 8.
Munhollan, Mary Ann. Age 10.
Murphy, Hannah. Age 6.
Murphy, William. Age 9.
O'Brion, Sarah. Age 7.
O'Neill, Margret. Age 7.
O'Neill, Susanah. Age 5.
Padget, Ann. Age 7.
Passmore, Eliza. Age 8.
Peaden, Eliza. Age 8.
Peaden, Phebe Ann. Age 6.
Pugh, Chandler. Age 11.
Pugh, Hannah. Age 7.
Pugh, Jane. Age 9.
Pugh, Meriat. Age 5.
Reed, George. Age 10.
Reed, Thomas. Age 8.
Rogers, Eliza. Age 8.
Rogers, Isaac. Age 11.
Rogers, Mary Ann. Age 7.
Rogers, Uriah. Age 10.
Rosin, James. Age 10.
Rosin, Levi. Age 7.
Youin, Phebe. Age 10.
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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