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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/87f48c72-177b-49ba-a9ff-578871529000
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1839 F017 QS
Date Range
1839/04
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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
1839/04
Year
1839
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Meister, Washington
Meister, Conrad
Meister, Susanna
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: assault and battery
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1839 F017 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Conrad Meister; Susanna Meister.
Assault and battery.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9230c1a4-a98e-48ec-ba1e-501876161337
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JAN 1833 F004 QS
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1833
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Gish, Christian
Meister, Conrad
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: assault
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1833 F004 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Conrad Meister.
Assault.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/1e6d9ea5-9cb5-4e7c-a094-138350792325
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1830 F009 QS
Date Range
1830/04
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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
1830/04
Year
1830
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Bollinger, Benjamin
Hoil, Elizabeth
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: fornication and bastardy
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1830 F009 QS
Additional Notes
Fornication and bastardy with Elizabeth Hoil.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/037bd710-6943-4529-98d2-824647202034
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1830 F025 QS
Date Range
1830/08
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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
1830/08
Year
1830
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Herr, John
Hershey, Elizabeth
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: fornication and bastardy
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1830 F025 QS
Additional Notes
Fornication and bastardy with Elizabeth Hershey.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/40735524-3648-4106-87db-229175327330
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1832 F016 QS
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1832
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Beckert, Jacob
Kilheffner, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: fornication and bastardy
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1832 F016 QS
Additional Notes
Fornication and bastardy with Mary Kilheffner.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Indictment

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/a4944de7-4f54-4594-b491-128513755635
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1833 F012
Date Range
1833/04
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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1833/04
Year
1833
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Meister, Conrad
Gish, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: assault and battery
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1833 F012
Additional Notes
Assault and battery.
Gish, Christian.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
13.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
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Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/78a76e00-2b35-4ebc-9c42-482845377636
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of John Richard Hopkins
Object ID
Habeas 1839 F001
Date Range
1839
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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of John Richard Hopkins
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
1839
Year
1839
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Hayes, Alexander L.
Hopkins, John
Hopkins, John Richard
Lightner, John
Reed, Peter
Reed, Peter Jr.
Reser, John
Webster, John
Worthington, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Habeas corpus
Search Terms
Affidavits
Charge: fugitive enslaved person
Commitment papers
Enslaved persons
Freedom seekers
Fugitives
Habeas corpus
Jailors
Persons of color
Petitions
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1839 F001
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
003
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.
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Charged as a fugitive enslaved person.
Person of color also identified with the aliases: Hopkins, John, "Negro John," "Negro Bob," and "Black Dick."
Petitioner: Hopkins, John Richard.
Filed against: Reed, Peter Jr. Occupation: Jailor.
Petition.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
Commitment paper.
Affidavit of William Worthington.
Answer.
5 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Case Number
320.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
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Agreement

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/8705a906-3a72-4057-99ec-806394236816
Collection
Sally E. Nungesser Papers
Title
Rental agreement between Joshua Stevens and Fountain Black
Object ID
MG0839_F002
Date Range
1833/07/08
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Collection
Sally E. Nungesser Papers
Title
Rental agreement between Joshua Stevens and Fountain Black
Description
Manuscript copy of a rental agreement between Joshua Stevens of Indiana and Fountain Black of Kentucky for Stevens' house on Washington Street in Indianapolis, Indiana. The document includes a description of the house and terms of the agreement. Signatures of Joshua Stevens, Fountain Black, and [B. M. Hatton].
Date Range
1833/07/08
Creation Date
8 July 1833
Creator
Stevens, Joshua, 1790-1858
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Black, Fountain
Stevens, Joshua
Subjects
African Americans--History
Contracts
Search Terms
Agreements
Dwellings
Houses
Indianapolis, Indiana
Leases
Persons of color
Rental properties
Stevens and Smith Center
Washington Street
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Agreement
Language
English
Object ID
MG0839_F002
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Gift of Peggy Kellermeyer in honor of Kenneth and Sally Nungesser.
Accession Number
2021.007
Other Numbers
MG-839
Other Number
MG-839, Folder 2
Classification
MG0839
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 29 December 2023.
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Certificate

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/0c9c7d13-83a3-4a32-bf16-792302845479
Collection
Sally E. Nungesser Papers
Title
Certificate of election for Joshua Stevens
Object ID
MG0839_F003
Date Range
1837/04/06
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Collection
Sally E. Nungesser Papers
Title
Certificate of election for Joshua Stevens
Description
Certificate of election for Joshua Stevens, elected Justice of the Peace for Marion County, Indiana. Signed by Noah Noble, Governor, and William J. Brown, Secretary of State.
Date Range
1837/04/06
Creation Date
6 April 1837
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Brown, William John
Noble, Noah
Stevens, Joshua
Subjects
Justices of the peace
Search Terms
Certificates
Elections
Justices of the peace
Marion County, Indiana
Stevens and Smith Center
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Certificate
Language
English
Condition
Poor
Condition Date
2023-12-29
Object ID
MG0839_F003
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Gift of Peggy Kellermeyer in honor of Kenneth and Sally Nungesser.
Accession Number
2021.007
Other Numbers
MG-839
Other Number
MG-839, Folder 3
Classification
MG0839
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 29 December 2023.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Letter

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/40f182ac-0dbe-46ae-87fc-103220855794
Collection
Thaddeus Stevens Collection
Title
Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Christian Haldeman
Object ID
MG0115_P01_F002_In01
Date Range
1839/05/30
MG0115_F002_In01_It01 Harrisburg May 30 1839 Dear sir [J.] [Shark] [Esq.] informs me that he is an applicant to supply the vacancy of Cashier in your bank. I do not think that you can find a more competent or faithful one any where. I know his business habits and capacity, and have full confidence
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Collection
Thaddeus Stevens Collection
Title
Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Christian Haldeman
Description
Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Christian Haldeman as a recommendation for employment of J. Shank. Harrisburg.
Date Range
1839/05/30
Creation Date
30 May 1839
Creator
Stevens, Thaddeus, 1792-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
People
Stevens, Thaddeus
Shank, J.
Haldeman, Christian
Subjects
Employment references
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
Letters of recommendation
Stevens and Smith Center
Extent
1 item, 1 page to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0115_P01_F002_In01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115_P01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fc4d62c6-ef85-4f0f-bfb8-361140325885
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115), Part 1, Folder # or Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-115
Other Number
MG-115, Part 1, Folder 2, Insert 1
Classification
MG0115
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 14 April 2022.
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