of the lands included in them; except also a fairly large percentage which may be found in the Historical Society at Phladelphia, in our own county records and else- where. Copies of many of the Taylor Papers are in our own library also. �The assessment lists of our county began in 1718. Those now in

discussion it was 'decided to proceed to the organization of an Historical Society, to be devoted to the history of the city and county of Lancaster. The names of a number of persons throughout the city and county were suggested as likely to take an interest in the subject, and it was resolved that the

uot exceed my time time- limit—hoping that my example may not be lost on those that come after me. As a member of the Lancaster County Historical Society, and as the Chairman of the Committee in charge of this memorable bi-centennial cele- bration of the first settlement made in our county, it becomes

Report of the Committee which Con- ducted the General Hand Cele- bration. Lancaster, Pa., October 2, 1912. To the Lancaster County Historical Society. Your committee to arrange and con- duct the public ceremonies comprising a celebration of "Lancaster County in the "War of the Revolution," with

. John Hubley, Esq., a member of the Lancaster Bar, was called to preside, and forcibly stated the object of the meeting. Rev. Joseph Clarkson, rector of St. James' Episcopal Church, was chosen secretary. A motion to organize "The Lancaster County �Auxiliary Bible Society" was unani- mously adopted. A