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Bond, Legal

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/75464240-20a6-48ec-9f3d-514664927406
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Indemnity bond for bridge
Object ID
Bridge F0220 I007
Date Range
1896
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Indemnity bond for bridge
Description
Location: Over Conestoga Creek near Hinkletown, Earl Twp.
Document type: Indemnity bond for bridge
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1896
Year
1896
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bonds
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Earl Twp.
Ephrata Twp.
Hinkletown Bridge
Hinkletown, Earl Twp.
Place
Earl Twp. and Ephrata Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Bond, Legal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0220 I007
Box Number
003
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/da3536e9-2dcf-47ed-95ac-391200233417
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1844 F004 QS
Date Range
1844/08
More detail
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
1844/08
Year
1844
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Whitehill, Middleton
Whitehill, John M.
Wilson, Elizabeth
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Bonds
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1844 F004 QS
Additional Notes
Bond of Middleton Whitehill and John M. Whitehill to Elizabeth Wilson.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Documents

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/c8d0f566-86d7-4ff5-9d9b-463177990922
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0765 I006
More detail
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
1898
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0012
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Cocalico Creek
West Cocalico Twp.
Schoeneck, West Cocalico Twp.
Reinholds Station, West Cocalico Twp.
Bonds
Contracts
Bridges
Place
West Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0765 I006
Box Number
012
Additional Notes
Location: On public highway from Schoeneck, West Cocalico Twp., to Reinhold's Station, West Cocalico Twp.
Document type: Bridge bond and contract.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/b1a4922f-c44d-417a-bd06-270303927013
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1845 F024 QS
Date Range
1845/08
More detail
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
1845/08
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Pritz, Peter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constables
Rapho Twp.
Charge: neglect of duty
Place
Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1845 F024 QS
Additional Notes
Occupation: Constable.
Neglect of duty.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ea164675-568e-4b2a-9149-514215878955
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1845 F053 QS
Date Range
1845/08
More detail
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
1845/08
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
McCarrin, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constables
Charge: refusing to assist a Constable
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1845 F053 QS
Additional Notes
Refusing to assist Constable.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6b868b99-20ec-4ab4-8f29-971439984557
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1845 F022 QS
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constable's return
Constables
Manheim Twp.
Roads
Place
Manheim Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1845 F022 QS
Additional Notes
Constable return about roads.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9db3ab54-c21e-4ee1-bb19-681729873497
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1843 F002 QS
Date Range
1843/04
More detail
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
1843/04
Year
1843
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Musser, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Affidavits
Earl Twp.
Constables
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1843 F002 QS
Additional Notes
Affidavit of Henry Musser, Earl Twp., Constable Elect.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/efb2dfab-d3e9-4a4c-ae4c-216774235283
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0305 I006
Date Range
1890/11
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1890/11
Year
1890
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster
Lancaster Twp.
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Ranck's Mill
Reports
Place
East Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0305 I006
Box Number
005
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1890.
Location: Near Ranck's Mill, on public highway 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.
Case Number
57.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9bbd0771-522f-4c58-83a7-707858209449
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0305 I008
Date Range
1891/04
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1891/04
Year
1891
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Lampeter Twp.
Exceptions
Lancaster
Lancaster Twp.
Mills
Ranck's Mill
Place
East Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0305 I008
Box Number
005
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1891.
Location: Near Ranck's Mill, on public highway to Lancaster City.
Document type: Exceptions to building bridge.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Report

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/cda48c75-9357-49e7-94a8-951606347110
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0480 I006
Date Range
1899
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1899
Year
1899
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Lancaster Twp.
Pequea Twp.
Reports
Second Lock, Lancaster Twp.
Specifications
Place
Lancaster Twp. and Pequea Twp.
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0480 I006
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Location: At Second Lock, Lancaster Twp.
Document type: Report and specifications for bridge repairs.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/8a3e658d-f58d-4b7f-a1a8-658144249630
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for electric lights for bridge
Object ID
Bridge F0485 I008
Date Range
1894
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for electric lights for bridge
Description
[Lancaster Twp. and West Lampeter Twp.]
Location: At Engleside, Lancaster Twp., on the Willow Street Pike.
Document type: Petition for electric lights for bridge
Date Range
1894
Year
1894
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Engleside, Lancaster Twp.
Lancaster Twp.
Lights, Electric
Petitions
Roads
Turnpikes
West Lampeter Twp.
Willow Street Pike
Willow Street Turnpike
Place
Lancaster Twp. and West Lampeter Twp.
Extent
1 item, 1 piece
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0485 I008
Box Number
007
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Specification

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/12c5c1d6-0e0e-4235-9a82-864490876330
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0485 I009
Date Range
1898
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1898
Year
1898
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Engleside, Lancaster Twp.
Lancaster Twp.
Proposals
Specifications
West Lampeter Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp. and West Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Specification
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0485 I009
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Lancaster Twp. and [West Lampeter Twp.]
Location: At Engleside, Lancaster Twp.
Document type: Specifications and proposal for bridge repairs.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Contract

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/02cf9c11-c16a-4f17-b4b0-287503531720
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0060 I007
Date Range
1841
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1841
Year
1841
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
Whiteside's Ford
Fords
Contracts
Specifications
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Contract
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0060 I007
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Location: On public highway from Lancaster City to Oxford, Chester County, at Whitesides Fording.
Document type: Contract and specifications 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
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Documents

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/edf37798-f0c3-46df-97b2-547032590125
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0060 I008
More detail
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
1841
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
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0060 I008
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Location: On road leading from Elkton, Maryland, to Lancaster City.
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
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ae08fa75-cf70-4e71-b423-942810977023
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0060 I009
Date Range
1841/01
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1841/01
Year
1841
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Fords
Lancaster
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Orders
Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Petitions
Reports
Whiteside's Ford
Place
Colerain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0060 I009
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Court term: January 1841.
Location: On public road from Lancaster City to Oxford, Chester County, at Whitesides Fording.
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

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/e9186ab4-6859-4d59-a7a0-022047651700
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0060 I010
Date Range
1841/01
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1841/01
Year
1841
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Certificates
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Fords
Lancaster
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Whiteside's Ford
Place
Colerain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0060 I010
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Court term: January 1841.
Location: On public road from Lancaster to Oxford, Chester County, at Whitesides Fording.
Document type: Certificate and record for a bridge.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/8a9c55f9-b677-4e96-ab77-453363117561
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0060 I011
Date Range
1842
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1842
Year
1842
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Fords
Lancaster
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Petitions
Whiteside's Ford
Place
Colerain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0060 I011
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Location: On public road from Lancaster City to Oxford, Chester County, [at Whitesides Fording].
Document type: Petition for appoinment of inspectors.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Proposal

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/bfa58c83-1d09-4acf-9163-281364150802
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0110 I004
Date Range
1841
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1841
Year
1841
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Huber's Mill
Lancaster Twp.
Mills
Proposals
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Proposal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0110 I004
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
[Conestoga Twp. and Lancaster Twp.]
Location: At Huber's Mill.
Document type: Proposals for bridge construction.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Contract

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/1190301e-0588-4dba-9fea-321565545492
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0110 I005
Date Range
1841
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1841
Year
1841
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Huber, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Contracts
Creeks
Jacob Huber's Mill
Lancaster Twp.
Mills
Specifications
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Contract
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0110 I005
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
[Conestoga Twp. and Lancaster Twp.]
Location: Near Jacob Huber's Mill.
Document type: Contract and specifications 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
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9232e3ac-127d-4f7a-90ed-443617416159
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0110 I006
Date Range
1841
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1841
Year
1841
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Huber, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Jacob Huber's Mill
Lancaster Twp.
Mills
Petitions
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0110 I006
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1841.
Location: [Near Jacob Huber's Mill].
Document type: Petition to re-erect or rebuild bridge.
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

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