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Collection
Gary Hawbaker's Collection of Business and Personal Record Books
Title
Account book of David Harr or David Herr, Bart Township, Martic Township, Monor Township, Eden Townshp.
Object ID
MG0963_F031
Date Range
1807-1851
Collection
Gary Hawbaker's Collection of Business and Personal Record Books
Title
Account book of David Harr or David Herr, Bart Township, Martic Township, Monor Township, Eden Townshp.
Description
Account book of David Harr or David Herr, Bart Township, Martic Township, Monor Township, Eden Townshp.
Contains 33 leaves, unruled, with vertical accounting lines, paginated only to page 6. The last three columns are titled "L", "S" and "D". 12 leaves are blank.
Book references purchases and payments for work done, whiskey, work done at mill, mending harrow, grains, beef, hauling wood and hay, walnut table, oats, iron tea ketel, etc.
Insert 1 - Blue donor card.
Admin/Biographical History
From: Donor Card.
Date Range
1807-1851
Creation Date
16 June 1807 to 20 September 1851
Year Range From
1807
Year Range To
1851
Creator
Harr, David
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Wall
Side 12
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Harr, David
Herr, David
Other Creators
Herr, David
Subjects
Account books
Business records
Search Terms
Account books
Business records
Bart Twp.
Martic Twp.
Manor Twp.
Eden Twp.
Extent
72 pages to scan.
Size (L x W): 13-1/8" x 8-1/4"
Object Name
Book, Account
Language
English
Condition Date
2023-10-24
Condition Notes
Front and back covers are heavily worn and bare at spots. Back cover has a crease on upper corner and is missing part of its edge. Spine had worn through at 4 locations.
Leaves have foxing.
Object ID
MG0963_F031
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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).
NOTE: Index is by first name. Also, indexed name may appear on multiple pages.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection items may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
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.
Accession Number
2022.021
Other Numbers
MG-963
Classification
MG0963
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Gary Hawbaker's Collection of Business and Personal Record Books
Title
Account Book of Henry Ammon, Gap, Salisbury Twp.; Caernarvon, Lancaster and Berks Counties.
Object ID
MG0963_F001
Date Range
1845-1847
Collection
Gary Hawbaker's Collection of Business and Personal Record Books
Title
Account Book of Henry Ammon, Gap, Salisbury Twp.; Caernarvon, Lancaster and Berks Counties.
Description
Account Book of Henry Ammon, Gap, Salisbury Township, Caernarvon, Lancaster and Berks Counties.
Book references to work done, plowing, harrowing, calf skins, mutton, veal and purchase of rails, beef, tallow, pork, liver, etc.
Contains 49 leaves, with a mixed pagination, plus a 12 page name index (mostly by first name).
Front cover inside has "Henry Ammon; His Day Book Bot (sic); Eliza Ball the 17 Day of April - 1845; Henry Ammon" written at the top. Also calculation numbers.
Inside back cover has account notes written on it.
Pages 6 and facing page, and 7 are blank.
Insert 1 - Blue donor card
Insert 2 - Three loose items:
Item 1 First National Bank of Honeybrook, Pennsylvania, blank check. 189x.
Item 2 Harry (sic) D. Ammon received orders from Sharpless & Carpenter, Manufactures of Fertilizers and Fertilizing Supplies, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 23 March 1899.
Item 3 Harry D. Ammon received orders from Sharpless & Carpenter, Manufactures of Fertilizers and Fertilizing Supplies, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2 September 1899.
Admin/Biographical History
From: Donor Card, 1850 Census
o From 1850 Census: age 20, Carpenter
o Buried in Pequea Presbyterian Cemetery
o 1900: Assistant Baker with son Lemuel
o 1863: Exempt from draft to "loss of teeth"
o 1868 & 1869: Application for tavern license
Date Range
1845-1847
Creation Date
13 April 1845 to 7 October 1847
Year Range From
1845
Year Range To
1847
Creator
Ammon, Henry, 1830-1912
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Wall
Side 12
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Acely, Isaac
Albright, David
Alon, William
Baker, Ely
Baker, Jacob
Baker, William
Bear, George
Beard, Rebeca
Beard, Samuel
Bittler, Charles
Booth, Benemel
Boyer, William
Brook, Boyer
Brown, Peter
Brumer, John
Bruner, J.
Buchwalter, Martin
Buckwalter, Cyrus
Buckwalter, Seth
Bull, Elijah
Bush, John
Byler, Jacob
Cerswill, Samuel
Colman, George
Corswel, Mrs.
Cring, John
Cuitmor, Robert
Dampman, Evan
Dantard, James
Dehaven, James
Delzel, Ross
Dickinson, Ely
Dickinson, Nelson
Diehm, William
Dingler, Jacob
Donwoody, Edward
Dorwate, Joseph
Drumbeber, Jacob
Early, Isaac
Elms, Evan
Emmery, John
Evens, John C.
Evens, Lot
Everhart, James
Fair, Lewis
Fink, David
Forman, Daniel
Fowler, Edward
Fox, Oyla
Fox, Silas
Freshcorn, Lennerd
Gabet, John
Galasp, John
Gerhart, James
Gest, William
Giger, Jacob
Giger, James
Giger, John
Giger, Michael
Giger, Paul
Goheen, George
Grago, Lewis
Hamdork, Henry
Hamilton, Wilson
Handwork, Andrew
Handwork, George
Handwork, Nicholas
Hart, Elias
Hattery, Michael
Hinton, John
Hoffman, Peter
Homan, Samuel
Hoofman, Jacob
Horts, John
Hrafer, John
Huggerd, Rudolph
Hunter, George
Iport, Thomas
Jackson, John
Jacobs, Isaac
Jacobs, Richard
Jacobs, Samuel
James, Caleb
James, Jesse
Jamison, Phenias
Jenkins, Peter
Jones, John D.
Keller, Mathias
Kennedy, George
Kenny, Robison
Kid, James
Kiny, John
Konte, John
Koots, Thomas
Kremer, W.
Kurb, Christian
Kurtz, John
Landis, Henry
Lewis, James
Locherd, Samuel
Long, John
Long, Jonas D.
Lou, John
Lox, Nathan
Lukins, Aaron
Mager, Daniel
Mangle, Daniel
Mash, Syrus
Mast, Jacob
McCord, Benjamin
McCormick, James
McMichael, Lot
McMichiel, John
Mengle, Henry
Michel, John
Miligan, Isaac
Miller, Daniel
Miller, Henry
Mingle, Henry
Morgan, John
Moser, Rubin
Nelson, John
Noudy, William
O'Neil, James
Old, Daniel
Pail, James C.
Pawling, John
Pearce, Richard
Pears, Richard
Peck, John
Perkyhiser, Isaac
Perkyhiser, William
Peter, John
Plank, David
Plank, Samuel
Pots, Hartely
Potts, David
Potts, Hartely
Ratyen, Charles
Rigg, Samuel
Right, Anderson
Right, Robert
Riter, Cursy
Sands, James
Sheeler, Calvin
Sheeler, Evan
Sheeler, Henry
Sheeler, John
Sheeter, William
Shingle, John
Shingle, Samuel
Shoe, William
Simmers, Wilson
Smith, Joseph
Smith, Levi
Starate, John
Summers, Henry
Tempiben, Isaac
Thomson, John
Timmers, James
Toemoth, Philip
Train, Jacob
Troop, Samuel
Walk, Edward
Walk, John
Wbil, Kiter
Wels, William
White, David
Whitman, Daniel
Whitman, Isaac
Whitman, Johnathan
Whoes, James
Wibl, Smith P.
Widensaul, John
Wilson, Andrew
Wilson, James
Wilson, John
Wiman, Henry
Wip, Samuel
Witman, Peter
Witter, Abraham
Wofman, John
Wolf, William
Wright, Anderson
Yoes, James
Subjects
Account books
Business records
Search Terms
Account books
Business records
Gap, Salisbury Twp.
Salisbury Twp.
Caernarvon Twp.
Caernarvon Twp., Berks County
Extent
108 pages to scan.
Size (L x W): 12" x 7-5/8"
Object Name
Book, Account
Language
English
Condition Date
2023-10-24
Condition Notes
Book binding has minor damage but is intact. Spine is worn through at places. There are 4 loose leaves (p. 9, 26, 28 and last page). The first leaf and 3 index pages are incomplete with portions torn off. Some pages are loosely held in place.
Spine is worn and missing at bottom.
Front inside leaf has ~3/4 torn out and has account notes written on it.
Index pages ABCD, JKLM AND NOP have section torn out.
Object ID
MG0963_F001
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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).
NOTE: Index is by first name. Also, indexed name may appear on multiple pages.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection items may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
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.
Accession Number
2022.021
Other Numbers
MG-963
Classification
MG0963
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Object ID
Bridge F0370 I001
Date Range
1840
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Description
Court term: August 1840.
Location: On a public road laid out from a stake near the mouth of Middle Creek, in a public road leading from Lititz, Warwick Twp., to Ephrata, Ephrata Twp., to a stake one perch east of Cocalico Bridge.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1840
Year
1840
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Cocalico Bridge
Creeks
Ephrata Twp.
Ephrata, Ephrata Twp.
Lititz, Warwick Twp.
Middle Creek
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Warwick Twp.
Place
Ephrata Twp. and Warwick Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0370 I001
Box Number
006
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
Petition for appointment of inspectors; order for inspection and inspection report
Object ID
Bridge F0390 I001
Date Range
1845
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of inspectors; order for inspection and inspection report
Description
Court term: April 1845.
Location: On public road from Mount Joy, Mount Joy Twp. and East Donegal Twp., to Manheim. [Harrison Twp. was formed from Mount Joy Twp. and Rapho Twp. and existed for only a short time].
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1845
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
East Donegal Twp.
Harrison Twp., Lancaster County
Manheim
Mount Joy, Mount Joy Twp.
Peters Creek
Petitions
Rapho Twp.
Place
Harrison Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0390 I001
Box Number
006
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
85.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0490 I006
Date Range
1842/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1842/04
Year
1842
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Ranck, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Leacock Twp.
Lititz, Warwick Twp.
Manheim Twp.
Mills
New Holland, Earl Twp.
Orders
Reports
Samuel Ranck's Mill
Place
Leacock Twp. and Manheim Twp.
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0490 I006
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1842.
Location: On road from Lititz, Warwick Twp., to New Holland, Earl Twp., near Samuel Ranck's Mill.
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 F0580 I002
Date Range
1845/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1845/04
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Lintner's Mill
Little Conestoga Creek
Manor Twp.
Millerstown, Manor Twp.
Millersville, Manor Twp.
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Turkey Hill, Manor Twp.
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0580 I002
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1845.
Location: On pubic highway from Millerstown [now Millersville], Manor Twp., to Turkey Hill, Manor Twp., near Lintner's Mill.
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 F0580 I003
Date Range
1846/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1846/04
Year
1846
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Lintner's Mill
Little Conestoga Creek
Manor Twp.
Millerstown, Manor Twp.
Millersville, Manor Twp.
Mills
Reports
Turkey Hill, Manor Twp.
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0580 I003
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1846.
Location: On pubic highway from Millerstown [now Millersville], Manor Twp., to Turkey Hill, Manor Twp., near Lintner's Mill.
Document type: Copy of 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 F0625 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
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Mount Joy Twp.
Rapho Twp.
Creeks
Little Chiques Creek
Little Chickies Creek
Manheim
Mount Joy, Mount Joy Twp.
East Donegal Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Mount Joy Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0625 I005
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1845.
Location: On public highway to Manheim, near Mount Joy, Mount Joy Twp. and East Donegal Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
3 items, 3 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 F0720 I004
Date Range
1846
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1846
Year
1846
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Fords
Jones' Ford
Little Britain Twp.
Octoraro Creek
Orders
Penningtonville, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Petitions
Reports
Sadsbury Twp.
Sadsbury Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Place
Sadsbury Twp., Lancaster County and West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0720 I004
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
[Sadsbury Twp. and Sadsbury Twp.], Chester County
Court term: January 1846.
Location: On public road from Penningtonville, Chester County, to Little Britain Twp., at Jones' Fording.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
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 F0720 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
1846
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Sadsbury Twp.
West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County
Steeleville, Sadsbury Twp.
McCall's Ferry, Martic Twp.
West Chester, Chester County
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Sadsbury Twp., Lancaster County and West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0720 I005
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1846.
Location: At Steeleville, Sadsbury Twp., on road from McCall's Ferry, Martic Twp., to West Chester, Chester County.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
96.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Object ID
Bridge F0080 I004
Date Range
1845
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Description
Bridge over [West Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Court term: April 1845.
Location: On road leading to Oak Hill, Little Britain Twp., at White Rock, Little Britain Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1845
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, West Branch
Colerain Twp.
Little Britain Twp.
Oak Hill, Little Britain Twp.
White Rock, Little Britain Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Little Britain Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0080 I004
Box Number
001
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 F0080 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
1847
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, West Branch
Colerain Twp.
Little Britain Twp.
Peach Bottom, Fulton Twp.
Nobleville, Sadsbury Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Little Britain Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0080 I006
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1847.
Location: On road leading from Peach Bottom, Fulton Twp., to Nobleville, Sadsbury Twp.
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 F0140 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
1840
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Martic Twp.
Buck Tavern
Taverns
Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp.
Martic Forge, Martic Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Martic Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0140 I001
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1840.
Location: On public road from the Buck Tavern to Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp., near Martic Forge, Martic Twp.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
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 F0215 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
1846
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Gable
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Muddy Creek
Earl Twp.
Ephrata Twp.
Hinkletown, Earl Twp.
Churchtown, Caernarvon Twp.
Gable's Ford
Fords
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Earl Twp. and Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0215 I005
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1846.
Location: On public highway from Hinkletown, Earl Twp., to Churchtown,Caernarvon Twp., at Gable's Fording.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
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 F0245 I003
Date Range
1849/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1849/11
Year
1849
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
East Cocalico Twp.
Ephrata Twp.
Fry's Mill
Inspections
Mills
Muddy Creek
New Holland, Earl Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Reamstown, East Cocalico Twp.
Reports
Place
East Cocalico Twp. and Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0245 I003
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1849.
Location: On public highway from Reamstown, East Cocalico Twp., to New Holland, Earl Twp., at Fry's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
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
Gary Hawbaker's Collection of Business and Personal Record Books
Title
Account Book of Slater Brown form Little Britain Township and Fulton Township
Object ID
MG0963_F014
Date Range
1832-1852
Collection
Gary Hawbaker's Collection of Business and Personal Record Books
Title
Account Book of Slater Brown form Little Britain Township and Fulton Township
Description
Account Book of Slater Brown’s gristmill book D, from Little Britain Township and Fulton Township.
Contains 219 paginated ruled leaves with vertical column lines, plus 1 end leaf that is not paginated, and an 20 page index of clients, the last page of which has account information only.
Front Cover: "D." written in black on outside at top; inside has "ISAAC P. COOK" sold by book stamp. Inside cover is marbleized.
Back Cover - Inside cover is marbleized
Spine - "LEDGER" is stamped on the spine and the letter D was written at 3 places.
Front leaves - 2 leaves. The first leaf is marbleized on one side and has x'ed out 2 lines at the top.; second leaf has "Slater Brown Bern?" written on one side.
Back leaf - Only one that is marbleized on one side.
The letter "D" in written in black on the front cover and three times on the spine.
Book references an itemized list of customers profits and expenses, and the employees of the mill and what they were being compensated for. The profits list ranges from selling and grinding corn, wheat, clover seed, and rye as well as sawing boards. The recorded expenses for the mill include employee wages, transportation costs, and rent.
Insert 1 - Blue donor card.
Insert 2 - 8 loose sheets, 3 are small pieces of paper.
Admin/Biographical History
From Donor Card:
Son of Jeremiah Brown and brother of Judge Jeremiah Brown, Slater Brown was born in 1787 and inherited his father's mill in 1820. After continuing to grow the family mill and business, Slater died in 1855, leaving the mill to his son, Jeremiah Brown Jr.
Date Range
1832-1852
Creation Date
4 January 1832 to 20 March 1852
Year Range From
1832
Year Range To
1852
Creator
Brown, Slater, 1787-1855
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Wall
Side 12
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Black, Robert
Boyd, Samuel
Bowman, Henry
Brannon, Francis
Brown, Isaac
Brown, Jeremiah
Brown, John
Brown, Joshua
Brown, Josiah
Brown, Samuel
Brown, William
Burk, Thomas
Carman, Andrew
Churchman, David
Clark, Thomas
Davis, William
Evans, John
Ewing, Alexander
Gray, Jacob
Haines, Jacob
Haines, Timothy
Hambleton, James
Hambleton, Joseph
Harlan, Thomas
Harrison, James
Hawkins, Nathaniel
Hess, Abraham
Heston, Charles
Hill, William
Jackson, Peter
Jones, Benjamin
King, James
King, Joshua
Kirk, John
Lefever, John
Long, John
Martin, Smauel
Maxwell, Robert
Mclaughlin, James
Montgomery, Joseph
Moore, William
Nivin, David
Patterson, Thomas
Patton, William
Ratoo, Sarah
Reynolds, Henrey
Reynolds, Samuel
Rose, Robert
Scott, Francis
Snodgrass, Samuel
Sprout, John
Stewart, Adam
Swift, Joseph
Warden, James
Warden, Robert
Webb, Johnathan
Wilson, John
Subjects
Business records
Corn
Gristmills
Mills and mill-work
Rye
Sawmills
Wheat
Search Terms
Account books
Business records
Forges
Fulton Twp.
Gristmills
Little Britain Twp.
Mills
Octorara Forge
Peach Bottom, Fulton Twp.
Sawmills
Schoolhouses
Extent
488 pages to scan.
Size (L x W): 15-1/2" x 6-5/8"
Object Name
Book, Account
Language
English
Condition Date
2024-02-03
Condition Notes
Book cover is damaged but intact. Red rot of cover and spine is present and the leather has worn to the base at places on the edges. Spine has separated at the top rear seam. Spine had "LEDGER" printed on it and what appears to be a vertical 1/2" burn mark at the top.
The following stamp in on the inside cover.
SOLD BY
ISAAC P. COOK,
BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER,
No. 37 Market street,, Baltimore,
Where a general assortment of
Books and Stationary may be
obtained at low prices.
Orders thankfully received.
The front and back page have separated from the spine. Pages are in good condition, except pages 212 through 218, that have a 6 inch section of lower edges roughly worn. This is minor damage.
Object ID
MG0963_F014
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Slater Brown has a writ of habeas corpus against him from Letitia Kennedy.
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
No restrictions. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection items may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
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.
Accession Number
2022.021
Other Numbers
MG-963
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Gary Hawbaker's Collection of Business and Personal Record Books
Title
Daybook of Robert Baldwin, Salisbury Township and Waterloo.
Object ID
MG0963_F006
Date Range
1841-1842
Collection
Gary Hawbaker's Collection of Business and Personal Record Books
Title
Daybook of Robert Baldwin, Salisbury Township and Waterloo.
Description
Daybook of Robert Baldwin, Salisbury Township and Waterloo.
Book references purchase of goods, e.g., turpentine, molasses, oil, sundries, coffee, butter, tobacco, old iron, ax, whisky, muslin, potatoes, postage, blocking, hat salt, saltpeter, cigars, etc.
Contains 346 leaves of ruled paginated pages. 2 front leaves (The first page has "Memorandum; Itinards for Jame & Jacob" and account information. The next 2 pages are blank. The last page has "Robt. Baldwin --- Coln. Samuel & Jacobs" written on it.) 1 end leaf with account information.
Front and back inside covers have names and account information.
Book spine is embossed with "DAY-BOOK".
Insert 1 - Blue donor card
.
Insert 2 - 4 loose items:
o Item 1 Memorandum 12 February 1840 between Christian Oberholser, Salisbury Township, Lancaster County & William Rochyfellow, West Calm Township, Chester County.
o Item 2 Rent received by Christian Oberholser from William Rockyfellow.
o Item 3 Bargain at Tahlia Sale.
o Item 4 Memorandum List
Admin/Biographical History
From: Donor Card and Salisbury website
Robert Baldwin (1805-1888)
1827 - Robert Baldwin, school teacher came to Cains to reside at The Bull's Head.
1830 - Robert Baldwin and John Cains opened a store in Cains.
1843 - Robert Baldwin built his store and home on the corner of Cains Road and the Old Philadelphia Pike.
1849 - Robert Baldwin was elected to the State Legislature.
Quaker buyers.
Date Range
1841-1842
Creation Date
29 February 1841 to 21 June 1842
Year Range From
1841
Year Range To
1842
Creator
Baldwin, Robert
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Wall
Side 12
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Baldwin, Robert
Subjects
Business records
Search Terms
Account books
Business records
Salisbury Twp.
Waterloo, Salisbury Twp.
Extent
702 pages to scan.
Size (L x W): 12-3/4" x 8-1/2"
Object Name
Daybook
Language
English
Condition Date
2023-12-14
Condition Notes
Book is intact except for a loose second front page. Cover has red rot and cut marks on front cover. Binding has begun to separate from spine. Foxing on most pages, minor water damage to a number of pages, small burn holes on pp. 375, 428.
Object ID
MG0963_F006
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection items may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
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.
Accession Number
2022.021
Other Numbers
MG-963
Classification
MG0963
Description Level
Fonds
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Agreement for access to bridge site
Object ID
Bridge F0435 I011
Date Range
1840
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Agreement for access to bridge site
Description
Lampeter Twp. and [Lancaster Twp.]
Location: Near Abraham Hostetter's Mill. [Document states location as Manor Twp. and Lampeter Twp.]
Document type: Agreement to let county workers and public have access to bridge site through private lands
Date Range
1840
Year
1840
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Hostetter, Abraham
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Abraham Hostetter's Mill
Agreements
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster Twp.
Manor Twp.
Mills
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Extent
1 item, 1 piece
Object Name
Agreement
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0435 I011
Box Number
006
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
Petition for a bridge; Order and report of viewers
Object ID
Bridge F0455 I009
Date Range
1840/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for a bridge; Order and report of viewers
Date Range
1840/08
Year
1840
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Herr, Benjamin B.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Benjamin B. Herr's Mill
Bridges
Creeks
Lampeter Twp.
Mills
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Soudersburg, Lampeter Twp.
Strasburg
Strasburg Twp.
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0455 I009
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1840.
Location: On public highway from Strasburg to Soudersburg, Lampeter Twp., near Benjamin B. Herr's Mill.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 3 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 F0495 I006
Date Range
1844/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1844/08
Year
1844
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Eckert, George Louis
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
George Eckert's Mill
Leacock Twp.
Mills
New Holland, Earl Twp.
Orders
Osceola Mill
Paradise Twp.
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad
Railroads
Reports
Place
Leacock Twp. and Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0495 I006
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1844.
Location: On public highway from the Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad to New Holland, Earl Twp., at George Louis Eckert's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
4 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

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