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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1847 F003 QS
Date Range
1847/08
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
1847/08
Year
1847
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Complaints
Earl Twp.
Lancaster
Charge: neglect of duty
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1847 F003 QS
Additional Notes
Complaint to open the road on the land of John Johns from Earl Twp. to Lancaster.
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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Collection
Lancaster City and County Schools Collection
Title
Invoice for rental of space for the Lancaster African School
Object ID
MG0012_A8_F015_It01
Date Range
1846/04/01
  1 document  
Collection
Lancaster City and County Schools Collection
Title
Invoice for rental of space for the Lancaster African School
Description
Invoice to the Board of Common Schools of the City of Lancaster from Ellis Lewis for rental of space at the Old Friends Meeting House for the African School. Invoice dated 1 April 1846. Order written by P. McConomy, treasurer, on 21 April 1846. Signed by J. Zimmerman, secretary, and George M. Steinman, president. Payment transferred by Lewis on 28 July 1846 to his son, James Lewis.
Date Range
1846/04/01
Creation Date
1 April 1846
Creator
Lewis, Ellis
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 01
People
Lewis, Ellis
Lewis, James
McConomy, Peter
Steinman, George Michael
Zimmerman, J.
Subjects
Invoices
Schools
Search Terms
Common Schools of the City of Lancaster
Invoices
Lancaster
Lancaster African School
Lancaster Friends Meetinghouse
Rent
Schools
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Invoice
Language
English
Object ID
MG0012_A8_F015_It01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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.
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
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
MG0012
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 30 May 2023.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Lancaster City and County Schools Collection
Title
Invoice for rental of space for the Lancaster African School
Object ID
MG0012_A8_F015_It02
Date Range
1847/04/01
  1 document  
Collection
Lancaster City and County Schools Collection
Title
Invoice for rental of space for the Lancaster African School
Description
Invoice to the Board of Common Schools of the City of Lancaster from Peter Long, trustee of Benjamin Hoffman, for rental of space for the African School. Invoice dated 1 April 1847. Order written by P. McConomy, treasurer, on 25 May 1847. Signed by J. Zimmerman, secretary, and George M. Steinman, president.
Date Range
1847/04/01
Creation Date
1 April 1847
Creator
Long, Peter
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 01
People
Hoffman, Benjamin
Long, Peter
McConomy, Peter
Steinman, George Michael
Zimmerman, J.
Subjects
Invoices
Schools
Search Terms
Common Schools of the City of Lancaster
Invoices
Lancaster
Lancaster African School
Rent
Schools
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Invoice
Language
English
Object ID
MG0012_A8_F015_It02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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.
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
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
MG0012
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 30 May 2023.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents

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Collection
Lancaster City and County Schools Collection
Title
Invoice for rental of space for the Lancaster African School
Object ID
MG0012_A8_F015_It03
Date Range
1847/08/02
  1 document  
Collection
Lancaster City and County Schools Collection
Title
Invoice for rental of space for the Lancaster African School
Description
Invoice to the Board of Common Schools of the City of Lancaster from Peter Long, trustee of Benjamin Hoffman, for rental of space for the African School. Invoice dated 2 August1847. Order written by P. McConomy, treasurer, on 2 August 1847. Signed by J. Zimmerman, secretary, and George M. Steinman, president.
Date Range
1847/08/02
Creation Date
2 August 1847
Creator
Long, Peter
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 01
People
Hoffman, Benjamin
Long, Peter
McConomy, Peter
Steinman, George Michael
Zimmerman, J.
Subjects
Invoices
Schools
Search Terms
Common Schools of the City of Lancaster
Invoices
Lancaster
Lancaster African School
Rent
Schools
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Invoice
Language
English
Object ID
MG0012_A8_F015_It03
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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.
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
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
MG0012
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 30 May 2023.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents

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Collection
Lancaster City and County Schools Collection
Title
Invoice for maintenance of the Lancaster African School room
Object ID
MG0012_A8_F015_It04
Date Range
1847/08/26
  1 document  
Collection
Lancaster City and County Schools Collection
Title
Invoice for maintenance of the Lancaster African School room
Description
Invoice to the Board of Common Schools of the City of Lancaster from Lewis Hood for cleaning and whitewashing the African School. Invoice dated 26 August1847. Approved by G. Zahm and Charles Gillespie. Order written by P. McConomy, treasurer, on 27 August 1847. Signed by J. Zimmerman, secretary, and George M. Steinman, president.
Date Range
1847/08/26
Creation Date
26 August 1847
Creator
Hood, Lewis
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 01
People
Gillespie, Charles
Hood, Lewis
McConomy, Peter
Steinman, George Michael
Zahm, G.
Zimmerman, J.
Subjects
Invoices
Schools
Search Terms
Common Schools of the City of Lancaster
Invoices
Lancaster
Lancaster African School
Maintenance
Schools
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Invoice
Language
English
Object ID
MG0012_A8_F015_It04
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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.
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
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
MG0012
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 30 May 2023.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents

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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
FEB 1842 F020 ML
Date Range
1842/02
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Date Range
1842/02
Year
1842
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Smith, Stephen
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Common Schools of the City of Lancaster
Contractors
Lancaster
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Schoolhouses
Schools
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1842 F020 ML
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Directors of the Common Schools of the City of Lancaster.
School houses.
Smith, Stephen. Contractor.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #435
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 0011
People
Levy, Levi
Robinson, John
Pentlan, Joseph
Search Terms
Lancaster
Conestoga Twp.
African Americans
Persons of color
Coroners' Inquests
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Conestoga Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #435
Box Number
011
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Coroners' Inquests.
Levy, Levi. Deceased. Conestoga Twp. Accidental drowning.
Robinson, John. Deceased. Conestoga Twp. Accidental drowning.
Pentlan, Joseph. Deceased. Conestoga Twp. Accidental drowning.
Unnamed male child. Deceased. African American. Accidentally exposing it to the weather in bad health. City of Lancaster.
4 items. 4 pieces.
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 1831 #456
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #490
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment 1831 #456
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 Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0012
People
Reed, Peter
Search Terms
House of Employment
Lancaster
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #490
Box Number
012
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Poor house.
Payment to the treasurer of the House of Employment.
Reed, Peter.
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 #306
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 0008
People
Brown, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
African Americans
Persons of color
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 1828 #306
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A Jun 28, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment for making indexes for Court of Oyer and Terminer and Quarter Sessions and Index for Slave Register.
Brown, David.
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 1826 #560
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 0007
People
Carpenter, Dr.
Weaver, A.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Prisons
African Americans
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #560
Box Number
007
Notes
Never entered into Q & A.
Additional Notes
Prison
Payment for cupping a prisoner.
Unnamed prisoner. African American.
Carpenter, Dr. Ordered the procedure.
Weaver, A. Performed it.
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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