This collection contains letters written to or received from Gen. William McCaskey and other members of his family, as well as two photographs.
Admin/Biographical History
Gen. William Spencer McCaskey was born near Paradise, Lancaster County, and was the younger brother of noted educator John Piersol McCaskey. At 17 he enlisted in Company F of the 47th Regiment during the Civil War. He reenlisted and saw combat in Kentucky, Tennessee, and participated in Sherman's March to the Sea. He mustered out in 1865 as a Captain. He reenlisted again the following year and served all over the United States before retiring as a Major General in 1907. He died in San Francisco in 1914. He was married to Eleanor Garrison, with whom he had six children: Margaret, Hiram, Garrison, Douglas, Charles, and Eleanor.
MG0741 Gen. William S. McCaskey Papers (Farioli and Nichols)
MG0742 Farioli and Nichols' Research on Gen. McCaskey
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The Kirk Family Papers contain items from the Kirk family, of Kirk's Mill, in Little Britain Twp. Ciphering and other school books of Lewis Kirk represent some of his schoolwork. Elisabeth's scrapbook from 1846 shows her interest in poetry. Legal and financial documents of Levi Kirk pertain to the sale of land, farming, medical expenses and the payment of bounties in 1864. Published works and the Columbian Almanac for 1836 are among the mid-nineteenth century items that the family saved.
See estate papers and court records for members of the Kirk family in the Lancaster County Government Records.
Notes
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Credit
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The Rose Family of Safe Harbor Collection contains correspondence and genealogy about the family of William Rose. Civil War letters from Samuel Rose mention battles and troop movements.
Admin/Biographical History
William Rose moved to Pennsylvania from [Connecticut] and settled in Safe Harbor. He married Mary Ann Tripple, whose parents were from England. They had seven children. He owned a canal boat and worked along the canals in Pennsylvania. Their house stood near the Conestoga River.
William's brother Samuel fought in the Civil War. Family tradition states that Samuel Rose died 2 May 1863 at the Battle of Chancellorsville, nine days before his enlistment expired. He was wounded and carried to the edge of the woods. The woods were later set on fire and it is believed that Samuel perished there.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Rose Family of Safe Harbor Collection (MG0338), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), American Fire Engine and Hose Company Records, 1834-1883 (MG0522), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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Accession Number
Unknown.MG0522
Other Numbers
MG-522
Other Number
MG-522
Classification
MG0522
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The volumes in Folders 2-8 were transferred from MG-266 Daybook and Ledger Collection, Series 4 on 10 March 2009. Added to database 1 August 2022.
Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2
Description
The Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2 was carefully curated by Mr. Slaymaker and contains papers dating from the mid-eighteenth century to the early twentieth century. This series is primarily composed of correspondence related to business, railroads, legal affairs, and personal matters. The personal letters are rich in details of social history and genealogy. Legal documents include estate papers for the Fleming, Slaymaker, Leech, and Boyd families. The remaining documents include land surveys, receipts, tickets, accounts, bonds, and wills.
System of Arrangement
The Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection is divided into six series according to the original order; Series 1, 2 and 4 have been cataloged and are available for research.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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Credit
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Other Numbers
MG-268, Series 2
Classification
MG0268
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 8 August 2022.
Much of this series was microfilmed by the Pennsylvania State Archives. The microfilmed items are noted within the finding aid and the microfilm is available in LancasterHistory's Research Center.
The Friendship Fire Company Records contain the constitution and by-laws, minutes, partial transcription of the minutes, and an account book for the Friendship Fire Company of Lancaster.
Admin/Biographical History
The Friendship Fire Company began in 1763. It was out of existence from 1768 until 1791 and then reorganized. The company ended its active service in 1882 when the paid City Fire Department came into existence. (Ellis & Evans, page 384)
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Friendship Fire Company Records (MG0523), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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Credit
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Other Numbers
MG-523
Classification
MG0523
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
These volumes were transferred from MG0266 Daybook and Ledger Collection, Series 4 on 10 March 2009. Added to database 10 August 2022.
The Sun Fire Company Records contain the minutes, constitution and by-laws, and an account book for the Sun Fire Company of Lancaster.
Admin/Biographical History
The Sun Fire Company was organized by 1763. The Company ended its active service in 1882 when the paid City Fire Department came into existence. (Ellis & Evans, pages 384-386)
Demuth, Ferdinand A. "The Sun Fire Company," Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 16, number 6 (1912), p. 153-162. https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo403
George and Rhonda Andreadis Collection of Lancaster City Records, Series 2 (MG0545_Series02)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Sun Fire Company Records (MG0525), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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This collection contains documents related to Nathan Reist, a teacher, amateur photographer, and Lititz resident. These documents cover a period of roughly thirty years-from 1877 to at least 1907-and the majority concern his teaching career. Students' practice ledgers, writing books, and art evince the variety of classes taught by Reist. A ledger records the activities of a Teachers' Natural Science Club and a leaflet advertises a bee judged by Reist. The few remaining items are a mix of ephemera and advertisements.
Admin/Biographical History
Nathan Reist was a teacher and amateur photographer who lived and taught in Warwick Township and Lititz.
Glass plate negatives are housed in the Nathan Reist Glass Plate Collection (NR-01-01-01 to NR-03-01-52).
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Nathan Reist Papers (MG0613), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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Credit
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Other Numbers
MG-613
Classification
MG0613
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Gift of Gary Hawbaker. Added to database 10 August 2022
Letter from [Jarvis] Johnson to Samuel C. Slaymaker
Description
Letter from [Jarvis] Johnson to Samuel C. Slaymaker. The letter is labeled "confidential" and relays dissatisfaction with work of Mr. Seymour, an S. C. Slaymaker competitor; also contains poignant comments about post-slavery sentiment and Slaymaker's apparent reluctance to work in Georgia.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, 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.
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Other Numbers
MG-268, Series 4
Other Number
MG0268, Series 4, Folder 74, Insert 4, Item 11
Classification
MG0268
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 12 August 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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).
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Credit
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Other Numbers
MG-115
Other Number
MG-115, Part 1, Folder 12
Classification
MG0115
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 12 November 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
