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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #654
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 0010
People
Abt, John
Barnet, John
Bartol, Elizabeth
Bartol, Margaret
Bernhard, Anthony
Blattenberger, Sophia
Boon, John
Campbell, David
Capp, Ann
Clepper, John
Darlin, Eleanore
Davis, George
Davis, James
Deisinger, John
Densel, Peter
Densel, Susan
Dick, Henrietta
Dougherty, Eliza
Dougherty, Susanna
Dunn, Hannah
Etter, Jacob
Etter, Mary
Fertig, Sarah Lovina
Galbraith, Mary
Graves, Margaret
Groff, Benjamin
Hacket, Catharine
Hagenberger, George
Hart, Salem
Hartley, Susanna
Hess, Michael
Hoffman, Elizabeth
Hoffman, Matthias
Holtzapple, Ann Elizabeth
Holtzapple, Mary Jane
Hornefius, Catharine
Hornefius, William
Inley, Elizabeth
Inley, Susan
Kelly, John
Kelly, Sally
Killwell, Catharine
Killwell, Mary Ann
Klugh, Barbara
Klugh, Henry
Kuster, Elizabeth
Kuster, Henry
Kuster, Mary Ann
Kuster, Michael
Lockhart, Jacob
McClelland, Catharine
McClelland, Joseph
Miller, Abraham
Miller, George
Miller, Henry
Miller, John
Miller, Lewis
Miller, Nancy
Miller, William
Mitchell, Joseph
Murphy, Catharine
Norris, Alexander
Oliver, Mary Ann
Oliver, William
Parker, Eliza
Rudly, Magdalena
Rudly, William
Schwilckey, Catharine Barbara
Sharer, Catharine
Sharer, George
Sheffer, Anthony
Sheffer, John
Sheffer, William
Sohn, Francis
Sohn, Urias
Spengler, Barbara
Steinruck, Bartram
Sweigart, Elizabeth
Sweigart, Henry
Swords, Barbara
Swords, Mary
Williams, Mary Ann
Williams, Sarah
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bainbridge, Conoy Twp.
Centreville, Conoy Twp.
Elizabethtown
Falmouth, Conoy Twp.
Newville, West Donegal Twp.
West Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
West Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #654
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/02/10.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
West Donegal Twp.
Abt, John. Age 11.
Bernhard, Anthony. Age 5.
Campbell, David. Age 10.
Densel, Peter. Age 5.
Densel, Susan. Age 8.
Dick, Henrietta. Age 11.
Etter, Jacob. Age 7.
Etter, Mary. Age 9.
Galbraith, Mary. Age 6.
Groff, Benjamin. Age 8.
Hacket, Catharine. Age 7.
Hart, Salem. Age 7.
Hess, Michael. Age 10.
Hoffman, Elizabeth. Age 10.
Hoffman, Matthias. Age 7.
Inley, Elizabeth. Age 8.
Inley, Susan. Age 10.
Kelly, John . Age 6.
Kelly, Sally. Age 7.
Killwell, Catharine. Age 9.
Killwell, Mary Ann. Age 11.
Klugh. Barbara. Age 7.
Klugh, Henry. Age 11.
Miller, George. Age 6.
Miller, Henry. Age 10.
Miller, William. Age 6.
Miller, John. Age 11.
Miller, Nancy. Age 8.
Norris, Alexander. Age 9.
Rudly, Magdalena. Age 5.
Rudly, William. Age 11.
Schwilckey, Catharine Barbara. Age 8.
Sheffer, William. Age 8.
Sweigart, Elizabeth. Age 7.
Sweigart, Henry. Age 11.
Williams, Mary Ann. Age 9.
Williams, Sarah. Age 6.
Bainbridge and Centerville.
Clepper, John. Age 7.
Capp, Ann. Age 9.
Davis, George. Age 8.
Dunn, Hannah. Age 9.
Dougherty, Eliza. Age 10.
Dougherty, Susanna. Age 10.
Davis, George, Age 11.
Davis, James. Age 11.
Deisinger, John. Age 5.
Hagenberger, George. Age 6.
Hartley, Susanna. Age 8.
Holtzapple, Ann Elizabeth. Age 10.
Holtzapple, Mary Jane, Age 10.
Kuster, Elizabeth. Age 11.
Kuster, Michael. Age 9.
Kuster, Mary Ann. Age 8.
Kuster, Henry. Age 7.
Lockhart, Jacob. Age 11.
Mitchell, Joseph. Age 10.
Miller, John. Age 11.
Miller, Lewis. Age 9.
Miller, Abraham. Age 7.
Murphy, Catharine. Age 8.
Oliver, Mary Ann. Age 9.
Oliver, William. Age 7.
Steinruck, Bartram. Age 6.
Sohn, Urias. Age 8.
Sohn, Francis. Age 6.
Swords, Mary. Age 11.
Swords, Barbara. Age 5.
Sharer, Catharine. Age 10.
Sharer, George. Age 11.
Elizabethtown.
Bartol, Elizabeth. Age 8.
Bartol, Margaret. Age 10.
Darlin, Eleanore. Age 11.
Hornefius, Catharine. Age 8.
Hornefius, William. Age 10.
Newville (also called Youtztown), West Donegal Twp.
Barnet, John. Age 11.
Blattenberger, Sophia. Age 8.
Fertig, Sarah Lovina. Age 6.
Graves, Margaret. Age 6.
Parker, Eliza. Age 5.
Sheffer, Anthony. Age 9.
Sheffer, John. Age 7.
Sheffer, William. Age 5.
Spengler, Barbara. Age 11.
Falmouth.
Boon, John. Age 9.
McClelland, Catharine. Age 7.
McClelland, Joseph. Age 10.
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 #301
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
Barley, Jacob
Bixter, Charlotte
Bixter, Levi
Church, William
Clowner, Abraham
Clowner, Jacob
Corker, Sarah
Freeman, William
Houck, Barbara
Houck, William
McKowan, Eliza
McKowan, Joab
Morrow, Jacob
Morrow, Jemima
Murray, John
Renterncht, Mary
Shaw, Jane
Shaw, William
Slack, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Earl Twp.
Salisbury Twp.
Leacock Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Leacock Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #301
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/04/21.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Fairview Schoolhouse.
Leacocok Twp. unless noted.
Barley, Jacob. Salisbury Twp.
Bixter, Charlotte. Earl Twp.
Bixter, Levi. Earl Twp.
Church, William. Salisbury Twp.
Clowner, Abraham.
Clowner, Jacob.
Corker, Sarah.
Freeman, William.
Houck, Barbara. Earl Twp.
Houck, William. Earl Twp.
McKowan, Eliza. Earl Twp.
McKowan, Joab. Earl Twp.
Morrow, Jacob.
Morrow, Jemima.
Murray, John. Salisbury Twp.
Renterncht, Mary.
Shaw, Jane. Earl Twp.
Shaw, William. Earl Twp.
Slack, Thomas.
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 1829 #039
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 0009
People
Brubaker, John
Bryson, Isaac
Bryson, John
Bryson, Joseph
Corker, Sarah
Shower, Gear
Grahams, George
Larue, David
Larue, Isaac
Ranck, David
Ranck, Margaret
Webbert, George
Webbert, Margaret
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Earl Twp.
Leacock Twp.
Strasburg Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Leacock Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #039
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/02/18.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Leacock Twp. unless noted.
Brubaker, John. Teacher.
Bryson, Isaac. Strasburg Twp.
Bryson, John. Strasburg Twp.
Bryson, Joseph. Strasburg Twp.
Corker, Sarah.
Shower, Gear. Earl Twp.
Grahams, George. Strasburg Twp.
Larue, David.
Larue, Isaac.
Ranck, David.
Ranck, Margaret.
Webbert, George.
Webbert, Margaret.
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 1830 #318
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 0010
People
Bair, Abraham
Caffey, John
Church, William
Hauck, David
Hauck, William
Iler, Davis
Iler, George
Kurn, Abraham
Laverty, William
Lindecom, Catharine
Lindecom, Elias
Lynch, Ann
Shaw, Joanna
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Earl Twp.
Leacock Twp.
Salisbury Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Salisbury Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #318
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A Nov 3, 2004.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Salisbury Twp. unless noted.
Bair, Abraham. Teacher.
Caffey, John.
Church, William.
Hauck, David. Earl Twp.
Hauck, William. Earl Twp.
Iler, Davis.
Iler, George.
Kurn, Abraham. Leacock Twp.
Laverty, William.
Lindecom, Catharine.
Lindecom, Elias.
Lynch, Ann.
Shaw, Joanna.
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 1829 #497
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 0010
People
Swartz, Joseph
Iler, John
Iler, Davis
Iler, George
Lindecamp, Peter
Lindecamp, Catherine
Lynch, Joseph
Lynch, Alexander
Lynch, Ann
Smith, Stephen
Smith, Harriot
Smith Elizabeth
Shaw, John
Shaw, Jane
Cafry, William
Cafry, John
Laverty, William
Church, John William
Houck, David
Houck, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans
Search Terms
Earl Twp.
Leacock Twp.
Salisbury Twp.
Poor children
Persons of color
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Salisbury Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #497
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/06/24.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Salisbury Township unless noted.
Worts Schoolhouse.
Swartz, Joseph. Teacher.
Iler, John. Father of Iler, Davis; Iler, George.
Lindecamp, Peter. Father of Lindecamp, Catherine.
Lynch, Joseph. Father of Lynch, Alexander; Lynch, Ann.
Smith, Stephen. Person of color. Father of Smith, Harriot; Smith Elizabeth.
Shaw, John. Father of Shaw, Jane.
Cafry, William. Father of Cafry, John; Laverty, William.
Church, John William. Earl or Leacock Twp.
Houck, David. Earl or Leacock Twp.
Houck, William. Earl or Leacock Twp.
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 #207
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 0006
People
Hinton, Jacob
Hinton, Rebecca
Hinton, Susanna
Hinton, William
King, Catharine
King, Michael
March, Eliza
March, Jesse
March, Nathan
March, Samuel
Seright, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Caernarvon Twp.
Brecknock Twp.
Earl Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Caernarvon Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #207
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/07/15.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Caernarvon, Brecknock or Earl Twp., as noted.
School: Styer's Schoolhouse.
Hinton, William. Father of Hinton, Jacob; Hinton, Susanna; Hinton, Rebecca. Caernarvon Twp.
King, Michael. Father of King, Catharine. Caernarvon Twp.
March, Jesse. Father of March, Samuel; March, Jesse; March, Eliza; March, Nathan. Brecknock Township
Seright, John. Teacher. Parent of Seright, John. Earl Twp.
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
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0080 I011
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
1882
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.
Pine Grove, Little Britain Twp.
Union, Colerain Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Little Britain Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0080 I011
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1882.
Location: On public road from Pine Grove, Little Britain Twp., to Union, Colerain 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
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #026
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
Feltenberger, Christian
Feltenberger, Susanna
Henry, John
Shissler, John
Smith, Matthias
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster Twp.
Manor Twp.
West Hempfield Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
West Hempfield Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #026
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/02/24.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
West Hempfield Twp. unless noted.
Feltenberger, Christian.
Feltenberger, Susanna.
Henry, John. Lancaster Twp.
Shissler, John. Teacher.
Smith, Matthias. Manor Twp.
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 1830 #236
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 0010
People
Beitler, Jacob
Cohick, Susanna
Freeze, John
Gable, Elizabeth
Law, Ruth
Law, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Poor children
East Hempfield Twp.
Rapho Twp.
West Hempfield Twp.
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #236
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/11/08.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Townships as noted.
Beitler, Jacob. Teacher.
Cohick, Susanna. West Hempfield.
Freeze, John. East Hempfield Twp.
Gable, Elizabeth. Rapho Twp.
Law, Ruth. Mother of Law, Thomas. East Hempfield Twp.
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
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0550 I007
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
1884
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Kirk
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Little Britain Twp.
West Nottingham Twp., Chester County
Kirk's Ford
Fords
Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Oak Hill, Little Britain Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Little Britain Twp. and West Nottingham Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0550 I007
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
[Little Britain Twp. and West Nottingham Twp., Chester County]
Court term: November 1884.
Location: Over Octoraro Creek, at Kirk's Fording, on road from Oxford, Chester County, to Oak Hill, Little Britain Twp.
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.
Case Number
36.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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