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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1822 #271
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
Year
1822
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Johnson, Sarah
Parmer, Daniel
Thurdock, James
Neff, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
African Americans
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1822 #271
Box Number
002
Notes
Entered into Q&A Aug 26, 2003.
Additional Notes
Prison.
Payment for boarding jurors in the cases: Commonwealth v. Johnson, Sarah. African American. Commonwealth v. Parmer, Daniel and Thurdock, James.
Neff, John.
1 item 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1821 #259
Date Range
1821
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 Range
1821
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1821
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Anderson, Frank
Anderson, Maria
Banks, David
Barber, Robert
Belger, John
Biddle, Benjamin
Brown, Thomas
Bullman, James
Cannon, John
Carlisle, Mary
Conner, Mary
Cose, James
Coyle, Ann
Coyle, John
Domer, Christian
Fowler, Peter
Frances, Fanny
Fritz, John
Fultz, Mary
Galbough, Jacob
Gardner, Robert
Green, Abner
Green, Charles
Green, Mary
Greer, Peter
Guest, Rosanna
Gundaker, John
Hamelton, William
Hutcheson, James
Hydon, George
Jackson, Samuel
Jones, Isaac
Kanadey, Matthew
Kean, James
Kechler, John
Kerns, William
Kuts, Thomas
Lawrence, James
Leek, Margaret
Levan, John
Levan, Mary
McBride, John
McCardle, Peter
McCook, Elizabeth
McGiven, Paterick
McGrann, Paterick
Mitchel, Dennes
Molson, Ephrem
Moore, James
Muma, John
Murry, Henry
Parker, Joseph
Perrece, Jonathen
Planter, Worthington
Reist, Thomas
Remley, Henry
Robeson, Lydea
Sencler, Sarah
Shimp, David
Smith, John
Stewart, George
Studdert, Andrew
Swann, Samuel
Vandike, Jacob
Walker, James
Walker, Joseph
Williams, Jacob
Williams, John
Wright, William
Yarlett, Margaret
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Prisons
African Americans
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1821 #259
Box Number
001
Notes
Date entered into Q&A was not recorded.
Additional Notes
Expenses for prisoners.
Anderson, Frank.
Anderson, Maria. African American.
Banks, David. African American.
Barber, Robert.
Belger, John.
Biddle, Benjamin.
Brown, Thomas.
Bullman, James. African American.
Cannon, John.
Carlisle, Mary.
Conner, Mary.
Cose, James. African American.
Coyle, Ann.
Coyle, John.
Domer, Christian.
Fowler, Peter.
Frances, Fanny.
Fritz, John.
Fultz, Mary.
Galbough, Jacob.
Gardner, Robert.
Green, Abner. African American.
Green, Charles. African American.
Green, Mary. African American.
Greer, Peter.
Guest, Rosanna.
Gundaker, John.
Hamelton, William.
Hutcheson, James.
Hydon, George.
Jackson, Samuel. African American.
Jones, Isaac.
Kanadey, Matthew .
Kean, James.
Kechler, John.
Kerns, William.
Kuts, Thomas.
Lawrence, James.
Leek, Margaret.
Levan, John. African American.
Levan. Mary. African American.
McBride, John.
McCardle, Peter.
McCook, Elizabeth.
McGiven, Paterick.
McGrann, Paterick .
Mitchel, Dennes.
Molson, Ephrem.
Moore, James.
Muma, John.
Murry, Henry. African American.
Parker, Joseph.
Perrece, Jonathen. African American.
Planter, Worthington. African American.
Reist, Thomas.
Remley, Henry.
Robeson, Lydea.
Sencler, Sarah.
Shimp, David.
Smith, John.
Stewart, George.
Studdert, Andrew.
Swann, Samuel. African American.
Vandike, Jacob. African American.
Walker, James.
Walker, Joseph.
Williams, Jacob.
Williams, John.
Wright, Alese.
Wright, William.
Yarlett, Margaret.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #477D
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 0005
People
Benedict, Catherine
Benedict, Jacob
Dellinger, Barbara
Dellinger, John
Dellinger, Margaret
Lutz, George
Lutz, John
Lutz, Mary
McDonald, Elizabeth
McDonald, Samuel
Smith, Christian
Smith, Margaret
Stauffer, Adam
Stauffer, Henry
Stauffer, Mary
Stauffer, Susan
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Manor Twp.
Poor children
African Americans
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Manor Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #477D
Box Number
005
Notes
Never entered into Q & A.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
McDonald, Samuel. Father of McDonald, Elizabeth, age 8.
Dellinger, John. Dellinger, Margaret. Parents of Dellinger, Barbara, age 7.
Smith, Christian. Smith, Margaret. Parents of Smith, Christian, age 7.
Benedict, Jacob. Benedict, Catherine. Parents of Benedicgt, Jacob, age 9.
Stauffer, Henry. Stauffer, Susan. Parents of Stauffer, Mary, age 11; Stauffer, Adam, age 8.
Lutz, George. Lutz, Mary. Parents of Lutz, John, age 9; Lutz, George, age 7.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1825 #016
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 0005
People
Beatie, Elmaker
Beatie, James
Beatie, Robert
Beatie, Sabrina
Brown, Adaline
Brown, Eleanor
Brown, James
Coal, Henry
Coal, John
Coal, Samuel
Daugherty, Hugh
Daugherty, James
Daugherty, Sarah
Garber, Hannah
Garber, Leonard
Garber, Samuel
Garris, Thomas
Garriss, Abisha
Garriss, Augustus
Hemphill, Caroline
Hemphill, John
Hughs, James
Hughs, John
Hughs, Peter
Jenkins, David
Jenkins, Jane
Jenkins, William J.
Lyons, James
Lyons, John
McClellan, John
McMinn, Hugh
McMInn, Isaac
McMinn, Rachel
McMinn, Robert
Mulhollan, Ann
Mulhollan, John
Mulhollan, Mary
Mulhollan, William
Reed, Elizabeth
Reed, George
Rodgers, Barkman
Rodgers, Frederick
Rodgers, Isaac
Rodgers, Uriah
Sheperd, Boardley
Sheperd, Phebe
Shepherd, James
Smith, John
Smith, Katharine
Wells, George
Wells, Katherine
Yeoman, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Sadsbury Twp.
Poor children
African Americans
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Sadsbury Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1825 #016
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/05/03.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Taken from Lancaster county tax list.
Beatie, James. Father of Beatie, Elmaker, age 9; Beatie, Robert. age 11; Beatie, Sabrina, age 7.
Brown, James. Father of Brown, Adaline, age 9; Brown, Eleanor, age 7. African American.
Coal, John. Father of Coal, Henry, age 8; Coal, Samuel, age 11.
Daugherty, Hugh. Father of Daugherty, James, age 11; Daugherty, Sarah, age 9.
Garber, Leonard. Father of Garber, Hannah, age 8; Garber, Samuel, age 10.
Garriss, Augustus. Garriss, Abisha, age 8; Garris, Thomas, age 9.
Hemphill, John. Father of Hemphill, Caroline, age 7; Hemphill, John.
Hughs, Peter. Father of Hughs, James, age 8; Hughs, John, age 6.
Jenkins, Jane. Mother of Jenkins, David, age 11; Jenkins, William J., age 9.
Lyons, James. Father of Lyons, John. African American.
Smith, John. Stepfather of McClellan, John; Smith, Katharine.
McMinn, Hugh. Father of McMinn, Hugh, age 10; McMinn, Rachel, age 7.
McMinn, Robert. Father of McMInn, Isaac, age 9; McMinn, Robert, age 11.
Mulhollan, William. Father of Mulhollan, Ann; Mulhollan, John; Mulhollan, Mary.
Reed, Elizabeth. Mother of Reed, George, age 6. African American.
Rodgers, Frederick. Father of Rodgers, Barkman, age 10; Rodgers, Isaac, age 9; Rodgers, Uriah, age 7.
Shepherd, James. Father of Sheperd, Boardley; Sheperd, Phebe. African American.
Wells, Katherine. Mother of Wells, George, age 9. African American.
Yeoman, Thomas. Father of Yeoman, Thomas, age 6.
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 1823 #332
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
Year
1823
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Atlee, John L.
Bailey, J. M.
Banks, David
Basset, Mary
Basset, Polly
Boyd, Robert
Boyer, Samuel
Brice, Selah
Briscoe, Sarah
Burnes, Henry
Clark, Flora
Cooby, Betsey
Cooper, Anne
Derrick, Mary
Finkenaur, A. M.
Gardner, Adam
Getz, Philip
Grey, John
Hamilton, Nancy
Henry, Joseph
Hickman, Sally
Hickman, Sarah
Johnson, Sarah
Jones, Eliza
Kearns, Robert
Krug, Robert M.
Lynch, Hannah
McDonnel, Ann
Remley, Frederick
Roop, Fanny
Roup, Fanny
Sanders, Hugh
Smith, J. Henry
Thompson, Sarah
Wilson, David
Young, Kitty
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
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #332
Box Number
004
Notes
Entered into Q&A May 17, 2001
Additional Notes
Prison.
Payment to doctor for treating prisoners.
[The document specifies the treatments that were given. Document has many names, but often only the last name is given. This list is the full names that were recorded.]
Atlee, John L. Dr. Physician.
Clark, Flora.
Boyer, Samuel.
Getz, Philip.
Kearns, Robert.
Krug, Robert M.
Bailey, J.M.
Grey, John.
Banks, David.
M'Donnel, Ann.
Wilson, David.
Henry, Joseph.
Lynch, Hannah.
Sanders, Hugh.
Gardner, Adam.
Smith, J. Henry.
Jones, Eliza.
Johnson, Sarah.
Brice, Selah.
Roop, Fanny. Roup, Fanny.
Boyd, Robert.
Burnes, Henry.
Cooper, Anne.
Derrick, Mary.
Basset, Mary. Basset, Polly.
Thompson, Sarah.
Finkenaur, A. M.
Remley, Frederick.
Cooby, Betsey.
Hamilton, Nancy.
Hickman, Sally. Hickman, Sarah.
Briscoe, Sarah.
Young, Kitty.
1 item. 1 piece.
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Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #071
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 0004
People
Aynson, Joseph
Dolby, Abraham
Dolby, Isaac
Englehart, Jacob
Englehart, Mary
Fingor, Jane
Fingor, John
Gelms, Parker
Lambert, Isaac
Lewis, David
Lewis, Joseph
March, Jesse
March, Nathan
March, Samuel
Rank, Mariann
Rork, Samuel
York, Samuel
Selzler, John
Smith, David
Smith, Johnathan
Smith, Samuel
Stain, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Poor children
Brecknock Twp.
Caernarvon Twp.
Teachers
African Americans
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Brecknock Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #071
Box Number
004
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/07/20.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Brecknock or Caernarvon township, as noted.
Aynson, Joseph. Teacher.
Dolby, Abraham. Caernarvon Twp.
Dolby, Isaac. Caernarvon Twp.
Englehart, Jacob. Caernarvon Twp.
Englehart, Mary. Caernarvon Twp.
Fingor, Jane. Caernarvon Twp.
Fingor, John. Caernarvon Twp.
Gelms, Parker. Brecknock Twp.
Lambert, Isaac. Brecknock Twp.
Lewis, David. Caernarvon Twp.
Lewis, Joseph. Caernarvon Twp.
March, Jesse. Brecknock Twp.
March, Nathan. Brecknock Twp.
March, Samuel. Brecknock Twp.
Rank, Mariann. Brecknock Twp.
Rork, Samuel. Also York, Samuel. Caernarvon Twp.
Selzler, John. Brecknock Twp.
Smith, David. Brecknock Twp. African American.
Smith, David. Brecknock Twp.
Smith, Johnathan. Brecknock Twp.
Smith, Samuel. Brecknock Twp.
Stain, Henry. Brecknock Twp.
1 item 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #144
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 0004
People
Aynson, Joseph
Dolby, Abraham
Dolby, Isaac
Englehart, Mary
Fingar, Jane
Fingar, John
Lewis, David
Lewis, Joseph
March, Isaac
March, Jesse
March, Nathan
March, Samuel
Gilms, Parker
Ronk, Mariann
Rork, John
Rork, Samuel
Setzler, John
Smith, David
Smith, Harry
Smith, Johnathan
Smith, Samuel
Stein, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Brecknock Twp.
Caernarvon Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
African Americans
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Brecknock Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #144
Box Number
004
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/05/26.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
[Brecknock or Caernarvon township, as noted]
Aynson, Joseph. Teacher
Dolby, Abraham. Caernarvon Twp.
Dolby, Isaac. Caernarvon Twp.
Englehart, Mary. Caernarvon Twp.
Fingar, Jane. Caernarvon Twp.
Fingar, John. Caernarvon Twp.
Lewis, David. Caernarvon Twp.
Lewis, Joseph. Caernarvon Twp.
March, Isaac. Brecknock Twp.
March, Jesse. Brecknock Twp.
March, Nathan. Brecknock Twp.
March, Samuel. Brecknock Twp.
Gilms, Parker. Brecknock Twp.
Ronk, Mariann. Brecknock Twp.
Rork, John. Caernarvon Twp.
Rork, Samuel. Caernarvon Twp.
Setzler, John. Brecknock Twp.
Smith, David. Brecknock Twp.
Smith, Harry. Registered an unnamed child. African American. Brecknock Twp.
Smith, Johnathan. Brecknock Twp.
Smith, Samuel. Brecknock Twp.
Stein, Henry. Brecknock Twp.
1 item 1 piece.
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Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #145
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 0004
People
Ferguson, Jane
Ferguson, Elizabeth
Freeman, William M.
Glass, Richard
Glass, Elizabeth
Glass, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans
Search Terms
Bart Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Bart Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #145
Box Number
004
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/05/26.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
School: Georgetown.
Ferguson, Jane. Mother of Ferguson, Elizabeth.
Freeman, William M. Teacher
Glass, Richard. Father of Glass, Elizabeth; Glass, John.
1 item 1 piece.
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Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1814 #029
Date Range
1814
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 Range
1814
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1814
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Cooper, Charles
Cooper, London
Cooper, Polly
Forguson, Ann
Forguson, Margaret
Howet, Daniel
Howet, Hannah
Howet, James
Howet, John
Howet, William
Hughes, Christopher
Hughes, Daniel
Hughes, Francis
Hughes, Nancy
Hughes, Susanna
Love, Jacob
McCane, Andrew
McCane, Mary
McCane, Samuel
McCane, William
Potter, David
Potter, Jane
Potter, John
Potter, Joseph
Potter, Samuel
Redman, Eliza
Redman, John
Redman, Michael
Redman, Thomas
Woods, Isabella
Woods, James
Woods, Peter
Woods, Robert
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Drumore Twp.
Poor children
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Drumore Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1814 #029
Box Number
001
Notes
Entered into Q&A on 1994/08/11
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Photocopy, names taken from Lancaster County Tax Lists.
Hughes, Francis. Mother of Susanna Hughes, age 11; Christopher Hughes; Daniel Hughes; Nancy Hughes, age 5.
Samuel Potter. Father of David Potter, age 11; Joseph Potter, age 10; John Potter, age 5; Jane Potter, age 6.
McCane. Andrew. Father of William McCane; Samuel McCane; Mary McCane.
Woods, Peter. Person of color. Father of James Woods; Robert Woods, Isabella Woods.
Love, Jacob. Father of 3 unnamed children.
Redman, Michael. Father of John Redman; Thomas Redman; Eliza Redman.
Forguson, Ann. Mother of Margaret Forguson, age 10.
Cooper, London, Person of color. Father of Charles Cooper, age 7; Polly Cooper, age 5.
Howet, John. Father of James Howet, age 10; William Howet, age 9; Daniel Howet, age 7; Hannah Howet, age 5.
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 1819 #006
Date Range
1819
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 Range
1819
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1819
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Brown, Isaac
Brown, Moses
Clark, Bartholomew
Cochlan, Francis
Cochlan, John
Cochlan, Mary
Douglass, Elizabeth
Douglass, John
Elliot, James
Litisher, John
Long, Henry
Long, Jacob
Long, Samuel
Markley, Elizabeth
Markley, John
Markley, Nancy
McFalls, Mrs.
McFalls, Hughes
McFalls, William
Morris, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Martic Twp.
Poor children
African Americans
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Martic Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1819 #006
Box Number
001
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/08/18,
Additional Notes
Poor children
NAMES TAKEN FROM LANCASTER COUNTY TAX LISTS
Brown, Moses. African-American, age 11.
Brown, Isaac. African-American, age 9.
Clark, Bartholomew. Age 9.
Cochlan, Francis. Father of John Cochlan, age 9; Mary Cochlan, age 7.
Douglass, John. Father of Elizabeth Douglass, age 9.
Elliot, James. Age 10.
Litisher, John. Age 7.
Long, Henry. Father of Samuel Long, age10; Jacob Long, age 8; Henry Long, age 5.
Markley, John. Age 11.
Markley, Elizabeth. Age 10.
Markley, Nancy. Age 7.
McFalls, Widow. Mother of Hughes McFalls; William McFalls.
Morris, John. Age 5.
1 item, 2 pieces
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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