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Writ

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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of Charles
Object ID
Habeas 1822 F002
Date Range
1822
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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of Charles
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1822
Year
1822
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Charles
Cutler, Jesse
Dale, Samuel
Stubbs, Joseph
Stump, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Habeas corpus
African Americans--History
Search Terms
Affidavits
Apprentices
Enslaved persons
Habeas corpus
Indentured apprentices
Persons of color
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1822 F002
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
002
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Notes
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 In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Person of color.
Indentured apprenticeship and enslaved person.
Petitioner: Stump, William.
Filed against: Cutler, Jesse; Stubbs, Joseph.
Affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Copyright
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Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Case Number
188.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
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Indenture

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Collection
Apprenticeship and Indenture Documents
Title
Apprenticeship indenture for Peter Stewart
Object ID
MG0721_F002_It02
Date Range
1784/11/13
apprentices himself to Peter Reed saddler of the borough of Lancaster for five years and six months, 1 June 1798. Transferred from Document Collection, Box 1, Folder 16, June 2014. William W. Steele of Drumore Twp. indentures his ward Amos (of color) to Nicholas C. Boyd of Little Britain Twp. To learn
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Collection
Apprenticeship and Indenture Documents
Title
Apprenticeship indenture for Peter Stewart
Description
Peter Stewart, a person of color, of the age sixteen months is indentured until he is 21 years of age as an apprentice to Abraham Johnson by Peter Stewart's mother Mary Parsons.
Date Range
1784/11/13
Creation Date
13 November 1784
Creator
Henry, William
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 15
People
Cooper, Robert
Henry, William
Johnson, Abraham
Marshall, Joshua
Parsons, Mary
Stewart, Peter
Other Creators
Parsons, Mary
Johnson, Abraham
Subjects
Apprentices
Contract labor
Contracts
Indentured servants
Search Terms
Apprentices
Contract labor
Contracts
Indentured apprentices
Indentures
Persons of color
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Indenture
Language
English
Object ID
MG0721_F002_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.
Other Numbers
MG-721
Other Number
MG-721, Folder 2, Item 2
Classification
MG0721
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from Document Collection, June 2014. Cataloged by PH, July 2014. Added to database 5 January 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Indenture

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/b6220736-d57c-4162-ac5a-202291167611
Collection
William B. Arnold Collection
Title
Indenture for Elizabeth Smith to be apprenticed to Anna Withers
Object ID
MG0114_F011
Date Range
1814/06/06
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Collection
William B. Arnold Collection
Title
Indenture for Elizabeth Smith to be apprenticed to Anna Withers
Description
Indenture of John Smith, a person of color, to place his four-year old daughter, Elizabeth, as an apprentice to Anna Withers in Strasburg Township. Official manuscript copy of the original indenture.
Date Range
1814/06/06
Creation Date
6 June 1814
Creator
Carpenter, Martin
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
People
Carpenter, Martin
Smith, Elizabeth
Smith, John
Withers, Anna
Subjects
Apprentices
Contracts
Search Terms
Apprentices
Contracts
Indentured apprentices
Indentures
Persons of color
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Indenture
Language
English
Object ID
MG0114_F011
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
William B. Arnold Collection (MG0114) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/aefe87b5-d1ab-4ce5-97cd-393839482924
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), William B. Arnold Collection (MG114), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. 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.
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-114
Other Number
MG-114, Folder 11
Classification
MG0114
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged prior to 1997. Added to database 24 March 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Indenture

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Collection
Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2
Title
Indenture to apprentice Jacob Anderson
Object ID
MG0268_S02_F039_In01_It09
Date Range
1836/02/27
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Collection
Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2
Title
Indenture to apprentice Jacob Anderson
Description
Hannah Anderson, a woman of color, apprenticed her son Jacob Anderson to Elizabeth B. Cochran of West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County to learn farming until the age of 18.
Date Range
1836/02/27
Creation Date
27 February 1836
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 07
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0003
People
Anderson, Hannah
Anderson, Jacob
Cochran, Elizabeth B.
Cochran, Robert N.
Monaghan, James
Subjects
Apprentices
Contract labor
Contracts
Search Terms
Apprentices
Children
Contract labor
Contracts
Indentured apprentices
Indentures
Persons of color
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Indenture
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-08-09
Condition Notes
Tears in item are taped.
Object ID
MG0268_S02_F039_In01_It09
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
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.
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.
Other Numbers
MG-268, Series 2
Other Number
MG0268, Series 2, Folder 39, Insert 1, Item 9
Classification
MG0268
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 9 August 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Indenture

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Collection
Apprenticeship and Indenture Documents
Title
Apprenticeship indenture for Peter Stewart
Object ID
MG0721_F003_It02
Date Range
1833/05/09
apprentices himself to Peter Reed saddler of the borough of Lancaster for five years and six months, 1 June 1798. Transferred from Document Collection, Box 1, Folder 16, June 2014. William W. Steele of Drumore Twp. indentures his ward Amos (of color) to Nicholas C. Boyd of Little Britain Twp. To learn
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Collection
Apprenticeship and Indenture Documents
Title
Apprenticeship indenture for Peter Stewart
Description
Amos, a person of color and ward of William W. Steele of Drumore Twp. was apprenticed to Nicholas Boyd of Little Britain Twp. to learn housewifery and farming and receive one year of schooling. 9 May 1833.
Date Range
1833/05/09
Creation Date
9 May 1833
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 15
People
Amos
Boyd, Nicholas
Boyd, Nicholas A.
Carpenter, James C.
Steele, William W.
Subjects
Apprentices
Contract labor
Contracts
Indentured servants
Search Terms
Apprentices
Contract labor
Contracts
Indentured apprentices
Indentures
Persons of color
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Indenture
Language
English
Object ID
MG0721_F003_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.
Other Numbers
MG-721
Other Number
MG-721, Folder 3, Item 2
Classification
MG0721
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from Document Collection, Box 2, Folder 14, June 2014. Cataloged by PH, July 2014. 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.
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Record, Judicial

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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1855 F003 QS
Date Range
1855/04
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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
1855/04
Year
1855
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Rambo, John W.
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Persons of color
Apprentices
Charge: removal of apprentice out of state
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1855 F003 QS
Additional Notes
African-American.
Removal of apprentice out of state.
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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Record, Judicial

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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
MAY 1797 F004 QS
Date Range
1797/05
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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
1797/05
Year
1797
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Murphey, George
Motherall, John
Lytle, Archibald
Clendenin, Adam
Humes, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Depositions
Apprentices
African Americans
Persons of color
Charge: stabbing
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1797 F004 QS
Additional Notes
Depositions of John Motherall and Archibald Lytle.
Defendant accused of stabbing Adam Clendenin.
Additional name: Samuel Humes.
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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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fc3ccc38-0941-4490-ba6e-119497312110
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1815 F023 QS
Date Range
1815/08
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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
1815/08
Year
1815
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Brown, Rebecca
Brown, Henry
Isherwood, Robert
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Persons of color
Commitment papers
Recognizance
Weavers
Charge: persuading an apprentice to depart
Apprentices
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1815 F023 QS
Additional Notes
African-American.
Commitment.
Recognizance, persuading Henry Brown, apprentice to Robert Isherwood, weaver, to depart.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/1cfccf94-1e4a-4195-a78e-139194425072
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of William Butler
Object ID
Habeas 1816 F005
Date Range
1816
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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of William Butler
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1816
Year
1816
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Butler, William
Butler, Charles
Eberman, Philip
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Habeas corpus
Search Terms
Affidavits
Charge: suspicion of being a runaway enslaved person
Enslaved persons
Habeas corpus
Jailors
Persons of color
Runaway enslaved persons
Runaways
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1816 F005
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
001
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Notes
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.
Additional Notes
Person of color.
Suspicion of being a runaway enslaved person.
Petitioner: Butler, Charles.
Filed against: Eberman, Philip. His occupation: jailor.
Affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment-contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Case Number
126.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
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Writ

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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of Abram Boston
Object ID
Habeas 1820 F004
Date Range
1820
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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of Abram Boston
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1820
Year
1820
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Barber, Robert
Boston, Abraham
Boston, Abram
Buckly, Henry
Kenode, Jacob
Toogood, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Habeas corpus
African Americans--History
Search Terms
Affidavits
Charge: suspicion of being a runaway enslaved person
Commitment papers
Enslaved persons
Habeas corpus
Jailors
Persons of color
Runaway enslaved persons
Runaways
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1820 F004
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
002
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Notes
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.
Additional Notes
Or Boston, Abraham.
Alias William Toogood.
Person of color.
Charged with suspicion of being a runaway enslaved person.
Petitioner: Boston, Abram.
Filed against: Barber, Robert. His occupation: jailor.
Commitment paper.
Affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment-contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
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Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Case Number
169.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
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