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Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
Object ID
AdAcct 1893 F017 W
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Year
1893
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0433
People
Weaver, John
Weaver, John M.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1893 F017 W
Box Number
433
Additional Notes
Weaver, John M. Executor.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
Object ID
AdAcct 1893 F018 W
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Year
1893
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0433
People
Weaver, Maria
Brubaker, Daniel
Mayer, David E.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
West Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1893 F018 W
Box Number
433
Additional Notes
Brubaker, Daniel; Mayer, David E. Administrators.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
Object ID
AdAcct 1893 F019 W
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Year
1893
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0433
People
Weber, Henry
Weber, Sarah C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1893 F019 W
Box Number
433
Additional Notes
Weber, Sarah C. Administrator.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
Object ID
AdAcct 1893 F020 W
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Year
1893
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0433
People
Wechter, George K.
Wechter, Nancy
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1893 F020 W
Box Number
433
Additional Notes
Wechter, Nancy. Administrator.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
Object ID
AdAcct 1893 F021 W
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Year
1893
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0433
People
Weider, David
Keller, Miles W.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1893 F021 W
Box Number
433
Additional Notes
Keller, Miles W. Administrator.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
Object ID
AdAcct 1893 F022 W
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Year
1893
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0433
People
Weidman, Jacob
Bachman, Monroe E.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
West Earl Twp.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1893 F022 W
Box Number
433
Additional Notes
Bachman, Monroe E. Administrator.
2 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
Object ID
AdAcct 1893 F023 W
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Year
1893
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0433
People
Wenger, Daniel
Hoover, Joseph
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
West Earl Twp.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1893 F023 W
Box Number
433
Additional Notes
Hoover, Joseph. Administrator.
4 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
Object ID
AdAcct 1893 F024 W
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Year
1893
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0433
People
Wenger, Jacob G.
Wenger, Lucy
Wenger, Monroe B.
Wenger, Zach B.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1893 F024 W
Box Number
433
Additional Notes
Wenger, Lucy; Wenger, Monroe B.; Wenger, Zach B. Executors.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
Object ID
AdAcct 1893 F025 W
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Year
1893
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0433
People
Wenger, Martin
Wenger, Joseph
Wenger, Peter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1893 F025 W
Box Number
433
Additional Notes
Wenger, Joseph; Wenger, Peter. Executors.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
Object ID
AdAcct 1893 F026 W
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Year
1893
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0433
People
Wertz, David
Noll, H. S.
Wertz, Susan
Wertz, Israel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
West Hempfield Twp.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1893 F026 W
Box Number
433
Additional Notes
Noll, H. S.; Wertz, Susan; Wertz, Israel. Executors.
3 items, 5 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1834 F001
Date Range
1834
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
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
1834
Year
1834
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Sanders, Samuel
Reed, Peter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: counterfeiting
Jailors
Petitions
Warrants
Commitment papers
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1834 F001
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.
Additional Notes
Charged with counterfeiting.
Petitioner: Sanders, Samuel.
Filed against: Reed, Peter. His occupation: jailor.
Petition with copy of warrant of commitment.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
Answer.
Opinion of the court.
4 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
272.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1834 F002
Date Range
1834
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
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
1834
Year
1834
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Will, Rebecca
Melton, Elizabeth
Will, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Custody
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1834 F002
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.
Additional Notes
Custody.
Petitioner: Melton, Elizabeth.
Filed against: Will, John.
Affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
2 items, 2 pieces.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
273.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1834 F003
Date Range
1834
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
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
1834
Year
1834
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Donley, James
Donnelly, James
Segraves, Charles
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Petitions
Warrants
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1834 F003
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.
Additional Notes
Or Donnelly, James.
Petitioner: Donley, James.
Filed against: Segraves, Charles.
Petition.
Copy of warrant for perjury as an affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
274.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1834 F004
Date Range
1834
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
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
1834
Year
1834
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Borbidge, Thomas
Segraves, Charles
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Petitions
Warrants
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1834 F004
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.
Additional Notes
Petitioner: Borbidge, Thomas.
Filed against: Segraves, Charles.
Petition.
Copy of warrant for perjury as an affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
275.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1834 F005
Date Range
1834
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
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
1834
Year
1834
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Hoover, George Lewis
Hoover, George
Hoover, Margaret
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Custody
Petitions
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1834 F005
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.
Additional Notes
Custody.
Petitioner: Hoover, George.
Filed against: Hoover, Margaret.
Petition.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
276.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1834 F006
Date Range
1834
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
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
1834
Year
1834
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Pheneger, Leonard
Phenegar, Leonard
Reed, Peter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: counterfeiting
Jailors
Petitions
Warrants
Commitment papers
Habeas corpus
Affidavits
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1834 F006
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.
Additional Notes
Or Phenegar, Leonard.
Charged with counterfeiting.
Petitioner: Pheneger, Leonard.
Filed against: Reed, Peter. His occupation: jailor.
Petition.
Copies of warrants of commitment.
Habeas corpus.
Warrant of commitment.
Warrant of commitment.
Answer.
Affidavit.
Opinion of the court.
8 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
277.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1834 F007
Date Range
1834
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
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
1834
Year
1834
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Keiss, George
Reed, Peter Jr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: debt
Jailors
Petitions
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1834 F007
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.
Additional Notes
Debtor.
Petitioner: Keiss, George.
Filed against: Reed, Peter Jr. His occupation: jailor.
Petition.
Alias capias, includes court opinion.
Habeas corpus.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
278.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1834 F008
Date Range
1834
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
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
1834
Year
1834
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Keiss, George
Reed, Peter Jr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: debt
Jailors
Petitions
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Bail
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1834 F008
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.
Additional Notes
Debtor.
Petitioner: Keiss, George.
Filed against: Reed, Peter Jr. His occupation: jailor.
Petition.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
Answer.
Capias.
Bail piece.
6 items, 6 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
279.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1835 F001
Date Range
1835
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
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
1835
Year
1835
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Evans, Jacob
Reed, Peter Jr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: stealing a gun
Jailors
Petitions
Warrants
Commitment papers
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1835 F001
Box Number
003
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.
Additional Notes
Charged with stealing a gun.
Petitioner: Evans, Jacob.
Filed against: Reed, Peter Jr. Occupation: jailor.
Petition, includes copy of warrant of commitment.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
280.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1835 F002
Date Range
1835
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
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
1835
Year
1835
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Williams, David W.
Reed, Peter Jr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Jailors
Petitions
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1835 F002
Box Number
003
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.
Additional Notes
Petitioner: Williams, David W.
Filed against: Reed, Peter Jr. Occupation: jailor.
Petition.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
281.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail

64753 records – page 1 of 3238.