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Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/196c2b70-75ba-4293-82e4-517358020946
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1817 F003
Date Range
1817
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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
1817
Year
1817
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Reynolds, Rebecca
Reynolds, Patience
Varley, Abraham
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Indentured servants
Servants
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1817 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
Indentured.
Petitioner: Reynolds, Patience.
Filed against: Varley, Abraham.
Affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
135.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
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Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/e5a81e9d-5a3d-40ec-80fe-333812101938
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1842 F021
Date Range
1842
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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
1842
Year
1842
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Hillas, Margaret
Hillas, Leah
Heard, Sarah
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Indentured servants
Servants
Petitions
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1842 F021
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
Indentured servant.
Petitioner: Hillas, Leah.
Filed against: Heard, Sarah.
Petition.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
Opinion.
4 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
375.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
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Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/25097360-608e-44a5-b8d8-762872212968
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1804 F002
Date Range
1804
More detail
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
1804
Year
1804
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
King, Nancy
McGlaughlin, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Indentured servants
Servants
Farmers
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1804 F002
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.
Additional Notes
Indentured servant.
Filed against: McGlaughlin, George. His occupation: farmer.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
12.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/45338b46-2447-4c51-9da3-482186661192
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
MAY 1764 F002 QS
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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.
Year
1764
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Black, Thomas
Montgomery, Jane
Clinch, Robert
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Adjudications
Indentured servants
Commitment papers
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1764 F002 QS
Additional Notes
Commitment paper.
Defendant had imported servant Jane Montgomery with serious eye ailment; adjudged to settle costs with Robert Clinch.
2 items, 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/c951ee6d-d461-4021-a401-581181533711
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JUL 1794 F007 QS
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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.
Year
1794
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Boctis, Bevely
Kelly, William
Boctis, Catharine
Anderson, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Habeas corpus
Indentured servants
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JUL 1794 F007 QS
Additional Notes
Habeas corpus, indentured servant to William Kelly.
Additional names: Catharine Boctis, James Anderson.
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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Indictment

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4655d990-5389-4704-873b-191153228181
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1867 F049
Date Range
1867/04
More detail
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1867/04
Year
1867
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Trego, James D.
Hess, Abraham Jr.
Seltzer, William K.
Fry, Martin S.
Hacker, Benjamin
Rozer, Samuel Jr.
Gross, Samuel H.
Mellinger, Moses
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: furnishing liquor to person of known intemperate habits and insane
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1867 F049
Additional Notes
Furnishing liquor to person of known intemperate habits and insane.
Hess, Abraham Jr.
Seltzer, William K.
Fry, Martin S.
Hacker, Benjamin
Rozer, Samuel Jr.
Gross, Samuel H.
Mellinger, Moses
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
49.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
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Indictment

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ee714bb5-804b-40a9-a35f-835530134475
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1846 F009
Date Range
1846/04
More detail
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1846/04
Year
1846
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Overholtzer, Eli
Overholtzer, Elam
Rote, Ezekiel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: assault and battery
Charge: assault and battery of constable
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1846 F009
Additional Notes
Alias Overholtzer, Elam.
Rote, Ezekiel.
Assault and battery upon constable.
Assault and battery.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
11.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
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Indictment

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/d038c895-67d0-41b0-8710-291739405558
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1832 F001
Date Range
1832/04
More detail
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1832/04
Year
1832
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Gish, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: assault and battery
Charge: assault and battery of deputy sheriff
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1832 F001
Additional Notes
Assault and battery.
Assault and battery upon deputy sheriff during execution of his office.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
1.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
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Indictment

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/afd30cc5-71b7-48e0-94a2-551434425313
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1875 F084
Date Range
1875/04
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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1875/04
Year
1875
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Clark, Franklin L.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: assault and battery with intent to kill
Charge: assault and battery with intent to rob
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1875 F084
Additional Notes
Assault and battery with intent to rob.
Assault and battery with intent to kill and murder.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
77.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
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Indictment

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/26792882-ac3a-4c0c-a614-296272727330
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1815 F013
Date Range
1815/04
More detail
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1815/04
Year
1815
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Banals, Patience
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
Charge: assault and battery
Indictments
Persons of color
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1815 F013
Additional Notes
Assault and battery.
African-American.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
10.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
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