Signers of Petition: Charles Malhorn, Charles Evans, Joseph Johnston, Reuben Sourbeer, John Kolp, John Kendig, M. B. Witmer, H. F. Cately, J. M. Hess, George Hammer, Jacob Sourbeer, Samuel Rankin.
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Signers of Petition: David Trissler, Adam Warfel, William Nagle, Reuben Sourbeer, David Hess Jr., Abraham Varley, Michael Shank, H. Mehaffy, Jacob Sourbeer, S. S. Welsh, Christian Fox, John Daily.
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Location: On road from Lancaster City to Charlestown, Maryland and on road from Strasburg to Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp., near Christian Brackbill's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
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Location: On public highway from Lancaster to Stumptown, Leacock Twp., Conestoga Center, Conestoga Twp., and Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp., at Lock No. 2 at B. Snavely's Mill.
Document type: Order and report of viewers.
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Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
