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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #235
Date Range
1824
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1824
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Albirs, John
Anderson, Stephen
Bailley, Denis
Bard, Henry
Bard, John
Bardel, Barbara
Barnet, Rachel
Beadel, Benjamin
Beck, Lewis
Beckenrige, James
Boat, Catherine
Book, George
Boyd, Oliver
Boyer, Samuel
Boys, Thomas
Brand, Nicholas
Brannen, Thomas
Brennan, John
Brown, Debby
Brown, Frederick
Brown, William
Bucht, Joseph
Bundy, Isaac
Burck, William
Burns, Christian
Burns, Mrs.
Buslen, John
Cammel, Rachel
Canedy, Mary
Carney, John
Carpenter, Samuel
Carr, John
Carren, William
Carter, Jane
Carver, Jane
Cerns, Robert
Clark, Henry
Clark, John
Clark, Nancy
Clark, William
Conlen, Richard
Cooper, Ann
Core, John
Daebler, Joseph
Davis, Hugh
Davis, Samuel
Debler, Francis
Debler, Lewis
Debode, Mary
Desert, Anders
Dewern, Thomas
Doebler, Joseph
Donlap, John
Donlap, Lewis
Dougherty, Hugh
Doyle, Miles
Dubler, Joseph
Ducker, Greenbury
Duers, James
Duers, William
Duneese, Travis
Dunelson, Francis
Dunesen, Francis
East, Polly
Edwards, Samuel
Egelson, Mary
Farrer, John
Fethers, Barnard
Findlay, John
Flanagan, Peter
Flinn, James
Flood, Elija
Flood, Thomas
Fores, Barney
Forgeson, Moses
Frances, Fanny
Frederick, John
Fulton, Thomas
Furman, Ann
Furman, John
Gallegher, John
Gasbet, Susanna
George, Jane
Gibbons, Thomas
Gile, Charles
Gill, Charles
Gilmore, Isaac
Glasgo, Christian
Glass, WIlliam
Groff, Sharlet
Groff, Sharlotte
Grove, Catherine
Grubb, Mark
Grumwell, James
Hady, Mary
Harket, Ann Maria
Harkins, Charles
Harrison, Robert
Haywood, James
Hechner, Jacob
Heckman, Sally
Heckman, Salome
Heckman, Sarah
Heght, Jonathan
Helden, James
Herner, John
Hess, Jacob
Hessh, Catharine
Hickman, Sarah
Hillyard, Alexander
Hoffman, John
Howard, Daniel
Howard, Elizabeth
Hubert, Nancy
Jackson, John
Jackson, Sally
James, Garrett
Jaquet, Nicholas
Johnson, Thomas
Johnston, Robert
Johnston, Thomas
Jones, Henry
Jones, Samuel
Kamando, John Henry
Kauffman, Isaac
Keehler, John
Keevers, John
Kent, Stephen
Kinsey, Thomas
Kodel, Jacob
Kuhn, Peter
Lamb, James
Lambley, Susanna
Lane, George
Layland, William
Lebded, Edward
Lee, Hagar
Lee, Hager
Lee, William
Leek, Rebecca
Lerman, Ceaser
Lesseny, John
Levan, George
Levan, Robert
Lewis, John
Lewis, William
Lick, Margret
Lindy, Margret
Linmayer, George
Linn, Alexander
Linnesen, Gerhard
Losson, Benjamin
Luce, Hannah
Ludwig, Salome
Lynch, Biddy
Lynch, Elenor
Lynch, Hannah
Lynch, William
Mabon, Abraim
Madderwall, John
Malson, Abraham
Malson, Biddy
Malson, Ephraim
Malson, James
Martin, John
Martin, William
Mass, Felix
Mass, Jacob
Mathers, Richard
Mayer, Ferdinant
McCale, George
McCale, Martha
McCelles, Thomas
McCollough, Jane
McConnegall, Elizabeth
McConnel, WIlliam
McCooly, Elizabeth
McCoughlin, Robert
McDennard, Author
McDowel, James
McGlaris, Heckler
McGran, Jane
McGrann, Hugh
McGrant, Jane
McKettuck, Nancy
McLaughlin, Jesse
McMullen, John
McQueekly, John
Meehan, Patrick
Melford, John
Mellfors, John
Milford, John
Miller, Elizabeth
Miller, George
Miller, Mary
Millford, John
Mitchel, Denis
Mooney, William
Moore, James
Morgan, Thomas
Morris, Abraham
Morris, Biddy
Morris, Elizabeth
Musket, Susanna
Nascson, James
Neel, David
Neeles, Thomas
Nelson, Eliza
Neuman, David
Nevele, Catharine
Nickson, Sarah
Nixdorf, Henry
Norris, Susanna
Nucson, James
O'Brion, James
O'Holk, Mary
O'Neel, Charles
O'Neel, Mrs.
Parker, Joseph
Parter, Arthur
Patrick, John
Percel, Francis
Peter, Lambart
Peters, Else
Peters, Thomas
Purton, Isaac
Reinhard, John
Ressler, John
Richason, Mary
Ries, Patrick
Rob, Fanny
Robeson, Jacob
Roob, Fanny
Roop, Feroneca
Roop, Feronica
Roop, Rosana
Ross, Elizabeth
Ross, Thomas
Salt, John
Scott, John
Sensenig, Jesse
Shaeffer, Catharina
Shaeffer, Philip
Slou, Elizabeth
Smith, George
Smith, James
Smith, John
Smith, Joseph
Smith, Juliana
Smith, Mathias
Spencer, Mary
Star, Jacob
Steckel, Daniel
Stehly, Stephen
Steward, James
Stewart, Nathan
Stoner, Samuel
Street, Samuel
Strickler, John
Sullen, Martha
Suller, John
Summervale, William
Swaghammer, George
Tally, James
Tally, Mrs.
Thomson, Calhoun
Thomson, William
Tolben, Nathaniel
Uhlhoff, Frederick
Wace, Jane
Wadd, Jane
Walker, James
Wallan, James
Web, John
Webb, William
White, Stanley
Williams, George
Williamson, Stephen
Williamson, William
Willisdon, Haston
Wilson, Isaac
Wilson, James
Wilson, John
Wilson, Mary
Wilson, Thomas
Wilson, William
Wind, John
Wright, James
Wright, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Courthouses
Lancaster
Persons of color
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #235
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
004
Notes
Never entered into Q & A.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment to the Mayor of the City of Lancaster.
Carpenter, Samuel.
For examining and convicting the following disorderly and vagabond persons; convicting some of them and discharging others.
Duers, James.
A stranger who refused to give his name.
Cerns, Robert.
Summervale, William.
Jones, Samuel.
Duers, William.
Davis, Hugh.
Lynch, Hannah.
Frances, Fanny.
Wilson, John.
Donlap, John.
Hillyard, Alexander.
Robeson, Jacob.
Suller, John.
Smith, Mathias.
Web, John.
Parker, Joseph.
Clark, Nancy.
McCooly, Elizabeth.
Roop, Rosana.
O'Neel, Charles.
O'Neel, _____ Mrs.
Brown, William.
McQueekly, John.
Beadel, Benjamin.
Gill, Charles.
Carren, William.
McLaughlin, Jesse.
Moore, James.
O'Brion, James.
Nancy. Woman of color.
Brown, Debby.
Rosanna the French woman.
Duneese, Travis.
Neeles, Thomas
Smith, Joseph.
McGlaris, Heckler.
Lewis, WIlliam.
Howard, Elizabeth.
Mooney, WIlliam.
Thomson, WIlliam.
Miller, George.
Lebded, Edward.
Steward, James.
Herner, John.
Percel, Francis.
Williamson, _____.
Williamson, Stephen.
Lewis, John.
Clark, John.
Lewis, William.
Wilson, Isaac.
Lweis, William.
Lynch, Biddy.
Thomson, William.
Keehler, John.
Johnston, Thomas.
Lynch, Elenor.
Lynch, William.
Glass, William.
Sensenig, Jesse.
A stranger, a pauper from Chester who refused to give his name.
McConnel, William.
Dunelson, Francis. Vagrant.
Lick, Margret.
Mathers, Richard.
Shaeffer, Philip. From Berks County.
Farrer, John.
Madderwall, John.
Linn, Alexander.
O'Holk, Mary.
Norris, Susanna.
Malson, James.
Linmayer, George.
White, Stanley.
Anderson, Stephen.
Dunesen, Francis.
Smith, George.
Gilmore, Isaac.
Gasbet, Susanna.
Egelson, Mary.
Hubert, Nancy.
Lee, William.
Smith, John.
Kuhn, Peter.
McCelles, Thomas.
Canedy, Mary.
McCale, George.
McCale, Martha.
Peters, Else.
Spencer, Mary.
Levan, George.
Bucht, Joseph.
Grubb, Mark.
Clark, Henry.
Peters, Thomas.
Wilson, Thomas.
Tolben, Nathaniel.
Roob, Fanny.
Stehly, Stephen.
Bardel, Barbara.
Wace, Jane.
McDowel, James.
Wright, James.
Barnet, Rachel.
Rob, Fanny.
Mellfors, John.
McCoughlin, Robert.
At the time when [John] Lechler was executed the following persons were brought before me, examined and discharged:
Stewart, Nathan.
Fulton, Thomas.
Beckenrige, James.
Neuman, David.
Johnson, Thomas.
Lerman, Ceaser.
Scott, John.
Williamson, William.
Bard, Henry.
Brown, Frederick.
Book, George.
The following persons were committed at the time aforesaid:
Reinhard, John.
Core, John.
Edwards, Samuel.
Wilson, WIlliam.
Conlen, Richard.
Roop, Fanny. Sent to the poor house.
Boyd, Oliver.
Nelson, Eliza. Sent to the poor house.
Ducker, Greenbury.
Walker, James.
Mellford, John.
Forgeson, Moses.
Kodel, Jacob.
Findlay, John. Brought by the watchman.
Carney, John.
Grubb, Mark. Sabbath breaking... put to jail.
Slou, Elizabeth.
Millford, John. Vagrant.
Mitchel, Denis.
Gilmore, Isaac. Vagrant.
Flood, Elija. Suspicious.
Flanagan, Peter. Suspicious.
Smith, James. Suspicious.
Burck, William. Suspicious.
Albirs, John. Suspicious.
Wind, John. Suspicious.
Carren, William. Suspicious.
Keevers, John. Suspicious.
Lamb, James. Suspicious.
Peter, Lambart. Vagrant.
Harket, Ann Maria. Vagrant.
Ross, Thomas. Suspicious.
Losson, Benjamin. Suspicious.
Kinsey, Thomas.
Linnesen, Gerhard. Suspicious.
Milford, John.
Heckman, Sarah. Sundry misdemeanors.
Thomson, Calhoun. Vagrant.
Leek, Rebecca. Vagrant.
McConnegall, Elizabeth. Vagrant.
Lynch, Hannah. Vagrant.
Morris, Elizabeth. Suspicious.
Fores, Barney. Suspicious.
Brannen, Thomas. Suspicious.
Harkins, Charles. Vagrant.
Patrick, John. Suspicious person.
McCooly, Elizabeth. Vagrant.
Lane, George. Vagrant.
Jackson, Sally. Suspicious.
Wallan, James. Vagrant.
Ries, Patrick. Misdemeanor.
Shaeffer, Catharina. Misdemeanor.
Doebler, Joseph. Misdemeanor.
Lindy, Margret. Vagrant.
Roop, Feroneca. Vagrant.
Lynch, Hannah. Misdemeanor.
Doebler, Joseph. Vagrant.
Furman, John. And wife.
Furman, Ann. Wife of John Furman.
Brand, Nicholas. Suspicious.
Cooper, Ann. Vagrant.
Layland, William. Vagrant.
East, Polly. Misdemeanor.
Star, Jacob. Misdemeanor.
Cerns, Robert. Misdemeanor.
Malson, Abraham. And wife. Misdemeanor.
Malson, _____ Mrs. Misdemeanor.
Wilson, James. Vagrant.
Wilson, Mary. Wife of James Wilson. Vagrant.
Uhlhoff, Frederick. Suspicious.
Smith, Juliana. Suspicious.
Heckman, Sally. Suspicious.
McGrann, Hugh. Suspicious.
[Nucson], James. Suspicious.
McMullen, John. Vagrant.
[Shugal?/Slurgel?], John. Vagrant.
[Nascson], James. Suspicious.
Heckman, [Salome]. Suspicious.
Beck, Lewis. Vagrant.
Sullen, Martha. Suspicious.
McGrant, Jane. Suspicious.
Jaquet, Nicholas. Suspicious.
Williams, George. Suspicious.
Groff, Sharlotte. Suspicious.
Mass, Jacob. Suspicious.
Jackson, John. Suspicious.
Kent, Stephen. Suspicious.
Boat, Catherine. Suspicious.
Lynch, Hannah. Suspicious.
Musket, Susanna. Vagrant.
Morris, Abraham. And wife.
Morris, Biddy. Wife of Abraham Morris.
Williams, George.
Dubler, Joseph. Suspicious.
Hickman, Sarah.
Davis, Samuel.
Dougherty, Hugh.
L___sich, Adam. Vagrant.
Grove, Catherine.
Helden, James. Suspicious.
Street, Samuel. Suspicious.
[Heck]. Person of color. And others.
Moore, James.
Gibbons, Thomas.
Bundy, Isaac. Vagrant.
Groff, Sharlotte. Vagrant.
[____son], Gerhard. Suspicious.
Donlap, Lewis.
Clark, William.
Johnston, Robert.
Hess, Jacob.
Swaghammer, George. Suspicious.
Fethers, Barnard. Vagrant.
Cerns, Robert. Vagrant.
Webb, William. Suspicious.
Stoner, Samuel. Vagrant.
Bard, John. Suspicious.
Strickler, John. Suspicious.
Wright, William. Suspicious.
Levan, Rbert. Suspicious.
Malson, Ephraim.
Malson, Biddy.
Kauffman, Isaac.
[Dewern], Thomas. Suspicious.
McKettuck, Nancy. Intoxication.
Bailley, Denis. Suspicious.
Lec, Hayer. Suspicious.
Wadd, Jane. Suspicious.
Hoffman, John. On a charge of larceny.
Salt, John. Person of color. Suspicious.
Mabon, Abraim. Suspicious.
Lesseny, John. Suspicious.
Star, Jacob. Suspicious.
Mass, Felix. Suspicious.
Willisdon, Haston.
Nixdorf, Henry. Intoxication.
Wadd, Jane. Vagrant.
Boys, Thomas. Suspicious. Brought by the watchman.
Desert, Anders. Brought by constable.
Buslen, John. Brought by constable.
Malson, Ephraim. And wife. Brought by constable.
Malson, _____ Mrs. Wife of Ephraim Malson. Brought by constable.
Steckel, Daniel. Brought by the watchman.
Heght, Jonathan. Brought by the watchman.
A dumb and deaf vagrant.
Boyer, Samuel. Brought by watchman.
Frederick, John. Brought by High Constable.
Mayer, Ferdinant. Brought by the watchman.
Doyle, Miles. Brought by the watchman.
Ludwig, Salome. Brought by the constable.
Brennan, John. Brought by the constable
McDennard, Author. Brought by the constable.
Gallegher, John. Brought by the constable.
Flinn, James. Brought by the watchman.
Nickson, Sarah. Vagrant.
Martin, William. Brought by the watchman.
Carr, John. Brought by the watchman.
Howard, Daniel. Brought by the constable.
Morgan, Thomas. Brought by the constable.
Malson, Ephraim. And wife.
Malson, _____ Mrs. Wife of Ephraim Malson.
Luce, Hannah.
Martin, John. Brought by the constable.
Glasgo, Christian. Brought by the constable.
Debler, Lewis. Vagrant.
Cammel, Rachel. Brought by the watchman.
Miller, Mary. Vagrant.
Hady, Mary. Vagrant.
Carver, Jane. Vagrant.
Debode, Mary. Vagrant.
George, Jane. Vagrant.
Haywood, James. Brought by the constable.
Groff, Sharlet. Brought by the constable.
Meehan, Patrick. Brought by the constable.
Ressler, John. Brought by the constable.
Gile, Charles. Brought by the constable.
James, Garrett. Brought by the constable.
Neel, David. Brought by the constable.
Grumwell, James. Brought by the constable.
Jones, Henry. Vagrant.
Richason, Mary.
Lambley, Susanna.
Roop, Feronica. Vagrant.
Miller, Elizabeth.
Burns, Christian. And wife.
Burns, _____ Mrs. Wife of Christian Burns.
Harrison, Robert.
Richason, Mary.
Nevele, Catharine.
Lee, Hagar.
Hechner, Jacob.
Purton, Isaac.
Parter, Author.
Daebler, Joseph. Vagrant.
McCollough, Jane.
Flood, Thomas.
Tally, James. And wife.
Tally, _____ Mrs. Wife of James Tally.
Melford, John.
McGran, Jane.
Melford, John. Brought by the constable.
Carter, Jane. Brought by the constable.
Hessh, Catharine. Vagrant.
Ross, Elizabeth. Brought by the constable.
Wilson, Isaac. Brought by the constable.
Kamando, John Henry.
Debler, Francis.
Heckman, Sarah. Profane swearing.
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 1821 #040B
Date Range
1821
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1821
Year
1821
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Austen, James
Banks, David
Bennet, Isaac
Bisco, John
Black, Alexander
Blottenberger, Peter
Boyle, John
Bullman, James
Burk, Joseph
Campbell, Mary
Cannon, John
Carns, Robert
Carter, Charles
Chapman, Barbara
Christy, John
Clark, Henry
Cochran, Isaac
Cooper, William
Copelen, Isaac
Davis, Hugh
Debler, Joseph
Deneven, David
Dill, Thomas
Doress, James
Dunlap, John
Ellinger, David
Eron, George
Fitzgerrel, George W.
Flick, Christian
Frances, Fanny
Franton, Samuel
Gallagher, Michael
Gallagher, Patrick
Glasgoe, Abraham
Gray, John
Green, Charles
Hains, Samuel
Hildebrand, John
Howard, Adam
Hyden, George
Johnson, John
Johnson, Thomas
Jones, John
Jones, Samuel
Kain, James
Kauffman, Isaac
Kee, William
Keiler, Daniel
Keiler, John
Laferdy, Lewesa
Leek, Margaret
Lewis, William
Livey, John
Lyle, Hugh
Lynch, Biddy
Lynch, Elonor
Lynch, Hannah
Mail, Urial
Markle, Jacob
McGrann, Patrick
McKitrick, Patrick
Milford, John
Milyert, Alexander
Moldoon, Charles
Mooney, William
Moore, James
Myers, Jacob
Myers, John
Nagle, Frederick
O'Donnel, Barney
O'Donnel, Dennis
Parker, Joseph
Paterson, Charles
Philips, Henry
Pinehart, Michael
Porter, Thomas
Price, John
Richardson, John B.
Shartz, Conrad
Shepperd, Benjamin
Smith, John
Smith, Martin
Smuller, John
Stewart, Charles
Stewart, Christopher
Stewart, George
Summervill, William
Swann, Saul
Tate, Agnes
Taylor, William
Thompson, William
Tunaron, Francis
Vandike, Jacob
Ward, Michael
Watson, Olaver
Will, Conrad
Will, John
Willes, Thomas
Williams, Robert
Wilson, John
Zarlet, Mary Ann
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Prisoners
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Expenses
Fees
Incarcerated persons
Lancaster
Persons of color
Prisons
Women
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1821 #040B
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
001
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
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
Jail fees and expenses for prisoners from July 1 to October 1, 1821.
Vandike, Jacob. Person of color.
Francis, Fanney.
Smith, John.
McGrann, Patrick.
Stewart, George.
Hyden, George.
Kain, James.
Cannon, John.
Pinehart, Michael.
Green, Charles. Person of color.
Swann, Saul. Person of color.
Austen, James.
Bullman, James. Person of color.
Mooney, William.
Laferdy, Lewesa.
Hildebrand, John.
Ellinger, David.
Gallagher, Michael.
Carter, Charles. Person of color.
Ward, Michael. Person of color.
Christy, John. Person of color.
Banks, David. Person of color.
Leek, Margaret.
Stewart, Charles.
Black, Alexander.
Franton, Samuel.
Paterson, Charles.
Lynch, Hannah.
Myers, Jacob.
Markle, Jacob.
Jones, Samuel.
Mail, Urial.
Blotenberger, Peter.
Deneven, David.
Thompson, William.
Jones, John.
Hains, Samuel.
Bisco, John. Person of color.
Williams, Robert.
Milford, John.
Lewis, William. Person of color.
Burk, Joseph.
Campbell, Mary.
Dill, Thomas. Person of color.
Tate, Agnes.
Watson, Olaver.
Boyle, John.
Zarlet, Mary Ann.
A stranger. (Name not recorded).
Glasgoe, Abraham. Person of color.
Price, John. Person of color.
Eron, George. Person of color.
Richardson, John B. Person of color.
Bennet, Isaac.
Johnson, Thomas. Person of color.
Livey, John.
Kee, William.
O'Donnel, Barney.
McKitrick, Patrick.
Myers, John.
Parker, Joseph. Person of color.
Carns, Robert.
O'Donnel, Dennis.
Gray, John. Person of color.
Kauffman, Isaac.
Lyle, Hugh.
Shartz, Conrad.
Nagle, Frederick.
Keiler, Daniel.
Stewart, Christopher.
Tunaron, Francis. Person of color.
Cochran, Isaac.
Johnson, John. Person of color.
Willes, Thomas.
Moldoon, Charles.
Moore, James.
Clark, Henry.
Flick, Christian.
Taylor, William.
Howard, Adam.
Philips, Henry.
Frances, Fanny.
Lynch, Biddy.
Lynch, Elonor.
Cooper, William.
Milyert, Alexander. Person of color.
Chapman, Barbara.
Smuller, John.
Will, Conrad.
Clark, Henry. Person of color.
Williams.
Gallagher, Paterick.
Porter, Thomas.
Copelen, Isaac.
Peterson, Charles.
Debler, Joseph.
Fitzgerrel, George W.
Doress, James.
Shepperd, Benjamin.
Summervill, William.
Keiler, John.
A stranger (name not recorded).
Smith, Martin.
Davis, Hugh.
Wilson, John.
Dunlap, John.
Chapman, Barbera.
Will, John.
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 #182B
Date Range
1823
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1823
Year
1823
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Alexander, Clarissa
Atlee, John
Beedle, Benjamin
Burns, Henry
Cole, Christian
Copart, David
Cowhawk, John
Cromwel, Jeremiah
Drake, Joseph
Dunner, Jacob
Finkenour, George
Gain, Norban
George, John
Heas, James
Heinitsh, August
Heisler, G.
Heitwole, John
Hickman, Sarah
Hook, Michael
Huston, Charles
Hyde, Nicholas
Johnston, Benjamin
Johnston, Robert
Johnston, Sarah
Kauffman, David
Kauffman, Isaac
Kriner, John
Lamb, James
Lemmon, Alexander
Lick, Rebecca
Loneas, William
Lynch, Eleanor
Lynch, Hannah
Lynch, William
McCammon, James
McDonald, Hugh
McKinsey, Thomas
Milford, John
Neal, David
O'Hara, John
Pence, George
Ross, Thomas
Sawyer, William
Sinister, Garret
Smith, James
Stacy, William
Stewart, Benjamin
Switzer, Conrad
Tager, James
Thompson, Kitty
Tillman, Charles
Walker, James
Winaur, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Prisoners
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Lancaster
Persons of color
Incarcerated persons
Prisons
Women
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #182B
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
003
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/05/04.
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
Prison.
Payment for key fees and maintenance of prisoners.
Heinitsh, August. Jailer.
List of prisoners:
Kauffman, Isaac.
Johnston, Sarah.
Sawyer, William.
George, John. Person of color.
Pence, George.
Cowhawk, John.
Lemmon, Alexander.
Cromwel, Jeremiah.
Stewart, Benjamin.
Burns, Henry.
Alexander, Clarissa.
Johnston, Robert.
Switzer, Conrad.
Lamb, James.
McCammon, James.
Ross, Thomas.
Heitwole, John. Debtor.
Huston, Charles.
Finkenour, George. Debtor.
Tager, James. Debtor.
Loneas, William. Debtor.
McKinsey, Thomas.
McDonald, Hugh.
Walker, James.
Drake, Joseph.
Tillman, Charles.
Gain, Norban.
Copart, David.
OHara, John.
Cole, Christian.
Kauffman, David.
Heas, James.
Stacy, William.
Lynch, William.
Lynch, Eleanor.
Milford, John.
Hyde, Nicholas.
Sinister, Garret.
Hickman, Sarah.
Thompson, Kitty.
Lick, Rebecca.
Beedle, Benjamin.
Payment for cleaning chimneys, January. Johnston, Benjamin.
Payment for repairing chimney. Winaur, Jacob.
Payment for mending wood saw. Remly, _____.
Payment for mending saw. Hook, Michael.
Payment for mending pump. Kriner, John.
Payment for cleaning chimneys, March. Johnston, Benjamin.
Payment for brooms. Smith, James.
Payment for repairing buckets. Heisler, G.
Payment for filing and repairing saw. Dunner, Jacob.
Payment for medical treatments ordered by Dr. J. Atley for prisoner:
Neal, David.
Lynch, Hannah.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Return of James Old
Object ID
MG0240_Ser01_F002_It10
Date Range
1789/03/03
  1 document  
Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Return of James Old
Description
Return of James Old of Caernarvon Twp. Philis, age five; Frank, age five; Pheoby, age four; Fann, age two; Sall, age two; Mark, age ten months; and Hannah, age nine months.
Date Range
1789/03/03
Creation Date
3 March 1789
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Quarter Sessions (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Fann
Frank
Hannah
Mark
Old, James
Pheoby
Philis
Sall
Subjects
African Americans--History
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery
Children
Court of Quarter Sessions
Enslaved persons
Persons of color
Slaveholders
Slavery
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Register
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240_Ser01_F002_It10
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Copies of MG0240, Series 1, Folders 1-9 are also found in the Research Center Library on microfilm (Drawer 3, sec. 2, #206) and bound (326 R294p Oversized)
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), 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. 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.
Other Numbers
MG-240, Series 1
Other Number
MG-240, Series 1, Folder 2, Item 10
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Processed prior to 1997 and updated from 2007-present. Added to database on 12 January 2022.
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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Return of James Cook
Object ID
MG0240_Ser01_F003_It11
Date Range
1789/03/25
  1 document  
Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Return of James Cook
Description
Return of James Cook of Donegal Twp. Timothy, age eight. Hannah, age four. Sall, age two.
Date Range
1789/03/25
Creation Date
25 March 1789
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Quarter Sessions (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Cook, James
Hannah
Sall
Timothy
Subjects
African Americans--History
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery
Children
Court of Quarter Sessions
Enslaved persons
Persons of color
Slaveholders
Slavery
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Register
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240_Ser01_F003_It11
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Copies of MG0240, Series 1, Folders 1-9 are also found in the Research Center Library on microfilm (Drawer 3, sec. 2, #206) and bound (326 R294p Oversized)
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), 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
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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.
Other Numbers
MG-240, Series 1
Other Number
MG-240, Series 1, Folder 3, Item 11
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Processed prior to 1997 and updated from 2007-present. Added to database on 12 January 2022.
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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Return of Bartram Galbraith
Object ID
MG0240_Ser01_F005_It06
Date Range
1789/03/31
  1 document  
Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Return of Bartram Galbraith
Description
Return of Bartram Galbraith of Donegal Twp. Sall, age four or five.
Date Range
1789/03/31
Creation Date
31 March 1789
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Quarter Sessions (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Galbraith, Bertram Gillespie
Sall
Subjects
African Americans--History
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery
Children
Court of Quarter Sessions
Enslaved persons
Persons of color
Slaveholders
Slavery
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Register
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240_Ser01_F005_It06
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Copies of MG0240, Series 1, Folders 1-9 are also found in the Research Center Library on microfilm (Drawer 3, sec. 2, #206) and bound (326 R294p Oversized)
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), 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. 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.
Other Numbers
MG-240, Series 1
Other Number
MG-240, Series 1, Folder 5, Item 6
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Processed prior to 1997 and updated from 2007-present. Added to database on 12 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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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Return of Joseph Work
Object ID
MG0240_Ser01_F008_It07
Date Range
1792/06/20
  1 document  
Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Return of Joseph Work
Description
Return of Joseph Work of Donegal Twp. Lydia, six months old, daughter of Sall, an enslaved woman.
Date Range
1792/06/20
Creation Date
20 June 1792
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Quarter Sessions (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Lydia
Sall
Work, Joseph
Subjects
African Americans--History
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery
Children
Court of Quarter Sessions
Enslaved persons
Persons of color
Slaveholders
Slavery
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Register
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240_Ser01_F008_It07
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Copies of MG0240, Series 1, Folders 1-9 are also found in the Research Center Library on microfilm (Drawer 3, sec. 2, #206) and bound (326 R294p Oversized)
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), 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. 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.
Other Numbers
MG-240, Series 1
Other Number
MG-240, Series 1, Folder 8, Item 7
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Processed prior to 1997 and updated from 2007-present. Added to database on 17 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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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Certified copies of returns for Bartram Galbraith and Samuel Scott
Object ID
MG0240_Ser01_F014
Date Range
1800/08/21
  1 document  
Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Certified copies of returns for Bartram Galbraith and Samuel Scott
Description
Certified copies of returns recorded by William Barton, Clerk of Quarter Sessions for Lancaster County. Signed and sealed by John Eberman. 21 August 1800.
Return of Bartram Galbraith, farmer, Donegal Twp. An enslaved woman named Bett, age 27, and an enslaved boy named Jacob, age 14. 19 October 1780.
Return of Samuel Scott, Donegal Twp. An enslaved woman named Charity, age 28, "not a slave for life." An enslaved boy named Davy, aged 9 months. 30 October 1780.
Return of Bartram Galbraith, surveyor, Donegal Twp. An enslaved girl named Sall, age 4 or 5. 31 March 1789.
Date Range
1800/08/21
Creation Date
21 August 1800
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Quarter Sessions (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Batt
Charity
Davy
Galbraith, Bertram Gillespie
Jacob
Sall
Scott, Samuel
Subjects
African Americans--History
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery
Children
Court of Quarter Sessions
Enslaved persons
Persons of color
Slaveholders
Slavery
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Register
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240_Ser01_F014
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
See MG0184_S02_F098_In01_It01 for image of original.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), 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. 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.
Other Numbers
MG-240, Series 1
Other Number
MG-240, Series 1, Folder 14
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Processed prior to 1997 and updated from 2007-present. Added to database on 17 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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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate Inventory of John Allison
Object ID
Inv 1767 F001 A
Date Range
1767
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate Inventory of John Allison
Date Range
1767
Year
1767
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Allison, John
Frank
Jack
Sall
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Boys
Children
Enslaved persons
Estate inventories
Girls
Persons of color
Probate records
Slaveholders
Place
None
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1767 F001 A
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
001
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
Enslaved persons listed. Three boys and one girl.
1 item, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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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.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
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Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Certified copies of returns for Bartram Galbraith and Samuel Scott
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F098_In01_It01
Date Range
1800/08/21
  1 document  
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Certified copies of returns for Bartram Galbraith and Samuel Scott
Description
Certified copies of returns recorded by William Barton, Clerk of Quarter Sessions for Lancaster County. Signed and sealed by John Eberman. 21 August 1800.
Return of Bartram Galbraith, farmer, Donegal Twp. An enslaved woman named Bett, age 27, and an enslaved boy named Jacob, age 14. 19 October 1780.
Return of Samuel Scott, Donegal Twp. An enslaved woman named Charity, age 28, "not a slave for life." An enslaved boy named Davy, aged 9 months. 30 October 1780.
Return of Bartram Galbraith, surveyor, Donegal Twp. An enslaved girl named Sall, age 4 or 5. 31 March 1789.
Date Range
1800/08/21
Creation Date
21 August 1800
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0004
People
Barton, William
Bett
Charity
Davy
Eberman, John
Galbraith, Bertram Gillespie
Jacob
Sall
Scott, Samuel
Subjects
African Americans--History
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Boys
Children
Enslaved persons
Farmers
Girls
Persons of color
Slaveholders
Slavery
Surveyors
Women
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F098_In01_It01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, 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.
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 98, Insert 1, Item 1
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 30 August 2022.
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