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. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay.
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. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay.
Beam, John. Father of Beam, Samuel, age 10; Beam, David age 11; Beam, Leah, age 8; Beam, Michael, age 7.
Bice, Abraham. Father of Bice, David. Age 10.
Boyers, Benjamin. Father of Boyers, George, age 10; Boyers, Sarah,age 8; Boyers, Levi, age 6.
Brookens, Charles. Father of Brookens, Mary Ann, age 11; Brookens, Casel, age 9.
Carefood, William. Father of Carefood, Mary, age 7; Carefood, William, age 6. Also residing with William Carefood: Robb, Catharine, age 11; Robb, George, age 9.
Tetterline, Luis. Father of Tetterline, William, age 9; Tetterline, Mary, age 7. Also residing with Luis Tetterline: Lambert, Stephen, age 11; McCaslin, Magdalan, age 11; McCaslin, Hannah, age 8.
Fox, Samuel. Father of Fox, Barbara, age 9; Fox, Samuel, age 11.
Himbarger, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Himbarger, Catharine, age 8.
Russel, Joseph. Father of Russel, Sarah, age 9; Russel, William, age 6.
Schultz, Samuel. Father of Schultz, Bobser, age 11; Schultz, Solomon, age 9.
Silknitter, Jaocb. Father of Silknitter, Ann, age 11; Silknitter, Jacob, age 7; Silknitter, John, age 9.
Slater, Jacob. Father of Slater, Lucinda, age 11; Slater, Mary, age 8.
Stephenson, Thomas. Father of Stephenson, Thomas, age 7; Stephenson, William, age 8.
Stephenson, Robert. Father of Stephenson, Robert, age 10; Stephenson, William, age 8.
Tolan, John. Father of Tolan, Mary, age 9; Tolan, Rebecca, age 7.
Zorn, George, age 9. Residing with Becher, Elias.
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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. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay.
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. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay.
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. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay.
Anderson, William. Father of Anderson, Isaac. Age 9.
Aron, John. Father of Aron, Christiana, age 10; Aron, Susannah, age 9.
Aufritzie, Elizabeth. Orphan. Age 9.
Bair, Catharine. Widow. Mother of Bair, Magdalenah, age 10.
Beck, Jacob. Father of Beck, Amos, age 11.
Bender, Sarah. Mother of Wartman, Levi, age 11.
Blair, John. Orphan. Age 9.
Brison, Jesse. Father of Brison, John, age 10.
Caffery, James. Orphan. Age 6.
Corl, Henry. Father of Corl, Uriah, age 7; Corl, Peter, age 5.
Fellenbaum, Daniel. Father of Fellenbaum, Susannah, age 8; Fellenbaum, Sarah, age 7.
Fink, Jacob. Father of Fink, Israel, age 10.
Fritz, Elizabeth. Orphan, Age 8.
Goodyear, Mathias. Father of Goodyear, Nancy, age 9; Goodyear, Eliza, age 6.
Griffith, Widow. Mother of Griffith, Jacob K., age 9.
Hamilton, Elizabeth. Widow. Mother of Hamilton, William, age 11; Hamilton, Elizabeth, age 7. Harman, John. Father of Harmon, Catharine, age 6; Harman, Elizabeth, age 9.
Harsh, Joseph. Father of Harsh, Charlotte, age 8; Harsh, Catharine, age 6.
Hasson, Mary. Widow. Mother of Hasson, Samuel, age 11; Hasson, William, age 7.
Hedler, Frederick. Father of Heidler, Ricka, age 6.
Hilleman, Mary. Mother of McClintick, Deborah, age 7.
Hoar, Jonathan. Father of Hoar, Caroline Diana, age 7.
Hoover, Philip. Father of Hoover, Jacob, age 6.
Hummel, Rudolph. Orphan. Age 8.
Irvin, John. Father of Irvin, Henry, age 8; Irvin, Lovina, age 7.
Kurn, Nathan. Father of Kurn, Abraham, age 5.
Libely, Frederick. Father of Libely, Mary, age 6.
Lutz, Mary. Widow. Mother of Lutz, David, age 9; Lutz, Elizabeth, age 7; Lutz, Henry, age 5. [Henry's name is crossed out. Deceased?]
Maust, John. Father of Maust, Jacob, age 10; Maust, John, age 8.
McCanna, John. Father of McCanna, Eliza, age 7; McCanna, William, age 10.
McCarty, John. Father of McCarty, Abel, age 7; McCarty, Isaiah, age 6.
McCullough, Hugh. Father of McCullough, Maria, age 6.
McHarry, William. Father of McHarry, Jane, age 8; McHarry, age 6.
McKellips, John. Father of McKellips, Ellen, age 6; McKellips, John, age 10.
McMichael, Robert. Father of McMichael, Eliza Jane, age 6; McMichael, James, age 9.
McNeal, Archibald. Father of McNeal, Daniel, age 10; McNeal, Samuel. Age 8.
Meixell, John. Father of Meixell, Eli, age 9; Meixell, Margan, age 8.Mellinger, Charlse. Father of Mellinger, William, age 9; Mellinger, Charlse, age 7.
Miller, Jacob. Father of Miller, Mary, age 9; Miller, Rachael, age 6.
Miller, Mary. Mother of Miller, Josiah, age 5.
Mimm, John. Father of Mimm, John, age 6.
Moyer, Jacob. Father of Moyer, Nancy, age 8.
Muckle, Benjamin. Father of Muckle, Eliza, age 6; Muckle, Lovina, age 8.
Parmer, Emanuel. Father of Parmer, Eliza, age 11; Parmer, Rebecca, age 8.
Parmer, Solomon. Father of Parmer, Jonathan, age 8; Parmer, Nancy, age 11.
Reinderkneight, John V. Father of Reinderkneight, Elizabeth, age11.
Ranck, Samuel. Father of Ranck, David, age 10; Ranck, Mary Ann, age 8.
Reider, Abraham. Father of Reider, Abraham, age 7; Reider, Henry, age 8.
Royer, John. Orphan. Age 11.
Rutter, Joseph. Father of Rutter, Margarette, age 9; Rutter, Subze, age 6.
Seemiller, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Seemiller, Elizabeth, age 8.
Seidle, Barbara. Mother of Seidle, Elizabeth, age 8.
Seidle, Jacob F. Father of Seidle, Conrad, age 8.
Sellers, George. Father of Sellers, Leah, age 8; Sellers, Rebecca, age 10.
Sharp, Joel. Father of Sharp, Charles, age 7.
Sheaffer, Jacob. Father of Sheaffer, Eliza, age 8; Sheaffer, John, age 9.
Shippen, Samson. Father of Shippen, Amos, age 7; Shippen, Samuel, age 9.
Simmons, Jehu. Father of Simmons, Jonathan, age 9.
Skiles, John . Father of Skiles, Margarette, age 10; Skiles, Mary, age 8.
Slack, Anna. Widow. Mother of Slack, Thomas, age 11.
Smith, Jane. Widow. Mother of Smith, William, age 6.
Spindler, Michael. Father of Spindler, Mary, age 8; Spindler, Susannah, age 10.
Strohm, Catherine. Age 8.
Strohm, John. Age 7.
Watson, Isaac. Father of Watson, Enoch, age 7; Watson, Thornton, age 5.
Weaver, George. Father of Weaver, John, age 7; Weaver, Susannah, age 6.
Werntz, Daniel. Father of Werntz, Daniel, age 8.
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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. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay.
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. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
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Additional Notes
Poor children.
NAMES TAKEN FROM LANCASTER COUNTY TAX LISTS.
African American.
Columbia and West Hempfield.
Allexander, _____. Parent of Allexander, Elizabeth, age 9; Allexander, William, age 10.
Bell, Francis. Fatherless. Age 7.
Bright, W. Parent of Bright, Mary, age 8.
Brown, Harit. Fatherless. Age 6.
Davis, H. Parent of Davis, Nathaniel, age 7; Davis, Mira, age 5.
Dellum, C. Parent of Dellum, Hanah, age 7.
Delbum, M. Parent of Dellum, James, age 9; Delbum, William, age 10.
Dickinson, J. Parent of Dickinson, Joseph, age 6; Dickinson, Mary, age 7.
Gooden, William. Fatherless. Age 10.
Green, Cassa. Fatherless. Age 7.
Green, W. Parent of Green, Sarah, age 9; Green, Walter, age 7.
Harris, J. Parent of Harris, Stephen, age 6; Harris, Susan, age 8.
Henderson, J.Parent of Henderson, Rebecca, age 6; Henderson, Sarah, age 8.
Jackson, [Hic Jac], Parent of Jackson, Elizabeth, age 11.
Jenkins, Emanuel. Fatherless. Age 9.
King, David. Fatherless. Age 9.
Loney, James. Fatherless. Age 8.
Miller, E. Parent of Miller, Elizabeth, age 7; Miller, Margret, age 5.
Randall, B. Parent of Randall, Ann, age 6; Randall, John, age 8.
Smith, Daniel. Fatherless. Age 10.
Snively, Mary. Child of a "grass widow". Age 7.
Tailor, Amelia. Fatherless. Age 5.
Tailor, Isaac. Fatherless. Age 7.
Thomas, Hetty. Fatherless. Age 8.
Thomas, Susan. Fatherless. Age 6.
Tolson, Elmira. Fatherless. Age 6.
Tolson, William. Fatherless. Age 8.
Williams, James. Fatherless. Age 7.
Wilson, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Wilson, Elizabeth, age 8; Wilson, Rebecca, age 6.
Wilson, James. Fatherless. Age 7.
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