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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ee9dbeb1-8890-4d2e-aaa9-454912377606
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1817 F055 QS
Date Range
1817/08
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1817/08
Year
1817
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Smith, John
Johnson, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: murder
Jury lists
Jurors
Inquisitions
Warrants
Bill of costs
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1817 F055 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, murder of James Johnson.
List of jurors.
Inquisition.
Warrant.
Bill of costs.
5 items, 5 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Case Number
10.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/77b53e21-858a-46f5-b571-018703044420
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
MAY 1805 F006 QS
Date Range
1805/05
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1805/05
Year
1805
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Shober, John
Beidler, John
Sheller, Christian
Guster, Philip
Slough, Jacob
Moore, [ ]
Stoner, Jacob
Mener, Jacob
Smith, John
Laferty, James
Dreyer, Andrew
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Rapho Twp.
Hempfield Twp.
Cocalico Twp.
Tippling Houses
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1805 F006 QS
Additional Notes
Document labeled "Tippling House".
Rapho Twp.: John Shober, John Beidler, Christian Sheller.
Hempfield Twp.: Philip Guster, Jacob Slough, [ ] Moore, Jacob Stoner.
Conestoga Twp.: Jacob Mener.
Cocalico Twp.: John Smith.
Lancaster: James Laferty, Andrew Dreyer.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ebf26f2c-25e7-485a-b742-772721935054
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1745 F001 QS
Date Range
1745/08
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1745/08
Year
1745
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Miley, Christian
Bare, Isaac
Smith, John
Moor, Zacharias
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Roads
Manheim Twp.
Donegal Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1745 F001 QS
Additional Notes
Road maintenance.
Supervisors for Manheim Twp.: Christian Miley, Bare, Isaac.
Supervisors for Donegal Twp.: John Smith, Zacharias Moor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2f1a7e0b-09f0-45cd-bdef-189879456179
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
SEP 1794 F002 QS
More detail
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
People
Sterret, William
Sterret, John
Sterret, James Jr.
Stevenson, Stephen
Aldrick, James
Craig, David
Smith, John
Bailey, James
Anderson, James Jr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Warrants
Charge: making treasonous statements
Militia
Rapho Twp.
Donegal Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
SEP 1794 F002 QS
Additional Notes
Also: John Sterret, James Sterret Jr.
Warrant, for shouting treasonable words at the Second Battalion of the Militia of Lancaster County.
Additional names: Stephen Stevenson, James Aldrick, David Craig, John Smith, James Bailey, James Anderson Jr.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Item
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Documents

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/cd30b9f9-cd6c-4ee9-8300-883122892879
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1863 F20 I09
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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Year
1863
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0031
People
Cormeny, Samuel
Bowman, David
Smith, John
Trimble, Archabald
Steigerwalt, John Jr.
Stroble, Christian
Stramp, Michael
Wolf, Joseph
Crawford, James
Gable, Henry A.
Bitz, John
Fritz, John
Steward, E.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Liquor License
Lancaster
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1863 F20 I09
Box Number
031
Additional Notes
Name of tavern: Columbia Garden.
Signers petition for tavern: Bowman, David; Smith, John; Trimble, Archabald; Steigerwalt, John Jr.; Stroble, Christian; Stramp, Michael; Wolf, Joseph; Crawford, James; Gable, Henry A.; Bitz, John; Fritz, John; Steward, E.
April term.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4d9c1dd8-9a00-4d35-a315-159469094316
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1812 F001 QS
Date Range
1812/04
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1812/04
Year
1812
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Smith, John
Frank, Daniel
Wright, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: neglect of duty
Apprentices
Lancaster
Shoemakers
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1812 F001 QS
Additional Notes
Apprentice.
Recognizance, neglect of duty from master Daniel Frank, Lancaster, shoemaker.
Additional name: Thomas Wright.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
4.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ccd612f8-df48-4803-8d08-401767585842
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
MAY 1800 F020 QS
Date Range
1800/05
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1800/05
Year
1800
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Smith, John
Snyder, Peter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Innkeepers
Cocalico Twp.
Charge: stealing
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1800 F020 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance of Peter Snyder, Innkeeper in Cocalico Twp., to testify.
Defendant charged with stealing a blanket.
1 item, 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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Documents

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/8ec494d2-6bb0-4605-8a2b-660442201198
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1864 F10 I04
More detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Year
1864
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0032
People
Filbert, John
Engle, Jacob L.
Smith, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Liquor License
Conoy Twp.
Place
Conoy Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1864 F10 I04
Box Number
032
Additional Notes
Known as Union Hotel.
Bond: Engle, Jacob L.; Smith, John.
14 Signatures in support of petition.
Receipt to keep a tavern.
Approved.
April term.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
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Documents

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/af3ca8c7-4a39-4c34-b5a1-592955380416
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1864 F10 I05
More detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Year
1864
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0032
People
Hefft, John D.
Smith, John
Hachenberger, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Liquor License
Bainbridge, Conoy Twp.
Place
Bainbridge, Conoy Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1864 F10 I05
Box Number
032
Additional Notes
Known as Exchange Hotel.
Bond: Smith, John; Hachenberger, Samuel.
16 Signatures in support of petition.
Receipt to keep a tavern.
Approved.
April term.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0602
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/8ce9502e-50d8-442b-a6fd-495506202482
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1810 F009 QS
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1810
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Herr, Daniel
Smith, John
Gonter, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault
Constables
Donegal Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1810 F009 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, assault on John Smith, Constable, Donegal Twp.
Additional name: John Gonter.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
2.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/018fd172-d039-43a9-b53a-431424988930
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
MAY 1792 F005 QS
Date Range
1792/05
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1792/05
Year
1792
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Kemper, John
Werntz, Conrad
Lutz, John
Forney, Jacob
Seeger, Frederick
Meyer, Christian
Wohlfart, John
Smith, John
Carpenter, Jacob
Carpenter, Emanuel
Braim, Adam
Carpenter, Henry
Carpenter, John
Carpenter, Jacob Jr.
Gehr, Daniel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Petitions
Constables
Earl Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1792 F005 QS
Additional Notes
Petition, concerning appointment of Constable of Earl Twp.
Additional names: Conrad Werntz, John Lutz, Jacob Forney, Frederick Seeger.
List of signatures: Christian Meyer, John Wohlfart, [signature in German], John Smith, Jacob Carpenter, Emanuel Carpenter, Adam Braim, [signature in German], Henry Carpenter, John Carpenter, Jacob Carpenter Jr., Daniel Gehr.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/a32fa919-b8a7-469c-9fcd-385028142119
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1831 F011 QS
Date Range
1831/04
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1831/04
Year
1831
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Smith, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: selling liquor without a license
West Hempfield Twp.
Place
West Hempfield Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1831 F011 QS
Additional Notes
Selling liquor without license.
1 item, 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/70782bc8-f717-4247-9b3f-482932902125
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JAN 1872 F049 QS
Date Range
1872/01
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Date Range
1872/01
Year
1872
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Albright, Isaac
Cramer, Adaline
Donohue, Dennis
Fogle, John D.
Homsher, B. F.
Jones, John C.
Knight, J. P.
McCracken, Sarah E.
Miller, W. G.
Potts, John
Smith, John
Stone, A. C.
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constable's return
Constables
Sadsbury Twp.
Returns
Place
Sadsbury Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1872 F049 QS
Additional Notes
Constable's return.
3 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
58.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/3815a942-18f5-4cca-ac09-273756273607
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JAN 1867 F054 QS
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1867
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Smith, James
Cramer, Jacob
Embree, James
Smith, John
Hopton, Edward
Roop, Joseph
Bear, Henry
Hall, Isaac
May, George
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constables
Constable's return
Paradise Twp.
Place
Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1867 F054 QS
Additional Notes
Constable's return.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
69.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/baa95ae7-6c2b-4bfb-90d2-293907192510
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1875 F197 QS
Date Range
1875/04
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
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
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Cremer, David
Pegan, A. A.
Smith, John
Uffleman, Christian
Sullivan, James
Bostick, C. B.
Groff, Amos
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Martic Twp.
Constables
Constable's return
Place
Martic Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1875 F197 QS
Additional Notes
Constable's return.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
182.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/db0fb76f-1e54-474f-a5cc-665358302518
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1888 F074 QS
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1888
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Smith, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1888 F074 QS
Additional Notes
Surety of the peace
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
67.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2c9e8fcf-ea0f-457e-a7e0-961794021911
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1802 F018 QS
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1802
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
McEntire, Hughy
Cope, Caleb
Riddle, John
Kitch, Peter
Koch, Matthias
Smith, John
Bremer, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: suspicion of theft
Windsor chairs
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1802 F018 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged on suspicion of stealing a Windsor chair belonging to Caleb Cope.
Additional names: John Riddle, Peter Kitch, Matthias Koch, John Smith, John Bremer.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/d26eab9a-0f14-4cea-a804-247147066491
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
List of incarcerated persons
Object ID
AUG 1803 F003 QS
Date Range
1803/08
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
List of incarcerated persons
Date Range
1803/08
Year
1803
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Baker, John A.
Barepo, Jemimah
Corbit, William
Dempsey, William
England, William
Friedricks, Abraham
Haywood, Jonathan
Hunt, Charles
Johnston, Harry
Kee, George B.
Keller, William
Kyle, James
McCally, John
McFadden, Thomas
McKee, George
Padd
Sampson
Smith, John
Stahl, Abraham
Thomas, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Prisoners
Search Terms
Incarcerated persons
Persons of color
Prisons
Quarter Sessions
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1803 F003 QS
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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
Prison calendar.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/286978f6-6000-4adc-89b4-208311178854
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1804 F002 QS
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1804
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Mehaffy, James
Sharer, Henry
Burns, John
Phillips, James
Grove, John
Smith, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: fraud
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1804 F002 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with fraud.
Additional names: Henry Sharer, John Burns, James Phillips, John Grove, John Smith.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9090b0be-b08b-4aaa-b732-526734224134
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1804 F006 QS
Date Range
1804/04
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1804/04
Year
1804
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Smith, John
Graybill, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Notes
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1804 F006 QS
Additional Notes
No date provided.
Note, recognizance of John Smith and John Graybill for the appearance of John Smith to testify.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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