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Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/41ad994a-4fb9-4d02-aa0b-173445732510
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1844 F001
Date Range
1844
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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
1844
Year
1844
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Reidenbach, Jacob
Ehler, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: fraud
Sheriffs
Jailors
Petitions
Commitment papers
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1844 F001
Box Number
004
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
Charged with fraud.
Petitioner: Reidenbach, Jacob.
Filed against: Ehler, John. Occcupation: Sheriff and jailor.
Commitment paper.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
Petition.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
407.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
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Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/94399308-0cc4-43e2-afb6-797813061283
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1827 F004
Date Range
1827
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
1827
Year
1827
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Fulton, Thomas
Christian, John
White, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: fraud
Jailors
Affidavits
Warrants
Commitment papers
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1827 F004
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
Also Christian, John.
Charged with fraud.
Petitioners: Fulton, Thomas; Christian, John.
Filed against: White, William. His occupation: jailor.
Affidavit, includes copy of warrant of commitment.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
236.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ee46cfa9-0514-4e69-8393-621936783340
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1805 F016 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
1805
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Smith, John
Williams, James
Whitaker, John
Henry, John
Causland, Maxwell
Kenny, John
Conner, John
Dewes, Paul
Weiss, Elizabeth
Ehrman, Casper
McElroy, Daniel
Hamilton, James
Nisly, Daniel
Clark, James
Holl, John
Lewis, Richard
Dixler, Frederick
Sausman, Henry
Sawer, Jacob
Sawer, John
Riley, Edward
Youndt, Samuel
Miller, Samuel
Ash, John
Morrison, John
Kaffrode, Jacob
Laughren, James
Haas, Christian
Brenisen, George
Flinn, Luke
Jones, Peter
Zimmerman, Cornelius
Bricker, David Jr.
Goodhard, Jacob
Lutz, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: larceny
Charge: assault and battery
Charge: fornication and bastardy
Charge: tippling house
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1805 F016 QS
Additional Notes
List of recognizance.
John Smith, larceny, goods of James Williams.
John Henry, assault and battery on Maxwell McCausland.
Paul Dewes, fornication and battery on Elizabeth Weiss.
Daniel McElroy, assault and battery on James Hamilton.
Daniel Nisly, tippling house.
Richard Lewis, assault and battery on Samuel Youndt.
Samuel Miller, assault and battery on Hugh Ferguson.
John Morrison, assault and battery on Michael Dougherty.
James Laughren, tippling house.
Peter Jones.
David Bricker Jr.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Documents

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/02a2c04b-3a5a-4b49-9104-272517441008
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1873 F116 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
1873
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Brimmer, George
Miller, Samuel
Shissler, George
Holman, Charles
Miller, William
Dommon, Peter
Dommon, B.
Donnel, James
Poll, William
Heiley, William
Roehm, William
Franciscus, John
Wittlinger, John
Brecht, Bernard
Kuhlman, Barnhart
Huburtus, Jacob
Utzinger, Jacob
Messenkop, James L.
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constable's return
Constables
Lancaster
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1873 F116 QS
Additional Notes
Constable's return, Seventh Ward.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
143.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/30b8cd33-c49e-4425-be44-075119015063
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JUN 1801 F004 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
1801
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
McClosky, Richard
Gallagher, Philip
Miller, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JUN 1801 F004 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with assault and battery on Philip Gallagher.
Additional name: Samuel Miller.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/32a30de7-2f73-4e47-98d1-159149166400
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JUL 1801 F006 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
1801
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Witmer, Daniel
Witmer, David Jr.
Miller, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Summons
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JUL 1801 F006 QS
Additional Notes
Also: David Witmer Jr., Samuel Miller.
Recognizance, charged with assault and battery on Peter Penitant.
Additional names: Isaac Ferree, Hugh McClung, Jacob Eshleman.
Summons.
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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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b0998b1-57c0-4971-9712-594705535142
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1803 F017 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
1803
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
McDonnel, Hugh
Miller, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: stealing
Knives
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1803 F017 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with stealing a knife from Samuel Miller.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/95a6efe7-b9e3-4016-be8e-902123238320
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1805 F011 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
1805
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Miller, Samuel
Morrison, John
Ferguson, Hugh
Ash, John
Docherty, Michael
Kaufrode, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1805 F011 QS
Additional Notes
List of recognizance.
Additional names: Samuel Miller, John Morrison.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/8a1f9a12-8c6a-4231-813a-882306323425
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1806 F024 QS
Date Range
1806/08
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Date Range
1806/08
Year
1806
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Charles, Joseph
Eave, Joseph
Gallagher, Philip
Miller, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: stealing
Pigs
Quarter Sessions
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1806 F024 QS
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Additional Notes
Answer to an order to settle dispute by Joseph Charles, Samuel Miller, Jacob [ ].
Defendant charged with stealing a hog from Philip Gallagher.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/d49eaff1-351f-4d12-b27e-571267435523
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JUL 1779 F001 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
1779
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Fowler, John
Miller, Samuel
Kendrick, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: threatening a person
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JUL 1779 F001 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with threatening the life of Samuel Miller.
Recognizance of Henry Kendrick, Samuel Miller.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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