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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Object ID
MG0846
Date Range
1727 - 1980s
, Joseph Hamilton, James Hertzkey, John Kendall, John Kirk, Jeremiah Lightfoot, Jepthat Miller, Eliza Miller, John Reynolds, Margaret Stauffer, Christian Steer, Joseph Stevens, Thaddeus Thomas, William B. Wartnaby, Elizabeth Subject Headings: Business records Deeds Letters Mills and millwork Quakers
  1 document  
Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Description
This collection contains letters, family papers, deeds, diaries, and mill records from three generations of the Gibbons family. The collection starts with documents focused on James Gibbons, then contains papers central to Daniel Gibbons, and finally end with the third generation papers surrounding Joseph Gibbons. The letters in this collection span from 1783 until 1865. The contents within the letters describe the daily happenings within the family and on their property which was located in Lampeter Township, Lancaster County. The family deeds in the collection detail the exchanging of property to and from the Gibbons family mostly within Lampeter Township and Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County. The deeds span from 1727 to 1879. Also included are some miscellaneous family papers that span from 1799 to 1871. The content of these family papers ranges from anonymous stories about the Gibbons family, an independent order of Good Templars of Joseph Gibbons, to a land draft of James Gibbons' Land. This collection also contains diaries from various members of the Gibbons family, spanning the three generations. These diaries detail the day to day lives of the Gibbons family and also include historical anniversaries of important events or detail the passing of members within the Gibbons family and the surrounding community. The Mill Records in the collection contain information about [ ]. Overall, the Gibbons Family collection includes the regular happenings over the family's three generations in both business and secular life.
Date Range
1727 - 1980s
Creator
Gibbons family
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Bonsall, Daniel
Bonsall, Edward Horne
Bonsall, Rachel
Brinton, William
Brown, Ellen
Brubaker, Marianna Gibbons
Conrad, Abraham
Dunbar, Andrew
Dunbar, Mary
Eaby, Christian
Eaby, Samuel
Earle, Mary Hussey
Evans, Thomas
Evans, Rebecca
Evans, William
Gibbons, Abraham
Gibbons, Caroline
Gibbons, Daniel
Gibbons, Deborah
Gibbons, Joseph
Gibbons, Phebe Hussey Earle
Gibbons, Rachel
Gibbons, Samuel
Gibbons, William
Grigs, Joseph
Hamilton, James
Hertzkey, John
Kendall, John
Kirk, Jeremiah
Lightfoot, Jepthat
Miller, Eliza
Miller, John
Reynolds, Margaret
Stauffer, Christian
Steer, Joseph
Stevens, Thaddeus
Thomas, William B.
Wartnaby, Elizabeth
Subjects
Business records
Deeds
Letters
Mills and mill-work
Quakers
Society of Friends
Westtown Boarding School
Search Terms
Business records
Correspondence
Deeds
Diaries
Finding aids
Lampeter Twp.
Leacock Twp.
Letters
Manuscript groups
Mill Creek
Mills
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Quakers
Society of Friends
Westtown Boarding School
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0846
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Copies
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Folders 1-30 processed and finding aid prepared from the donor's notes by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 12 July 2021.
Documents
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from John Miller to James Gibbons
Object ID
MG0846_F023
Date Range
1787/12/04
, Joseph Hamilton, James Hertzkey, John Kendall, John Kirk, Jeremiah Lightfoot, Jepthat Miller, Eliza Miller, John Reynolds, Margaret Stauffer, Christian Steer, Joseph Stevens, Thaddeus Thomas, William B. Wartnaby, Elizabeth Subject Headings: Business records Deeds Letters Mills and millwork Quakers
  1 document  
Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from John Miller to James Gibbons
Description
Deed from John Miller, High Sheriff of Lancaster, to James Gibbons of Lampeter Twp. for land in Lampeter Twp. and Leacock Twp. Signed 4 December 1787. Recorded in Book 3, page 283. 15 February 1811. Original seal on deed.
Admin/Biographical History
John Brizben/Brisben are most likely the same person with different phonetic spelling.
Date Range
1787/12/04
Creation Date
5 May 1787
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Bausman, William
Brisben, John
Fowler, John
Gibbons, James
Hartman, Jacob
Hubley, John
Kirk, John
Miller, John
Subjects
Deeds
Search Terms
Deeds
Lampeter Twp.
Leacock Twp.
Extent
1 item
Object Name
Deed
Language
English
Condition Notes
Original seal on deed.
Object ID
MG0846_F023
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records (MG0846), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 23
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 28 July 2021.
Documents
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1800 F007 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1800
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Kendrick, Francis
Miller, John
Brackbill, John
Funck, John
Ralston, Paul
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Examinations
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1800 F007 QS
Additional Notes
Examination of John Miller, Lampeter Twp.
Additional names: John Brackbill, John Funck, Paul Ralston.
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
Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from James Gibbons to Christian Eaby
Object ID
MG0846_F024
Date Range
1793/05/29
, Joseph Hamilton, James Hertzkey, John Kendall, John Kirk, Jeremiah Lightfoot, Jepthat Miller, Eliza Miller, John Reynolds, Margaret Stauffer, Christian Steer, Joseph Stevens, Thaddeus Thomas, William B. Wartnaby, Elizabeth Subject Headings: Business records Deeds Letters Mills and millwork Quakers
  1 document  
Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from James Gibbons to Christian Eaby
Description
Deed from James Gibbons of Lampeter Twp. to Christian Eaby of Leacock Twp. for land in Lampeter Twp. alongside the public highway and beside Samuel Eaby's property. Signed 29 May 1793.
Date Range
1793/05/29
Creation Date
27 February 1793
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Bolles, Sarah
Eaby, Christian
Eaby, Samuel
Evans, Thomas
Gibbons, Deborah
Gibbons, James
Miller, John
Subjects
Deeds
Search Terms
Deeds
Lampeter Twp.
Extent
1 item
Object Name
Deed
Language
English
Condition Notes
Original seal on deed.
Object ID
MG0846_F024
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records (MG0846), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 24
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 28 July 2021.
Documents
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from James Gibbons to Samuel Eaby
Object ID
MG0846_F025
Date Range
1793/05/29
, Joseph Hamilton, James Hertzkey, John Kendall, John Kirk, Jeremiah Lightfoot, Jepthat Miller, Eliza Miller, John Reynolds, Margaret Stauffer, Christian Steer, Joseph Stevens, Thaddeus Thomas, William B. Wartnaby, Elizabeth Subject Headings: Business records Deeds Letters Mills and millwork Quakers
  1 document  
Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from James Gibbons to Samuel Eaby
Description
Deed from James Gibbons of Lampeter Twp. to Samuel Eaby of Leacock Twp. for tract of land in Lampeter Twp., adjoined by Jepthat Lightfoot and on the south side of the public highway. Signed 29 May 1793.
Date Range
1793/05/29
Creation Date
27 February 1793
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Eaby, Christian
Eaby, Samuel
Gibbons, James
Lightfoot, Jepthat
Miller, John
Subjects
Deeds
Search Terms
Deeds
Lampeter Twp.
Extent
1 item
Object Name
Deed
Language
English
Object ID
MG0846_F025
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records (MG0846), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 25
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 11 August 2021.
Documents
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from James Gibbons to John Hertzkey
Object ID
MG0846_F026
Date Range
1793/05/29
, Joseph Hamilton, James Hertzkey, John Kendall, John Kirk, Jeremiah Lightfoot, Jepthat Miller, Eliza Miller, John Reynolds, Margaret Stauffer, Christian Steer, Joseph Stevens, Thaddeus Thomas, William B. Wartnaby, Elizabeth Subject Headings: Business records Deeds Letters Mills and millwork Quakers
  1 document  
Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from James Gibbons to John Hertzkey
Description
Deed from James Gibbons of Lampeter Twp. to John Hertzkey of Lampeter Twp. for land beside the public highway in line with Thomas [Evans'] land. Signed 29 May 1793.
Date Range
1793/05/29
Creation Date
15 April 1793
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Evans, Thomas
Gibbons, Deborah
Gibbons, James
Hertzkey, John
Miller, John
Taylor, Barbara B.
Subjects
Deeds
Search Terms
Deeds
Lampeter Twp.
Extent
1 item
Object Name
Deed
Language
English
Object ID
MG0846_F026
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records (MG0846), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 26
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 11 August 2021.
Documents
Less detail
Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from James Gibbons to Jepthat Lightfoot
Object ID
MG0846_F027
Date Range
1793/05/29
, Joseph Hamilton, James Hertzkey, John Kendall, John Kirk, Jeremiah Lightfoot, Jepthat Miller, Eliza Miller, John Reynolds, Margaret Stauffer, Christian Steer, Joseph Stevens, Thaddeus Thomas, William B. Wartnaby, Elizabeth Subject Headings: Business records Deeds Letters Mills and millwork Quakers
  1 document  
Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from James Gibbons to Jepthat Lightfoot
Description
Deed from James Gibbons of Lampeter Twp. to Jepthat Lightfoot of Lampeter Twp. for tract of land in Lampeter Twp. beside the public highway and next to Deborah Gibbons' property. Signed 29 May 1793. Recorded in Deed Book TT, page 436. 20 July 1795.
Date Range
1793/05/29
Creation Date
27 February 1793
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Bolles, Sarah
Eaby, Samuel
Evans, Thomas
Gibbons, Deborah
Gibbons, James
Johns, Jacob
Lightfoot, Jepthat
Miller, John
Subjects
Deeds
Search Terms
Deeds
Lampeter Twp.
Extent
1 item
Object Name
Deed
Language
English
Condition Notes
Original wax seal on document.
Object ID
MG0846_F027
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records (MG0846), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 27
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 11 August 2021.
Documents
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1822 #008B
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
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.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1822
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Andrew, Daniel
Baily, Abner
Bradly, James
Buchanan, Andrew
Charls, John
Conway, Hugh
Daily, Joseph
Evans, Robert
Groff, Mark
Gryder, Jacob
Haines, Henry
Hartman, David
Hatting, Andrew
Hay, John
Hemor, John
Herman, Samuel
Herter, Oliver
Jones, Kenedy
Kindig, John
King, John
Kurtz, George
Landis, Henry
Lary, Ulrich
Lorenz, Joseph
Martin, Henry
Martin, Hugh
Maurer, Balser
Maweer, Henry
McBride, William
McClane, Daniel
McClintock, John
McEwen, John
McMan, Thomas
Miller, John
Mitchel, Andrew
Mowrer, George
Oldfield, Christian
Peoples, William
Pots, Ephraim
Reed, James
Rinehart, John
Sink, John
Sites, Samuel
Skiles, Henderson
Smith, William
Smoler, John
Strickler, Senick
Templeton, Andrew
Thomson, John
Tuch, George
Warfel, George
Warrick, Hugh
Weise, George
Welsh, John
Wertz, Jacob
Williams, George
Windels, Moses
Windels, Stephen
Yeager, John
Yost, Bartholomew
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lampeter Twp.
Tax exonerations
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1822 #008B
Box Number
002
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Tax exoneration
Baily, Abner. Not found.
Bradly, James. Not found.
Groff, Mark. Sold by the sheriff.
Haines, Henry. Deceased.
Herman, Samuel. Left the township.
Herter, Oliver. Not found.
Kurtz, George. Lame man.
Landis, Henry. Gone to Ohio state.
Miller, John. Left the township.
Mowrer, George. Too poor.
Martin, Hugh. Been sick.
Oldfield, Christian. Not found.
Pots, Ephraim. In Leacock.
Peoples, William. Drunkard.
Rinehart, John. Not found.
Sink, John. Too poor.
Smith, William. Sold by the sheriff.
Sites, Samuel. Left the township.
Tuch, George. Not found.
Windels, Moses. Too poor.
Weise, George. Sold out by constable.
Welsh, John. Not found.
Williams, George. Too poor.
Warfel, George. Too poor.
Andrew, Daniel. Gone over the river.
Buchanan, Andrew. Not found.
Conway, Hugh. Not found.
Charls, John. Not found.
Daily, Joseph. Not found.
Evans, Robert. Not of age.
Gryder, Jacob. Lame man.
Hartman, David. In Dauphin County.
Hemor, John. Not found.
Hatting, Andrew. Not found.
Hay, John. Not found.
Jones, Kenedy. Not found.
King, John. Not found.
Kindig, John. Deceased.
Lary, Ulrich. Not found.
Lorenz, Joseph. Not found.
McClintock, John. Not found.
McBride, William. Not found.
McEwen, John. Been sick. Gone away.
Martin, Henry. Sick man. Fits.
Mitchel, Andrew. Not found.
McClane, Daniel. Not found.
McMan, Thomas. Not found.
Maweer, Henry. Not found.
Maurer, Balser. Poor man.
Reed, James. Gone to Philadelphia.
Skiles, Henderson. Been sick.
Strickler, Senick. Not found.
Smoler, John. In the penetentiary.
Templeton, Andrew. Not found.
Thomson, John. Not of age.
Wertz, Jacob. Married man.
Warrick, Hugh. Not found.
Windels, Stephen. Not found.
Yeager, John. Not found.
Yost, Bartholomew. Not found.
1 item, 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
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