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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/f8720bee-9a59-4075-8b5a-392424243545
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1806 F010 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
1806
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Weiss, Andrew
Hartman, Henry
Campbell, Alexander
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: tippling house
Lampeter Twp.
Affidavits
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1806 F010 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with keeping a tippling house.
Additional names: Henry Hartman, Alexander Campbell.
Affidavit of defendant.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/b2eeab4d-aa4b-40d4-9a70-054451495917
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1806 F021 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
1806
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Ferree, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Affidavits
African Americans
Persons of color
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1806 F021 QS
Additional Notes
Affidavit, reporting an incident between a street sweep and African-American man.
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/967f1f85-2e49-4512-a58e-899833368800
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1812 F020 QS
Date Range
1812/08
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
1812/08
Year
1812
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Stoufer, Christian
Stauffer, Christian
Smith, Silas
Shower, Christopher
Smith, Adam
Hans, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Affidavits
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1812 F020 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, assault and battery on Silas Smith.
Affidavit of Henry Hans.
Recognizance of Silas Smith.
Additional names: Christopher Shower, Adam Smith.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/521813f3-647b-42dc-bd63-216224442230
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1812 F026 QS
Date Range
1812/08
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
1812/08
Year
1812
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Stouffer, Hannah
Nauman, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: adultery
Affidavits
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1812 F026 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, adultery with Christian Nauman.
Affidavit.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Case Number
22.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/922f57db-2e0d-4688-8d87-320943511735
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1813 F005 QS
Date Range
1813/04
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
1813/04
Year
1813
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Smith, George
Carpenter, John Smith
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Affidavits
Doctors
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1813 F005 QS
Additional Notes
Affidavit of Dr. John Smith Carpenter.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
6.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/60210820-6a2b-4a8d-a0cd-157165988035
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1837 F044 QS
Date Range
1837/08
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
1837/08
Year
1837
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Cochran, R. E.
Spear, Robert
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Affidavits
Doctors
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1837 F044 QS
Additional Notes
Affidavit of R. E. Cochran, M.D., that Robert Spear is ill.
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/b33578c4-268f-4dd9-bd51-387781725212
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1837 F045 QS
Date Range
1837/08
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
1837/08
Year
1837
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Strickler, Joseph
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Affidavits
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1837 F045 QS
Additional Notes
Affidavit.
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/e17f6ade-5053-4994-8d9b-049099287851
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1837 F005 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
1837
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Warren, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Affidavits
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1837 F005 QS
Additional Notes
Affidavit.
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/9db3ab54-c21e-4ee1-bb19-681729873497
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1843 F002 QS
Date Range
1843/04
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
1843/04
Year
1843
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Musser, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Affidavits
Earl Twp.
Constables
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1843 F002 QS
Additional Notes
Affidavit of Henry Musser, Earl Twp., Constable Elect.
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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Envelope

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fcff94cc-d672-437c-a322-577356467380
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Envelope that held affidavits of Samuel Johnson
Object ID
AUG 1836 F003 QS
Date Range
1836/08
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Envelope that held affidavits of Samuel Johnson
Date Range
1836/08
Year
1836
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Johnson, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Prisoners
Search Terms
Affidavits
Eastern State Penitentiary
Envelopes
Incarcerated persons
Prisons
Quarter Sessions
Object Name
Envelope
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1836 F003 QS
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Additional Notes
Envelope that held affidavits of Samuel Johnson, alias Benjamin Williams and James Fortner, convicts discharged from Eastern State Penitentiary.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/0bc0216e-d551-4d98-bceb-220019621059
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1832 F024 QS
Date Range
1832/04
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
1832/04
Year
1832
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Burk, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Affidavits
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1832 F024 QS
Additional Notes
Affidavit.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6b0a025d-6662-4e0c-a64d-095216873680
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1834 F039 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
1834
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Cochran, Oliver
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Affidavits
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1834 F039 QS
Additional Notes
Affidavit.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/f26a0ccc-14da-4135-bd75-277397381600
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1831 F004 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
Patterson, Allen S.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Affidavits
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1831 F004 QS
Additional Notes
Affidavit of Allen S. Patterson.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/7d36f6ba-4a45-40b0-9eaf-339349345300
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1799 F001
Date Range
1799
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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
1799
Year
1799
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Wilson, Hannah
Wilson, Andrew
Shenawer, Andrew
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Affidavits
Coopers
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1799 F001
Box Number
001
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
Petitioner: Wilson, Andrew. His occupation: cooper.
Filed against: Shenawer, Andrew.
Affidavit.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
1.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/bfd9b237-3406-40ca-860c-347932916411
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1801 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
1801
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Hawthorn, Samuel
Rollins, Molly
Smith, Harry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Habeas corpus
Affidavits
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1801 F011 QS
Additional Notes
Request for habeas corpus for release of Molly Rollins, made by Harry Smith.
Habeas corpus awarded.
Affidavit.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/c6263512-95ad-4556-926f-837913672400
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1802 F005 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
Wenger, Joseph
Wenger, Abraham
Wenger, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Affidavits
Charge: nuisance
Supervisors of the Roads
Roads
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1802 F005 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Abraham Wenger.
Affirmation that defendants cleared a road and an indictment against them is removed.
Additional name: Christian Wenger.
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/f5bed1b5-d681-40d2-b969-049215557181
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1768 F003 QS
Date Range
1768/08
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
1768/08
Year
1768
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Kirkwood, Robert
Hallabak, John
Smiley, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Affidavits
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1768 F003 QS
Additional Notes
Affidavits.
Also: John Hallabak, John Smiley.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/90981efe-5648-4940-8005-817779316193
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1834 F002
Date Range
1834
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
1834
Year
1834
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Will, Rebecca
Melton, Elizabeth
Will, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Custody
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1834 F002
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
Custody.
Petitioner: Melton, Elizabeth.
Filed against: Will, John.
Affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
2 items, 2 pieces.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
273.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
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Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/a69f514d-4a02-43c7-9c0b-706615536291
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1834 F003
Date Range
1834
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
1834
Year
1834
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Donley, James
Donnelly, James
Segraves, Charles
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Petitions
Warrants
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1834 F003
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
Or Donnelly, James.
Petitioner: Donley, James.
Filed against: Segraves, Charles.
Petition.
Copy of warrant for perjury as an affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
274.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
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Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9645cda2-56fd-4c9f-9f3f-934634963741
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1834 F004
Date Range
1834
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
1834
Year
1834
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Borbidge, Thomas
Segraves, Charles
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Petitions
Warrants
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1834 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
Petitioner: Borbidge, Thomas.
Filed against: Segraves, Charles.
Petition.
Copy of warrant for perjury as an affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
275.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
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