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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4f23d698-53ab-4642-a26a-762334234660
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1856 F088 QS
Date Range
1856/11
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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
1856/11
Year
1856
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Parker, Hetty
Johnson, Edward
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: arson
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1856 F088 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Edward Johnson.
Arson.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
71.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1858 F026 QS
Date Range
1858/04
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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
1858/04
Year
1858
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Ketchum, Robert
Troyer, Cecelia
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: fornication and bastardy
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1858 F026 QS
Additional Notes
Fornication and bastardy with Cecelia Troyer.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
18.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/5a090e77-2827-4f1f-b455-824438148379
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1857 F083 QS
Date Range
1857/08
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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
1857/08
Year
1857
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Bair, William
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: fornication
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1857 F083 QS
Additional Notes
Fornication.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
80.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Archive

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2f5113cf-e646-46e9-877d-537459210451
Collection
Broadsides Collection
Title
Broadsides Collection
Object ID
MG0357
Date Range
1775-1958
717.392.4633 • www.LancasterHistory.org Search Terms: Advertisements Announcements Arithmetic Boys Work Fund Broadsides Camons Island Cheap Job Printer, Lancaster Inquirer Steam Book and Job Printing Court of Quarter Sessions Cromwell & Bomberger Finding aids Flyers Frantz’s Mill Ku Klux Klan (1915
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Collection
Broadsides Collection
Title
Broadsides Collection
Description
This collection contains broadsides for lectures, stores, businesses, and organizations.
Date Range
1775-1958
Year Range From
1775
Year Range To
1958
Date of Accumulation
1775-1958
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 09
People
Bailey, Francis
Becker, John
Bomberger, M.
Bowman, Michael
Brinton, F.
Bryson, J. H.
Chryst, Drue Young
Chryst, James
Conyngham, Redmond
Cromwell, J.
Deshong, P. M.
Eply, John
Eshleman, Elam Witmer
Fahnestock, William B.
Funk, Amos H.
Gable, Jacob
Haines, Samuel B.
Harbaugh, Henry
Hershey, Benjamin
Jefferies, Thomas
Kennedy, J. P. M.
Landis, Benjamin
Landis, David
Landis, Jesse
Landis, John
Lefever, John
Lehman, John S.
Lindsay, John J.
List, Friedrich
Mathiot, John
Maxwell, Hugh
McCall, H. W.
Mercer, J. Q.
Messersmith, Jacob
Metzler, Christian E.
Michael, J.
Roosevelt, Theodore
Scott, Joseph
Shreiner, Martin
Steele, John F.
Stevens, Enos
Witmer, A. K.
Witmer, Henry
Wylie, S. A.
Subjects
Broadsides
Political posters
Posters
Search Terms
Advertisements
Announcements
Arithmetic
Boys Work Fund
Broadsides
Camons Island
Cheap Job Printer, Lancaster Inquirer
Court of Quarter Sessions
Cromwell & Bomberger
Finding aids
Flyers
Frantz's Mill
Ku Klux Klan (1915- )
Lancaster Adler
Lancaster County Prison
Lancaster Soil Conservation District
Lancaster Unemployed Council
Lititz Turnpike Company
Manor Turnpike Company
Manuscript groups
Mayors
Mount Vista Gold and Silver Mining Company
New York and Pennsylvania Oil and Coal Mining Company
Newspapers
Notices
Paradise Lyceum
Pennsylvania General Assembly, House of Representatives
Petitions
Philadelphia Mourning Store, Jones & Fisher
Poetry
Political posters
Posters
Programs
Railroads
Reports
Review Print
Russel & Myers
S. B. Cox and Company
Sheriffs
Slackwater Turnpike
Steam Book and Job Printing
Stockholders
Stocks
Tolls
Union and Tribune Office
Youth Appreciation Week
Extent
2 boxes, 19 folders, 1 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English, German, and Pennsylvania German
Object ID
MG0357
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Original documents may be used by researchers--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit or request at Reference Desk.
Copyright
Collection items may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org. 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.
Other Numbers
MG-357
Classification
MG0357
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Added to database 3 January 2022.
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/160325a7-603c-4ed0-be0f-395510172498
Collection
Thaddeus Stevens Collection
Title
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania case regarding real estate for John N. Lane
Object ID
MG0115_P01_F009_In02
Date Range
1856
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Collection
Thaddeus Stevens Collection
Title
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania case regarding real estate for John N. Lane
Description
"In the Supreme Court of Penna., for the Middle District, May Term, 1856." Real estate of John N. Lane, deceased, was argued over by various family members. Thaddeus Stevens, William B. Fordney and Thomas E. Franklin, attorneys involved. No conclusion.
Date Range
1856
Creation Date
1856
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
People
Fordney, William Bush
Franklin, Thomas Emlen
Lane, John N.
Stevens, Thaddeus
Subjects
Estates (Law)
Pennsylvania. Supreme Court
Real property
Search Terms
Estate settlement
Real estate
Stevens and Smith Center
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District
Extent
1 item, 12 pages to scan
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Object ID
MG0115_P01_F009_In02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115_P01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fc4d62c6-ef85-4f0f-bfb8-361140325885
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115), Part 1, Folder # or Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org 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.
Other Numbers
MG-115
Other Number
MG-115, Part 1, Folder 9, Insert 2
Classification
MG0115
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 12 November 2022.
Old # MG-115, Part 1, Folder 9, Insert 2
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Indictment

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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1858 F003
Date Range
1858/04
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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1858/04
Year
1858
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Reigart, John H.
Minnich, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: fornication and bastardy
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1858 F003
Additional Notes
Fornication and bastardy.
Mother of child: Minnich, Mary.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
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Indictment

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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1858 F034
Date Range
1858/04
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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1858/04
Year
1858
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Troyer, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: assault and battery
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1858 F034
Additional Notes
Assault and battery.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
32.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
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Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/96958ea1-6351-4ddb-894a-502201236621
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of John Morris
Object ID
Habeas 1853 F023
Date Range
1853
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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of John Morris
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
1853
Year
1853
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Fisher, J. W.
Hess, Jeremiah
Locher, Henry C.
Long, Henry Grimler
Morris, John
Vondersmith, D. B.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Habeas corpus
Search Terms
Charge: stealing
Habeas corpus
Persons of color
Petitions
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1853 F023
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
005
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.
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
Charged with stealing.
Person of color.
Petitioner: Morris, John.
Filed against: Locher, Henry C. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition, includes copy of warrant of commitment.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
2 items, 2 pieces
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 permsision to publish. There is no publication fee.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Case Number
810.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
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Writ

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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of Charles Bennet
Object ID
Habeas 1854 F001
Date Range
1854
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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of Charles Bennet
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
1854
Year
1854
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Bennet, Charles
Fondersmith, D. B.
Locher, Henry C.
Long, Henry Grimler
Souders, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Habeas corpus
Search Terms
Persons of color
Habeas corpus
Charge: drunk and disorderly conduct
Petitions
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1854 F001
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Box Number
005
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.
Notes
The text of the writ is cut off on the left side--may have been printed askew.
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
Charged with drunken and disorderly conduct.
Person of color.
Petitioner: Bennet, Charles.
Filed against: Locher, Henry C. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Copy of warrant of commitment.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appintment - contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no publication fee.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Case Number
813.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
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Indictment

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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1857 F009
Date Range
1857/04
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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1857/04
Year
1857
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Bassford, Rebecca
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: assault and battery
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1857 F009
Additional Notes
Assault and battery.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
6.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
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