Skip header and navigation
  Revise Search

Revise Search

10 records – page 1 of 1.

Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9a5f82be-e3af-465c-a6eb-360934552900
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1824 F005
Date Range
1824
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
1824
Year
1824
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Manly, Joseph
Mauley, Joseph
Heinitsh, August
Eves, Abraham S.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Jailors
Affidavits
Recognizance
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1824 F005
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 Mauley, Joseph.
Petitioner: Manly, Joseph.
Filed against: Heinitsh, August. His occupation: jailor.
Affidavit.
Recognizance.
Habeas corpus, answer by Abraham S. Eves and decision.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
215.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/b6024235-ff5f-4e52-bb17-782011978911
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1842 F018
Date Range
1842
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
1842
Year
1842
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Mordew, Anthony
Ehler, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Sheriffs
Petitions
Recognizance
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1842 F018
Box Number
003
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: Mordew, Anthony.
Filed against: Ehler, John. Occupation: sheriff.
Petition.
Copy of recognizances.
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
372.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/08b9802f-a2e1-434b-a8ec-908950501500
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1796 F022 QS
Date Range
1796
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Date Range
1796
Year
1796
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Bowman, Wendel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Affidavits
Certiorari
Charge: assault with intent to kill
Jury lists
Quarter Sessions
Writs
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1796 F022 QS
Additional Notes
Possibly a jury list.
Certiorari.
Affidavit, defendant does not think he will get a fair trial.
Charged with assault with intent to murder.
3 items, 3 pieces
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/f9dfe910-1f3e-47ae-8a86-873327223245
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JAN 1780 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
1780
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Chesler, John
Chisler, John
Heller, Martin
Hartman, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: stealing
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1780 F001 QS
Additional Notes
Or John Chisler.
Recognizance, for stealing from the wagon of Martin Heller, one box of ammunition.
Additional name: Jacob Hartman.
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/f1a49c41-c8fc-4814-b325-525176163098
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JAN 1780 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
1780
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Lazarus, Peter
Henry, Richard
Alspach, John
Hershman, Adam
Lutman, John
Sullivan, Timothy
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: tippling house
Charge: selling liquor without a license
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1780 F002 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, for keeping tippling house and selling spiritous liquors without license.
Also: Richard Henry, John Alspach, Adam Hershman.
Additional names: John Lutman, Timothy Sullivan.
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/a7e3cbab-d562-4f3a-a9f9-976692848780
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1780 F001 QS
Date Range
1780/02
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
1780/02
Year
1780
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Kline, Michael
Lafferty, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: assault and battery
Millerstown, Manor Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1780 F001 QS
Additional Notes
Process, charged with assault and battery on John Lafferty, in or near Millerstown.
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/22a48926-13bc-4c75-a773-510384486520
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1780 F002 QS
Date Range
1780/02
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
1780/02
Year
1780
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Gern, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: assault and battery
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1780 F002 QS
Additional Notes
Process sur indictment, charged with assault and battery.
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/1c3145cb-30c4-43e4-8177-768727298223
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1780 F003 QS
Date Range
1780/02
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
1780/02
Year
1780
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Cunningham, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: fornication and bastardy
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1780 F003 QS
Additional Notes
Process sur indictment, charged with fornication and bastardy
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/914e3a24-009a-4f36-ad61-768573731954
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1780 F004 QS
Date Range
1780/02
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
1780/02
Year
1780
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Graybill, Peter
Grayable, Peter
Kauffman, Jacob
Hoff, George
Funk, Henry
Kauffman, Michael
Whitmore, John
King George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: making treasonous statements
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1780 F004 QS
Additional Notes
Or Grayable, Peter.
Recognizance, charged on testimony of Jacob Kauffman and George Hoff for drinking to the health of King George
Additional names: Henry Funk, Michael Kauffman, John Whitmore.
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/eb8cc1a3-a70e-4383-88ac-985908277710
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1780 F005 QS
Date Range
1780/02
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
1780/02
Year
1780
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Thompson, Anthony
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: tippling house
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1780 F005 QS
Additional Notes
Process sur indictment, charged with keeping a tippling house.
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

10 records – page 1 of 1.