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Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Call Number
RG 01-00 [1302], Archives North
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Physical Description
1 v. 33 cm.
Access Restrictions
Access restricted. Available by prior appointment only.
Summary
Accounts of money paid for divorces at Prothonotary's office. Shows name of payer, date of payment, and amount paid. Arranged chronologically by date.
Rights
May not be photocopied.
Notes
Finding aid in the repository: Local government records.
Subjects
Divorce - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Costs (Law) - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Account books - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Payment - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Additional Corporate Author
Lancaster County (Pa.) Court of Common Pleas.
Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County.
Location
Lancaster History Archive - Government Record
Call Number
RG 01-00 [1302], Archives North
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Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Call Number
RG 01-00 [0910], Archives North
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Physical Description
3 v. 30-37 cm.
Notes
See Table of Contents for details.
Finding aid in the repository: Local government records.
Contents
v. 005. 1934-1937 -- v. 010. Jan.-June 1958 -- v. 015. June-Oct. 1958.
Summary
The three volumes consist of one portfolio and two three-ring binders. The portfolio contains motor violation court papers dating from 1934-1937, with the name of the offender, violation, arresting officer, date, court term, and judgment. These are roughly in chronological order. The binders contain summaries of motor violation cases from January-June 1958 and July-October 1958. These are typed on notebook paper listing the name of the violator, arresting officer, and fine or sentence. In alphabetical order by surname of violator.
Rights
May not be photocopied.
Subjects
Court records - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Judgments - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Automobile drivers' records - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Traffic violations - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Additional Corporate Author
Lancaster County (Pa.) Court of Common Pleas.
Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County.
Location
Lancaster History Archive - Government Record
Call Number
RG 01-00 [0910], Archives North
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Bank settlements with sheriffs and prothonotary

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4746
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Call Number
RG 01-00 [1860], Archives North
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Physical Description
2 v. 26-32 cm.
Notes
Cover: v. 1. Accounts agst the Banks, Settlements with Shffs Reigart, Hawbright & Prothy Porter -- v. 2. Release of judgment.
See Table of Contents for details.
Finding aid in the repository: Local government records.
Contents
v. 005. 1812-1819 -- v. 010. 1855.
Summary
These softbound volumes contain records of payments owed to winners of court cases against certain banks. Index at front lists banks mentioned. Each bank list includes names of parties involved, court term, date, case number, amount owed by bank and record of judgment and/or payment. Each list is arranged chronologically by court term and date.
Rights
May not be photocopied.
Subjects
Sheriffs - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Actions and defenses - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Payment - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Judgments - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Additional Corporate Author
Lancaster County (Pa.) Court of Common Pleas.
Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County.
Location
Lancaster History Archive - Government Record
Call Number
RG 01-00 [1860], Archives North
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Common Pleas entering docket

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4750
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Call Number
RG 01-00 2253, Archives North
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Physical Description
3 v. 42 x 18 cm.
Notes
See Table of Contents for details.
Finding aid in the repository: Local government records.
Contents
v. 005. 1785-1789 -- v. 010. 1850-1851 -- v. 015. 1852-1853.
Summary
These hardbound volumes list records of cases entered for trial, showing the names of the plaintiff and defendant, the complaint, outcome, and costs. Entered chronologically by term date. Handwritten.
Rights
May not be photocopied.
Subjects
Court calendars - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Judgments - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Costs (Law) - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Court records - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Additional Corporate Author
Lancaster County (Pa.) Court of Common Pleas.
Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County.
Location
Lancaster History Archive - Government Record
Call Number
RG 01-00 2253, Archives North
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Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Call Number
RG 01-00 3801, Archives North
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Physical Description
5 v. 33-41 cm.
Notes
Volumes 4 and 5 contain many loose papers.
See Table of Contents for details.
Finding aid in the repository: Local government records.
Contents
v. 005. 1826-1842 -- v. 010. Stevenson, 1873-1929 -- v. 015. Ravert, 1931-1939 -- v. 020. Daveler, 1948-1958 -- v. 025. Daveler, 1950-1953.
Summary
Five volumes contain the records of cases heard by Justices of the Peace Bruner B. Stevenson of Columbia, George Ravert, Esq. of Churchtown, and Richard S. Daveler of Marietta. Stevenson's volume is indexed alphabetically by the surname of the plaintiff. Summaries include the names of the plaintiff and defendant, complaint, court costs, and settlement. Ravert's volume contains both civil and criminal case records. Entered and filed with the Prothonotary's Office, 30 April 1940. Daveler's volumes include the name of the defendant, charge, summary of the case and outcome of the trial, court costs, and sentences. Entered chronologically by date of sentencing. Some records also have records of payment, etc. attached. All handwritten.
Rights
May not be photocopied.
Subjects
Court records - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Judgments - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Costs (Law) - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Payment - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Additional Corporate Author
Lancaster County (Pa.) Court of Common Pleas.
Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County.
Location
Lancaster History Archive - Government Record
Call Number
RG 01-00 3801, Archives North
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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1821 F004
Date Range
1821
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
1821
Year
1821
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Camp, Stephen
Heckrotte, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: debt
Constables
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Notices
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1821 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
Insolvent debtor.
Petitioner: Camp, Stephen.
Filed against: Heckrotte, Henry. His occupation: constable.
Affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
Notice to show cause.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
177.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1837 F006
Date Range
1837
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
1837
Year
1837
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Hopkins, John
McGrann, Michael
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Constables
Petitions
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1837 F006
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: Hopkins, John.
Filed against: McGrann, Michael. Occupation: High constable.
Petition.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
306.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Call Number
RG 01-00 0210, Archives North
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Physical Description
2 v. 37 cm.
Notes
Spine: v. 1. Geo. W. Tomlinson, Sheriff -- v. 2. D. K. Burkholder, Sheriff.
See Table of Contents for details.
Finding aid in the repository: Bound local government records.
Contents
v. 005. 1885-1888 -- v. 010. 1888-1891.
Summary
Volumes contain handwritten statements concerning tax liens, certifying that none are entered in the Office of the County Commissioner. Include lists for sheriff's sales. Vol. 1 signed by Frank Griest and vol. 2 signed by W. W. Griest, both as Commissioners' Clerks.
Rights
May not be photocopied.
Subjects
Liens - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Tax liens - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Tax-sales - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Additional Author
Griest, Frank.
Griest, W. W.
Tomlinson, Geo. W.
Burkholder, D. K.
Additional Corporate Author
Lancaster County (Pa.) Court of Common Pleas.
Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County.
Location
Lancaster History Archive - Government Record
Call Number
RG 01-00 0210, Archives North
Less detail
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Call Number
RG 01-00 1303, Archives North
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Physical Description
2 v. 32-42 cm.
Notes
Divorce papers up to January 1873 are in NARRS.
Divorces 1851-1927 also available in database in the library.
See Table of Contents for details.
Finding aid in the repository: Local government records.
Contents
v. 005. 1850-1927 -- v. 010. 1928-1937.
Summary
Index to divorce proceedings in Appearance Dockets. Arranged alphabetically by first initial of libellant's surname, then chronologically by court term and year. Gives case number and date of decree.
Rights
May not be photocopied.
Subjects
Divorce - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Divorce suits - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Court calendars - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Additional Corporate Author
Lancaster County (Pa.) Court of Common Pleas.
Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County.
Location
Lancaster History Archive - Government Record
Call Number
RG 01-00 1303, Archives North
Less detail
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Call Number
RG 01-00 1701, Archives North
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Physical Description
30 v. 33-45 cm.
Contents
v. 005. 1819-1825 -- v. 010. 1842-1848 -- v. 015. 1848-1856 -- v. 020. 1856-1859 -- v. 025. 1860-1864 -- v. 030. 1864-1867 -- v. 035. 1861-1871 -- v. 040. A -- v. 045. B -- v. 050. B -- v. 055. C -- v. 060. D -- v. 065. E -- v. 070. F -- v. 075. G -- v. 080. G -- v. 085. I, J -- v. 090. K -- v. 095. L -- v. 100. M -- v. 105. Mc -- v. 110. N, O -- v. 115. P, Q -- v. 120. R -- v. 125. S -- v. 130. T, U, V -- v. 135. W -- v. 140. X, Y, Z -- v. 145. Corporations -- v. 150. S.
Summary
Volumes consist of pre-printed forms to record defendant's name, plaintiff's name, date entered, real debt and interest, term, number, and defendant's residence. Seven early volumes (1819-1825, 1842-1848, 1848-1856, 1856-1859, 1860-1864, 1864-1867, 1861-1871). The volumes covering the period from 1868-1877 are labeled alphabetically, corresponding with the surnames of the defendants recorded inside. Handwritten.
Rights
May not be photocopied.
Notes
Finding aid in the repository: Lancaster County government records finding aid.
Subjects
Judgments - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Court calendars - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Public records - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Additional Corporate Author
Lancaster County (Pa.) Court of Common Pleas.
Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County.
Location
Lancaster History Archive - Government Record
Call Number
RG 01-00 1701, Archives North
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