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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1842 F018
Date Range
1842
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
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1824 F005
Date Range
1824
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
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1817 F007 QS
Date Range
1817/04
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
1817/04
Year
1817
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Butler, Joseph
Bowman, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: surety of the peace
Commitment papers
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1817 F007 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, surety of the peace towards John Bowman.
Commitment.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1805 F019 QS
Date Range
1805/04
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
1805/04
Year
1805
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Grosher, Thomas
Grosher, James
Grosher, John
Hess, David
Stewart, Edward
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: surety of the peace
Commitment papers
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1805 F019 QS
Additional Notes
Also: James Grosher, John Grosher.
Recognizance, charged with keeping the peace to David Hess.
Commitment.
Additional name: Edward Stewart.
4 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1785 F003 QS
Date Range
1785/08
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
1785/08
Year
1785
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Bilineslee, Alexander
Billonsby, Alexander
Cunningham, Hugh
Stewart, James
McKee, John
Griffith, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Commitment papers
Jailors
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1785 F003 QS
Additional Notes
Or Billonsby, Alexander.
Commitment by Hugh Cunningham, jailkeeper.
Recognizance.
Additional names: James Stewart, John McKee, John Griffith.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1819 F036 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
1819
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Adams, Thomas F. G.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Schoolmasters
Recognizance
Charge: counterfeiting
Charge: forgery
Subpoenas
Commitment papers
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1819 F036 QS
Additional Notes
Occupation: schoolmaster.
Recognizance, counterfeiting and forgery.
Subpoena.
Commitment.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
15.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1817 F043 QS
Date Range
1817/08
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
1817/08
Year
1817
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Miller, Samuel
Kemsey, Priscilla
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: fornication and bastardy
Commitment papers
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1817 F043 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, fornication and bastardy with Priscilla Kemsey.
Commitment.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1818 F009 QS
Date Range
1818/08
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
1818/08
Year
1818
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Smith, James
Kerchner, Nancy
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: fornication and bastardy
Commitment papers
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1818 F009 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, fornication and bastardy with Nancy Kerchner.
Commitment.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1805 F007 QS
Date Range
1805/04
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
1805/04
Year
1805
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Nicholas, Elizabeth
Reed, Peter
Dietrich, Henry
Dietrich, Elizabeth
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: concealing the death of an illegitimate child
Coroners
Commitment papers
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1805 F007 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged by Peter Reed, Coroner, for concealing the death her bastard child.
Commitment.
Additional names: Henry Dietrich, Elizabeth Dietrich.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1805 F009 QS
Date Range
1805/04
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
1805/04
Year
1805
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Miller, Peter
Road, Henry
Shiveley, John
Abraham, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Commitment papers
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1805 F009 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with assault and battery on Henry Road.
Commitment.
Additional names: John Shiveley, John Abraham.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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