Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Signers of petition: Isaac Weachter, Jacob Wolf, John Fausset, Ephraim O. Eby, Edward K. Seibert, Joseph Ulrich, Samuel M. Schaeffer, John Busser, Israel [Hearmeat], Henry S. Schlauch, Daniel Weidman, Joseph Weidman, Henry Kessler, Ephraim R. Pfautz, Samuel Shenk, Samuel Buffenmyer, Jacob Elser, Oliver Caldwell, Martin M. Brubacher.
Bond: Samuel M. Schaeffer, Isaac Weachter.
Receipt to keep a tavern.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Signers of petition: Samuel M. Schaeffer, Jacob Wolf, Samuel H. Miller, Ephraim [Eaby], Isreal Hearmeat, M. M. Brubaker, Jacob M. [Shuy], Joseph M. Mathews, Isaac Weachter, Samuel Weachter, [George Miller], John Busser, Levi Steiner.
Bond: Samuel H. Miller, Ephraim O. Eby.
Receipt to keep a tavern.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Signers of petition: Jacob M. [Shutz], Henry Schitz, Reuben Hartranft, Benjamin H. Kauffman, Mathias Meiley, Solomon Steffey, John Brenneman, David L. Kryder, Daniel Widener, [signature in German], Martin Inley, George Rittel, John Roat, Jacob Markley, Jacob Schenck, Jacob Blans, Joseph Washington.
Bond: Gabriel Schlott, C. H. Kryder.
Receipt to keep a tavern.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
