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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1828 F12 I01
Date Range
1828
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Date Range
1828
Year
1828
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Buckwalter, John Jr.
Smith, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
Tav 1828 F12 I01
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Known as the Sorrel Horse.
Located at the Lancaster and Philadelphia turnpike.
Formerly occupied by William Smith.
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of Petition: John Buckwalter, Henry Hartman, Isaac Evans.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1821 F22 I05
Date Range
1821
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Date Range
1821
Year
1821
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Smith, William
Sample, Joseph C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Strasburg
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
Tav 1821 F22 I05
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Known as the Spread Eagle.
Formerly occupied by Joseph C. Sample.
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of Petition: Andrew Caldwell Sr., John Caldwell, Daniel Gowen, Joseph C. Sample, Hugh Wallace, Hugh McClung, Jacob Moore, William Smith.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1824 F18 I07
Date Range
1824
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Date Range
1824
Year
1824
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Smith, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Martic Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
Tav 1824 F18 I07
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Known as the Black Horse Tavern.
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of Petition: Jacob Hoover, Francis Burrowes, William Russel, Christian Russel, [Frederic] McCallister, G. Withers, John Fullmer, George Miller, John Henderson.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1863 F004
Date Range
1863
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
1863
Year
1863
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Steigerwalt, Richard
Thomas, Corporal
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: desertion
Civil War
Habeas corpus
Petitions
Soldiers
United States Army
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1863 F004
Box Number
008
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
Deserter.
Petitioner: Steigerwalt, Richard.
Filed against: Thomas, [ ]. Occupation: Corporal, U. S. Army.
Petition.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
1180.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1823 F21 I04
Date Range
1823
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Date Range
1823
Year
1823
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Swope, Frederick
Caldwell, John
Smith, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Strasburg
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
Tav 1823 F21 I04
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Owned by John Caldwell.
Lately occupied by William Smith.
Petition granted.
November term.
Signers of Petition: George Hoffman, William Smith, John Howry, Michael Musselman, Andrew Caldwell Sr., William P. Caldwell, Daniel Gowen, [signature in German], John Kindig, George Smith, Jacob Bear, Archibald McCallister.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1816 F13 I03
Date Range
1816
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Date Range
1816
Year
1816
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Smith, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Good
Object ID
Tav 1816 F13 I03
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Located on the Lancaster and Philadelphia turnpike road.
Formerly occupied by Widow Lytle.
Petition granted.
Signers of Petition: Jacob Witmer, Sam White, Jeremiah Kirk, Michael Musselman, Henry Barnet, Jacob Duchman, Jeramiah Mosher, Nathaniel Lightner, Martin Miller, Jacob Miller, Samuel Slaymaker, W. B. Ross and two others.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1815 F10 I09
Date Range
1815
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Date Range
1815
Year
1815
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Smith, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Hempfield Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1815 F10 I09
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Owned by Henry Smith.
Located on turnpike road leading from Lancaster to Marietta.
Formerly occupied by Michael Berger.
Petition allowed.
Signers of Petition: Samuel Slaymaker, Andrew Boggs, William Hamilton, Hugh Wilson, Jacob Krug, Cas. Shaffner Jr.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1813 F08 I01
Date Range
1813
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Date Range
1813
Year
1813
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Smith, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1813 F08 I01
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Formerly occupied by James Clark.
Petition allowed.
Signers of Petition: Richard Ferree, Jeremiah Kirk, Jacob Duchman and 1 other.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers ;order and report of viewers.
Object ID
Bridge F0230 I004
Date Range
1823
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers ;order and report of viewers.
Description
Court term: January 1823.
Location: At former location of Smith's Bridge, near Henry Smith's house.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1823
Year
1823
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Smith, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Cocalico Creek
Creeks
Earl Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Smith's Bridge
Warwick Twp.
Place
Earl Twp. and Warwick Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0230 I004
Box Number
003
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1807 F017 QS
Date Range
1807/08
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
1807/08
Year
1807
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Carren, Michael
Stock, Adam
Smith, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1807 F017 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with assault on Adam Stock.
Additional name: Henry Smith.
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
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1807 F018 QS
Date Range
1807/08
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
1807/08
Year
1807
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Stock, John
Stock, Adam
Stock, Adam Jr.
Carren, Michael
Henry, Patrick
Smith, Henry
Duchman, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Court costs
Bills
Recognizance
Charge: threatening a person
Charge: assault and battery
Complaints
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1807 F018 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Adam Stock, Adam Stock Jr.
Court costs.
Bill of costs.
Recognizance, charged with threatening Michael Carren; with assault and battery.
Complaint by Michael Carren.
Additional names: Patrick Henry, Henry Smith, Jacob Duchman.
10 items, 10 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1756 F005 QS
Date Range
1756/02
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
1756/02
Year
1756
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Hobbins, Martha
Smith, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Adjudications
Indentured servants
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1756 F005 QS
Additional Notes
Adjudication.
Servant of William Smith.
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
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1757 F001 QS
Date Range
1757/11
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Date Range
1757/11
Year
1757
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Clark, John
Clark, William
Cornman, Abraham
Crawford, John
Crawford, William
Ferree, John
Fouts, John
Fults, Henry
Gibones, John
Gillerest, James
Hains, Jacob
Haynes, Joseph
Jameson, William
Keylor, Casper
Long, Hugh
Long, John
Renalt, John
Smith, Henry
Willson, Abraham
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constables
Constable's return
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1757 F001 QS
Additional Notes
Constable Returns.
Return of the Constable of Lebanon Twp., return Abraham Cornman, Henry Smith to sell liquor by the pint and John Renalt. Constable William Clark.
Return of the Constable of Little Britain Twp., return James Gillerest and John Gibones for retailing spirits by the [smalls] and Abraham Willson for selling rum by the quart and gallon.
Return of the Constable of Drumore Twp., return John Long, John Crawford, and Hugh Long who sells rum and cider by the small measure. William Crawford Constable.
Return of the Constable of Lampeter Twp., return Joseph Haynes, John Clark, and Casper Keylor for selling rum, wine and cider by small measure. Jacob Hains Constable.
Return of the Constable of Strasburg Twp., return John Fouts and John Ferree for selling rum and wine by small measure. Henry Fults Constable.
5 items, 6 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
NOV 1868 F106
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Smith, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
NOV 1868 F106
Additional Notes
Assault and battery.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
103.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1842 F001
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
Richardson, Samuel
Roberts, A. E.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Sheriffs
Petitions
Habeas corpus
Charge: surety of the peace
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1842 F001
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: Richardson, Samuel.
Filed against: Roberts, A. E. Occupation: sheriff.
Petition.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
Surety of the peace.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
355.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1842 F002
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
Inhoff, Joseph
Roberts, Anthony E.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Sheriffs
Petitions
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1842 F002
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: Inhoff, Joseph.
Filed against: Roberts, Anthony E. Occupation: sheriff.
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
356.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1842 F003
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
Rutter, Uriah
Roberts, Anthony E.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Sheriffs
Commitment papers
Petitions
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1842 F003
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: Rutter, Uriah.
Filed against: Roberts, Anthony E. Occupation: sheriff.
Commitment paper.
Petition.
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
357.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1842 F004
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
Poorman, Hugh
Kunkel, William Jr.
Roberts, Anthony E.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: larceny
Sheriffs
Petitions
Habeas corpus
Commitment papers
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1842 F004
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
Kunkel, William Jr.
Charged with larceny.
Petitioners: Poorman, Hugh; Kunkel, William Jr.
Filed against: Roberts, Anthony E. Occupation: sheriff.
Petition.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
Commitment paper.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
358.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1842 F005
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
Poorman, Hugh
Kunkel, William Jr.
Roberts, Anthony E.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Sheriffs
Petitions
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1842 F005
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
Also Kunkel, William Jr.
Petitioners: Poorman, Hugh; Kunkel, William Jr.
Filed against: Roberts, Anthony E. Occupation: sheriff.
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
359.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1842 F006
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
Wagner, Daniel
Roberts, Anthony E.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Sheriffs
Petitions
Warrants
Commitment papers
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1842 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: Wagner, Daniel.
Filed against: Roberts, Anthony E. Occupation: sheriff.
Petition, includes warrant of commitment.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
360.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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