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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
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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
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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
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4a39a97d-b6c0-4a5f-8198-248192414380
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JAN 1821 F013 QS
Date Range
1821/01
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Date Range
1821/01
Year
1821
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Graybill, Jacob
Hamilton, William
Kain, James
McGrann, Patrick
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: accessory to a felony
Mittimus
Motions
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Warrants
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1821 F013 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Patrick McGrann.
Recognizance, accessory in concealing William Hamiliton, on oath of Jacob Graybill.
Mittimus.
Motion for a new trial.
4 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/e3fbf2f8-3a65-4a7d-a977-795308054116
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JUN 1788 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
1788
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Starred, William
McFannel, David
Frie, Emanuel
Starred, James
Williams, Thomas
Williams, Benjamin
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Persons of color
Enslaved persons
Charge: assault and battery
Charge: horse stealing
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JUN 1788 F001 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with assault and battery.
Additional name: James Starred.
Second defendant: David McFannel, slave of Emanuel Frie.
Recognizance, charged with stealing a horse belonging to Thomas Williams and Benjamin Williams.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/a5638c25-324f-4d40-aea9-143991278036
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JUL 1788 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
1788
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Seeger, John
Seeger, Henry
Williams, Benjamin
Bausman, Wendel
Hiens, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JUL 1788 F001 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with biting off a person's finger
Additional names: Henry Seeger, Benjamin Williams, Wendel Bausman, Henry Hiens.
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/18541ec1-2049-4600-b2b6-591189404811
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JUL 1788 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
1788
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Wilson, John Jr.
Roberts, Mary
Roberts, John
Roberts, Hugh
Moore, John
Teco, John
McCarriater, Patrick
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JUL 1788 F002 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with assault and battery against Mary Roberts, John Roberts and Hugh Roberts.
Additional names: John Moore, John Teco, Patrick McCarriater.
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/941ee6a3-8c2d-4f6b-9c80-827308647613
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JUL 1788 F004 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
1788
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Gotshall, Peter
Cauffman, Andrew
Hufft, Jacob
Weaver, Adam
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: obstructing a road
Hempfield Twp.
Highways
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JUL 1788 F004 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with obstructing a highway by Andrew Cauffman, the Supervisor of the Public Highway in Hempfield Twp.
Additional names: Jacob Hufft, Adam Weaver.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/3be98f64-5665-4ae9-ba4f-554191977135
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JUL 1788 F005 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
1788
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Webb, William
Davis, William
Souder, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: horse stealing
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JUL 1788 F005 QS
Additional Notes
Alias: William Davis.
Recognizance, charged with stealing a horse, property of John Souder.
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/edf30e51-69fe-453f-bdd5-372356003745
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1788 F001 QS
Date Range
1788/08
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
1788/08
Year
1788
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Miller, Joseph
Irwin, Moses
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1788 F001 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance.
Additional name: Moses Irwin.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/86e9d37d-d166-43a0-b1ad-555400496918
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1788 F004 QS
Date Range
1788/08
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
1788/08
Year
1788
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Grevess, Ellenor
Grevess, Joseph
Jago, John
Smith, Margaret
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: theft
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1788 F004 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Joseph Grevess.
Recognizance, charged with stealing items from the person of Margaret Smith.
Additional name: John Jago.
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

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