Signers of Petition: David [Potts], Henry B. Martin, Josiah Howard, George Weaver, Martin Dunlinger, Jacob Weaver, William Carrolis, Emanuel Carrolis, John Kreider, John Froelich, John Doner, John Schultz.
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Signers of Petition: Jacob Houser, Jacob Kreider, James Ewing, Jacob H. Light, Joseph Herr, Abraham Herr, Michael Harnish, Benjamin Miller, Jacob Mylin, John Mylin, Abraham Mylin, Henry Gall, Benjamin [Rowe], Benjamin M. Frick, [signature in German].
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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.
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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: John Rohrer Jr., Andrew Wise, Henry Diffenbaugh, John Crite, John Bausman, Samuel White, Michael Gundaker, W. McKnight, and one other.
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Located on the road leading from Lancaster to Martic Forge at the point where the said road and the McCalls Ferry road fork.
Petition not granted.
January term.
Signers of Petition: Jacob Kreider, John Mylin Jr., John Mylin Sr., David Schnavely, Daniel Kendig, Jacob Leibly, Martin Miller, Philip Messenkop, F. D. Hubley.
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Located on the road leading from Lancaster to Martic Forge at the point where the said road and the McCalls Ferry road fork about 3 miles from Lancaster.
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of Petition: Christian Greider, John Forrer, John Mylin Jr., Jacob Mylin, Martin Mylin, Michael Harnish, Daniel Kendig, Abraham Kendig, Jacob Leibley.
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