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Collection
Letters to Absalom Dubree
Title
Three letters to Absalom Dubree, surveyor
Object ID
MG0956
Date Range
1835-1842
Collection
Letters to Absalom Dubree
Title
Three letters to Absalom Dubree, surveyor
Description
Letter to Absalom Dubree, surveyor in Little Britain Twp. from James [ ] in Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, regarding a delay in settlement on a house for John Kirk & Hambleton. 22 March 1835.
Letter to Absalom Dubree at Buck, Drumore Twp. from Jeremiah Brown in Goshen asking him to survey a piece of land they wish to sell. 18 November 1841.
Letter to Absalom Dubree in Buck, Drumore Twp. from someone compiling a history of Lancaster County and looking for Dr. Chandler's papers with history on Little Britain Twp., Colerain Twp., and Drumore Twp. that the doctor thought were with Dubree. 31 December 1842.
Admin/Biographical History
Absalom Dubree (1780-1859) was a noted scrivener and surveyor. He was born in Chester County, lived in Drumore Twp. and Little Britain Twp., and is buried at Penn Hill Friends Burial Ground in Fulton Twp.
Jeremiah Brown was a congressman and abolitionist. He was elected to the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1826 and to the PA Constitutional Convention of 1837. He represented Pennsylvania's 4th and 8th Districts in the United States House of Representatives from 1841 to 1845 and served as an associate judge for Lancaster County from 1851 to 1856.
Date Range
1835-1842
Year Range From
1835
Year Range To
1842
Date of Accumulation
1835-1842
Creator
Lefever, Mark
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Wall
Side 12
People
Brown, Jeremiah
Chandler, Dr.
Dubree, Absalom
Search Terms
Buck, Drumore Twp.
Colerain Twp.
Drumore Twp.
Dwellings
Goshen, Fulton Twp.
Houses
Little Britain Twp.
Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Real estate
Surveyors
Extent
3 items, 8 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0956
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2023.008
Other Numbers
MG-956
Classification
MG0956
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Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Image of Witmer's Bridge
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F097_In01
Date Range
No date
  1 document  
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Image of Witmer's Bridge
Description
Reproduction of a photograph of Witmer's Bridge, at Bridgeport. The bridge spans the Conestoga River between Lancaster Township and East Lampeter Township. Original photograph ca. 1887.
Date Range
No date
Creation Date
No date
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0004
Subjects
Bridges
Search Terms
Barns
Bridgeport, East Lampeter Twp.
Bridges
Conestoga River
Dwellings
East Lampeter Twp.
Fences
Houses
Lancaster Twp.
Wither's Bridge
Extent
1 item, 1 page scanned
Object Name
Picture
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F097_In01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
Photograph (1-03-04-20) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/47e2734b-ef0c-456e-8349-411217231610
Photograph (2-12-01-37) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/d8eb3d25-3c7a-4465-a373-320321522569
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 97, Insert 1
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 22 May 2024.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.
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Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Photograph of Robert Fulton's birthplace
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F094_In02_It04
Date Range
No date
  1 document  
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Photograph of Robert Fulton's birthplace
Description
Photograph of Robert Fulton's birthplace in Fulton Twp., Lancaster County.
Date Range
No date
Creation Date
No date
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0004
People
Fulton, Robert
Subjects
Birthplaces
Search Terms
Birthplaces
Dwellings
Fulton Twp.
Houses
Inventors
Little Britain Twp.
Quarryville
Extent
1 item, 1 page scanned
Object Name
Photograph
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F094_In02_It04
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 94, Insert 2, Item 4
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 21 May 2024.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.
Documents

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Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Image of Robert Fulton's birthplace
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F094_In02_It05
Date Range
No date
  1 document  
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Image of Robert Fulton's birthplace
Description
Reproduction of a photograph of Robert Fulton's birthplace, from a book.
Date Range
No date
Creation Date
No date
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0004
People
Fulton, Robert
Subjects
Birthplaces
Search Terms
Birthplaces
Dwellings
Fulton Twp.
Houses
Inventors
Little Britain Twp.
Quarryville
Extent
1 item, 1 page scanned
Object Name
Picture
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F094_In02_It05
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 94, Insert 2, Item 4
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 21 May 2024.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
DEC 1856 F077 ML
Date Range
1868/12
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Date Range
1868/12
Year
1856
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Barnett, James
Kennedy, John
Walton, John C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Chestnut Level Academy
Chestnut Level, Drumore Twp.
Contractors
Dwellings
Houses
Mechanics' liens
Place
Chestnut Level, Drumore Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
DEC 1856 F077 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Walton, John C. Contractor, second defendant.
Dwelling.
Barnett, James; Kennedy, John. Contractors.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
APR 1862 F028 ML
Date Range
1862/04
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Admin/Biographical History
Liens filed by contractors.
Date Range
1862/04
Year
1862
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Martin, Barton B.
Reamsnyder, Mr.
Frey, Mr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Contractors
Dwellings
Earlville, West Earl Twp.
Houses
Liens
Mechanics' Liens
Place
Earlville, West Earl Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1862 F028 ML
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Dwelling.
Martin, Barton B. Contractor.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by Jacob Heidelbaugh and Levi Mosely
Object ID
MAY 1862 F037 ML
Date Range
1862/05
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by Jacob Heidelbaugh and Levi Mosely
Date Range
1862/05
Creation Date
May 1862
Year
1862
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Wall
Side 01
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Donnelly, Hugh
Gilbert, J. Harding
Heidelbaugh, Jacob
Mosely, Levi
Stauffer, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Mechanics' liens
Search Terms
Contractors
Dwellings
Eden Twp.
Houses
Mechanics' liens
Persons of color
Place
Eden Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1862 F037 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
008
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Mosely, Levi (person of color). Contractor, second defendant.
Dwelling.
Heidelbaugh, Jacob. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment - contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no publication fee.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
MAY 1862 F037 ML
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
MAY 1863 F016 ML
Date Range
1863/05
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Date Range
1863/05
Year
1863
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Wall
Side 01
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bower and Holl
Churches
Contractors
Dwellings
Houses
Leacock Presbyterian Church
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Paradise Twp.
Parsonages
Trout and Brother
Place
Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1863 F016 ML
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Presbyterian Church at Paradise, Trustees.
Trout & Brother. Contractors, additional defendants.
Parsonage.
Bower & Holl. Contractors.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
AUG 1863 F019 ML
Date Range
1863/08
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Date Range
1863/08
Year
1863
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Depew, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Centreville, Conoy Twp.
Contractors
Dwellings
George Bean and Brother
Houses
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Place
Centreville, Conoy Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1863 F019 ML
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Dwelling.
George Bean & Bro. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
DEC 1863 F024 ML
Date Range
1863/12
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Date Range
1863/12
Year
1863
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Depew, William
Sides, Peter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Centreville, Conoy Twp.
Contractors
Dwellings
Houses
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Place
Centreville, Conoy Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
DEC 1863 F024 ML
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Dwelling.
Sides, Peter. Contractor.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
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