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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Object ID
Bridge F0205 I002
Date Range
1804
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Description
Court term: May 1804.
Location: At remains of Carpenter's Bridge, on road from Mount Hope Ironworks to Newport, Delaware.
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
1804
Year
1804
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Carpenter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Carpenter's Bridge
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Earl Twp.
Forges
Mount Hope Ironworks
Newport, Delaware
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0205 I002
Box Number
003
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Evan Edwards
Object ID
Inv 1771 F001 E
Date Range
1771
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Evan Edwards
Date Range
1771
Year
1771
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0029
People
Caesar
Edwards, Evan
Jo
Tom
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
African Americans--History
Indentured servants
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Beehives
Boys
Children
Enslaved persons
Estate inventories
Indentured servants
Persons of color
Probate records
Servants
Slaveholders
Women
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
1 item, 5 pages to scan
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1771 F001 E
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
029
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 In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.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
Includes widow's allotment and list of debts.
Enslaved persons listed, one woman, three boys.
Indentured servant boy listed.
2 items, 2 pieces
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 fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
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
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Alexander Martin
Object ID
Inv 1778 F002 M
Date Range
1778
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Alexander Martin
Date Range
1778
Year
1778
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0082
People
Martin, Alexander
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
African Americans--History
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Boys
Children
Enslaved persons
Estate inventories
Persons of color
Probate records
Place
Earl Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1778 F002 M
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
082
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
Enslaved boy listed.
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 fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
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
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of David Davis
Object ID
Inv 1774 F001 D
Date Range
1774
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of David Davis
Date Range
1774
Year
1774
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0024
People
Davis, David
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
African Americans--History
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Boys
Children
Enslaved persons
Estate inventories
Girls
Persons of color
Probate records
Slaveholders
Women
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
1 item, 3 pages to scan
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1774 F001 D
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
024
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
Also additional inventory.
Enslaved persons listed, one man, one woman, one boy, one girl.
2 items, 2 pieces
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 fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents

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Collection
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Title
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Object ID
Constable F048 I003
Collection
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Title
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Description
Bonds posted by constables, showing names of constable and surety; date and amount of bond; conditions of obligation; signatures of constable, surety, and witnesses; and date filed. Arr. chron. by date filed. No index. Hdw. and typed on ptd. fm.
Admin/Biographical History
The County of Lancaster has given LancasterHistory.org custodial responsibility of this collection.
System of Arrangement
Arranged by year; alphabetical by surname with in year.
Constables' Bonds: 1809, 1811, 1825, 1826, 1829, 1830-1849, 1875, 1888, 1893-1924.
Detectives' Bonds: 1890-1896, 1900, 1902, 1903, 1906, 1927
Includes: Remonstrations, affirmations, petitions, bonds, receipts, notices.
Creation Date
1809-1927, inc.
Date of Accumulation
1809-1927, inc.
Year
1899
Creator
Clerk of Courts of Lancaster County
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Hershey, A. H.
Sheaffer, Albert
Search Terms
Constables' Bonds
Detectives' Bonds
Bonds
Earl Twp.
West Hempfield Twp.
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
4 boxes, 2 cu. ft.
Object Name
Bond, Legal
Language
English
Condition
Good
Object ID
Constable F048 I003
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Additional name: A. H. Hershey of West Hempfield Township.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy or PDF made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0558
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1804 F038 QS
Date Range
1804/08
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
1804/08
Year
1804
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Brubacker, John Jr.
Sheaffer, Martin
Young, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: selling liquor without a license
Earl Twp.
Place
Earl Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1804 F038 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with selling liquor without a license.
Additional names: Martin Sheaffer, James Young.
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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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1805 F016 QS
Date Range
1805/04
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
1805/04
Year
1805
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Rist, John
Rorck, Daniel
Diller, Peter
Fee, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Earl Twp.
Place
Earl Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1805 F016 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with assault and battery on Daniel Rorck.
Additional names: Peter Diller, John Fee.
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
APR 1805 F024 QS
Date Range
1805/04
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
1805/04
Year
1805
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Carpenter, Abraham
German, Samuel
McArthur, Margaret
McArthur, Rachel
Mainzer, Michael
Sensenig, John
Shower, Andrew
Weidler, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Apprentices
Farmers
Earl Twp.
Charge: forcible entry
Charge: maltreating apprentice
Place
Earl Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1805 F024 QS
Additional Notes
Occupation: farmer.
Also: Samuel German.
Recognizance, charged with mistreating his apprentice, forcible entry his mother's home, Margaret McArthur, and for assaulting Rachel McArthur.
Recognizance for Margaret and Rachel McArthur for concealing.
Additional names: Michael Mainzer, John Sensenig, Andrew Shower, John Weidler.
2 items, 2 pieces
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 1805 F006 QS
Date Range
1805/08
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
1805/08
Year
1805
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Davis, John
Reehm, Elizabeth
Zell, Adam
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: fornication and bastardy
Earl Twp.
Place
Earl Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1805 F006 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with fornication and bastardy on Elizabeth Reehm.
Additional name: Adam Zell.
2 items, 2 pieces
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
APR 1808 F030 QS
Date Range
1808/04
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
1808/04
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Davis, John
Rutter, Polly
Davis, Isaac
Rutter, Joseph
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: fornication and bastardy
Earl Twp.
Place
Earl Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1808 F030 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with fornication and bastardy on Polly Rutter.
Additional names: Isaac Davis, Joseph Rutter.
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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