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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #378
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Anderson, John
Bassly, William
Boyer, Samuel
Brown, John
Chamberlain, William
Cross, Andrew
Erhart, Henry
Farmer, John B.
Findley, John R.
Gensell, Gideon
Goodman, John
Green, Abner
Hamilton, William
Kennedy, Patrick
Kirk, William
Mauch, Christian
McDonald, Hugh
Miller, William
Moore, James
Morgan, Isaac
Myers, John
Pratt, John
Ressler, George
Sample, Peter
Smith, Selah
Stewart, John
Tarbell, Samuel W.
Walker, John
Walker, James
Watson, Robert
Williams, Charles
Wilson, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Prisons
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #378
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A Jun 28, 2001.
Additional Notes
Prison.
Payment to Philadelphia Prison for the support of the following prisoners. (Their expenses and earnings are itemized.)
Anderson, John.
Bassly, William.
Boyer, Samuel.
Brown, John.
Chamberlain, William.
Cross, Andrew.
Erhart, Henry.
Farmer, John B.
Findley, John R.
Gensell, Gideon.
Goodman, John.
Green, Abner.
Hamilton, William.
Kennedy, Patrick.
Kirk, William.
Mauch, Christian.
McDonald, Hugh.
Miller, William.
Moore, James.
Morgan, Isaac.
Myers, John.
Pratt, John.
Ressler, George.
Sample, Peter.
Smith, Selah.
Stewart, John.
Tarbell, Samuel W.
Walker, John.
Walker, James. Alias Walker, John.
Watson, Robert.
Williams, Charles.
Wilson, John.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1841 F034
Date Range
1841
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
Date Range
1841
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1841
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Myers, John
Myers, Barbara
Metzger, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
West Donegal Twp.
Place
West Donegal Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1841 F034
Box Number
003
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Myers, Barbara.
Administrators: Myers, John; Metzger, John
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #329
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1830
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0010
People
Anderson, John
Bacon, Joshua
Bassley, William
Cross, Andrew
Erhart, Henry
Farmer, John B.
Findlay, John R.
Gensell, Gideon
Johnson, Samuel
Kirk, William
Myers, John
McDonald, Hugh
Miller, William
Pratt, John
Walker, James
Carrow, Benjamin
Parker, Joseph
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #329
Box Number
010
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment to Philadelphia Prison for Lancaster County prisoners, 1829. Itemized list of their expenses and earnings.
Prisoners:
Anderson, John.
Bacon, Joshua.
Bassley, William.
Cross, Andrew.
Erhart, Henry.
Farmer, John B.
Findlay, John R.
Gensell, Gideon.
Johnson, Samuel.
Kirk, William.
Myers, John.
McDonald, Hugh.
Miller, William.
Pratt, John.
Walker, James.
Carrow, Benjamin.
Parker, Joseph.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1858 F21 I02
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Year
1858
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0025
People
Cooper, Frederick
Yeisley, George
Myers, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1858 F21 I02
Box Number
025
Additional Notes
Bond: George Yeisley, John Myers.
Receipt.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #019A
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1823
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Bowser, Peter
Butler, Henry
Carter, Charles
Conrad, John
Crayton, James
Dettweiller, Jacob
Duff, William
Fritz, John
Hamilton, William
Harpham, Jeremiah G.
Johnston, Jeremiah
Jones, John
Kennard, Samuel
Livey, John
McMahon, John
Moyer, Jacob
Myers, Frederick
Myers, John
Shaffer, George
West, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #019A
Box Number
003
Notes
Entered into Q&A May 3, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment to Philadelphia prison for support of prisoners held there.
Prisoners listed:
Bowser, Peter.
Butler, Henry.
Conrad, John.
Crayton, James.
Dettweiller, Jacob.
Duff, William.
Harpham, Jeremiah G.
Johnston, Jeremiah.
Kennard, Samuel.
Myers, Frederick.
McMahon, John.
Shaffer, George.
West, John.
Fritz, John.
Hamilton, William.
Moyer, Jacob.
Livey, John.
Carter, Charles.
Myers, John.
Jones, John.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1883 F064
Date Range
1883
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
Date Range
1883
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1883
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0013
People
Myers, John
Myers, Catharine
Summers, Peter
Seldomridge, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Place
none
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1883 F064
Box Number
013
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Myers, Catharine.
Administrators: Summers, Peter; Seldomridge, John.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1887 F049
Date Range
1887
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
Date Range
1887
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1887
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0014
People
Grabill, Barbara
Hess, Christian
Hess, Jacob
Morrison, Mary C. H.
Hess, David
Geist, Adam
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
East Earl Twp.
Place
East Earl Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1887 F049
Box Number
014
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Hess, Christian; Hess, Jacob; Morrison, Mary C. H.; Hess, David.
Administrator: Geist, Adam.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1893 F054
Date Range
1893
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
Date Range
1893
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1893
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0016
People
Groff, Leah
Plank, Annie A.
Raezer, Kate
Groff, Florence
Groff, J. M.
Myers, Mattie
Evans, Susanna
Schnupp, Mary A.
Myers, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Earl Twp.
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1893 F054
Box Number
016
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Plank, Annie A.; Raezer, Kate; Groff, Florence; Groff, J. M.; Myers, Mattie; Evans, Susanna; Schnupp, Mary A.
Administrator: Myers, John.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1857 F22 I05
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Year
1857
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0023
People
Cooper, Frederick
Leman, Jacob
Myers, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1857 F22 I05
Box Number
023
Additional Notes
Known as the Red Lion.
Located in the North West Ward.
Bond: Jacob Leman, John Myers.
Receipt.
Signers of petition: George Keller, Peter McConomy, Jacob Leman, M. Carpenter, Godfried Zahm, H. Sherff, Watson H. Miller, John F. Sehner, Jacob G. Getz, George D. Eberman, Charles F. Hager, Allen Richards.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #395
Date Range
1824
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Admin/Biographical History
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners.
Date Range
1824
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Adams, James
Addims, Levi
Anderson, James
Anderson, John
Anderson, Mary
Anderson, Pompy
Armstrong, Hugh
Aron, Joseph
Baker, Mary Ann
Barnum, Luther G.
Bartle, George
Boyer, Samuel
Boyle, George
Brinton, Joseph
Brown, Benjamin
Brown, John
Bryson, James
Buckian, Daniel
Buckley, William
Caarson, Jane
Cane, Barney
Carnes, Robert
Carter, Thomas
Clinger, Thomas
Corgan, John
Cowsin, Jane
Cowsins, Jane
Currin, Barney
Davis, Henry
Dchagins, John
Deeds, Margaret
Dentlinger, Joseph
Ditterline, Lewis
Docherty, Michael
Downey, James
Dunkel, S.
Eberman, Philip
Eckenroat, Richard
Ehrisman, Abraham
Fisher, Lewis
Fitzjeriald, Washington
Flemson, Joseph
Flick, Christian
Folk, Polly
Galliger, Daniel
Galliger, John
Gamper, Nicholas
Gardner, Washington
Garlach, George
Glass, Margaret
Goodman, George
Green, Charles
Grupp, James
Guteluis, J.
Haisting, Samuel
Hambright, Frederick
Hamilton, William
Harling, William
Harpeson, Winford
Hasee, Charles
Heftkin, Samuel
Heinitsh, Augustus
Heinitsh, Salome
Herbst, Peter
Hess, David
Hickman, Sally
Hickman, Sarah
Hipkins, Calip
Hornley, John
Ingo, Benjamin
Insey, Charles
Jackson, Richard
James, George
Jones, William
Jonston, Margaret
Jonston, Robert
Jonston, Thomas
Kalor, William
Kelly, Edward
Kelly, Patrick
Kilheffer, Christ
Lemon, Sarah
Lewis, John
Linch, Hanna
Linch, Hannah
Loanich, Michael
Malson, Bidde
Malson, E.
McCall, George
McCall, Sophia
McCammert, Alexander
McCammet, Alexander
McClane, Margaret
McConnoway, WIlliam
McCowin, John
McGlure, Benjamin
McGran, H.
McGrimes, Mary
McKeading, Edward
McKetrick, John
McKitrick, John
McKitrick, Nancy
McKittery, Nancy
McLane, Mary
Mead, Henry
Mellon, James
Michael, John
Moore, William
Mull, John
Munford, John
Myers, John
Neff, George
O'Donald, Domenick
O'Donald, John
O'Donnel, Donnel
Orbeson, Alexander
Parker, Jim
Pierce, Calip
Poke, Robert
Ress, John
Rockey, Eliza
Rogers, Hariot
Rogers, James
Ropp, Fanny
Sensenich, Jesse
Sheaman, Ann
Shenk, John
Shippert, Benjamin
Shrnk, Christian
Shroat, Samuel
Smith, James
Smith, Lewis
Smith, William
Snider, George
Speara, Henry
Steinman, John F.
Stengle, Daniel
Stewart, Hugh
Sweigert, John
Taylor, John A.
Thomas, John
Thomson, John
Thomson, Joseph
Times, Patient
Wallice, Samuel
Waltz, Valentine
Wats, Jane
Watt, Jane
Watts, Jane
Weal, David
Weaver, John
Webb, Frederick
Weidely, Adam
Williams, Hannah
Williams, Jeremiah
Williamson, S.
Wilson, James
Wimbley, Joseph
Wise, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Prisoners
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Incarcerated persons
Lancaster
Prisons
Women
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #395
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A May 24, 2001.
Additional Notes
Prison.
Payment for key fees and maintenance of prisoners.
Heinitsh, Augustus. Jailor, desceased. Heinitsh, Salome; Hambright, Frederick, executors.
Prisoners mentioned:
Grupp, James.
Ingo, Benjamin.
McConnoway, WIlliam.
Brown, John.
Folk, Polly.
Neff, George.
Brown, Benjamin.
Hornley, John.
Corgan, John.
Ress, John.
Goodman, George.
Buckley, William.
Insey, Charles.
Barnum, Luther G.
McCowin, John.
Jones, William.
Lemon, Sarah.
McKitrick, John.
Ehrisman, Abraham.
Adams, James.
Wilson, James.
Sheaman, Ann.
Brinton, Joseph.
Wimbley, Joseph.
Kelly, Patrick.
McGrimes, Mary and daughter.
McClane, Margaret.
Rockey, Eliza.
Orbeson, Alexander.
Harpeson, Winford.
Mead, Henry.
Hickman, Sally.
Armstrong, Hugh.
Smith, William.
Wise, David.
Weal, David.
Snider, George.
Webb, Frederick.
Wallice, Samuel.
Bryson, James.
McCammert, Alexander.
Harling, William.
Lewis, John.
Clinger, Thomas.
Malson, E.
Malson, Bidde.
McCammet, Alexander.
Loanich, Michael.
Mull, John.
Rogers, Hariot.
Williams, Jeremiah.
Carnes, Robert.
Poke, Robert.
Hipkins, Calip.
Cowsins, Jane.
Shrnk, Christian.
Dchagins, John.
Stewart, Hugh.
Williamson, S.
Galliger, John.
Linch, Hannah.
McCall, George.
Baker, Mary Ann.
O Donnel, Donnel.
Cane, Barney.
Thomas, John.
Kilheffer, Christ.
Munford, John.
Parker, Jim.
Anderson, James.
Smith, Lewis.
James, George.
Ditterline, Lewis.
Heftkin, Samuel.
Pierce, Calip.
Stengle, Daniel.
Eckenroat, Richard.
Sweigert, John.
Speara, Henry.
Currin, Barney.
Jonston, margaret.
O'Donald, Domenick.
O'Donald, John.
Jonston, Robert.
Malson, E. and wife.
Glass, Margaret.
McLane, Mary.
Boyle, George.
Mellon, James.
McKetrick, John.
Gardner, Washington.
Addims, Levi.
McKeading, Edward.
Downey, James.
Eberman, Philip.
Aron, Joseph.
Linch, Hanna.
Hasee, Charles.
Flick, Christian.
McKittery, Nancy.
Kalor, William.
Gamper, Nicholas.
Weidely, Adam.
Anderson, John.
Anderson, Pompy.
Garlach, George.
Thomson, Joseph.
Hess, David.
Moore, William.
Anderson, Mary.
Ropp, Fanny.
Flemson, Joseph.
Wats, Jane.
Buckian, Daniel.
Docherty, Michael.
Hamilton, William.
Shhippert, Benjamin.
Jonston, Robert.
Haisting, Samuel.
Cowiin, Jane.
Rogers, James.
Jackson, Richard.
McCall, Sophia.
Green, Charles.
Deeds, Margaret.
Dentlinger, Joseph.
Williams, Hannah.
McGlure, Benjamin.
Boyer, Samuel.
Carter, Thomas.
Weaver, John.
Sensenich, Jesse.
Herbst, Peter.
Caarson, Jane.
Thomson, John.
Jonston, Thomas.
McKitrick, Nancy.
Times, Patient.
Davis, Henry.
Kelly, Edward.
Watt, Jane.
Dunkel, S.
Guteluis, J.
Taylor, John A.
McGran, H. and wife.
Michael, John.
Shroat, Samuel.
Bartle, George.
Galliger, Daniel.
Watts, Jane.
Fitzjeriald, Washington.
Williams, JEremiah.
Hickman, Sarah.
Other names:
Myers, John. For muslin.
Smith, James. For brooms.
Steinman, John F. For lead.
Fisher, Lewis. For stones and sand.
Shenk, John. For firewood.
Waltz, Valentine. For work done.
1 item. 2 pieces.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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