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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1834 F002 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1834
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Neidich, John
Smuller, John
Coble, Jacob
Green, Joseph
Daugherty, Michael
Shaub, Henry
Moore, James
Parris, Joseph
Henry, Edward S.
James, Samuel
Poorman, David
Philips, John
Williams, David W.
Steward, Samuel
Smith, William
White, Albert
Welsh, Nathaniel
Thompson, John
Roger, Conrad
Banks, David
Kreider, Joseph
Doonan, Barney
Henry, Thomas
Devaul, James Westley
Barger, William
Marry, Lloyd
Malson, William
Bell, William
Butler, William
Wilson, Washington
Devlin, Charles
Bucher, Sally
Bossley, John
Diffenbach, Adam
Weidle, John
Diffenbach, Catharine
Olmstead, Margaret
Gordan, John
Evans, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Jails
Prisoners
Prisons
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1834 F002 QS
Additional Notes
Jail calendar.
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
Jail calendar
Object ID
AUG 1822 F001 QS
Date Range
1822/08
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Jail calendar
Date Range
1822/08
Year
1822
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Albright, Francis
Banks, David
Cooly, Mary
Cooper, Joseph
Dellem, Joseph
Feldeberger, John
Fleck, John
Freeman, Mary
Fulk, David
Gardner, Adam
Green, Sophia
Henry, Joseph
Hercules, Peter
Jackson, Josiah
Johnston, Thomas
Jones, Eliza
Karting, John
Kauffman, Isaac
Lechler, John
Long, Frederick
McKinsey, Thomas
Oldegraff, Jacob
Perry, Joseph
Poole, Joseph
Sanders, Hugh
Sinnsel, Garret
Smith, William
Talbot, Net
Watt, Jane
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Prisoners
Search Terms
Incarcerated persons
Jails
Persons of color
Prisons
Quarter Sessions
Women
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1822 F001 QS
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Additional Notes
Jail calendar.
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
JAN 1845 F002 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Clarke, James
Parker, Nathaniel
Vance, William
Kane, Martha
Carle, James R.
Albert, Philip
Forsyth, William
Wright, Peter
Griffith, George
Henry, David
Shock, Frederick
Smith, William
Landon, Jacob
Gibbel, Jacob
Rinear, Isaac
Redman, J,
Fetter, Frederick
Lukens, Jackson
Lappen, Michael
Wilson, William
Johnson, Samuel
Hagy, Isaac
King, Alexander
Carter, Charles
Youtz, John
McLane, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Prisoners
Prisons
Jails
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1845 F002 QS
Additional Notes
Prison calendar.
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
Prison calendar
Object ID
APR 1845 F002 QS
Date Range
1845/04
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Prison calendar
Date Range
1845/04
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Clarke, James
Parker, Nathaniel
Vance, William
Albert, Philip Jr.
Wright, Peter
Griffith, George
Henry, David
Shock, Frederick
Smith, William
Landon, Jacob
Carter, Charles
Gibson, Samuel
Lorrel, James
Benton, James
Esbon, David
Hatz, Eliza
Scott, John
Haggerty, John
Scott, Joel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Prisoners
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Incarcerated persons
Prisons
Jails
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1845 F002 QS
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Additional Notes
Prison calendar.
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
Prison calendar
Object ID
AUG 1845 F002 QS
Date Range
1845/08
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Prison calendar
Date Range
1845/08
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Aaron, Joseph
Albert, Philip Jr.
Arney, Benjamin
Bensing, Philip
Blackburn, John
Brooks, John
Buckman, John
Campbell, B. D.
Carter, Charles
Chubbs, Perry
Clarke, James
Clarke, James P.
Cook, Allen
Cupid, Levi
Duck, George
Franciscus, Christian
Freeman, Jonathan
Funk, David
Gipson, Samuel
Groff, John M.
Harpur, John
Hart, Andrew
Hughes, Joseph
Jay, Thomas
King, John
Kuhns, John
Lind, John
McMillen, William
Miller, John
Myers, Catharine
Myers, Elizabeth
O'Nail, Henry
O'Neal, Henry
Shock, Frederick
Smith, William
Sterret, Reason M.
Stewart, Joseph
Stewart, Samuel
Stocks, Charles
Taylor, William
Thompson, John
Willis, Margaret
Wilson, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Prisoners
Search Terms
Incarcerated persons
Jails
Prisons
Quarter Sessions
Women
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1845 F002 QS
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Additional Notes
Prison calendar.
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
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #267
Date Range
1827
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 Range
1827
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Claiborne, Catherine
Engle, Hyram
Engle, Mary
Mellinger, Nancy
Mellinger, Sarah
Mellinger, Susan
Smith, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #267
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/12/07.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Claiborne, Catherine. Teacher.
Engle, Hyram.
Engle, Mary.
Mellinger, Nancy.
Mellinger, Sarah.
Mellinger, Susan.
Smith, William.
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
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #615
Date Range
1827
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 Range
1827
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Albright, John
Albright, Sarah
Albright, Mrs.
Algeir, Joseph
Algeir, Peter
Beaver, Frederick
Beaver, George
Beaver, John
Bennet, Abel
Bennet, Christian
Bennet, James
Bennet, John
Bogle, George
Bogle, Mrs.
Brooks, Matthias
Brooks, Susanna
Brown, Elizabeth
Brown, Susanna
Buthofe, Henry
Buthofe, Jacob
Buthofe, John
Cardle, Peter
Cardle, Mrs.
Clark, John
Clark, Philip
Clark, Samuel
Clouse, Emily
Clouse, George
Corric, Catharina
Corric, Martin
Corric, Rebecca
Cross, Elizabeth
Detweiler, Christian
Detweiler, Jacob
Dickey, William
Eisenberger, Abraham
Eisenberger, Christian
Eisenberger, Henry
Enghof, Jacob
Enghof, Joseph
Findlay, Ureh
Findlay, Mrs.
Fisher, Adam
Fisher, George
Fisher, Matty
Fite, Emanuel
Fite, Lewis
Galligher, Daniel
Galligher, John
Galligher, Mary
Galligher, Mrs.
Grissinger, Nancy
Grissinger, Stephen
Hass, Adam
Hass, Michael
Hass, Mrs.
Hatch, Sarah
Hughes, Harvey
Hughes, James
Hughes, Josiah
Hummel, Catharine
Hummel, Mrs.
Hutton, Jesse M.
Hutton, Mary A.
Jacky, Leveana
Jacky, Mrs.
Kame, Catharine
Kinsmoor, Sarah
Kulp, John
Leibly, Catharina
Lewis, Joseph
Lice, Elizabeth
Lice, Jacob
Liggits, Miss
Lockert, Charles
Lockert, Elizabeth
Lockert, Samuel
Lockert, Sophia
Lockert, Mrs.
Long, Catharina
Long, Mrs.
Maclain, Daniel
Maclain, Elizabeth
Maclain, James
Maxton, Ann
Maxton, George
Maxton, John
May, Samuel
McCardy, Joseph
McCardy, Mrs.
McClair, Elizabeth
McKlure, William
McLaughlin, Matthias
McLaughlin, Mrs.
Meldron, John
Meldron, Thomas
Meldron, Ms.
Micholson, Matilda
Micholson, Mrs.
Miller, Barbara
Miller, Philip
Miller, Polly
Moor, Ann
Moor, Catharine
Moor, Samuel
Moor, William
Morgan, Harriet
Morgan, John
Neff, Samuel
Neff, Mrs.
Parson, James
Parson, Mrs.
Pearson, Mary Jane
Pearson, William
Pearson, Mrs.
Poor, Elizabeth
Poor, Mary
Price, John
Richards, John
Richards, Mary
Richards, Mrs.
Road, Elizabeth
Road, Jacob
Road, John
Robinson, Barbara
Robinson, Catharine
Shidle, George
Shidle, William
Shroeder, Catharine
Shroeder, Elizabeth
Shroeder, John
Sink, John
Sink, Samuel
Skitter, Curtes
Smith, William
Smith, Benjamin
Smith, Susanna
Smith, Mrs.
Snyder, Catharine
Snyder, Henry
Stevenson, Henry
Stevenson, Mrs.
Tarbert, David
Tarbert, John
Tarbert, Nancy
Taylor, Charles
Taylor, Hannah
Taylor, Sarah
Taylor, William
Trainer, Ann
Trainer, Susan
Treiner, Patrick
Treiner, Rosanna
Trump, Susanna
Trump, Mrs.
Walls, Samuel
Walls, William
Welsh, Henry
Welsh, Mary
Welsh, Mary Ann
Welsh, Wesley
Welsh, William
Wolf, Henry
Wolf, John
Wolf, Paul
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
West Hempfield Twp.
Columbia
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
West Hempfield Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #615
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A Nov 12, 2003.
Additional Notes
List of poor children in West Hempfield Twp. incliding Columbia.
Algeir, Peter. Father of Algeir, Joseph, age 10.
Albright, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Albright, John, age 8; Albright, Sarah, age 7.
Beaver, John. Father of Beaver, Frederick, age 6; Beaver, George, age 8.
Bennet, Abel. Father of Bennet, Christian, age 9; Bennet, James, age 7; Bennet, John, age 5.
Bogle, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Bogle, George,age 9.
Brown, Elizabeth, age 6; Brown, Susanna, age 10.
Brooks, Matthias. Father of Brooks, Matthias, age 10; Brooks, Susanna, age 8.
Buthofe, Henry. Father of Buthofe, Jacob, age 11; Buthofe, John, age 9.
Clouse, George. Father of Clouse, Emily, age 6; Clouse, George, age 10.
Wolf, John. Stepfather of Cross, Elizabeth, age 11.
Corric, Martin. Father of Corric, Catharina, age 6; Corric, Rebecca, age 9.
Clark, Philip. Father of Clark, John, age 9; Clark, Samuel, age 5.
Cardle, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Cardle, Peter, age 5.
Detweiler, Christian. Father of Detweiler, Jacob, age 10.
Dickey, William. Age 10. Orphan.
Eisenberger, Abraham. Father of Eisenberger, Abraham, age 10; Eisenberger, Christian, age 8; Eisenberger, Henry, age 5.
Enghof, Jacob. Father of Enghof, Joseph, age 11.
Fite, Emanuel. Father of Fite, Lewis, age 9; Fite, Emanuel, age 6.
Findlay, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Findlay, Ureh, age 6.
Fisher, Adam. Deceased. Freeholder. Father of Fisher, Matty, age 11; Fisher, George, age 9.
Grissinger, Stephen. Father of Grissinger, Nancy, age 9; Grissinger, Susanna, age 10.
Galligher, _____ Mrs. Mother of Galligher, Mary, age 7.
Galligher, Daniel. Poor man. Father of Galligher, Mary, age 10; Galligher, John, age 8.
Hughes, James. Father of Hughes, Harvey, age 6; Hughes, Josiah, age 8.
[Hatch, _____ Mrs.] Widow. Mother of Hatch, Sarah, age 6.
Hass, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Hass, Adam, age 8; Hass, Michael, Age 11.
Hummel, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Hummel, Catharine, age 7.
Hutton, _____. Poor man. Father of Hutton, Jesse M., age 8; Hutton, Mary A., age 7.
Jacky, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Jacky, Leveana, age 9.
Kulp, John. Father of Kulp, John, age 11.
Meldron, _____Ms. Mother of Kinsmoor, Sarah, age 9.
[Kame, _____ Mrs.] Widow. Mother of Kame, Catharine, age 9.
Lice, Jacob. Father of Lice, Elizabeth, age 11.
Lewis, Joseph. Father of Lewis, Joseph, age 9.
Long, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Long, Catharina, age 6.
Lockert, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Lockert, Charles, age 5; Lockert, Samuel, age 7; Lockert, Sophia, age 8.
Leibly, Catharina. Mother of Lockert, Elizabeth, age 7.
Maxton, John. Father of Maxton, Ann, age 6; Maxton, George, age 8.
Moor, William. Father of Moor, Ann, age 6; Moor, Catharine, age 8; Moor, Samuel, age 5.
Maclain, James. Father of Maclain, Daniel, age 6; Maclain, Elizabeth, age 9.
May, Samuel. A poor child. Age 6.
[Morgan, _____]. Poor man. Father of Morgan, Harriet, age 6; Morgan, John, age 5.
Micholson, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Micholson, Matilda, age 6.
McCardy, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of McCardy, Joseph, age 5.
Miller, Philip. Father of Miller, Barbara, age 10; Miller, Polly, age 7.
Meldron, John. Father of Meldron, Thomas, age 5.
McLaughlin, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of McLaughlin, Matthias, age 7.
McClair, Elizabeth. Mother of McKlure, William, age 9.
Neff, _____ Mrs. Widow. Now Liggits, _____ Miss. Mother of Neff, Samuel, age 9.
[Poor, _____]. A poor man. Father of Poor, Elizabeth, age 8; Poor, Mary, age 10.
Parson, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Parson, James, age 11.
Stevenson, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Price, John, age 9.
Pearson, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Pearson, Mary Jane, age 5; Pearson, Wiliam, age 8.
Richards, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Richards, John, age 7; Richards, Mary, age 10.
Robinson, Catharine. Mother of Robinson, Barbara, age 7.
Road, John. Father of Road, Elizabeth, age 9; Road, Jacob, age 11.
Smith, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Smith, Benjamin, age 9; Smith, Susanna, age 7.
Shidle, William. Father of Shidle, George, age 8.
[Skitter, _____ Mrs.] Widow. Mother of Skitter, Curtes, age 8.
Stevenson, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Stevenson, Henry, age 9.
Snyder, Henry. Father of Snyder, Catharine, age 8; Snyder, Henry, age 6.
Sink, John. Father of Sink, John, age 7; Sink, Samuel, age 8.
Smith, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Smith, William, age 9.
Shroeder, John. Father of Shroeder, Catharine, age 8; Shroeder, Elizabeth, age 10.
Taylor, Charles. Father of Taylor, Hannah, age 6; Taylor, Sarah, age 9; Taylor, William, age 10.
Treiner, Patrick. Father of Treiner, Rosanna, age 8.
Trump, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Trump, Susanna, age 8.
[ Tarbert, _____]. A poor man. Father of Tarbert, David, age 7; Tarbert, John, age 5; Tarbert, Nancy, age 10.
[Trainer, _____]. A poor man. Father of Trainer, Ann, age 5; Trainer, Susan, age 11.
Welsh, Henry. Father of Welsh, Mary Ann, age 8.
Welsh, William. Father of Welsh, Mary, age 10; Welsh, Wesley, age 8.
Walls, Samuel. Father of Walls, William, age 8.
Wolf, Paul. Father of Wolf, Henry, age 8.
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
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #365
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
Reich, Adam
Smith, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Rapho Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Rapho Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #365
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/05/05.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Reich, Adam. Teacher.
Smith, William.
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
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder no date #047
Date Range
No date
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. 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.
Date Range
No date
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0068
People
Eager, Susan
Eager, Thomas
English, William
English, Mrs.
McMullen, Stephen
McMullen, William
McSurley, James
McSurley, John
McSurley, Mary
Quin, Alexander
Quin, Elizabeth
Sides, Andrew
Sides, Catherine
Sides, Barabara
Smith, Isaac
Smith, Lydia
Smith, William
Weignard, George
Weignard, Samuel
Weitzel, Casper
Weitzel, Jacob
Weitzel, Margaret
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder no date #047
Box Number
068
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Names taken from Lancaster County tax lists.
Eager, Thomas. Father of Eager, Susan; age 6. Eager, Thomas; age 5.
Weitzel, Jacob. Father of Weitzel, Margaret; age 11. Weitzel, Casper; age 6.
Smith, William. Father of Smith, Lydia; age 11. Smith, Isaac; age 6.
Weignard, Samuel; age 9.
Weignard, George; age 7.
McMullen, St[ephen]. Father of McMullen, Stephen; age 8. McMullen, William; age 10.
Sides, Andrew. Father of Sides, Catherine; age 10.
Sides; Barabara; age 8 years 6 months.
English, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of English, William; age 6.
McSurley, John. Father of McSurley, James; age 8 years 6 months. McSurley, Mary; age 6.
Quin, Alexander. Father of Quin, Elizabeth; age 6.
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
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #056
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
Claiborne, Catharine
Smith, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #056
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/03/15.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Claiborne, Catharine. Teacher.
Smith, William.
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

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