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Collection
Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection
Title
Recognizance of Catharine and Michael Host of Donegal Twp.
Object ID
MG0166_F012_In01
Date Range
1773/02/03
. Witnessed by John Emanuel. 1786. Folder 12 Insert 1 Recognizance of Catharine and Michael Host of Donegal Twp. to appear at a trial against Ling, a Black enslaved man held by Robert McKee. Ling is standing trial for the rape of Catharine Host. Prepared and signed by Joseph Work. 3 February 1773. Fragile
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Collection
Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection
Title
Recognizance of Catharine and Michael Host of Donegal Twp.
Description
Recognizance of Catharine and Michael Host of Donegal Twp. to appear at a trial against Ling, a Black enslaved man held by Robert McKee. Ling is standing trial for the rape of Catharine Host. Prepared and signed by Joseph Work. Fragile condition, torn at fold.
Date Range
1773/02/03
Creation Date
3 February 1773
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
People
Host, Catharine
Host, Michael
Ling
Work, Joseph
Subjects
Bonds
Rape
Trials
Trials (Rape)
Search Terms
Charge: rape
Enslaved persons
Persons of color
Rape
Recognizance
Trials
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Poor
Condition Date
2022-04-06
Condition Notes
Fragile condition, torn at fold.
Object ID
MG0166_F012_In01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection (MG0166), MG0166_F012_In01, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
The notation in pencil "Joseph Work 1779-1781" refers to his term as Sheriff of Lancaster County.
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 In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
1964.013
Other Numbers
MG-166
Other Number
MG-166, Folder 12, Insert 1
Classification
MG0166
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 5 January 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1819 F007 QS
Date Range
1819/04
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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
1819/04
Year
1819
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Butt, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: destruction of property
Promissory notes
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1819 F007 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, tore up a promissory note.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
12.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Documents

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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JAN 1815 F022 QS
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1815
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Kilhaffer, Catharine
Kilhaffer, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: concealing the death of a child
Inquisitions
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1815 F022 QS
Additional Notes
Daughter of Christian Kilhaffer.
Recognizance, concealing the death of her child.
Inquisition of Catharine Kilhaffer.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
13.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1817 F013 QS
Date Range
1817/08
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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
1817/08
Year
1817
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Cosgrove, John
Cosgroff, John
Baker, Maria
Hughes, Francis
Shenburgh, Mary
Dugen, Caty
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: surety of the peace
Subpoenas
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1817 F013 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, surety of the peace towards Maria Baker.
Subpoena for Francis Hughes, Mary Shenburgh, Caty Dugen.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1797 F038 QS
Date Range
1797/02
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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
1797/02
Year
1797
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Fleisher, Henry
Flickinger, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Cocalico Twp.
Recognizance
Charge: tippling house
Place
Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1797 F038 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with keeping a tippling house.
Process.
Additional name: Jacob Flickinger.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1816 F014 QS
Date Range
1816/04
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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
1816/04
Year
1816
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Kilhaeffer, Christian
Kilhaeffer, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Depositions
Manor Twp.
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1816 F014 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, assault and battery on Mary Kilhaeffer.
Deposition of Mary Kilhaeffer.
2 items, 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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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1798 F017 QS
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1798
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Bradly, James
Flickinger, John
Binkley, Elizabeth
Wengert, Elizabeth
Binkley, Henry
Wengert, Jacob
Achybach, Henry
Brunner, Peter
Kegerreis, Jacob
Walter, Elizabeth
Hoffman, Elizabeth
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Testimonies
Recognizance
Charge: adultery
Charge: fornication and bastardy
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1798 F017 QS
Additional Notes
Testimony of John Flickinger.
Defendant accused of fornication and bastardy and adultery with Elizabeth Binkley, now Elizabeth Wengert.
Recognizance.
Additional names: Henry Binkley, Jacob Wengert, Henry Achybach, Peter Brunner, Jacob Kegerreis, Elizabeth Walter, Elizabeth Hoffman.
4 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JUN 1773 F002 QS
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1773
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Reiter, Michael
Bear, Michael
Deter, Mathias
McDaniel, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Examinations
Charge: horse stealing
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JUN 1773 F002 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Bear, Michael.
Examinations, against Mathias Deter and John McDaniel for horse stealing.
Recognizance.
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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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
DEC 1800 F006 QS
Date Range
1800/12
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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
1800/12
Year
1800
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Booth, John Jr.
Musgetnus, Elizabeth
Booth, John Sr.
Bose, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: fornication and bastardy
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
DEC 1800 F006 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with fornication and bastardy against Elizabeth Musgetnus.
Additional names: John Booth Sr., Henry Bose.
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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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1798 F015 QS
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1798
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Flickinger, Henry
Leidenbender, Susannah
Smith, William
Stober, Michael
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Grand Inquests
Charge: assault and battery
Warrants
Recognizance
Tavern keepers
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1798 F015 QS
Additional Notes
Occupation: Tavernkeeper.
Grand Inquest, charged with assault and battery on Susannah Leidenbender.
Note from William Smith, regarding a warrant.
Recognizance of Susanna Leidenbender.
Additional name: Michael Stober.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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