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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ac1cafde-e134-4fb7-a180-203189421616
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
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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.
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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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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/7bb1576d-e9dc-444e-8cbd-182388740132
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JUL 1779 F007 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
1779
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
McCally, John
McColly, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Constables
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JUL 1779 F007 QS
Additional Notes
Or: McColly, John.
Recognizance, charged with not serving as Constable.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/757655b1-2d84-4a38-b1d9-312252233251
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
OCT 1779 F001 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
1779
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Hartman, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Constables
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
OCT 1779 F001 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, to appear at court to abide by its determination for not taking the Office of Constable for Lampeter Twp. as appointed.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/24b82945-7dd1-4ede-8236-122262539660
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
MAY 1796 F005 QS
Date Range
1796/05
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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
1796/05
Year
1796
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Utz, George Jr.
Utz, John
Utz, George Sr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Constables
Maintenance
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1796 F005 QS
Additional Notes
Also: John Utz.
Constable fees.
Examination.
Recognizance of George Utz Sr., to testify.
Recognizance, charged with maintenance.
4 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/7ddf30fd-9d76-4930-84bf-451580396877
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1797 F004 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
Hamilton, James
Shireman, Jacob Sr.
Shireman, Jacob Jr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: obstructing the legal process
Constables
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1797 F004 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with opposing the Constable.
Additional names: Jacob Shireman Sr., Jacob Shireman Jr.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/89190cae-3527-41dd-9031-224755821839
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1791 F001 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
1791
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
McWilliams, John
Woods, David
Black, Samuel
Ramsey, Manaseh
Hamilton, John
Werntz, Conrad
Lutz, John
Mercer, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: rescue
Charge: assault and battery
Constables
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1791 F001 QS
Additional Notes
List of recognizance.
First defendants: John McWilliams, David Woods, Samuel Black, Manaseh Ramsey.
Charged with assisting rescue; assault and battery against Conrad Werntz, Constable and John Lutz, Deputy Constable.
Second defendant: John Hamilton.
Charged with assault and battery on complaint by Conrad Werntz, Constable and John Lutz, Deputy Constable.
Additional name: James Mercer.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4e6e3eee-6694-46e2-ac9d-393610532227
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1799 F006 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
1799
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Bear, Samuel
Freier, Mary
Roland, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: fornication and bastardy
Examinations
Constables
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1799 F006 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with fornication and bastardy on Mary Freier.
Additional name: George Roland.
Examination of Mary Freier.
Constable fees.
4 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/29609cf3-d56c-4c0e-81d0-592813442117
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
MAY 1795 F001 QS
Date Range
1795/05
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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
1795/05
Year
1795
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Kneisley, Abraham
Stover, Michael
Stover, Elizabeth
Weber, Adam
Hengel, Jonathan
Brubaker, Isaac
Hershberger, Joseph
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Constables
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1795 F001 QS
Additional Notes
List of recognizance.
First defendant, Abraham Kneisley, charged with assault and battery on Michael Stover and Elizabeth Stover.
Additonal names: Adam Weber, Jonathan Hengel.
Second defendant, Isaac Brubaker, charged with assault and battery on Michael Stover.
Additional name: Adam Weber.
Third defendant, Joseph Hershberger, charged with assault and battery on Michael Stover.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/f0b26945-6306-41fe-b47a-207791054275
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
MAY 1795 F002 QS
Date Range
1795/05
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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
1795/05
Year
1795
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Bowman, Jacob
Stover, Michael
Senseman, John
Kneisly, Abraham
Bartholomew, John
Schaller, John
Weber, Adam
Schwitzgebel, Fritzsen
Kline, Nicholas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Constables
Charge: tippling house
German
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1795 F002 QS
Additional Notes
List of recognizance.
First defendant, Jacob Bowman, charged with assault and battery on Michael Stover.
Additional names: John Senseman, Abraham Kneisly.
Second defendant, John Bartholomew, charged with keeping a tippling house without license.
Third defendant, John Schaller, charged with assault and battery on Michael Stover.
Additional names: Abraham Kneisly, Adam Weber.
Fourth defendant, [name in German] Fritzsen Schwitzgebel, charged with assault and battery on Michael Stover.
Additional name: Nicholas Kline.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
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