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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1842 F018
Date Range
1842
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1842
Year
1842
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Mordew, Anthony
Ehler, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Sheriffs
Petitions
Recognizance
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1842 F018
Box Number
003
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Petitioner: Mordew, Anthony.
Filed against: Ehler, John. Occupation: sheriff.
Petition.
Copy of recognizances.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
372.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1824 F005
Date Range
1824
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1824
Year
1824
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Manly, Joseph
Mauley, Joseph
Heinitsh, August
Eves, Abraham S.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Jailors
Affidavits
Recognizance
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1824 F005
Box Number
002
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Or Mauley, Joseph.
Petitioner: Manly, Joseph.
Filed against: Heinitsh, August. His occupation: jailor.
Affidavit.
Recognizance.
Habeas corpus, answer by Abraham S. Eves and decision.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
215.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1808 F032 QS
Date Range
1808/08
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
1808/08
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Christine, Thomas
Christy, Thomas
Hassinger, Philip
Murphy, John
Kreider, Abraham
Kreider, Mrs.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Examinations
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1808 F032 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with felony against Philip Hassinger.
Examination of Philip Hassinger.
Additional names: John Murphy, Abraham Kreider, Mrs. Kreider.
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 1808 F034 QS
Date Range
1808/08
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
1808/08
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Rohland, George
Roland, George
Morrison, John
Bard, Michael
Line, William
Watson, Nathan
Miller, Daniel
Rodgers, David
Toland, John
Trout, Paul
Barth, Michael
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: forgery
Leacock Twp.
Information
Place
Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1808 F034 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with forging, anti-dating, and counterfeiting an agreement; discharged by proclamation.
Information of John Morrison.
Additional names: Michael Bard, William Line, Nathan Watson, Daniel Miller, David Rodgers, John Toland, Paul Trout, Michael Barth.
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 1808 F035 QS
Date Range
1808/08
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
1808/08
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Holtzinger, George
Holtzinger, Jane
East, Mary
Galloway, Benjamin
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1808 F035 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with assault and battery on Jane Holtzinger.
Additional names: Mary East, Benjamin Galloway.
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 1808 F036 QS
Date Range
1808/08
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
1808/08
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Boyle, Hugh
King, Scott
Marshall, James
Porter, John
Campbell, Andrew
Boyle, Jane
Clendenin, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1808 F036 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with assault and battery on Scott King.
Additional names: James Marshall, John Porter, Andrew Campbell, Jane Boyle, James Clendenin.
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
AUG 1808 F037 QS
Date Range
1808/08
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Date Range
1808/08
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Gearman, George
Youndt, Andrew
Sherck, Phililp
Bitzer, Michael
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: obstructing a road
Earl Twp.
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Roads
Turnpikes
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1808 F037 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Andrew Youndt.
Recognizance, charged with obstructing the new turnpike road in Earl Twp.
Additional names: Philip Sherck, Michael Bitzer.
4 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 1808 F038 QS
Date Range
1808/08
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
1808/08
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Jones, Jacob
Donnelly, Rachel
Wien, John
Eberman, Jacob
Galloway, Benjamin
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: fornication and bastardy
Examinations
Persons of color
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1808 F038 QS
Additional Notes
African-American.
Recognizance, charged with fornication and bastardy with Rachel Donnelly.
Examination of Rachel Donnelly.
Additional names: John Wien, Jacob Eberman, Benjamin Galloway.
2 items, 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
AUG 1808 F039 QS
Date Range
1808/08
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
1808/08
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Matthews, John
Britzius, Isaac
Miller, Martin
Rinehart, Peter
Kintzel, George
Lindy, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: tippling house
Charge: gambling house
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1808 F039 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with keeping a tippling house and gambling house.
Additional names: Isaac Britzius, Martin Miller, Peter Rinehart, George Kintzel, Jacob Lindy.
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
AUG 1808 F040 QS
Date Range
1808/08
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
1808/08
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Stealy, George
Britzius, Isaac
Miller, Martin
Rinehart, Peter
Kintzel, George
Berger, Michael
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: tippling house
Charge: gambling house
Depositions
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1808 F040 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with keeping a tippling house and gambling house.
Deposition of Isaac Britzius.
Additional names: Martin Miller, Peter Rinehart, George Kintzel, Michael Berger.
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 1808 F041 QS
Date Range
1808/08
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
1808/08
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Holsinger, Conrad
Holtzinger, Conrad
Miller, Samuel
Wolfgang, John
Ranck, George
Zerfass, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1808 F041 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with assault and battery on Samuel Miller.
Recognizance of Samuel Miller, John Wolfgang, George Ranck to testify.
Additional name: Samuel Zerfass.
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 1808 F042 QS
Date Range
1808/08
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
1808/08
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Clark, William
Robinson, Thomas
McCorkle, Hugh
Wilson, John
Hudders, Archibald
Eppley, Killian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: burglary
Information
Examinations
Columbia
Place
Columbia
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1808 F042 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Thomas Robinson.
Recognizance, charged with burglary of the shop of Dr. Hugh McCorkle.
Information of Hugh McCorkle.
Examination of defendants.
Additional names: John Wilson, Archibald Hudders, Killian Eppley.
3 items, 3 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 1808 F043 QS
Date Range
1808/08
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
1808/08
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Clinton, Betsy
Weitzel, Adam
Hambright, Henry
Montelius, Charles
Root, John
Shlott, Frederick
Bricker, Jacob
Shabbert, William
Lutz, John
Hoffnagel, Peter
Kloss, Peter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: conspiracy
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1808 F043 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with conspiracy against Adam Weitzel.
Additional names: Henry Hambright, Charles Montelius, John Root, Frederick Shlott, Jacob Bricker, William Shabbert, John Lutz, Peter Hoffnagel, Peter Kloss.
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
AUG 1808 F045 QS
Date Range
1808/08
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
1808/08
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Holsinger, Jacob
Holtzinger, Jacob
Norton, Henry
Zerfass, Samuel
Wolfgang, John
Ranck, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: assault and battery
Recognizance
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1808 F045 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with assault and battery on Henry Norton.
Recognizance of Henry Norton.
Additional names: Samuel Zerfass, John Wolfgang, George Ranck.
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 1808 F046 QS
Date Range
1808/08
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
1808/08
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Rudy, Samuel
Mullen, Nancy
Grove, Abraham
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: bastardy
Earl Twp.
Place
Earl Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1808 F046 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with bastardy with Nancy Mullen.
Additional name: Abraham Grove.
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
AUG 1808 F047 QS
Date Range
1808/08
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
1808/08
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Carter, Daniel
Hilcher, Mary
Montgomery, Sally
Thompson, Lucy
Stites, Peter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Maintenance
Summons
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1808 F047 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with assault and battery on Lucy Thompson.
Summons of Mary Hilcher, Sally Montgomery as witnesses.
Defendant charged with maintenance by Lucy Thompson.
Additional name: Peter Stites.
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 1808 F048 QS
Date Range
1808/08
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
1808/08
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Hoofnagle, Peter
Patterson, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1808 F048 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with assault and battery on James Patterson.
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
AUG 1808 F049 QS
Date Range
1808/08
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
1808/08
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
McKeeve, Charles
Weitzel, Adam
Hambright, Henry
Montelius, Charles
Root, John
Shlott, Frederick
Bricker, Jacob
Shabbert, William
Lutz, John
Hoofnagel, Peter
Gloss, Peter
Dady, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: conspiracy
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1808 F049 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged for conspiring by Adam Weitzel.
Additional names: Henry Hambright, Charles Montelius, John Root, Frederick Shlott, Jacob Bricker, William Shabbert, John Lutz, Peter Hoofnagel, Peter Gloss, John Dady.
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
AUG 1808 F051 QS
Date Range
1808/08
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
1808/08
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
O'Donall, Hugh
King, Scott
Duffy, James
Duffy, Mrs.
Boyle, Mrs.
Davis, Kitty
King, Ann
Witmer, Daniel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1808 F051 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with assault and battery on Scott King.
Additional names: James Duffy, Mrs. Duffy, Mrs. Boyle, Kitty Davis, Ann King, Daniel Witmer.
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
AUG 1808 F052 QS
Date Range
1808/08
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
1808/08
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Binkley, Felix
Deem, Charles
Zorty, Peter
Shay, Frederick
Knox, John
Sturgis, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1808 F052 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with assault and battery on Charles Deem.
Additional names: Peter Zorty, Frederick Shay, John Knox, John Sturgis (physician).
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

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