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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0470 I002
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1790
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Conewago Creek
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Elizabethtown, Mount Joy Twp.
Donegal Twp.
Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Petitions
Bridges
Place
Lancaster County and Dauphin County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0470 I002
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1790.
Location: On road from Lancaster, through Elizabethtown, Mount Joy Twp. and Donegal Twp., to Middletown, Dauphin County.
Document type: Petition for a bridge.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #560
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 0007
People
Carpenter, Dr.
Weaver, A.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Prisons
African Americans
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #560
Box Number
007
Notes
Never entered into Q & A.
Additional Notes
Prison
Payment for cupping a prisoner.
Unnamed prisoner. African American.
Carpenter, Dr. Ordered the procedure.
Weaver, A. Performed it.
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 1826 #572
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 0007
People
Carpenter, Dr. Abraham
Weaver, Albright A.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Prisons
African Americans
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #572
Box Number
007
Notes
Never entered into Q & A.
Additional Notes
Prison.
Payment for cupping an unnamed African American man in the prison on order of Dr. Abraham Carpenter.
Weaver, Albright A.
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 1826 #600
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 0007
People
Stauffer, George
Carpenter, Samuel
Adams, Levi
Anderson, Nancy
Anderson, Pompey
Anthony, Samuel Will
Boyles, Mary
Cammel, Alexander
Berg, Mary
Carlan, Jane
Conner, Mary Jane
Doebler, Joseph
Fitzgeralds, George W.
Flemmer, Henry
Flick, Christian
Flood, Thomas
Galligher, John
Harrison, Robert
Graeff, James
Harberson, Windfan
Hickman, Sarah
Hileker, Catharine
Ingham, Benjamin
Jefferies, Polly
Kain, Barney
Kawman, John Henry
Kearns, Robert
Kilheffer, Christopher
Lee, Hagar
Linch, Hanna
McClean, Benjamin
McClenn, Benjamin
McCollough, Jane
McDonnal, Donnal
McGinnis, William
McGranighan, Alexander
McGrann, Jane
McKitrick, Nancy
Mellon, James
Milford, John
Neel, David
Paice, John
Pots, Martin
Punton, Isaac
Roose, Frainey
Rupley, Christian
Sharp, Bernhard
Sheppert, Benjamin
Taylor, John A.
Taylor, William
Tibbe, Freaney
Tolly, James
Tolly, Margaret
Watt, Jane
Weise, Catharine
Wilson, Isaac
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
Constables
African Americans
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #600
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A Jun 5, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment to High Constable for apprehending the listed vagrants and disorderly persons and bring them before the mayor.
Stauffer, George. High Constable.
Carpenter, Samuel. Mayor.
Adams, Levi.
Anderson, Nancy.
Anderson, Pompey.
Anthony, Samuel Will. A Spaniard.
Boyles, Mary.
Cammel, Alexander.
Berg, Mary.
Carlan, Jane.
Conner, Mary Jane.
Doebler, Joseph.
Fitzgeralds, George W.
Flemmer, Henry.
Flick, Christian.
Flood, Thomas.
Galligher, John.
Harrison, Robert.
Graeff, James.
Harberson, Windfan.
Hickman, Sarah.
Hileker, Catharine.
Ingham, Benjamin.
Jefferies, Polly.
Kain, Barney.
Kawman, John Henry.
Kearns, Robert.
Kilheffer, Christopher.
Lee, Hagar. African American.
Linch, Hanna.
McClean, Benjamin.
McClenn, Benjamin.
McCollough, Jane.
McDonnal, Donnal.
McGinnis, William.
McGranighan, Alexander.
McGrann, Jane.
McKitrick, Nancy.
Mellon, James.
Milford, John.
Neel, David.
Paice, John.
Pots, Martin.
Punton, Isaac.
Roose, Frainey.
Rupley, Christian.
Sharp, Bernhard.
Sheppert, Benjamin.
Taylor, John A.
Taylor, William.
Tibbe, Freaney.
Tolly, James.
Tolly, Margaret.
Watt, Jane.
Weise, Catharine.
Wilson, Isaac.
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 1831 #435
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 0011
People
Levy, Levi
Robinson, John
Pentlan, Joseph
Search Terms
Lancaster
Conestoga Twp.
African Americans
Persons of color
Coroners' Inquests
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Conestoga Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #435
Box Number
011
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Coroners' Inquests.
Levy, Levi. Deceased. Conestoga Twp. Accidental drowning.
Robinson, John. Deceased. Conestoga Twp. Accidental drowning.
Pentlan, Joseph. Deceased. Conestoga Twp. Accidental drowning.
Unnamed male child. Deceased. African American. Accidentally exposing it to the weather in bad health. City of Lancaster.
4 items. 4 pieces.
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 #306
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
Brown, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
African Americans
Persons of color
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 #306
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A Jun 28, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment for making indexes for Court of Oyer and Terminer and Quarter Sessions and Index for Slave Register.
Brown, David.
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 #576
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
Barnet, George
Bose, Henry
Cloud, Joseph
Darling, Henry
Deahl, Conrad
Good, David
Huber, Henry
Hues, Samuel
Hurst, David
Laferty, Elizabeth
Lark, Elizabeth
Lefever, Catherine
Martzal, Philip
McKowan, William
Newman, Daniel
Null, George
Rigel, Henry
Roaher, Joseph
Sharp, Joseph
Spowhour, Jacob
Stauffer, George
Upperman, John
Yarnel, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans
Search Terms
Lancaster
Soudersburg, East Lampeter Twp.
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Coroners' inquests
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #576
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A Aug 22, 2002.
Additional Notes
Coroners inquest.
Upperman, John. Coroner.
Payment for inquests on the following people:
Barnet, George.
Bose, Henry.
Darling, Henry.
Deahl, Conrad.
Good, David.
Huber, Henry.
Hurst, David.
Laferty, Elizabeth.
Lark, Elizabeth.
Martzal, Philip.
Newman, Daniel.
Null, George.
Rigel, Henry.
Sharp, Joseph.
Spowhour, Jacob.
Yarnel, Jacob.
Other names in the document:
Cloud, Joseph.
Lefever, Catherine.
Roaher, Joseph.
Hues, Samuel.
Stauffer, George.
McKowan, William.
Unnamed African American child at Soudersburg.
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
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0470 I005
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1886
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Conewago Creek
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Portsmouth, Dauphin County
Petitions
Bridges
Place
Lancaster County and Dauphin County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0470 I005
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1886.
Location: Near Portsmouth, Dauphin County.
Document type: Petitions for appointment of inspectors.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0060 I006
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1835
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Colerain Twp.
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Mount Vernon Ford
Fords
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0060 I006
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Court term: January 1835.
Location: On public highway from Lancaster City to Oxford, Chester County, at Mount Vernon Ford.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
Order and report of viewers.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0465 I003
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1887
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Specifications
Bridges
Place
Lancaster County and Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0465 I003
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
[Lancaster County and Chester County]
Document type: Specification figures for a bridge.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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