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Bill of Sale

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Collection: Black History Collection

Title: Bill of sale of an enslaved woman

Object ID: MG0240_Ser02_F005

Date Range: 1779, 1780

1 document

Collection: Black History Collection

Title: Bill of sale of an enslaved woman

Description: Bill of sale of an enslaved woman, Nann (Ann). To Thomas Dewers by James Crawford, 1779. On reverse: To David Potts by Thomas Dewers, 1780.

Date Range: 1779, 1780

Creation Date: 1779, 1780

Year Range From: 1779

Year Range To: 1780

Creator: Crawford, James

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 06

People: Crawford, James; Dewers, Thomas; Potts, David; Nann (Ann)

Other Creators: Dewers, Thomas

Subjects: African Americans--History; Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County; Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County

Search Terms: Bills of sale; Enslaved persons; Persons of color; Slaveholders; Slavery

Extent: 1 item, 2 pages to scan

Object Name: Bill of Sale

Language: English

Object ID: MG0240_Ser02_F005

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Related Item Notes: Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).; 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 In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.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: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.

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Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Other Numbers: MG-240, Series 2

Other Number: MG-240, Series 2, Folder 5

Classification: MG0240

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Processed prior to 1997 and updated from 2007-present. Added to database on 24 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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Bill of Sale

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Collection: Black History Collection

Title: Bill of sale between William Porter and Nicholas Boyd

Object ID: MG0240_Ser02_F007_It02

Date Range: 1800/11/10

1 document

Collection: Black History Collection

Title: Bill of sale between William Porter and Nicholas Boyd

Description: Bill of sale between William Porter of Little Britain Twp. and Nicholas Boyd of Drumore Twp. for the sale of a person of color named Abraham, a mare, and household items. Signatures of William Porter, Andrew Roat, Philip Gloninger, and William Bausman. Recorded and signed by George Ross, Recorder of Deeds. 10 November 1800.

Date Range: 1800/11/10

Creation Date: 10 November 1800

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 06

People: Abraham; Bausman, William; Boyd, Nicholas; Gloninger, Philip; Porter, William; Roat, Andrew

Subjects: African Americans--History; Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County; Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County

Search Terms: Bills of sale; Enslaved persons; Persons of color; Slaveholders; Slavery

Extent: 1 item, 4 pages to scan

Object Name: Bill of Sale

Language: English

Object ID: MG0240_Ser02_F007_It02

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Related Item Notes: Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).; 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: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.

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Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Other Numbers: MG-240, Series 2

Other Number: MG-240, Series 2, Folder 7, Item 2

Classification: MG0240

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Transferred from Document Collection, Case 1 and cataloged June 2007. Added to database on 24 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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Claim

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Collection: Lancaster County Historical Government Records

Title: Mechanics' Liens

Object ID: RG 01-00 0202

Date Range: 1837, 1840-1869

Collection: Lancaster County Historical Government Records

Title: Mechanics' Liens

Description: Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; Description of property including location; nature of claim; Description of materials and work done on property; volume and page number of recording in Mechanics' Liens Docket; and date filed.

System of Arrangement: Arranged chronologically by date filed.

Date Range: 1837, 1840-1869

Year Range From: 1837

Year Range To: 1869

Date of Accumulation: 1837, May 1840 - Apr 1858, 1861 - 1869, incomplete

Creator: Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Subjects: African American churches; African Americans--History; Mechanics' liens; Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)

Search Terms: Associations, institutions, etc.; Buildings; Church buildings; Churches; Contractors; Court of Common Pleas; Dwellings; Franklin and Marshall College; Houses; Liens; Mechanics' liens; Outbuildings; Persons of color; Religious institutions; Sidewalks; Synagogues

Extent: 10 boxes

Object Name: Claim

Language: English

Object ID: RG 01-00 0202

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.; This collection may be searched in the online collection database. https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/; Incomplete (inc.) denotes large gaps in the record group.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.

Copyright: Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.

Credit: Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Classification: RG 01-00 0202

Description Level: Series

Custodial History: Added to database 09 December 2023.

Clipping, Newspaper

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: "Army Correspondence"

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesF_F07

Date Range: 1863

1 document

Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: "Army Correspondence"

Description: "Army Correspondence." Newport News, Virginia, 23 February 1863. This portion of the article discusses disappointment that the Stevens bill for enlisting [men of color] did not become law, men of color serving in the U.S. Army, the draft and use of substitutes, political views on the war and people of color migrating to Pennsylvania, and General Burnside. Incomplete article from The Columbia Spy. 1863.

Admin/Biographical History: Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.

Date Range: 1863

Creation Date: 1863

Creator: Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 19

Storage Container: Box 0002

People: Stevens, Thaddeus; Burnside, Ambrose Everett

Subjects: Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.); United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Soldiers, Black; Draft; United States. Army--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)

Search Terms: Persons of color; Columbia Spy; Civil War; Soldiers, Black; Draft; Recruiting and enlistment; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Newspaper clippings

Extent: 1 item, 2 pages to scan

Object Name: Clipping, Newspaper

Language: English

Condition: Good

Condition Date: 2020-11-07

Parent Object ID: MG0828_SeriesF

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesF_F07

Notes: Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST; Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.; LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.; Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Other Numbers: TW-F-XX-21c

Classification: MG0828

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Organized by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.

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Register

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/1c0f3228-65b4-4f67-af64-086400298601

Collection: Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection

Title: Return of John Wilkes Kittera

Object ID: MG0166_F001_In02

Date Range: 1798/12/31

Methodist Episcopal Church Armor’s Old Bookstore Articles of agreement Beaver Creek Black Horse Farm Bonds Business records Certificates Charles E. Wentz & Bros. Christ Lutheran Church Cocalico Creek Conestoga Steam Mills Constables Correspondence Court records Farmer’s Bank of Lancaster Farmer’s Hay and

2 documents

Collection: Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection

Title: Return of John Wilkes Kittera

Description: Return of John Wilkes Kittera regarding the Frank, son of Dauphne, an enslaved woman. Dauphne had formerly been held by a Mr. Hunter. Signed by John Wilkes Kittera and witnessed by John Hubley.

Date Range: 1798/12/31

Creation Date: 31 December 1798

Creator: Pennsylvania. Court of Quarter Sessions (Lancaster County)

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 04

People: Dauphne; Frank; Hubley, John; Kittera, John Wilkes

Subjects: African Americans--History; Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County; Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County

Search Terms: Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery; Court of Quarter Sessions; Enslaved persons; Persons of color; Slaveholders; Slavery

Extent: 1 item, 2 pages to scan

Object Name: Register

Language: English

Object ID: MG0166_F001_In02

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Related Item Notes: Black History Collection, Series 1 (MG0240_Ser01)

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection (MG0166), MG0166_F001_In02, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).; 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: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.; LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Accession Number: 1964.013

Other Numbers: MG-166

Other Number: MG-166, Folder 1, Insert 2

Classification: MG0166

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Added to database 5 January 2022.; Accession # L64-13; Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.

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Register

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Collection: Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection

Title: Return of James Jacks

Object ID: MG0166_F006_In05

Date Range: 1780/10/09

Methodist Episcopal Church Armor’s Old Bookstore Articles of agreement Beaver Creek Black Horse Farm Bonds Business records Certificates Charles E. Wentz & Bros. Christ Lutheran Church Cocalico Creek Conestoga Steam Mills Constables Correspondence Court records Farmer’s Bank of Lancaster Farmer’s Hay and

2 documents

Collection: Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection

Title: Return of James Jacks

Description: Return of James Jacks of Manor Township. Sue, an enslaved girl.

Date Range: 1780/10/09

Creation Date: 9 October 1780

Creator: Pennsylvania. Court of Quarter Sessions (Lancaster County)

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 04

People: Hubley, John; Jacks, James; Sue

Subjects: African Americans--History; Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County; Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County

Search Terms: Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery; Court of Quarter Sessions; Enslaved persons; Persons of color; Slaveholders; Slavery; Manor Twp.

Extent: 1 item, 2 pages to scan

Object Name: Register

Language: English

Object ID: MG0166_F006_In05

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Notes: Preferred Citation: Statement regarding the enslaved persons of James Jacks, 1780, Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection (MG0166), MG0166_F006_In05, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).; 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: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.; LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Accession Number: 1964.013

Other Numbers: MG-166

Other Number: MG-166, Folder 6, Insert 5

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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Label

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Collection: Black History Collection

Title: Cloth identifying strip

Object ID: MG0240_Ser01_F001_It01

Date Range: No date

1 document

Collection: Black History Collection

Title: Cloth identifying strip

Description: Cloth identifying strip from the original file drawer: "Slave Registers, 1780-1788."

Date Range: No date

Creation Date: Undated

Creator: Pennsylvania. Court of Quarter Sessions (Lancaster County)

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 06

Subjects: African Americans--History; Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County; Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County

Search Terms: Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery; Court of Quarter Sessions; Enslaved persons; Labels; Persons of color; Slaveholders; Slavery

Extent: 1 item, 2 pages to scan

Object Name: Label

Language: English

Object ID: MG0240_Ser01_F001_It01

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Related Item Notes: Copies of MG0240, Series 1, Folders 1-9 are found in the Research Center Library on microfilm (Drawer 3, sec. 2, #206) and bound (326 R294p Oversized); Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).; 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: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.

Credit: Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Other Numbers: MG-240, Series 1

Other Number: MG-240, Series 1, Folder 1, Item 1

Classification: MG0240

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Processed prior to 1997 and updated from 2007-present. Added to database on 10 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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