Signers of Petition: James Laird, David Shelly, Abraham Shelly, Christian Leib, William Harnly, [signature in German], Abraham Hertzler, Joseph Strawbridge, John Reesor, A. Hackman, Peter Horst, David Kolp, [signature in German], Samuel Balmer.
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Access Conditions / Restrictions
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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.
