Signers of Petition: [signature in German], Christian Sherk, H. R. Musser, Peter Risser, John Mouk, Tobias Miller, William Johnson, James Johnson, David Johnson, John Furguson, Jacob [Gamber], Samuel Hogendobler.
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Signers of petition: Andrew Metzger, John Mouk, Samuel Boyd, Henry Mouk, George G. Gamber, John Stauffer, Jacob M. Grider, Joseph [Mosser], Henry Copenhefer, John Kame, Isaac Hinkle, John M. Grider.
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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.
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
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Or Barto.
Person of color.
Petitioner: Bristo.
Filed against: Atlee, William P. His occupation: jailor.
Boyd, Samuel.
Record of entry.
Testimony of Samuel Boyd.
Affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer, copy of warrant, and discharge.
4 items, 4 pieces
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Case Number
38.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Located on the Lancaster and Marietta turnpike road.
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of Petition: [signature in German], John Musselman, Joseph Hougentobler Jr., Henry Bruckart, Jacob B. Garber, David Eshleman, John Hershey, Christian Hershey, George Wien, John Mouk, Christian Sherk, Peter Haldeman.
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Signers of Petition: James Sweeny, John Kelley, Joseph Haugentoble Jr., Jacob Hiestand, Henry Bruckart, John Musselman, Michael Seitz, Nicholas Hogentogler, Jacob [Gossler], William Beatty, Christian Haldeman, Peter Haldeman, Michael Way.
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Signers of Petition: Samuel Johnson, John Mouk, Christian Sherk, John Hertzler Jr., H. R. Musser, Peter Bendy, [signature in German], Joseph Hougentoble, John Kelley, David Johnson, John Furgusan, Jacob Scheidler.
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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.
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Notes
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.
Additional Notes
Person of color.
Charged as a runaway.
Petitioner: Henry, William.
Filed against: Heinitsh, Augustus. His occupation: jailor.
Commitment paper.
Affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
3 items, 3 pieces
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Case Number
196.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
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Custodial History
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Signers of Petition: John Mouk, Reuben Welshans, Jacob Johnson, J. T. Anderson, Christian Sherk, Thomas Lloyd, James Long Jr., Daniel Herr, Amos K. Rohrer, George Grosh, John M. Whitehill, Henry Coughenour.
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Signers of petition: William Webb, William Hutton, John Hawk, Lea P. Brown, Benjamin F. Sides, P. W. Housekeeper, Benjamin Broks, Thomas Towson, John A. Boyd, James Barnett, S. L. Gregg, Fleming McSparran.
Bond: Samuel Boyd, Thomas Towson.
Receipt to keep a tavern.
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