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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 8 Others (Not Part of the Family)
Title
Notice of deposition from William McCausland, Jr. to James Crawford
Object ID
JBFP 8.2.3.001
Date Range
No date
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 8 Others (Not Part of the Family)
Title
Notice of deposition from William McCausland, Jr. to James Crawford
Description
Notice of deposition from William McCausland, Jr. to James Crawford to depose witnesses for the Plaintiff in the matter of Wm. McCausland, Jr. and 2 others v. James Crawford & Wm. McCausland.
Date Range
No date
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 8, Box 1
People
McCausland, William
Crawford, James
Subjects
Depositions
Legal documents
Search Terms
Legal documents
Depositions
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 21 x 11.5 cm.
Object Name
Announcement
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 8 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 8.2.3.001
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS2000.011.1
Other Number
JBFP Part 8, Series 2, Subseries 3, Folder 1
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
MAY 1802 F008 QS
Date Range
1802/05
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
1802/05
Year
1802
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Young, John
Roth, Phillip
Frymayer, Jacob
Freimayer, Jacob
Erwin, Joseph
Linden, William
Carpenter, Christian
Johns, John Jr.
Howarder, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Tavern keepers
Warwick Twp.
Summons
Examinations
Depositions
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1802 F008 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance of Phillip Roth to testify.
Defendant charged with assault and battery on Jacob Freimayer and Joseph Erwin, tavernkeeper, to Warwick Twp.
Summons of Phillip Roth, Christian Carpenter, John Johns Jr., George Howarder.
Examinations of Phillip Roth, William Linden.
Recognizance.
Deposition of Christian Carpenter.
10 items, 10 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1801 F001
Date Range
1801
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
1801
Year
1801
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Murray, Ann
Murray, Sarah
Palmer, Elizabeth
Murray, Elizabeth
Latta, Ann
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Depositions
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1801 F001
Box Number
001
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
Also: Murray, Sarah.
Petitioner: Palmer, Elizabeth. Formerly Murray, Elizabeth.
Filed against: Latta, Ann.
Deposition.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
7.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1796 F009 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1796
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Anderson, John
Griffith, Christy
Allison, James Sr.
Simson, James
Boyd, John
Beaty, John
Henderson, Archibald
Henderson, Thomas
Allison, John
Carpenter, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Depositions
Charge: forcible entry
Recognizance
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1796 F009 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Christy Griffith, James Allison Sr., James Simson.
Deposition.
Recognizance, charged with forcible entry against John Boyd.
Additional names: John Beaty, Archibald Henderson, Thomas Henderson, John Allison, Christian Carpenter.
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
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1821 F007
Date Range
1821
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
1821
Year
1821
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Getz, Anna
Getz, Daniel
Morrison, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Affidavits
Depositions
Habeas corpus
Notes
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1821 F007
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
Petitioner: Getz, Daniel.
Filed against: Morrison, John.
Affidavit.
Deposition, includes copy of writ of habeas corpus and note that John Morrison did not appear or make any return.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
180.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1825 F006
Date Range
1825
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
1825
Year
1825
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Flanagan, Edward
White, William
Kleiss, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: suspicion of desertion
Jailors
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Depositions
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1825 F006
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
Charged with suspicion of desertion.
Petitioner: Flanagan, Edward.
Filed against: White, William. His occupation: jailor.
Affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
Deposition of George Kleiss.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
225.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
MAY 1806 F013 QS
Date Range
1806/05
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
1806/05
Year
1806
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Lindner, John
Lewis, Jenkin
Lindner, Daniel
Carpenter, Christian
Weidler, Jacob
Wilson, Hugh
Stephen, Jacob
Dunwoody, John
Hess, Michael
Brenner, Gerhart
Withers, Michael
Dunwoody, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: forcible entry
Depositions
Writs
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1806 F013 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Jenkin Lewis.
Recognizance, charged with forcible entry on the property of Daniel Lindner, deceased, in possession of Christian Carpenter and Jacob Weidler.
Depositions of Michael Withers, James Dunwoody.
Writ of restitution.
Additional names: Hugh Wilson, Jacob Stephen, John Dunwoody, Michael Hess, Gerhart Brenner.
4 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1813 F027
Date Range
1813
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
1813
Year
1813
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Furry, Daniel
Furry, Susanna
Graeff, John
Light, John
Gamble, Archibald L.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Enlistment
Jailors
Commitment papers
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Depositions
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1813 F027
Box Number
001
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
Enlistment.
Petitioner: Furry, Susanna.
Filed against: Graeff, John. His occupation: jailor.
Commitment paper.
Affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
Deposition of John Light.
Deposition of Lieutenant Archibald L. Gamble.
5 items, 5 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
70.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1813 F028
Date Range
1813
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
1813
Year
1813
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Evans, Caleb
Hart, Daniel
Edwards, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Guardianship disputes
Affidavits
Depositions
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1813 F028
Box Number
001
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
Guardianship dispute.
Petitioner: Hart, Daniel.
Filed against: Edwards, David.
Affidavit.
Deposition.
Habeas corpus, includes affidavit and decision.
5 items, 5 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
71.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1814 F001
Date Range
1814
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
1814
Year
1814
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Furry, Daniel
Summers, Leonard
Graeff, John
Sutter, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: desertion
Jailors
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Depositions
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1814 F001
Box Number
001
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
Desertion.
Petitioner: Summers, Leonard.
Filed against: Graeff, John. His occupation: jailor.
Affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
Return to Habeas corpus, includes deposition of Lieutenant John Sutter.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
80.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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