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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #410
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
Bird, Jacob
Brown, Rachel
Clark, J. W.
Dempsey, John
Dempsey, William
McCalla, Catherine
McCalla, Harriet
McCalla, John
Moore, Martha
Moore, Samuel
Moore, Slater
Peck, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Drumore Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Drumore Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #410
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/04/22.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Bird, Jacob.
Brown, Rachel.
Clark, J. W. Teacher.
Dempsey, John.
Dempsey, William.
McCalla, Catherine.
McCalla, Harriet.
McCalla, John.
Moore, Martha.
Moore, Samuel.
Moore, Slater.
Peck, Samuel.
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 #426
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
Boothe, Jesse
Harbison, James
Harbison, Lydia
Harbison, George
Harbison, William
Howett, Sarah
Moore, Slater
Moore, Samuel
Moore, Martha
McCally, James
McCally, Catharine
McCally, John
Ralph, John
Ralph, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Drumore Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Drumore Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #426
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/04/22.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Boothe, Jesse. Teacher.
Harbison, James. Father of Harbison, Lydia; Harbison, George; Harbison, William.
Howett, Sarah. Mother of Moore, Slater; Moore, Samuel; Moore, Martha.
McCally, James. Father of McCally, Catharine; McCally, John.
Ralph, John. Father of Ralph, William.
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 1829 #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 0010
People
Armstrong, Ruth Ann
Bird, Jacob
Brown, Rachael
Bushong, Martha
Bushong, Samuel
Crawford, Samuel
Cunningham, Elizabeth
Jenkins, Esther Ann
MCairn, Michael
Moore, Martha
Moore, Samuel
Peck, Eliza Jane
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans
Search Terms
Colerain Twp.
Drumore Twp.
Little Britain Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Colerain Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #560
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/07/01.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Armstrong, Ruth Ann. Person of color. Drumore Twp.
Bird, Jacob. Little Britain Twp.
Brown, Rachael. Little Britain Twp.
Bushong, Martha. Colerain Twp.
Bushong, Samuel. Colerain Twp.
Crawford, Samuel. Teacher.
Cunningham, Elizabeth. Drumore Twp.
Jenkins, Esther Ann. Drumore Twp.
MCairn, Michael. Drumore Twp.
Moore, Martha. Drumore Twp.
Moore, Samuel, Drumore Twp.
Peck, Eliza Jane. Person of color. Drumore Twp.
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 #153
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
Year
1831
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Cooper, Emilly
Cooper, James
Crookshank, John
Crookshank, Rebecca Amanda
Ewing, James
Hess, William J.
Moore, Martha
Moore, Samuel Martin
Reath, Archibald
Reath, William
Russell, James
Russell, John
Wilkinson, Barnabas
Search Terms
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #153
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/09.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Cooper, Emilly.
Cooper, James.
Crookshank, John.
Crookshank, Rebecca Amanda.
Ewing, James.
Hess, William J.
Moore, Martha.
Moore, Samuel Martin.
Reath, Archibald.
Reath, William.
Russell, James.
Russell, John.
Wilkinson, Barnabas. Teacher.
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 1814 #031
Date Range
1814
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
1814
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1814
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Brady, Charles
Brady, Edward
Brady, Michael
Deitrich, Elizabeth
Dietrich, Henry
Dietrich, Mary
Fritz, Ludwig
Fritz, Peggy
Given, Elizabeth
Given, Margaret
Given, Oliver
Hofehines, Jacob
Hofehines, John
Martin, John
Martin, Mary
Martin, Thomas
McGilligim, George
McGilligim, John
McGilligim, Nancy
McGilligim, Radney
Moore, Mrs.
Moore, Samuel
Rodaker, Caty
Rodaker, George
White, Hannah
White, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lampeter Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1814 #031
Box Number
001
Notes
Entered into Q&A on 1994/08/11
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Photocopy, names taken from Lancaster County Tax Lists.
Given, Oliver. Father of Elizabeth Given, age 12; Margaret Given, age 8.
Martin, Thomas. Father of John Martin, age 10; Mary Martin, age 6.
Moore, Widow. Mother of Samuel Moore, age 5.
Fritz, Ludwig. Father of Ludwig Fritz, age 11; Peggy Fritz, age 9.
Brady, Edward. Father of Michael Brady, age 11; Charles Brady, age 9.
Dietrich, Henry. Father of Henry Dietrich, age 9; Mary Dietrich, age 7; Elizabeth Deitrich, age 11.
Hofehines, Jacob. Father of John Hofehines, age 9.
White, William. Father of Hannah White, age 9.
Rodaker, George. Father of Caty Rodaker, age 11.
McGilligim, Radney. Father of John McGilligim, age 10; Nancy McGilligim, age 8; , George McGilligim, age 6.
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 1815 #011
Date Range
1815
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
1815
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1815
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Brady, William
Collins, John
Collins, Sarah
Collins, Thomas
Daly, John
Dietrich, Elizabeth
Dietrich, Henry
Dietrich, Polly
Fritz, Ludwig
Fritz, Peggy
Given, Margaret
Given, Oliver
Given, William
Johnson, Benjamin
Johnson, George
Martin, Thomas
Megilligan, George
Megilligan, John
Megilligan, Rodney
Moore, Mrs.
Moore, Samuel
Moore, William
Rodgers, Mrs.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lampeter Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1815 #011
Box Number
001
Notes
Entered into Q&A on 1995/04/07
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Photocopy, names taken from Lancaster County Tax Lists.
Collins, John. Father of Thomas Collins, age 10; Sarah Collins, age 7.
Fritz, Ludwig. Father of Peggy Fritz, age 10.
Dietrich, Henry. Father of Henry Dietrich, age 9; Polly Dietrich, age 8; Elizabeth Dietrich.
Given, Oliver. Father of William Given, age 11; Margaret Given, age 9.
Martin, Thomas. Father of unnamed children.
Brady, William. Father of unnamed children.
Daly, John. Father of unnamed children.
Johnson, George. Father of Benjamin Johnson, age 5.
Megilligan, Rodney. Father of John Megilligan, age 11; George Megilligan, age 6.
Moore, Widow. Mother of William Moore, age 7; Samuel Moore, age 6.
Rodgers, WIdow. Mother of unnamed children.
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 1816 #009
Date Range
1816
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
1816
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1816
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Brady, Edward
Brady, Michael
Brady, Charles
Brady, Elena
Collins, John
Collins, Thomas
Collins, Sarah
Collins, Merian
Copeland, Mrs.
Copeland, James
Coxes, James
Coxes, Levi
Coxes, Samuel
Coxes, Esther
Coxes, Charles
Craig, Archibald
Craig, Peggy
Craig, Martha
Fritz, Ludwig
Fritz, Peggy
Given, Oliver
Given, William
Given, Margaret
Given, Ann
Hofhines, Jacob
Hofhines, John
Hofhines, Mary
Hunes, John
Hunes, Betsy
Martin, Thomas
Martin, John
Martin, Mary
Megachen, Jacob
Megachen, Litty
Megachen, Amos
Megachen, Jacob
Moore, Mrs.
Moore, William
Moore, Samuel
Roberts, David
Rogers, Mrs.
Rogers, George
Rogers, William
Rogers, Eliza
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lampeter Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1816 #009
Box Number
001
Notes
Entered into Q&A on 1994/08/16.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Photocopy, names taken from Lancaster County Tax Lists.
Brady, Edward. Father of Michael Brady, age 11; Charles Brady, age 9; Elena Brady, age 6.
Collins, John. Father of Thomas Collins, age 11; Sarah Collins, age 7; Merian Collins, age 5.
Copeland, Widow. Mother of James Copeland, age 9.
Coxes, James. Father of Levi Coxes; Samuel Coxes; Esther Coxes; Charles Coxes & 1 unnamed child.
Craig, Archibald. Father of Peggy Craig, age 10; Martha Craig, age 11.
Fritz, Ludwig. Father of Peggy Fritz, age 11.
Given, Oliver. Father of William Given, age 12; Margaret Given, age 10; Ann Given, age 8.
Hofhines, Jacob. Father John Hofhines, age 11; Mary Hofhines, age 9.
Hunes, John. Father of Betsy Hunes, age 9.
Martin, Thomas. Father of John Martin, age 11; Mary Martin, age 7.
Megachen, Jacob. Father of Litty Megachen, age 11; Amos Megachen, age 9; Jacob Megachen, age 7.
Moore, Widow . Mother of William Moore, age 9; Samuel Moore, age 7.
Roberts, David. Father of 1 unnamed daughter.
Rogers, Widow. Mother of George Rogers, age 10; William Rogers, age 8; Eliza Rogers, age 6.
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 1829 #254
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 0009
People
Gibbens, James
Gryder, Montgomery R.
Moore, Martha
Moore, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #254
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/23.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Gibbens, James.
Gryder, Montgomery R. Teacher.
Moore, Martha.
Moore, Samuel.
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 1829 #651
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 0010
People
Armstrong, Mary Jane
Armstrong, Ruth Ann
Boochter, Ann
Boochter, Rebecca
Craig, Caleb
Craig, George
Craig, Sarah Ann
Cunningham, Elizabeth
Cunningham, Mary
Daily, Susana
Dimsay, John J.
Dimsay, William J.
Fight, Jacob
Fight, John
Fight, Mary Ann
Gibbons, James
Gibbons, Rebecca
Gibbons, Susan
Gray, James
Gray, John
Hamilton, George
Hamilton, John
Harris, David
Hickey, John
Hickey, Mary
Hickey, Susan
Hogg, James K.
Jenkins, Hester Ann
McCally, Harriot
McCally, John
McCarn, Michael
McMichael, Rachel
McMichael, Samuel
Moore, Blair
Moore, Martha
Moore, Rebecca Jane
Moore, Samuel
Moore, Washington
Peck, Jane E.
Peck, Samuel
Reynolds, Erastus
Rigby, Louiza
Sample, Isabella
Sample, Mathew
Shank, Alexander
Shank, Ann
Shank, Joseph
Stauffer, Elizabeth
Stauffer, Nancy
Stauffer, Susan
Stout, Isabella
Stout, John
Webster, Eliza
Webster, Washington
Westley, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Drumore Twp.
Persons of color
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Drumore Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #651
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/01/27.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Armstrong, Mary Jane. Person of color. Age 6.
Armstrong, Ruth Ann. Person of color. Age 9.
Boochter, Ann. Age 9.
Boochter, Rebecca. Age 7.
Craig, Caleb. Person of color. Age 9.
Craig, George. Person of color. Age 11.
Craig, Sarah Ann. Person of color. Age 6.
Cunningham, Elizabeth. Age 8.
Cunningham, Mary. Age 5.
Daily, Susana. Age 6.
Dimsay, John J. Age 7.
Dimsay, William J. Age 10.
Fight, Jacob. Age 8.
Fight, John. Age 11.
Fight, Mary Ann. Age 10.
Gibbons, James. Person of color. Age 7.
Gibbons, Rebecca. Person of color. Age 11.
Gibbons, Susan. Person of color. Age 5.
Gray, James. Age 6.
Gray, John. Age 10.
Hamilton, George. Age 10.
Hamilton, John. Age 8.
Harris, David. Age 9.
Hickey, John. Age 9.
Hickey, Mary. Age 11.
Hickey, Susan. Age 7.
Hogg, James K. Age 10.
Jenkins, Hester Ann. Age 7.
McCally, Harriot. Age 6.
McCally, John. Age 10.
McCarn, Michael. Age 6.
McMichael, Rachel. Age 7.
McMichael, Samuel. Age 5.
Moore, Blair. Age 8.
Moore, Martha. Age 9.
Moore, Rebecca Jane. Age 10.
Moore, Samuel. Age 10.
Moore, Washington. Age 10.
Peck, Jane E. Person of color. Age 11.
Peck, Samuel. Person of color. Age 11.
Reynotos, Erastus. Age 9.
Rigby, Louiza. Person of color. Age 7.
Sample, Isabella. Age 6.
Sample, Mathew. Age 11.
Shank, Alexander. Age 9.
Shank, Ann. Age 6.
Shank, Joseph. Age 11.
Stauffer, Elizabeth. Age 7.
Stauffer, Nancy. Age 9.
Stauffer, Susan. Age 5.
Stout, Isabella. Age 7.
Stout, John. Age 8.
Webster, Eliza. Person of color. Age 11.
Webster, Washington. Person of color. Age 10.
Westley, John. Age 8.
1 item, 2 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 1826 #495
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 0006
People
Devonshire, Jesse
Devonshire, Robert
Hickman, Thomas
Howett, John
Howett, Amos
Howett, Joseph
Moore, Sarah
Moore, Slater
Moore, Samuel
Moore, Martha
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Drumore Twp.
Little Britain Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Drumore Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #495
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/04.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Drumore Twp.
Little Britain Twp.
Devonshire, Jesse. Father of Devonshire, Robert.
Hickman, Thomas. Teacher.
Howett, John. Father of Howett, Amos; Howett, Joseph. Moore, Sarah. Mother of Moore, Slater; Moore, Samuel; Moore, Martha.
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

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