Family record by Christian Strenge (1757-1828), done on laid paper for Isaac Kauffman family. Within a yellow border are 17 lines of German text, penned in red with lines of curlicues separating each line. Text fills most of page, giving birth dates & Zodiac signs for Kauffman, his wife and 6 children. To right of text is a large stylized, round flower rising from a yellow heart and having side branches with tulips & other flowers. Serpentine flowering vine fills margin along left side. Reverse has some old, faint pencil inscriptions on right side: "Landis" (?) written twice and a nearby sum (17+4=21).
East Petersburg area
Has 19th c. frame with walnut veneer and flat profile. See NOTES on Kauffman family.
Provenance
Assumed to have descended to donor within Kauffman family.
Soil, foxing and staining overall. Two fold lines intersecting at center are breaking with some holes/losses. Repaired on reverse with various papers & tapes at different times. Holes and losses around perimeter. Pronounced damp stains at center fold line. Significant paint loss in leaves, stems and branches.
Frame is chipped and worn, missing some delaminated veneers. Repairs to veneers. Old acidic back boards of cardboard replaced in 2001 by curator w/ acid free foam board.
Object ID
G.96.37.8
Notes
According to fraktur scholar David Johnson, Isaac Kauffman was a farmer who lived on the south side of Leabrook Road from his parents. His parents, Jacob and Eve Kauffman, built the original nearby mill in 1755 (what is now Flory's Mill) and was operated by the Kauffman family until the late 19th century.
See: David R. Johnson, "Christian Strenge's Fraktur", 1995 and Fred Weiser, "Fraktur: Pa. German Folk Art, Science Press, X-mas 1973, pp. 10-12.
This family record is published in Earnest, Russel and Corinne, "To the Latest Prosperity: Pa-Ger. Family Registers in the Fraktur Tradition", 2004.
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.
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.
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
Prisons.
Jail fees for the following prisoners. 1 January 1822 to 2 April 1822.
Tarbell, Samuel.
McGrann, Patrick.
Kean, James.
Richardson, John B. Person of color.
Kauffman, Isaac.
Cochren, Isaac.
Snotgrass, James.
McCarty, David.
Burkheiser, Mary.
Keller, Daniel.
Aaron, Joseph. Person of color.
Aaron, Sally. Person of color.
Smuller, John.
Willes, John.
Molson, Ephraim. Person of color.
Getz, Philip. Person of color.
Lewis, William. Person of color.
Nelson, Pompey. Person of color.
Deven, John.
Miller, Frances.
Berry, John.
Griffen, Stephen.
Deitrick, John.
Sharp, William.
McManamey, John.
Bear, John.
Brown, William.
Williams, Charles.
McAlargen, John.
Long, Samuel.
Lewis, John.
Derick, Mary.
Trepere, Chearles.
Black, William.
Butler, Mary. Person of color.
Butler, Harriet.
Prutzman, John.
Sweeney, Isaac.
Lynch, Biddy.
Wiggans, Robert.
Heisten, John.
Ladley, Peter.
Whitson, Henry.
Morcan, George.
Thompson, William.
Richardson, Henry.
Dellam, Joseph. Person of color.
Dellam, Charles. Person of color.
Glass, William.
Lynch, Elonor.
Lynch, William.
Sensenig, Jesse.
Tuneson, Frances. Person of color.
Meyer, John.
Leck, Margaret.
McKinsey, Thomas.
Bosier, Samuel. Person of color.
Erron, George. Person of color.
Sensenick, Joshua.
Cowhick, John.
Noble, Thomas B.
Philips, Henry.
Charles, James.
McKnight, John.
Barten, William.
Mentere, Mathias.
Maroney, Peter.
Roth, John.
Breden, John.
Gable, Jacob.
Vagrants:
Williams, Stephen.
Williamson, Stephen.
Bullman, James. Person of color.
Black, John.
Wilson, Isaac. Person of color.
Sensenig, Jesse.
Johnson, Thomas.
McLane, Alexander.
McConnel, William.
Tolen, John.
Hickman, Sally.
An unnamed stranger.
Harris, Isaac. Person of color.
Richard. [No last name recorded.]
Sheaffer, _____. Jackson, John.
Suppliers:
Breneman, Henry.
Kreiner, John.
Stineman, J.
Johnson, Ben.
Hitzelberger, George.
Withersd, George.
Marten, Jacob.
Bushman, Abraham.
Breneman, Henry.
1 item, 1 piece.
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Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
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.
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.
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
Prison.
Payment for key fees and maintenance of prisoners.
Heinitsh, August. Jailer.
List of prisoners:
Kauffman, Isaac.
Johnston, Sarah.
Sawyer, William.
George, John. Person of color.
Pence, George.
Cowhawk, John.
Lemmon, Alexander.
Cromwel, Jeremiah.
Stewart, Benjamin.
Burns, Henry.
Alexander, Clarissa.
Johnston, Robert.
Switzer, Conrad.
Lamb, James.
McCammon, James.
Ross, Thomas.
Heitwole, John. Debtor.
Huston, Charles.
Finkenour, George. Debtor.
Tager, James. Debtor.
Loneas, William. Debtor.
McKinsey, Thomas.
McDonald, Hugh.
Walker, James.
Drake, Joseph.
Tillman, Charles.
Gain, Norban.
Copart, David.
OHara, John.
Cole, Christian.
Kauffman, David.
Heas, James.
Stacy, William.
Lynch, William.
Lynch, Eleanor.
Milford, John.
Hyde, Nicholas.
Sinister, Garret.
Hickman, Sarah.
Thompson, Kitty.
Lick, Rebecca.
Beedle, Benjamin.
Payment for cleaning chimneys, January. Johnston, Benjamin.
Payment for repairing chimney. Winaur, Jacob.
Payment for mending wood saw. Remly, _____.
Payment for mending saw. Hook, Michael.
Payment for mending pump. Kriner, John.
Payment for cleaning chimneys, March. Johnston, Benjamin.
Payment for brooms. Smith, James.
Payment for repairing buckets. Heisler, G.
Payment for filing and repairing saw. Dunner, Jacob.
Payment for medical treatments ordered by Dr. J. Atley for prisoner:
Neal, David.
Lynch, Hannah.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
