Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Recognizance, charged with assault and battery on David Kendrick or David Kendig.
Grand Inquest.
Additional names: Archibald Ligtle, David Roberts, Moses Hemor, Samuel Perry, Jacob Sharp, William Brisban, Moses Heynor, John Lytle, Robert Lytle, William Ferree.
4 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Located on the road leading from the Blue Rock Ferry on the Susquehanna to the village of Strasburg.
Petition allowed.
Signers of Petition: Moses Hemor, Andrew Diffenbaugh, Christian Shultz, John Parkman, Thomas Burrows, Peter Lefever, Andrew Roat, John Brackbill, Isaac Burrowes, Daniel Herr, William Russel, Martin Carpenter, Thomas Crawford.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Signers of Petition: Abraham Ferree, Charles McClury, Samuel Lefever, John Cooper, Hugh Wallace, Joseph Lefever, Thomas Evans, John Dunlap, Henry Brackbill, David Witmer Jr., and one other.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Located on the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Road near the eleven mile stone.
Petition disallowed.
Signers of the Petition: William Slaymaker, John Slaymaker, David Kendrick, Joseph Wike, John Wagoner, David Witmer, William Feree, John Wien, Peter Brunner, Peter Merow, Adam Wilhelm, Jacob Graeff.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
