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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1849 F058 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
1849
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Waller, John M.
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Petitions
Constables
East Donegal Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1849 F058 QS
Additional Notes
Petition to be Constable of East Donegal Twp.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0280 I005
Date Range
1927
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1927
Year
1927
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Earl Twp.
Goodville, East Earl Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Spring Grove, East Earl Twp.
Place
East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0280 I005
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1927.
Location: Over Conestoga Creek, on public road leading from Goodville, East Earl Twp., to Spring Grove, East Earl Twp.
Document type: Petition and order for rebuilding bridge.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0280 I006
Date Range
1927/09
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1927/09
Year
1927
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Earl Twp.
Goodville, East Earl Twp.
Inspections
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Terre Hill, East Earl Twp.
Place
East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0280 I006
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: September 1927.
Location: Over Conestoga Creek, on public road leading from Terre Hill, East Earl Twp., to Goodville, East Earl Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1841 F004 QS
Date Range
1841/04
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
1841/04
Year
1841
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Petitions
Elections
Little Britain Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1841 F004 QS
Additional Notes
Petition of contested election in Little Britain Twp.
3 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0215 I005
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
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.
Year
1846
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Gable
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Muddy Creek
Earl Twp.
Ephrata Twp.
Hinkletown, Earl Twp.
Churchtown, Caernarvon Twp.
Gable's Ford
Fords
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Earl Twp. and Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0215 I005
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1846.
Location: On public highway from Hinkletown, Earl Twp., to Churchtown,Caernarvon Twp., at Gable's Fording.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0010 I001
Date Range
1849/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1849/08
Year
1849
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Martin, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Brecknock Twp.
Bridges
Creeks
Earl Twp.
Muddy Creek
New Holland, Earl Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Reports
Sawmills
Place
Brecknock Twp. and Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0010 I001
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1849.
Location: On public highway from New Holland, Earl Twp., to Reading, Berks County, near George Martin's saw mill.
Document types: Petition for bridge.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0785 I005
Date Range
1841/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1841/01
Year
1841
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0012
People
Wolf, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
John Wolf's Mill
Lititz, Warwick Twp.
Mills
New Holland, Earl Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Reports
West Earl Twp.
Place
West Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0785 I005
Box Number
012
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1841.
Location: On public highway from New Holland, Earl Twp., to Lititz, Warwick Twp., near John Wolf's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0205 I008
Date Range
1846/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1846/04
Year
1846
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Erb, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Earl Twp.
Jacob Erb's Mill
Mills
New Holland, Earl Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Stores
Place
Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0205 I008
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1846.
Location: On public road from New Holland, Earl Twp., to Jacob Erb's Mill and Store.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0210 I010
Date Range
1888/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1888/11
Year
1888
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Earl Twp.
Martindale, Earl Twp.
Petitions
Place
Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0210 I010
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1888.
Location: Near Martindale, Earl Twp.
Document type: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
50.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0245 I003
Date Range
1849/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1849/11
Year
1849
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
East Cocalico Twp.
Ephrata Twp.
Fry's Mill
Inspections
Mills
Muddy Creek
New Holland, Earl Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Reamstown, East Cocalico Twp.
Reports
Place
East Cocalico Twp. and Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0245 I003
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1849.
Location: On public highway from Reamstown, East Cocalico Twp., to New Holland, Earl Twp., at Fry's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0255 I003
Date Range
1848/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1848/01
Year
1848
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
East Donegal Twp.
Little Chickies Creek
Little Chiques Creek
Marietta
Mills
New Holland, Earl Twp.
Petitions
Rapho Twp.
Snyder's Mill
Place
East Donegal Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0255 I003
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Bridge over [Little] Chickies Creek
Court term: January 1848.
Location: On public highway from Marietta to New Holland, Earl Twp., near Snyder's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0495 I006
Date Range
1844/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1844/08
Year
1844
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Eckert, George Louis
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
George Eckert's Mill
Leacock Twp.
Mills
New Holland, Earl Twp.
Orders
Osceola Mill
Paradise Twp.
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad
Railroads
Reports
Place
Leacock Twp. and Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0495 I006
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1844.
Location: On public highway from the Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad to New Holland, Earl Twp., at George Louis Eckert's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
4 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0755 I004
Date Range
1848/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1848/08
Year
1848
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0012
People
Zook, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Cocalico Creek
Creeks
Henry Zook's Mill
Millport, Warwick Twp.
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Warwick Twp.
West Earl Twp.
Place
Warwick Twp. and West Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0755 I004
Box Number
012
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1848.
Location: On public road from Millport, Warwick Twp., near Henry Zook's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0755 I005
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
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.
Year
1849
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0012
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Cocalico Creek
Warwick Twp.
West Earl Twp.
Reading Road
Roads
Millport, Warwick Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Warwick Twp. and West Earl Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0755 I005
Box Number
012
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1849.
Location: On public road from the Reading Road to Millport, Warwick Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1845 F004 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
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Petitions
Commissioners
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1845 F004 QS
Additional Notes
Petition of the Commissioners of Lancaster County, relative to enlargement of a public building.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0785 I006
Date Range
1841/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1841/01
Year
1841
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0012
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Coleman's Iron Works Forge
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Forges
Kafroth's Mill
Lititz, Warwick Twp.
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
West Earl Twp.
Wilmington, Delaware
Place
West Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0785 I006
Box Number
012
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1841.
Location: On public road from Coleman's Iron Works and Lititz, Warwick Twp., to Wilmington, Delaware, at Kafroth's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0785 I009
Date Range
1844/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1844/04
Year
1844
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0012
People
Wolf, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Catfish, Manheim Twp.
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
John Wolf's Mill
Mills
Newport, Delaware
Orders
Petitions
Reports
West Earl Twp.
Place
West Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0785 I009
Box Number
012
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1844.
Location: On public highway from Catfish, Manheim Twp., to Newport, Delaware, at John Wolf's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0205 I009
Date Range
1846/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1846/08
Year
1846
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Earl Twp.
Inspections
Weaver's Mill
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Stores
Place
Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0205 I009
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1846.
Location: Near Weaver's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0270 I006
Date Range
1841/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1841/01
Year
1841
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Earl Twp.
Forges
Lancaster
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Spring Grove Forge
Place
East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0270 I006
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1841.
Location: Near Spring Grove Forge on public highway to Lancaster.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Object ID
Bridge F0270 I007
Date Range
1846/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Description
Court term: January 1846.
Location: On public highway from the New Holland Turnpike to Reading, Berks County.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
Date Range
1846/01
Year
1846
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Earl Twp.
New Holland Turnpike
Orders
Petitions
Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Reports
Roads
Turnpikes
Place
East Earl Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0270 I007
Box Number
004
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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