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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/426c05bc-6b3f-407a-9146-190588997948
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1801 F022 QS
Date Range
1801/08
More detail
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
1801/08
Year
1801
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Killian, Susan
McCloskey, Patrick
Long, Joseph
Light, John
Witmer, David
Witmer, David Jr.
Stouffer, Christian
Erwin, Samuel
Algoe, Thomas
Ferree, Abraham
Erwin, Benjamin
Lefever, Samuel
Lefever, Margaret
Hubley, Samuel
Brungard, George
Taggart, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Charge: forcible entry
Charge: aiding a robbery
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1801 F022 QS
Additional Notes
List of recognizance.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/c0ee918f-9d2f-4810-93a9-250026221320
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1861 F054 QS
Date Range
1861/11
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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
1861/11
Year
1861
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Harting, Levi
Harting, Peter Jr.
Harting, Henry
Harting, Daniel
Wolfskill, Nelson
Harting, Samuel
Harting, Elias
Harting, Peter Sr.
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: forcible entry and detainer
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1861 F054 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Peter Harting Jr.; Henry Harting; Daniel Harting; Nelson Wolfskill; Samuel Harting; Elias Harting; Peter Harting Sr.
Forcible enty and detainer.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Case Number
65.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/af49df72-c094-4363-a77f-517026830857
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1864 F058 QS
Date Range
1864/04
More detail
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
1864/04
Year
1864
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Edwards, Charles
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: forcible entry and detainer
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1864 F058 QS
Additional Notes
Forcible entry and detainer.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
71.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ad6b6846-d06c-4ad1-9d28-133436817066
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1809 F043 QS
Date Range
1809/08
More detail
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
1809/08
Year
1809
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Sproat, John
Penny, William
Wentz, Thomas
Wentz, Joseph
Seitz, George
Rippy, Hugh
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: forcible entry and detainer
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1809 F043 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with forcible entry and detainer of William Penny.
Additional names: Thomas Wentz, Joseph Wentz, George Seitz, Hugh Rippy.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/33546f12-296c-4e32-a352-176699057190
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1809 F044 QS
Date Range
1809/08
More detail
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
1809/08
Year
1809
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Rippy, Matthias
Penny, William
Wentz, Thomas
Wentz, Joseph
Seitz, George
Rippy, Hugh
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: forcible entry and detainer
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1809 F044 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with forcible entry and detainer of William Penny.
Additional names: Thomas Wentz, Joseph Wentz, George Seitz, Hugh Rippy.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Documents

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/f6d08a5e-04cd-4d90-98b1-546454144427
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JAN 1869 F054 QS
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1869
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
McGonst, John
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: forcible entry and detainer
Charge: threatening to shoot a person
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1869 F054 QS
Additional Notes
Forcible entry and detainer; threatening to shoot a person.
Case numbers: 52, 53.
4 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Indictment

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2a4a3ef6-5c44-4660-a33b-488048404590
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1867 F042
Date Range
1867/04
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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1867/04
Year
1867
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Solomon, Paul
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: forcible entry and detainer
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1867 F042
Additional Notes
Forcible entry and detainer.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
42.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
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Indictment

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/7b524479-c6fc-431b-b0ce-194918067955
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1864 F048
Date Range
1864/04
More detail
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1864/04
Year
1864
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Edwards, Charles
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: forcible entry and detainer
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1864 F048
Additional Notes
Forcible entry and detainer.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
47.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fcda5d45-e316-4e6b-90df-874736299600
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JAN 1860 F020 QS
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1860
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Kirkpatrick, William
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: assault and battery
Charge: assault and battery with intent to kill
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1860 F020 QS
Additional Notes
Assault and battery; assault and battery with intent to kill.
Case numbers: 20, 24.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/85786521-a689-415b-8dcd-854265477200
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1864 F050 QS
Date Range
1864/08
More detail
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
1864/08
Year
1864
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Rush, Martin
Schmohl, Caroline
Hahn, Margaret
Rush, Anna
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: assault and battery with intent to commit rape
Charge: assault and battery
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1864 F050 QS
Additional Notes
Assault and battery with intent to rape against Caroline Schmohl; Margaret Hahn; assault and battery against Ann Rush.
Case numbers: 50, 51, 96.
5 items, 5 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/f01a39e4-480d-40c0-bb06-714671121660
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1864 F047 QS
Date Range
1864/11
More detail
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
1864/11
Year
1864
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Brown, David
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: assault and battery
Charge: assault and battery with intent to kill
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1864 F047 QS
Additional Notes
Assault and battery with intent to kill; assault and battery.
Case numbers: 57, 58.
6 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/e46944f9-cb2f-45d7-accc-989995110140
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1865 F036 QS
Date Range
1865/04
More detail
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
1865/04
Year
1865
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Robinson, William
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: assault and battery
Charge: assault and battery with intent to kill
Jurors
Jury lists
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1865 F036 QS
Additional Notes
Assault and battery with intent to kill; assault and battery; jury list.
Case numbers: 37, 41, 42.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/042174be-ce1f-4e9f-a54a-971485194661
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1809 F005 QS
Date Range
1809/11
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Date Range
1809/11
Year
1809
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Dunbar, Isaac
Erisman, Daniel
Erisman, John
Harkless, James
Harkless, James Jr.
Hurdow, John
Kann, Christina
Kann, Henry
Longenecker, John
Paines, Glasgow
Sharer, John
Shepler, William
Swenk, John
Tobias
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: assault and battery with intent to kill
Charge: assault and battery with intent to rob
Depositions
Examinations
Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Persons of color
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1809 F005 QS
Notes
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
African-American.
Also: James Harkless, pilot from Middletown; Tobias.
Recognizance, suspicion of assault and battery on John Swenk, with intent to kill and rob.
Recognizance, suspicion of robbing John Erisman.
Depositions and examinations of Glasgow Paines, Henry Kann, Christina Kann, Isaac Dunbar, William Shepler, John Hurdow, Daniel Erisman, John Longenecker, John Sharer, John Swenk.
14 items, 14 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/944ca063-1e19-489b-94bb-077013109478
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1804 F031 QS
Date Range
1804/11
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Date Range
1804/11
Year
1804
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Grubb, Thomas
Hanes, Timothy
July
McCollough, George
McSparran, James
Mehaffey, Dominick
Strong, Halbert
Strong, Halbert Jr.
Strong, Halbert Sr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Persons of color
Charge: forcible entry
Charge: surety of the peace
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1804 F031 QS
Additional Notes
Dated NOV 1803.
Also: Halbert Strong.
Multiple recognizances.
Additional names: James McSparran, Dominick Mehaffey, July (African-American), Timothy Hanes, Thomas Grubb.
6 items, 6 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9dbcd45c-563d-4514-be9a-325728133330
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1805 F024 QS
Date Range
1805/04
More detail
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
1805/04
Year
1805
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Carpenter, Abraham
German, Samuel
McArthur, Margaret
McArthur, Rachel
Mainzer, Michael
Sensenig, John
Shower, Andrew
Weidler, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Apprentices
Farmers
Earl Twp.
Charge: forcible entry
Charge: maltreating apprentice
Place
Earl Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1805 F024 QS
Additional Notes
Occupation: farmer.
Also: Samuel German.
Recognizance, charged with mistreating his apprentice, forcible entry his mother's home, Margaret McArthur, and for assaulting Rachel McArthur.
Recognizance for Margaret and Rachel McArthur for concealing.
Additional names: Michael Mainzer, John Sensenig, Andrew Shower, John Weidler.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/3549d771-079a-40cf-8bb3-317444441910
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1866 F101 QS
Date Range
1866/08
More detail
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
1866/08
Year
1866
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Stauffer, John
Breneman, Edwin
Miller, Moses
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: forcible entry
Charge: surety of the peace
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1866 F101 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Edwin Breneman; Moses Miller.
Forcible entry; surety of the peace.
4 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Case Number
111.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/d879d20c-0831-4980-8a7d-746025134035
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1808 F023 QS
Date Range
1808/08
More detail
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
1808/08
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Butler, Turner
Riem, William
Williams, Hannah
Glace, Mary
Mester, John
Mester, Susan
Robison, Robert
Smith, Isaac
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: forcible entry
Charge: threatening a person
Summons
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1808 F023 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with entering the home of William Riem and threatening him.
Summons of Isaac Smith.
Additional names: Hannah Williams, Mary Glace, John Mester, Susan Mester, Robert Robison.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/3974d65d-b3c9-4fb6-b237-727737299379
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1869 F019 QS
Date Range
1869/08
More detail
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
1869/08
Year
1869
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Parker, Edward
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: assault and threatening to kill a person
Charge: assault and battery with intent to kill
African Americans
Persons of color
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1869 F019 QS
Additional Notes
African-American.
Assault and battery with threatening to kill.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Case Number
16.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/a1ee18e8-739c-448a-a362-979810678975
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1802 F010 QS
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1802
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Moore, James
Moore, Jacob
Burnside, John
Fletcher, John
Glen, James
Lightich, Michael
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: forcible entry
Elizabeth Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1802 F010 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Jacob Moore.
Recognizance, charged with forcible entry on house of John Burnside, Elizabeth Twp.
Additional names: John Fletcher, James Glen, Michael Lightich.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ada893f4-1868-47a4-8e83-630991783114
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
MAY 1806 F009 QS
Date Range
1806/05
More detail
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
Byers, Daniel
Byers, Andrew
Marchbank, William
Bailey, James
Hamsher, David
Penington, Daniel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: forcible entry
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1806 F009 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Andrew Byers, William Marchbank.
Recognizance, charged with forcible entry by James Bailey.
Additional names: David Hamsher, Daniel Penington.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
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