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Record, Judicial
https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2043c82e-3512-40e3-906a-143832898310
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
MAY 1788 F006 QS
Date Range
1788/05
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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1788/05
Year
1788
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Treet, Jacob
Treet, Peter
Hildebrand, Christian
Christy, Samuel
Malson, Thomas
Williams, Benjamin
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: forcible entry and detainer
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1788 F006 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Peter Treet, Christian Hildebrand, Samuel Christy.
Recognizance of Thomas Malson and Benjamin Williams.
Defendants charged with forcible entry and detainer.
1 item, 1 piece
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1814 F050 QS
Date Range
1814/08
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1 document
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
1814/08
Year
1814
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Zimmerman, Cornelius
Zimmerman, Jacob
Keiffer, Peter
Miller, Sebastian
Pannebecker, Daniel Sr.
Retge, Henry
Pannebecker, Daniel Jr.
Ream, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: forcible entry and detainer
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1814 F050 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Jacob Zimmerman, Peter Keiffer, Sebastian Miller, Daniel Pannebecker Sr., Henry Retge, Daniel Pannebecker Jr.
Recognizance, forcible entry and detainer of Henry Ream.
2 items, 2 pieces
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Case Number
22.000
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/7b994d21-9487-4c23-8653-255851466396
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1817 F042 QS
Date Range
1817/04
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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1817/04
Year
1817
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Caldwell, John
Moore, Samuel B.
Rush, Henry
Ralston, Paul
Porter, James
Porter, Samuel
Broom, James
Hamel, Jane
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: forcible entry and detainer
Subpoenas
Examinations
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1817 F042 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Samuel B. Moore, Henry Rush, Paul Ralston, James Porter, Samuel Porter, James Broom.
Recognizance, forcible entry and detainer.
Subpoena.
Examination of Jane Hamel.
3 items, 2 pieces
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Case Number
12.000
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/c096d2cb-2268-48e8-9566-022018213336
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1793 F015 QS
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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1793
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Graybill, Samuel
Graybill, Martha
Brubaker, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: forcible entry and detainer
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1793 F015 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Martha Graybill.
Recognizance, charged with forcible entry and detainer.
Additonal name: John Brubaker.
1 item, 1 piece
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/36afe0a5-d400-4b3a-a652-915952305452
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1819 F030 QS
Date Range
1819/08
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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
1819/08
Year
1819
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Glenn, James
Becker, Lewis
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: forcible entry and detainer
Complaints
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1819 F030 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, forcible entry and detainer on oath of Lewis Becker.
Complaint.
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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
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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
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
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1809 F044 QS
Date Range
1809/08
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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
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
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ccea0ed7-f9df-4e6f-a025-087481392300
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
MAY 1797 F012 QS
Date Range
1797/05
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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
1797/05
Year
1797
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Murry, Lacky
Metzgar, Jones Jr.
Taylor, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: forcible entry and detainer
Mussertown, Lancaster
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1797 F012 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with forcible entry and detainer on a lot of property in Mussertown, Lancaster, owned by Jones Metzgar, Jr.
Additional name: James Taylor.
1 item, 1 piece
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/e317422b-0b9b-4647-8da0-222195152616
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1778 F015 QS
Date Range
1778/02
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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
1778/02
Year
1778
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Morris, Richard
Pheres, James
Rippon, William
Kerchenstagel, Ellenor
Hoofnagle, George
Hamond, Abnor
Myer, John
Eill, Nicholas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: fornication and bastardy
Charge: forcible entry
Charge: selling cattle to the enemy
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1778 F015 QS
Additional Notes
List of recognizances.
Richard Morris, charged with purchasing cattle for the use of the enemy. Additional recognizance James Pheres.
William Rippon, charged with fornication and bastardy with Ellenor Kerchenstagel. Additional recognizance of George Hoofnagle.
Abnor Hamond, charged with forcible entry and false recruitment. Additional recognizances of John Myer, Nicholas Eill.
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1789 F011 QS
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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1789
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Weidman, John
Starret, John
Evans, William
Musgrove, Aaron
Kendle, John
Barr, George
Martin, Frederick
Kline, Nicklas
Schower, Samuel
Hains, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Charge: stealing
Charge: forcible entry
Meadows
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1789 F011 QS
Additional Notes
List of recognizance.
Recognizance, charged with assault and battery against George Barr.
Additional names: Frederick Martin, Nicklas Kline.
Second defendant: John Starret.
Recognizance, charged with stealing a silver watch.
Additional names: Samuel Schower.
Third defendants: William Evans, Aaron Musgrove, John Kendle.
Recognizance, charged with forcible entry to the meadow of Henry Hains, and cut and mowed his grass.
1 item, 1 piece
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/d4c26ec3-e6a7-410c-b68f-228944094380
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1790 F012 QS
Date Range
1790/08
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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
1790/08
Year
1790
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Jordan, John
Jorton, John
Hains, Henry
Hiens, Henry
Dennis, John
Gibbens, James
Gibbons, James
Carpenter, Jacob
Boyd, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Hay
Charge: assault and battery
Charge: forcible entry
Charge: stealing
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1790 F012 QS
Additional Notes
List of recognizance.
First and second defendants: John Jordan or John Jorton, Henry Hains or Henry Hiens.
Charged with stealing hay from the meadow of James Gibbens.
Additional names: Samuel Boyd, Jacob Carpenter.
Third defendant: John Dennis.
Charged with forcible entry and stealing hay out of meadow of Henry Hains or Henry Hiens.
Additional name: James Gibbens.
Fourth defendant: James Gibbens.
Charged with assault and battery of Henry Hains or Henry Hiens.
Additional name: John Jordan or John Jorton.
1 item, 1 piece
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1801 F022 QS
Date Range
1801/08
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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
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
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1819 F041 QS
Date Range
1819/08
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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1819/08
Year
1819
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Konigmacher, Benjamin
Moll, John
Bowman, Daniel
Switzgabel, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: forcible detainer
Charge: assault
Cocalico Twp.
Place
Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1819 F041 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, forcible detainment of John Moll, Daniel Bowman and assault on Thomas Switzgabel.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Case Number
9.000
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ebe4f27e-6ccc-4081-91e7-001924121138
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JAN 1818 F030 QS
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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1818
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Seeholtz, George
Dellet, Adam
Genther, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: forcible detainer
Examinations
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1818 F030 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Adam Dellet.
Recognizance, forcible seizure of John Genther.
Examination of John Genther.
2 items, 1 piece
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Case Number
17.000
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/97940c9a-1e70-4b6e-ae9c-040210101340
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
MAR 1786 F002 QS
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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1786
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Weinland, Peter
Nicholas, John
Huber, John
Freylinghauser, Casper
Christ, Daniel
Cassler, William
Blickensderfer, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: forcible entry
Charge: riot
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAR 1786 F002 QS
Additional Notes
Additional defendants: John Nicholas, John Huber, Casper Freylinghauser.
Recognizances of Daniel Christ, William Cassler, Christian Blickensderfer to testify against defendants, charged with forcible entry and riot.
1 item, 1 piece
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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JAN 1788 F001 QS
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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1788
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Eaker, George
Eaker, George Sr.
Molder, Peter
Musketes, Adam
Verns, Martin
Brizbin, John
Ellmaker, Anthony
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault
Charge: forcible entry
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1788 F001 QS
Additional Notes
Also: George Eaker Sr., Peter Molder, Adam Musketes, Martin Verns, John Brizbin.
Recognizances, charged with assault or forcible entry.
Additional name: Anthony Ellmaker.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1790 F013 QS
Date Range
1790/08
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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1790/08
Year
1790
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Hains, Henry
Hiens, Henry
Kentle, John
Musgrove, Aron
Jordan, John
Jorton, John
Davis, Isaac
Gibbens, James
Gibbons, James
Carpenter, Martin
Boyd, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: forcible entry
Charge: stealing
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1790 F013 QS
Additional Notes
List of recognizance.
First defendant: Henry Hains.
Charged with forcible entry and cutting the grass from the meadow of James Gibbens.
Additional name: Martin Carpenter.
Second defendants: John Kentle and Aron Musgrove.
Charged with forcible entry in meadow of Henry Hains.
Additional name: James Gibbens.
Third and fourth defendants: John Jordan, Isaac Davis
Charged with forcible entry in meadow and cutting grass of James Gibbens.
Additional names: Samuel Boyd, John Jordan.
1 item, 1 piece
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Classification
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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
SEP 1793 F004 QS
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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1793
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Keagey, Abraham
Keagy, Abraham
Keagey, Rudolf
Keagy, Rudolf
Coleman, Robert
Ege, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: forcible entry
Charge: trespassing
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
SEP 1793 F004 QS
Additional Notes
Mulitple spellings of surname.
Also: Rudolf Keagey.
Recognizance, charged with trespassing (forcible entry) on the property of Robert Coleman.
Additional name: George Ege.
1 item, 1 piece
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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1804 F031 QS
Date Range
1804/11
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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
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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1805 F024 QS
Date Range
1805/04
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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
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