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Writ

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Collection: Habeas Corpus Papers

Title: Habeas Corpus Papers

Object ID: Habeas 1799 F001

Date Range: 1799

Collection: Habeas Corpus Papers

Title: Habeas Corpus Papers

Admin/Biographical History: A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.

Date Range: 1799

Year: 1799

Creator: Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Storage Container: Box 0001

People: Wilson, Hannah; Wilson, Andrew; Shenawer, Andrew

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Affidavits; Coopers; Habeas corpus

Object Name: Writ

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: Habeas 1799 F001

Box Number: 001

Associated Material: Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:; 1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.; 1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.

Additional Notes: Petitioner: Wilson, Andrew. His occupation: cooper.; Filed against: Shenawer, Andrew.; Affidavit.; 1 item, 1 piece

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.

Case Number: 1.000

Classification: RG 01-00 2313

Description Level: Item

Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/08b9802f-a2e1-434b-a8ec-908950501500

Collection: Quarter Sessions

Title: Quarter Sessions

Object ID: NOV 1796 F022 QS

Date Range: 1796

Collection: Quarter Sessions

Title: Quarter Sessions

Date Range: 1796

Year: 1796

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

People: Bowman, Wendel

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Affidavits; Certiorari; Charge: assault with intent to kill; Jury lists; Quarter Sessions; Writs

Object Name: Writ

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: NOV 1796 F022 QS

Additional Notes: Possibly a jury list.; Certiorari.; Affidavit, defendant does not think he will get a fair trial.; Charged with assault with intent to murder.; 3 items, 3 pieces

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 02-00 0908

Description Level: Item

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fb21670e-dea7-4e8a-8d2a-523265821900

Collection: Quarter Sessions

Title: Quarter Sessions

Object ID: JAN 1758 F001 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: 1758

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

People: Yedler, George; Gentleman, Philip; Smith, Conrad

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Quarter Sessions; Depositions; Soldiers; Royal American Regiment

Object Name: Record, Judicial

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: JAN 1758 F001 QS

Additional Notes: Occupation: Soldier, 2nd Battalion, the Royal American Regiment.; Deposition.; Additional names: Philip Gentleman; Conrad Smith.; 1 item, 5 pieces

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 02-00 0908

Description Level: Item

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/7a7544ef-a4d8-473c-b766-306390254824

Collection: Quarter Sessions

Title: Quarter Sessions

Object ID: FEB 1758 F001 QS

Date Range: 1758/02

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: 1758/02

Year: 1758

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Quarter Sessions; Constables

Object Name: Record, Judicial

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: FEB 1758 F001 QS

Additional Notes: List of Constables.; Lancaster, Leonard Klyne.; Lancaster Twp., Henry Lighty.; Hempfield, Robert Spear.; Manor, Michael Whitmer by Jacob Stultz.; Conestoga, Joseph Stoneman.; Martic, Samuel Erwin.; Little Britain, William Jameson.; Drumore, William Cranford.; Sadsbury, William Webster.; Bart, Moses M. Carter.; Leacock, John Johnston by John Park.; Strasburg, John Bowman.; Lampeter, Jacob Hains.; Salisbury, Thomas Clemson.; Manheim, Henry Sweitzer.; Warwick, John Shrantz by John Unger.; Cocalico, Charles Horlacker.; Earl town, Henry Martin.; Caernarvon, Wolf Piss.; Heidleberg, Michael Bright.; Brecknock, Henry Smith Hoover.; Lebanon, John Cryder by William Clark.; Bethel, Michael France.; Hanover, James Finney.; Paxtang, John Neall.; Derry, Robert Mordach.; Donegal, David Craig.; Rapho, John Eversole by William Mills.; Colerain, Gabriel Morrison.; Upper part of Paxton near the Narrows, Alexander Watt.; Elizabeth, Dillman Shitts.; 1 item, 1 piece

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 02-00 0908

Description Level: Item

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ded3df17-6681-4d56-852f-807762649343

Collection: Quarter Sessions

Title: Quarter Sessions

Object ID: FEB 1758 F002 QS

Date Range: 1758/02

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: 1758/02

Year: 1758

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

People: Redman, Owen; Reed, Adam

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Quarter Sessions; Indentured servants; Orders

Object Name: Record, Judicial

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: FEB 1758 F002 QS

Additional Notes: Order of discharge.; Indentured to Adam Reed.; 1 item, 1 piece

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 02-00 0908

Description Level: Item

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/113dc51e-08d2-4116-9efc-205282491742

Collection: Quarter Sessions

Title: Quarter Sessions

Object ID: FEB 1758 F003 QS

Date Range: 1758/02

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: 1758/02

Year: 1758

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

People: Hoope, Adam; Bowsman, William

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Quarter Sessions; Recognizance; Charge: assault and battery

Object Name: Record, Judicial

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: FEB 1758 F003 QS

Additional Notes: Recognizance.; Charged with assault and battery against William Bowsman.; 1 item, 1 piece

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 02-00 0908

Description Level: Item

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/5dedd7cd-246d-45a8-a364-403281327540

Collection: Quarter Sessions

Title: Quarter Sessions

Object ID: FEB 1758 F004 QS

Date Range: 1758/02

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: 1758/02

Year: 1758

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

People: Myers, Peter

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Quarter Sessions; Recognizance

Object Name: Record, Judicial

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: FEB 1758 F004 QS

Additional Notes: Recognizance.; 1 item, 1 piece

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 02-00 0908

Description Level: Item

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/3f0f0f73-426e-468a-a669-903823710754

Collection: Quarter Sessions

Title: Quarter Sessions

Object ID: FEB 1758 F005 QS

Date Range: 1758/02

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: 1758/02

Year: 1758

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

People: Row, John; Row, [Trowny],; Row, Peter

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Quarter Sessions; Recognizance

Object Name: Record, Judicial

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: FEB 1758 F005 QS

Additional Notes: Recognizance.; Additional names: Row, [Trowny]; Row, Peter.; 1 item, 1 piece

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 02-00 0908

Description Level: Item

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/364a31b5-e284-4451-ade4-485289031295

Collection: Quarter Sessions

Title: Quarter Sessions

Object ID: FEB 1758 F006 QS

Date Range: 1758/02

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: 1758/02

Year: 1758

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

People: Redman, Owen

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Quarter Sessions; Requests

Object Name: Record, Judicial

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: FEB 1758 F006 QS

Additional Notes: Request for a copy of discharge paper.; 1 item, 1 piece

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 02-00 0908

Description Level: Item

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6f7090c2-3148-4d7c-b1b8-757237603464

Collection: Quarter Sessions

Title: Quarter Sessions

Object ID: FEB 1758 F007 QS

Date Range: 1758/02

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: 1758/02

Year: 1758

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

People: Fortina, Jacob; Charly, Christina

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Quarter Sessions; Recognizance; Charge: assault

Object Name: Record, Judicial

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: FEB 1758 F007 QS

Additional Notes: Recognizance.; Charged with assault against Christina Charly.; 1 item, 1 piece

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 02-00 0908

Description Level: Item

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/a9006c58-0f1b-46ec-b498-468854814553

Collection: Quarter Sessions

Title: Quarter Sessions

Object ID: FEB 1758 F008 QS

Date Range: 1758/02

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: 1758/02

Year: 1758

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

People: Duncan, John; Charles, Anna Barbara

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Quarter Sessions; Recognizance; Charge: assault with intent to rape

Object Name: Record, Judicial

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: FEB 1758 F008 QS

Additional Notes: Recognizance.; Charged with assault to commit rape against Anna Barbara Charles.; 1 item, 3 pieces

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 02-00 0908

Description Level: Item

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/18a2072d-d49e-45bf-8c46-068139794285

Collection: Quarter Sessions

Title: Quarter Sessions

Object ID: FEB 1758 F009 QS

Date Range: 1758/02

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: 1758/02

Year: 1758

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

People: Redman, Owen; Reed, Adam

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Quarter Sessions; Orders; Indentured servants

Object Name: Record, Judicial

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: FEB 1758 F009 QS

Additional Notes: Order for discharge.; Indentured to Adam Reed.; 1 item, 1 piece

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 02-00 0908

Description Level: Item

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/5c8c27fc-d560-43fd-b2ee-849425484389

Collection: Quarter Sessions

Title: Quarter Sessions

Object ID: FEB 1758 F010 QS

Date Range: 1758/02

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: 1758/02

Year: 1758

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

People: Delgar, John; Delgar, Elizabeth

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Quarter Sessions; Depositions

Object Name: Record, Judicial

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: FEB 1758 F010 QS

Additional Notes: Depositions.; Also: Delgar, Elizabeth.; 1 item, 1 piece

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 02-00 0908

Description Level: Item

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/b9e97cbb-d2fd-4c05-a18b-166616100310

Collection: Quarter Sessions

Title: Quarter Sessions

Object ID: FEB 1758 F011 QS

Date Range: 1758/02

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: 1758/02

Year: 1758

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Quarter Sessions; Grand Jury

Object Name: Record, Judicial

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: FEB 1758 F011 QS

Additional Notes: Grand jury list.; James Webb; Samuel Bond; Thomas Thornburgha; John Thompson; Samuel Irwin; John Cunningham; William Gibson; Abraham Wood; James Gillespy; Phillip Lenher; Ezekiel McCheney; George McCullough; Joshua Anderson; William Beard; Hugh Davis; Hannakle Joab; John O'Neal; Melcher Ingle; William Waugh; William Young; Casper Shirek; William Jamison; Samuel Jamison; Denny Connoly; William Brown; John Evans.; Thomas Smith, Sheriff.; 1 item, 1 piece