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.
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.
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.
Located on the Lancaster and Blue Rock Road, three miles from the Susquehanna River, where the road from Martic Forge to Columbia crosses, half way between Millerstown and Charlestown.
Petition allowed.
Signers of Petition: Joseph Charles, John Habecker, John Stauffer, Abraham Bitner, John Mann, Christian Herr Jr., Isaac Kauffman, Christian Shuman, John Witmer, Michael Bauchman and four others.
1 Item, 1 Piece
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Signers of Petition: Henry Withers, Christian Baughman, Thomas Roberts Jr., Jacob Albert, John Forrey Jr., Joseph Charles, Andrew Kaufman, Benjamin Kaufman, Thomas Coates, Abraham Witmer, Jacob Lindeman, Isaiah Zaddis, Martin Kremer, Abraham Charles, Joseph S. Wallace, Abraham Bitner, and four others.
Also signatures of John McAllister and Jacob Smith who certified they ceased and declined keeping a public house in Washington.
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Signers of Petition: Christian Baughman, Joseph Thormbough, Andrew Kaufman, George Bietz, Joseph Charles, Jacob Lindeman, Christian Herr Jr., Michael Otstalt, Christian Eshleman, Thomas Roberts, Christian Herr, Christian Binkley, Jacob Dritt, Jacob Smith, Jacob Schocke, Jacob Berg, Abraham Hershe, John Wissler, Tunison Coryell, John Wissler, Jacob Wittmer, Jacob Witmer, John Miller, and seven others.
1 Item, 1 Piece
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Located on the turnpike from Lancaster to Columbia, about 3 miles from Lancaster.
Petition allowed.
Signers of Petition: Christian Stoner, John Steman, Christopher Brenner, Stephan Hornberger, Benjamin Bear, Martin Baer, John Leman, Christian Baer, William Gambar, John Burg, and one other.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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