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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Deed between James Crawford, farmer, of Lampeter Township, Lancaster County and William Crawford of Georgetown in the District of Columbia
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.2.001
Date Range
1812/08/17
  1 document     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Deed between James Crawford, farmer, of Lampeter Township, Lancaster County and William Crawford of Georgetown in the District of Columbia
Description
Indenture between James Crawford, farmer, of Lampeter Township, Lancaster County and William Crawford of Georgetown in the District of Columbia, one of the sons of James Crawford “of the other part,” for a tract of land comprising 240 acres in Lampeter Township bought from his father for $60. Lancaster.
Date Range
1812/08/17
Creator
Crawford, James
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
JBFP Oversized Box 1
People
Crawford, James
Crawford, William
Other Creators
Crawford, William
Subjects
Deeds
Search Terms
Deeds
Lampeter Twp.
Georgetown, District of Columbia
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 8 x 12.75 in.
Object Name
Deed
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.2.001
Location of Originals
Housed in JBFP Oversized Box 1.
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS2001.002
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 2, Subseries 2, Folder 1
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Deed between William M. and Catherine H. Meredith and the Honorable James Buchanan
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.2.002
Date Range
1848/12/02
  1 document     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Deed between William M. and Catherine H. Meredith and the Honorable James Buchanan
Description
Deed between William M. and Catherine H. Meredith of Philadelphia and the Honorable James Buchanan, Lancaster County, for a three-story brick messuage or tenement with barn and other buildings and three tracts of land in Lancaster Township for $6750. Lancaster. (copy and photostatic negative)
Date Range
1848/12/02
Creator
Meredith, William M.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
JBFP Oversized Box 1
People
Buchanan, James
Meredith, William M.
Meredith, Catherine H.
Smith, Thomas D.
Other Creators
Meredith, Catherine H.
Subjects
Deeds
Search Terms
Deeds
Lancaster Twp.
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 14 x 16.25 in.
Object Name
Deed
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.2.002
Location of Originals
Housed in JBFP Oversized Box 1. copy; photostatic negative
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1989.095
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 2, Subseries 2, Folder 2
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Deed from Walter and Mary Ann Townsend to James Buchanan and Joseph B. Baker
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.2.006a
Date Range
1862/08/14
  1 document     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Deed from Walter and Mary Ann Townsend to James Buchanan and Joseph B. Baker
Description
Deed from Walter and Mary Ann Townsend to James Buchanan and Joseph B. Baker for 329 acres and 10 perches of land in East Caln and Valley townships, Chester County, Pa. West Chester, Pa.
Date Range
1862/08/14
Creator
Townsend, Walter
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 5
People
Buchanan, James
Townsend, Walter
Townsend, Mary Ann
Baker, Joseph B.
Other Creators
Townsend, Mary Ann
Subjects
Deeds
Search Terms
Deeds
East Caln Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Valley Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 24.75 x 21.75 in., Vellum
Object Name
Deed
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.2.006a
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS2005.001.3a
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 2, Subseries 2, Folder 6a
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Deed from John G. Edge, surviving executor of Richard Pim, to James Buchanan and Joseph B. Baker
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.2.006b
Date Range
1864/08/01
  1 document     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Deed from John G. Edge, surviving executor of Richard Pim, to James Buchanan and Joseph B. Baker
Description
Deed from John G. Edge, surviving executor of Richard Pim, to James Buchanan and Joseph B. Baker for a lot of land in East Caln containing 48 acres and 27 perches. West Chester, Pa.
Date Range
1864/08/01
Creator
Edge, John G.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 5
People
Buchanan, James
Baker, Joseph B.
Edge, John G.
Pim, Richard S.
Subjects
Deeds
Search Terms
Deeds
East Caln Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 26.75 x 21.75 in., Vellum
Object Name
Deed
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.2.006b
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS2005.001.3b
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 2, Subseries 2, Folder 6b
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Deed from James Buchanan to Joseph B. Baker
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.2.006c
Date Range
1865/02/17
  1 document     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Deed from James Buchanan to Joseph B. Baker
Description
Deed from James Buchanan to Joseph B. Baker for the undivided moiety or half part of 329 acres and 106 perches in East Caln and Valley Townships and 48 acres and 27 perches in East Caln Township, Chester County, Pa. Contains stamps. West Chester, Pa.
Date Range
1865/02/17
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 5
People
Buchanan, James
Baker, Joseph B.
Subjects
Deeds
Search Terms
Deeds
East Caln Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Valley Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 24.75 x 19 in., Vellum
Object Name
Deed
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.2.006c
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS2005.001.3c
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 2, Subseries 2, Folder 6c
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1817 F051
Date Range
1817/04
  1 document  
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
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
People
Shertz, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: tippling house
Strasburg Twp.
Indictments
Place
Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1817 F051
Additional Notes
Tippling house.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
50.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Note from James Buchanan to James B. Lane
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.027
Date Range
1847/06/08
  2 documents     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Note from James Buchanan to James B. Lane
Description
Note from James Buchanan to James B. Lane requesting that he forward a bond to the Hon. Charles J. Ingersoll of Philadelphia. Washington.
Date Range
1847/06/08
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 1
People
Buchanan, James
Ingersoll, Charles Jared
Lane, James Buchanan
Subjects
Letters
Bonds
Search Terms
Letters
Correspondence
Bonds
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 8 x 10 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.027
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.171
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 27
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to James B. Lane
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.031
Date Range
1848/05/04
  2 documents     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to James B. Lane
Description
Letter from James Buchanan to James B. Lane, Esq. dealing with bonds and other financial matters. Washington.
Date Range
1848/05/04
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 1
People
Buchanan, James
Lane, James Buchanan
Subjects
Letters
Bonds
Finance, Personal
Search Terms
Letters
Correspondence
Bonds
Financial matters
Finance, Personal
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 8 x 10 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.031
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.175
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 31
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to Messrs. Corcoran & Riggs
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.055
Date Range
1852/07/02
  2 documents     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to Messrs. Corcoran & Riggs
Description
Letter from James Buchanan to Messrs. Corcoran & Riggs directing them to send the interest on his Virginia Bond ($11,000) and stating his intention of relieving them of the burden of his business shortly. Wheatland, near Lancaster.
Date Range
1852/07/02
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 1
People
Buchanan, James
Subjects
Letters
Bonds
Corcoran & Riggs
Search Terms
Letters
Correspondence
Bonds
Corcoran & Riggs
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 8 x 10 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.055
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.053
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 55
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to Harriet Lane
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.154
Date Range
1864/07/08
  2 documents     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to Harriet Lane
Description
Letter from James Buchanan to Harriet Lane commenting on the quality of horses and saddles at Bedford, on the time it takes to sell her coal bonds and the lack of communication with Mr. Schell. He asks her not to purchase knives and forks at present.
Date Range
1864/07/08
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 2
People
Buchanan, James
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Schell, Mr.
Subjects
Personal correspondence
Letters
Bonds
Finance, Personal
Bedford Springs (Pa.)
Search Terms
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Bonds
Finance, Personal
Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania
Harriet Lane Johnston
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 5.25 x 8 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.154
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
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LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
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Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.117
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 154
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to H. B. Swarr
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.155
Date Range
1864/07/19
  2 documents     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to H. B. Swarr
Description
Letter from James Buchanan to H. B. Swarr leaving with him the bond of Mr. Sanderson, which should be paid, giving him directions on how to dispose of the incoming funds, and asking him to forward his letters to Bedford. With envelope. Lancaster.
Date Range
1864/07/19
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 2
People
Buchanan, James
Sanderson, George
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Subjects
Letters
Bonds
Finance, Personal
Search Terms
Letters
Correspondence
Bonds
Finance, Personal
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 5.25 x 8 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.155
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1996.174
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 155
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1804 F019 QS
  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.
Year
1804
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Shower, Daniel
Young, Eve
Shower, John
Brendle, Abraham
Shower, Nicholas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: fornication and bastardy
Bonds
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1804 F019 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with fornication and bastardy on Eve Young.
Indemnifying bond.
Additional names: John Shower, Abraham Brendle, Nicholas Shower.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Quarter Sessions
Title
Order to tear down illegal fishing dams
Object ID
OCT 1770 F001 QS
Date Range
1770
  1 document  
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Order to tear down illegal fishing dams
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1770
Year
1770
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Frey, George
Gilchrist, Robert
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Supervisors of the Roads
Dams
Paxton Twp., Lancaster County
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
OCT 1770 F001 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Gilchrist, Robert.
Occupation: Supervisors of High Roads for Paxton Twp.
Order to tear down illegal fishing dams.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1756 F005 QS
Date Range
1756/08
  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
1756/08
Year
1756
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
AUG 1756 F005 QS
Additional Notes
List of Constable.
Lancaster, William Bowsman.
Lancaster Twp., John Cryder.
Hempfield, Jacob Hartsler.
Manor, Martin Overholtzer.
Conestoga, Jacob Good.
Martic, David Wills.
Little Britain, John Atchison.
Drumore, Thomas Clark.
Sadsbury, Samuel Peebles.
Bart, Peter Shirts.
Leacock, John Parks.
Strasburg, Augustine Widder.
Lampeter, Philip Bushong.
Salisbury, John Miller.
Manheim, Jacob Goughanover.
Warwick, John Blateberer.
Cocalico, Jacob Eberly.
Earl Twp., Rudy Stoner.
Caernarvon, Evan Hugh.
Heidleberg, John Null.
Brecknock, Mathew Buchanan.
Lebanon, Abraham Whiteman.
Bethel, Jacob Epright.
Hanover, Isaac Sharp.
Paxtang, Oliver Wiley.
Derry, Martin Brand.
Donegal, John Fissle.
Rapho, Peter Brubaker.
Colerain, Peter Hastings.
Upper part of Paxtang near the Narrows, Thomas Gallougher.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1816 F014 QS
Date Range
1816/04
  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
1816/04
Year
1816
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Kilhaeffer, Christian
Kilhaeffer, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Depositions
Manor Twp.
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1816 F014 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, assault and battery on Mary Kilhaeffer.
Deposition of Mary Kilhaeffer.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1797 F038 QS
Date Range
1797/02
  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
1797/02
Year
1797
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Fleisher, Henry
Flickinger, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Cocalico Twp.
Recognizance
Charge: tippling house
Place
Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1797 F038 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with keeping a tippling house.
Process.
Additional name: Jacob Flickinger.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Land draft of a plantation in Valley Township, Chester County sold by Mr. Samuel Torbert to Honorable James Buchanan
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.2.003
Date Range
1865/03/22
  1 document     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Land draft of a plantation in Valley Township, Chester County sold by Mr. Samuel Torbert to Honorable James Buchanan
Description
Land draft of a plantation in Valley Township, Chester County containing 124 acres and 5 perches sold by Mr. Samuel Torbert to Honorable James Buchanan of Wheatland, Lancaster County. Surveyed by James C. Carpenter. Includes draying of the farm with dimensions and the bordering lands of Joseph Fulton, Edward D. Copes, Green Maitland, and Samuel Hatfield. Farm is hand-colored in green. Chester County.
Date Range
1865/03/22
Creator
Carpenter, James C.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 4
People
Buchanan, James
Torbert, Samuel
Carpenter, James C.
Fulton, Joseph
Copes, Edward D.
Maitland, Green
Hatfield, Samuel
Subjects
Real property surveys
Search Terms
Land drafts
Valley Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 8.25 x 12.5 in.
Object Name
Survey, Land
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.2.003
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS2001.009a-b
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 2, Subseries 2, Folder 3
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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