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.
Formerly kept by John Libhart and relinquished by Mr. Goodman.
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of Petition: John Auxer, Peter Baker, [signature in German], Jacob Graybill, [J.] M. Boggs, Henry Nicholas, Jacob Glatz, Robert King, J. T. Anderson, Henry Spiese, John Huss, Isaac Reinhart, John Kline, John Spangler, Jacob Scheidly, Abraham Cassel, David Cassel, Samuel Hopkins, David Reinhart, [J. S. Inglis].
1 item, 1 piece
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Located about 1 mile from Lancaster on the Marietta Turnpike.
Formerly owned by Mr. Passmore.
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of Petition: John Passmore, Leonard Eichholtz, Levi Rogers, Henry Pinkerton, John Light, Nathaniel Lightner, Jacob Graeff, C. Hagen, Mathew McKelly, William C. Frazer, Phillip Messenkop, John Miller.
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Located on Front Street fronting the Pennsylvania Canal and adjoining lots of David Rinehart and others.
Lately occupied by Col. Latchem.
Petition not granted.
January term.
Signers of Petition: John Cassel, Jacob Sheidley, Samuel McKinney, Nathaniel Latchem, John Clements, Christian Imhoff, Jacob Glatz, David Ferree, Abraham Zublin, John Goodman, J. Grosh, David Cassel Jr., [signature in German], William H. Grosh, B. Libhart.
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Signers of Petition: John Summy, Christian Metz, Samuel McKinney, David Rinehart, J. [Ferris], Jacob Graybill, Joshua Ring, [signature in German], Samuel Huston, John Heckrotte, Samuel Ensminger, John Bartruff.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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