Skip header and navigation
  Revise Search

Revise Search

20 records – page 1 of 1.

Indictment

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/adf8b3cb-6c5c-41a0-b0fd-386146841990
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
FEB 1798 F009
Date Range
1798/02
More detail
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Date Range
1798/02
Year
1798
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
London
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: assault and battery
Charge: rape
Indictments
Persons of color
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
FEB 1798 F009
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Rape.
Assault and battery.
Identified as "Negro London".
African-American.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Indictment

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/09173f38-12c5-4956-bbb9-297345532252
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictment of Jean
Object ID
MAY 1791 F004
Date Range
1791/05
More detail
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictment of Jean
Date Range
1791/05
Year
1791
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Jean
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Indictments
Charge: assault and battery
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
MAY 1791 F004
Additional Notes
Assault and battery.
Mulatto. "Yellow Jean" is the name recorded on the document.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Indictment

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9865a9fe-2642-423c-b8b9-166457892339
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
NOV 1791 F013
Date Range
1791/11
More detail
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Date Range
1791/11
Year
1791
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Joseph
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Indictments
Charge: larceny
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
NOV 1791 F013
Additional Notes
Larceny.
African-American.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/690bc2df-9035-4a78-98d7-339154227813
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1798 F002 QS
Date Range
1798/08
More detail
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
1798/08
Year
1798
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Bonn, William
Pritz, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Warrants
Charge: assault and battery
Militia
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1798 F002 QS
Additional Notes
Warrant, charged with assault and battery on George Pritz, Collector of Militia fees.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/b504271c-e498-4137-a7b3-286135024728
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1798 F003 QS
Date Range
1798/08
More detail
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
1798/08
Year
1798
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Pritz, George
Patterson, Arthur Jr.
Patterson, James
McClure, William
Patterson, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Warrants
Charge: assault
Charge: robbery
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1798 F003 QS
Additional Notes
Warrant to testify about assault and robbery on George Pritz.
Additional names: Arthur Patterson Jr., James Patterson, William McClure, Samuel Patterson.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/99fcdfeb-866d-4328-b852-733851641160
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1798 F012 QS
Date Range
1798/08
More detail
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
1798/08
Year
1798
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Sweigart, Samuel
Sweigart, Jacob
Weaver, Jacob
Sweigart, Elizabeth
Stover, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Warrants
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1798 F012 QS
Additional Notes
Warrant.
Recognizance, charged with assault and batttery on Jacob Sweigart.
Additional names: Jacob Weaver, Elizabeth Sweigart, Christian Stover.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fc9301c6-960f-4f68-939b-173956755190
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1798 F017 QS
Date Range
1798/08
More detail
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
1798/08
Year
1798
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Frasher, George
Gross, Henry
Wentz, John
Weaver, Joseph
Geer, William
Ricksecker, George
Moore, Andrew
Wilson, Hugh
Kroll, Daniel
Heard, John
Rinehard, Michael
Barge, Catharine
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Treasurers
Returns
Liquor License
Lancaster
Donegal Twp.
Little Britain Twp.
Manor Twp.
Strasburg
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1798 F017 QS
Additional Notes
Treasurer's Return, recommended persons for liquor license.
Lancaster Borough: George Frasher, Henry Gross, John Wentz, Joseph Weaver, William Geer. Donegal Twp.: George Ricksecker, Andrew Moore, Hugh Wilson, Daniel Kroll. Little Britain Twp.: John Heard. Manor Twp.: Michael Rinehard. Strasburg: Catharine Barge.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/89384306-1eec-478f-af16-571328301420
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1798 F011 QS
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1798
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Bixler, Jacob
Maffet, Susanna Nancy
Maphet, Susanna
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Warrants
Charge: selling liquor without a license
Leacock Twp.
Place
Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1798 F011 QS
Additional Notes
Warrant, charged with selling liquor without a license.
Additional name: Susanna Nancy Maffet or Susanna Maphet.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/b773662b-06b9-4595-a0da-535518761894
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1798 F015 QS
More detail
  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
1798
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Flickinger, Henry
Leidenbender, Susannah
Smith, William
Stober, Michael
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Grand Inquests
Charge: assault and battery
Warrants
Recognizance
Tavern keepers
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1798 F015 QS
Additional Notes
Occupation: Tavernkeeper.
Grand Inquest, charged with assault and battery on Susannah Leidenbender.
Note from William Smith, regarding a warrant.
Recognizance of Susanna Leidenbender.
Additional name: Michael Stober.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Documents
thumbnail

NOV_1798_F015_QS.pdf

Read PDF Download PDF
Less detail

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/269869b1-314c-4e21-9021-033703374059
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1799 F019 QS
Date Range
1799/02
More detail
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
1799/02
Year
1799
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Bulow, Charles
Wedel, William
Sahn, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Examinations
Warrants
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1799 F019 QS
Additional Notes
Also: William Wedel.
Examination of Jacob Sahn.
Warrant.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/566f1ecf-0c35-45bf-881b-491577936940
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1799 F013 QS
Date Range
1799/08
More detail
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
1799/08
Year
1799
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Hamilton, Robert
Lyon, Elisabeth
Hamilton, John
Lyon, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Warrants
Charge: fornication and bastardy
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1799 F013 QS
Additional Notes
Warrant.
Recognizance, charged with fornication and bastardy against Elisabeth Lyon.
Additional name: John Hamilton, Thomas Lyon.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4ce5406f-fc8c-4b41-aa0f-833045617024
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1799 F016 QS
Date Range
1799/08
More detail
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
1799/08
Year
1799
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Barton, Mathias
Henry, Abraham
Boude, Thomas
Strickler, Jacob
Shindel, Peter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Warrants
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1799 F016 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Abraham Henry, Thomas Boude, Jacob Strickler.
Warrant and recognizance, charged with assault and battery on Peter Shindel.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/abc14cb5-cb3d-4c95-9335-333175544038
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1799 F017 QS
Date Range
1799/08
More detail
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
1799/08
Year
1799
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Hastings, Henry
Bletcher, Betsy
Bletcher, Jacob
Eckman, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Warrants
Charge: adultery
Examinations
Martic Twp.
Place
Martic Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1799 F017 QS
Additional Notes
Warrant, charged with adultery with Betsy Bletcher, wife of Jacob Bletcher.
Additional name: John Eckman.
Examination.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fcaaa3ba-cfe2-47dd-b53f-154057815330
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1799 F010 QS
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1799
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
McVay, Joseph
McVey, Joseph
Scott, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Warrants
Charge: assault and battery
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1799 F010 QS
Additional Notes
Or McVey, Joseph.
Warrant, charged with assault and battery on Thomas Scott.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/81ff0990-ea1c-4ff2-b334-017161480454
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1790 F001 QS
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1790
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Martin, John
Marden, John
Bowman, Wendle
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Strasburg Twp.
Warrants
Charge: assault and battery
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1790 F001 QS
Additional Notes
Or John Marden.
Of Strasburg Twp.
Warrant, charged with assault and battery on Wendle Bowman.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/dc24ee55-719f-46d2-9e6b-227273273010
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
MAY 1791 F006 QS
Date Range
1791/05
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Date Range
1791/05
Year
1791
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Stehly, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Adamstown, Cocalico Twp.
Liquor License
Quarter Sessions
Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Recommendations
Taverns
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1791 F006 QS
Additional Notes
Of Reading, Berks County.
Recommendation for tavern license in Adamstown, Cocalico Twp.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/081baf87-a14a-4cda-bf8d-062023569900
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JUL 1794 F006 QS
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1794
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Harris, Thomas
Fry, Jacob
Frankhauser, Philip
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Warrants
Charge: assault and battery of constable
Constables
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JUL 1794 F006 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Jacob Fry.
Warrant, charged with assault and battery against Deputy Constable Philip Frankhauser.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/af244330-8cb8-47bc-b607-829792792718
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1794 F002 QS
Date Range
1794/08
More detail
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
1794/08
Year
1794
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
May, Philip
Hoeble, Conrad
Wender, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Warrants
Recognizance
Charge: seizing land
Charge: forcible entry
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1794 F002 QS
Additional Notes
Warrant and recognizance, charged with seizing land belonging to Conrad Hoeble (and possible forcible entry).
Additional name: Samuel Wender.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/1be14d14-136d-4eac-bff3-344082451023
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1794 F015 QS
Date Range
1794/08
More detail
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
1794/08
Year
1794
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Irwin, William
Taylor, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Warrants
Charge: stealing
Barns
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1794 F015 QS
Additional Notes
Warrant, charged with stealing items from the barn of James Taylor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4df584f0-281e-464b-a478-431352496191
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1794 F019 QS
Date Range
1794/08
More detail
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
1794/08
Year
1794
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Heble, Conrad
Winter, Samuel
Smith, John
May, Philip
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Warrants
Recognizance
Charge: forcible entry
Charge: stealing
Apples
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1794 F019 QS
Additional Notes
Warrant.
Recognizance, charged with forcible entry, stealing apples from the orchard of Samuel Winter.
Additional names: John Smith, Philip May.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

20 records – page 1 of 1.