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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
APR 1866 F008 ML
Date Range
1866/04
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Description
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property; volume and page number of recording in Mechanics' Liens Docket; and date filed.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Date Range
1866/04
Year
1866
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Pusey, Julia
Stormfeltz, Peter
Pusey, Joseph
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Buildings
Contractors
Lancaster
Mechanics' Liens
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1866 F008 ML
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Pusey, Joseph. Contractor. Second defendant.
Building.
Stormfeltz, Peter. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed against Church of the United Brethren in Christ
Object ID
APR 1866 F009 ML
Date Range
1866/04
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed against Church of the United Brethren in Christ
Admin/Biographical History
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property.
Date Range
1866/04
Creation Date
April 1866
Year
1866
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Steinman, George H.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Buildings
Churches
Church of the United Brethren in Christ
George M. Steinman and Company
Contractors
Lancaster
Mechanics' Liens
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1866 F009 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Church of the United Brethren in Christ
Building.
George M. Steinman & Co. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
APR 1867 F013 ML
Date Range
1867/04
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Description
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property; volume and page number of recording in Mechanics' Liens Docket; and date filed.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Date Range
1867/04
Year
1867
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Nixdorf, John
Specher, George D.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Buildings
Contractors
Lancaster
Mechanics' Liens
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1867 F013 ML
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Building.
Specher, George D. Contractor.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
APR 1867 F015 ML
Date Range
1867/04
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Description
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property; volume and page number of recording in Mechanics' Liens Docket; and date filed.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Date Range
1867/04
Year
1867
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Brubaker, Roland
Sprecher, George D.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Townsley & Klauser
Architects
Builders
Buildings
Contractors
New Holland, Earl Twp.
Mechanics' Liens
Place
New Holland, Earl Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1867 F015 ML
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Townsley & Klauser. Architect, builder, and contractor. Additional defendant.
Building.
Sprecher, George D. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
APR 1868 F021 ML
Date Range
1868/04
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Description
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property; volume and page number of recording in Mechanics' Liens Docket; and date filed.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Date Range
1868/04
Year
1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Staiber, John
Good, Benjamin
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Buildings
Contractors
Brecknock Twp.
Mechanics' Liens
Place
Brecknock Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1868 F021 ML
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Buildings.
Good, Benjamin. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
APR 1869 F037 ML
Date Range
1869/04
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Description
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property; volume and page number of recording in Mechanics' Liens Docket; and date filed.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Date Range
1869/04
Year
1869
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0010
People
Beck, Jacob F.
McComsey, W.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Buildings
W. McComsey & Co.
Contractors
Providence Twp.
Mechanics' Liens
Place
Providence Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1869 F037 ML
Box Number
010
Additional Notes
Building.
W. McComsey & Co. Contractor.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
APR 1869 F040 ML
Date Range
1869/04
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Description
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property; volume and page number of recording in Mechanics' Liens Docket; and date filed.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Date Range
1869/04
Year
1869
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0010
People
Kreider, Henry
Myers, Abraham
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Buildings
Contractors
Quarryville, Eden Twp.
Mechanics' Liens
Place
Quarryville, Eden Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1869 F040 ML
Box Number
010
Additional Notes
Building.
Myers, Abraham. Contractor.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
APR 1862 F019 ML
Date Range
1862/04
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Description
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property; volume and page number of recording in Mechanics' Liens Docket; and date filed.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Date Range
1862/04
Year
1862
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Kreiter, William E.
Sturgis, Francis O.
Sturgis, James O.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Buildings
Contractors
Lititz, Warwick Twp.
Mechanics' Liens
Place
Lititz, Warwick Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1862 F019 ML
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Building.
Sturgis, Francis O.; Sturgis, James O. Contractors.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
APR 1862 F022 ML
Date Range
1862/04
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Description
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property; volume and page number of recording in Mechanics' Liens Docket; and date filed.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Date Range
1862/04
Year
1862
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Black, Mary
Sprecher, George D.
Reamsnyder, Elias
Frey, Isaac N.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Buildings
Contractors
East Earl Twp.
Mechanics' Liens
Place
East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1862 F022 ML
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Reamsnyder, Elias; Frey, Isaac N. Contractors, additional defendants.
Building.
Sprecher, George D. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
APR 1862 F023 ML
Date Range
1862/04
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Description
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property; volume and page number of recording in Mechanics' Liens Docket; and date filed.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Date Range
1862/04
Year
1862
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Johns, Elizabeth
Sprecher, George D.
Reamsnyder, Elias
Frey, Isaac N.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Buildings
Contractors
East Earl Twp.
Mechanics' Liens
Place
East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1862 F023 ML
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Reamsnyder, Elias; Frey, Isaac N. Contractors, additional defendants.
Building.
Sprecher, George D. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
APR 1862 F030 ML
Date Range
1862/04
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Description
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property; volume and page number of recording in Mechanics' Liens Docket; and date filed.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Date Range
1862/04
Year
1862
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Singer, Levi
Ranck, Adam E.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Buildings
Contractors
Earl Twp.
Mechanics' Liens
Place
Earl Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1862 F030 ML
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Building.
Ranck, Adam E. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
APR 1863 F012 ML
Date Range
1863/04
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Description
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property; volume and page number of recording in Mechanics' Liens Docket; and date filed.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Date Range
1863/04
Year
1863
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Arnd, John
Swigart, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Buildings
Contractors
Brecknock Twp.
Mechanics' Liens
Place
Brecknock Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1863 F012 ML
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Building.
Swigart, Henry. Contractor.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1863 F004
Date Range
1863
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
1863
Year
1863
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Steigerwalt, Richard
Thomas, Corporal
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: desertion
Civil War
Habeas corpus
Petitions
Soldiers
United States Army
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1863 F004
Box Number
008
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
Deserter.
Petitioner: Steigerwalt, Richard.
Filed against: Thomas, [ ]. Occupation: Corporal, U. S. Army.
Petition.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
1180.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of Henry Barber
Object ID
Habeas 1864 F029
Date Range
1864
  1 document  
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of Henry Barber
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
1864
Year
1864
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Barber, Henry
Long, Henry Grimler
Martin, C. M.
Shirk, William S.
Shubert, Henry
Slaymaker, William M.
Smith, Amanda
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Habeas corpus
African Americans--History
Search Terms
Habeas corpus
Persons of color
Charge: fornication and bastardy
Petitions
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1864 F029
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
008
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.
Notes
Part of document is missing.
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
Charged with fornication and bastardy.
Person of color.
Petitioner: Barber, Henry.
Filed against: Shirk, William S. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Warrant of commitment.
Habeas corpus, with a piece missing.
Return, includes copy of warrant of commitment, with a piece missing.
4 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment - contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image an dpermission to publish. There is no publication fee.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Case Number
1270.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents

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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of Gilmor Hull
Object ID
Habeas 1860 F009
Date Range
1860
  1 document  
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of Gilmor Hull
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
1860
Year
1860
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Caldwell, Jay
Hull, Gilmor
Long, Henry Grimler
Slokum, Samuel
Weigand, Edwin
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Habeas corpus
Search Terms
Charge: kidnapping
Free persons of color
Habeas corpus
Persons of color
Petitions
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1860 F009
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
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.
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
Charged with kipnapping a free man of color.
Petitioner: Hull, Gilmor.
Petition, includes copy of warrant of commitment.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment - contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no publication fee.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Case Number
1045.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents

Habeas_1860_F009.pdf

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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of Gilmor Hull
Object ID
Habeas 1860 F011
Date Range
1860
  1 document  
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of Gilmor Hull
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
1860
Year
1860
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Cadwell, Jay
Hull, Gilmor
Long, Henry Grimler
Slokum, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Habeas corpus
Search Terms
Charge: kidnapping
Free persons of color
Habeas corpus
Persons of color
Petitions
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1860 F011
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
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.
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
Charged with kidnapping a free man of color.
Petitioner: Hull, Gilmor.
Filed against: Cadwell, Jay. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition, includes copy of warrant of commitment.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
Return, includes copy of warrant of commitment.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment - contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no publication fee.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Case Number
1047.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents

Habeas_1860_F011.pdf

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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of James H. Lindsey
Object ID
Habeas 1860 F014
Date Range
1860
  1 document  
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of James H. Lindsey
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
1860
Year
1860
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Anderson, Abram
Brinton, Ferree
Cadwell, Jay
Clarkson, G.
Hayes, A. L.
Lindsey, James H.
Long, Henry Grimler
Slokom, S.
Updebarn, Thomas
Weigand, Edwin
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Habeas corpus
African Americans--History
Search Terms
Habeas corpus
Persons of color
Charge: kidnapping
Petitions
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1860 F014
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
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.
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
Charged with kidnapping.
Person of color.
Petitioner: Lindsey, James H.
Filed against: Cadwell, Jay. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Copy of warrant of commitment.
Habeas corpus.
Return, includes copy of warrant of commitment and decision.
Note from S. Slokom.
5 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no publication fee.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Case Number
1050.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of Robert Thornton
Object ID
Habeas 1861 F005
Date Range
1861
  1 document  
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of Robert Thornton
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
1861
Year
1861
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Cadwell, Jay
Long, Henry Grimler
McLane, John M.
Proctor, William
Thornton, Robert
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Habeas corpus
Search Terms
Charge: stealing
Habeas corpus
Persons of color
Petitions
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1861 F005
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
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.
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
Charged with stealing.
Person of color.
Petitioner: Thornton, Robert.
Filed against: Cadwell, Jay. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Copy of warrant of commitment.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
Return, includes copy of warrant of commitment.
4 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please us digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment - contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no publication fee.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Case Number
1087.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1861 F025
Date Range
1861
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
1861
Year
1861
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Mumma, Peter
Mumma, Jacob
Williams, S. C.
Messenkop, Albert
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Writs
Habeas corpus
Petitions
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1861 F025
Box Number
007
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: Mumma, Jacob.
Filed against: Williams, S. C.; Buck, [ ].
Petition.
Habeas corpus, includes answer by Albert Messenkop.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
1108.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of Benjamin Hughet
Object ID
Habeas 1862 F023
Date Range
1862
  1 document  
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of Benjamin Hughet
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
1862
Year
1862
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Cadwell, Jay
Cornelius, Ann
Cornelius, Peter
Hughet, Benjamin
Kirkwood, Thomas C.
Proctor, Mary E.
Steele, William W.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Habeas corpus
Search Terms
Habeas corpus
Persons of color
Petitions
Warrants of commitment
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1862 F023
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
008
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.
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
Petitioner: Hughet, Benjamin.
Person of color.
Filed against: Cadwell, Jay. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Copy of warrant of commitment.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
Return, includes copy of warrant of commitment.
Discharge paper.
Note from William W. Steele.
Two notes from Thomas C. Kirkwood.
8 items, 6 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment - contact research@lancasterhsitory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no publication fee.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Case Number
1158.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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