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Indictment

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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
NOV 1850 F055
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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1850
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Beckel, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
NOV 1850 F055
Additional Notes
Assault and battery.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
55.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
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Indictment

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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
AUG 1854 F020
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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1854
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Beckel, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
AUG 1854 F020
Additional Notes
Assault and battery.
Case numbered as "R".
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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RG 02-00 0933
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Indictment

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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
AUG 1854 F079
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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1854
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Beckel, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
AUG 1854 F079
Additional Notes
Assault and battery.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
41.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
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Indictment

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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1852 F072
Date Range
1852/04
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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1852/04
Year
1852
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Beckel, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: assault and battery
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1852 F072
Additional Notes
Assault and battery.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
72.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
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Indictment

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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1852 F075
Date Range
1852/04
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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1852/04
Year
1852
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Beckel, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: larceny
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1852 F075
Additional Notes
Larceny.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Case Number
75.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
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Indictment

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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
NOV 1852 F042
Date Range
1852/11
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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1852/11
Year
1852
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Beckel, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
NOV 1852 F042
Additional Notes
Assault and battery.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
25.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
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Indictment

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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
NOV 1852 F043
Date Range
1852/11
More detail
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1852/11
Year
1852
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Beckel, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
NOV 1852 F043
Additional Notes
Assault and battery.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
26.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
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Indictment

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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
NOV 1852 F044
Date Range
1852/11
More detail
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1852/11
Year
1852
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Beckel, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
NOV 1852 F044
Additional Notes
Assault and battery.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
27.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
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Indictment

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/d90491a3-a226-40b5-9611-956954507606
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
AUG 1853 F085
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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1853
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Evans, Robert
Weber, Joseph T.
Beckel, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
AUG 1853 F085
Additional Notes
Riot.
Affray.
Weber, Joseph T.
Beckel, George.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
53.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
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Indictment

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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
AUG 1853 F086
More detail
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1853
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Beckel, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
AUG 1853 F086
Additional Notes
Assault and battery.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
54.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
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Item
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Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/06292d39-e7d5-4e66-a411-431165225197
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1854 F028
Date Range
1854
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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
1854
Year
1854
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Beckel, George
Locher, Henry C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1854 F028
Box Number
005
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: Beckel, George.
Filed against: Locher, Henry C. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
840.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
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Writ

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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1858 F006
Date Range
1858
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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
1858
Year
1858
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Musketnuss, Abraham
Cadwell, Jay
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1858 F006
Box Number
006
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
Convicted of drunkeness.
Petitioner: Musketnuss, Abraham.
Filed against: Cadwell, Jay. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Copy of warrant of commitment.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
977.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
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Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4cab0b37-38cf-4826-8714-660594954821
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1858 F007
Date Range
1858
More detail
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
1858
Year
1858
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
McGill, Robert L.
Stuart, W. H.
Stewart, W. H.
Cadwell, Jay
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1858 F007
Box Number
006
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
Charged with fraud.
Also Stuart, W. H.; or Stewart, W. H.
Petitioners: McGill, Robert L.; Stuart, W. H.
Filed against: Cadwell, Jay. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition, includes copy of warrant of commitment.
Warrant of commitment.
Habeas corpus, includes answer.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
978.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
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Item
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Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2eac6d08-6451-46da-b12c-927131242824
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1858 F008
Date Range
1858
More detail
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
1858
Year
1858
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Worrell, Catherine
Cadwell, Jay
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1858 F008
Box Number
006
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
Default of bail.
Petitioner: Worrell, Catherine.
Filed against: Cadwell, Jay. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Warrant of commitment.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
979.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
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Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2536b621-cd27-4447-829d-904182643184
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1858 F009
Date Range
1858
More detail
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
1858
Year
1858
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Waltz, William
Cadwell, Jay
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1858 F009
Box Number
006
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
Charged with assault; default of bail.
Petitioner: Waltz, William.
Filed against: Cadwell, Jay. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Copy of warrant of commitment.
Warrant of commitment, includes decision.
Habeas corpus.
Return.
5 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
980.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
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Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/5a4857c6-aea9-4fbb-8332-224520265306
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1858 F011
Date Range
1858
More detail
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
1858
Year
1858
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Malone, John
Cadwell, Jay
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1858 F011
Box Number
006
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
Convicted of drunkeness and disorderly conduct.
Petitioner: Malone, John.
Filed against: Cadwell, Jay. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Warrant of commitment.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
982.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
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Item
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Writ

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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1858 F012
Date Range
1858
More detail
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
1858
Year
1858
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Collin, Walter
Cullen, Walter
Cadwell, Jay
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1858 F012
Box Number
006
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
Charged with assault and battery.
Or Cullen, Walter.
Filed against: Cadwell, Jay. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
Return, includes warrant of commitment.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
983.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
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Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/55114173-474b-4a1f-b09a-176602942590
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1858 F013
Date Range
1858
More detail
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
1858
Year
1858
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Brodheker, John
Roadacker, Henry
Cadwell, Jay
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1858 F013
Box Number
006
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
Indentured apprentice.
Or Roadacker, Henry.
Petitioner: Brodheker, John.
Filed against: Cadwell, Jay. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition, includes response from Jay Cadwell.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
Return, includes warrant of commitment.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
984.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
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Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/969fe3fe-9ed3-4af6-9cd2-933217842420
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1858 F014
Date Range
1858
More detail
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
1858
Year
1858
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Kirk, Eli
Kerrigan, Eli
Carrigan, Elias
Cadwell, Jay
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1858 F014
Box Number
006
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
Charged with fornication and bastardy.
Alias Kerrigan, Eli; Carrigan, Elias.
Petitioner: Carrigan, Elias.
Filed against: Cadwell, Jay. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition, includes copy of warrant of commitment.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
Return, includes warrant of commitment.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
985.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
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Writ

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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1858 F015
Date Range
1858
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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
1858
Year
1858
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Todd, John
Cadwell, Jay
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1858 F015
Box Number
006
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
Charged with making threats.
Petitioner: Todd, John.
Filed against: Cadwell, Jay. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Copy of warrant of commitment.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
Return, includes warrant of commitment.
4 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
986.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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