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Collection
Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection
Title
Recognizance of Catharine and Michael Host of Donegal Twp.
Object ID
MG0166_F012_In01
Date Range
1773/02/03
  1 document  
Collection
Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection
Title
Recognizance of Catharine and Michael Host of Donegal Twp.
Description
Recognizance of Catharine and Michael Host of Donegal Twp. to appear at a trial against Ling, a Black enslaved man held by Robert McKee. Ling is standing trial for the rape of Catharine Host. Prepared and signed by Joseph Work. Fragile condition, torn at fold.
Date Range
1773/02/03
Creation Date
3 February 1773
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
People
Host, Catharine
Host, Michael
Ling
Work, Joseph
Subjects
Bonds
Rape
Trials
Trials (Rape)
Search Terms
Charge: rape
Enslaved persons
Persons of color
Rape
Recognizance
Trials
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Poor
Condition Date
2022-04-06
Condition Notes
Fragile condition, torn at fold.
Object ID
MG0166_F012_In01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection (MG0166) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2fde02c9-b19c-4251-98b9-115873451547
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection (MG0166), MG0166_F012_In01, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
The notation in pencil "Joseph Work 1779-1781" refers to his term as Sheriff of Lancaster County.
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 In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@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. 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
1964.013
Other Numbers
MG-166
Other Number
MG-166, Folder 12, Insert 1
Classification
MG0166
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 5 January 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Summons issued to Thomas Davidson and John Scott
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F030_In01_It01
Date Range
1769/03/21
  1 document  
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Summons issued to Thomas Davidson and John Scott
Description
Summons issued by Calvin Cooper, sheriff, to Thomas Davidson and John Scot to appear as witnesses in the trial of "Negro Wigton" who was accused of raping Ester Colter.
Date Range
1769/03/21
Creation Date
21 March 1769
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Quarter Sessions (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0002
People
Cooper, Calvin
Coulter, Esther
Coulter, James
Davidson, Thomas
Ross, James
Scott, John
Wigton
Other Creators
Cooper, Calvin
Subjects
African Americans--History
Rape
Summons
Trials (Rape)
Witnesses
Search Terms
Charge: rape
Colerain Twp.
Persons of color
Summons
Trials
Witnesses
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Summons
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F030_In01_It01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@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. 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.
Other Numbers
MG-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 30, Insert 1, Item 1
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 30 August 2022.
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
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
DEC 1791 F006 QS
Date Range
1791/12
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
1791/12
Year
1791
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Burns, Hugh
Reidebach, Peter
Reidebach, Catharine
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Earl Twp.
Charge: attempt to commit rape
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
DEC 1791 F006 QS
Additional Notes
Of Earl Twp.
Recognizance of Peter Reidebach and Catharine Reidebach to testify.
Defendant charged with attempted rape.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1809 F004 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1809
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Evans, John
Lovelace, Sarah
Lovelace, William
Findley, Connally
Duff, Robert
Toney, John
Williams, Barbara
Williams, Ezekial
Strickler, Jacob
Stoner, John
Brubaker, David
Osborne, Benjamin
Peters, George
Sanders, Thomas B.
Hornberger, Stephen
Zantzinger, Paul
Rutt, George
Shindle, Michael
Meyer, Elizabeth
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: rape
Depositions
Testimonies
Hempfield Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1809 F004 QS
Additional Notes
Charged with the rape of Sarah Lovelace, wife of William Lovelace, Hempfield Twp.
Deposition of Sarah Lovelace.
Testimonies of Connally Findley, Robert Duff, John Toney, Barbara Williams, Ezekial Williams, Jacob Strickler, John Stoner, David Brubaker, Benjamin Osborne, George Peters, Thomas B. Sanders, Stephen Hornberger, William Lovelace, Paul Zantzinger.
Includes recognizance for Jacob Strickler, William Lovelace, Benjamin Osborne, Stephen Hornberger, George Rutt, Michael Shindle, John Evans.
Rule to take the depositions of Elizabeth Meyer.
3 items, 9 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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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JAN 1810 F018 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1810
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Hoofnagel, Peter Jr.
Wilhelm, Jacob
Hoffman, Christian
Trout, Jacob
Barr, John Maxwell
Harris, John
Chapman, Barbara
Porter, James M.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: rape
Depositions
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1810 F018 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Jacob Wilhelm, Christian Hoffman, Jacob Trout, John Maxwell Barr, John Harris.
Recognizance, rape of Barbara Chapman.
Deposition of James M. Porter.
Reasons for a new trial.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
18.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1853 F028 QS
Date Range
1853/04
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
1853/04
Year
1853
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Stewart, Samuel Jr.
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: rape
Persons of color
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1853 F028 QS
Additional Notes
African-American.
Rape.
4 items, 4 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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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1853 F125 QS
Date Range
1853/08
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Date Range
1853/08
Year
1853
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Davis, Maria L.
Wright, Franklin
Subjects
African Americans
Search Terms
Charge: assault and battery with intent to commit rape
Persons of color
Quarter Sessions
Women
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1853 F125 QS
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Additional Notes
Person of color.
Assault and battery with intent to commit rape against Maria L. Davis
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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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1866 F008 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1866
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Smith, Charles
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: assault and battery with intent to commit rape
African Americans
Persons of color
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1866 F008 QS
Additional Notes
African-American.
Assault and battery with intent to rape.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
3.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1863 F004 QS
Date Range
1863/08
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
1863/08
Year
1863
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Clark, John
Dickinson, John
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: attempt to commit rape
African Americans
Persons of color
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1863 F004 QS
Additional Notes
African-American.
Alias: John Dickinson.
Attempt to commit rape.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
2.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
FEB 1798 F009
Date Range
1798/02
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
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