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Collection
History Collection: Places & Spaces, Lancaster County Courthouse
Object ID
1925.037
Collection
History Collection: Places & Spaces, Lancaster County Courthouse
Description
Inkwell made of blown glass encased in square block constructed of 3 laminated layers of cork. Paper pasted onto entire underside of stand reads, "Presented to the Lancaster County Hist. Scty. by Miss Ida V. Lipp. This Inkstand was used by William Lechler in the old Courthouse which stood in "Center Square," Lancaster, Pa."
Year Range From
1820
Year Range To
1850
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 06
People
Lechler, William
Subcategory
Written Communication T&E
Search Terms
Courthouses
Object Name
Inkstand
Material
Glass, Cork
Height (in)
1.625
Length (in)
3
Width (in)
3
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
removed pressure adhesive label "29.37" upon cataloging. Ink residue in glass container. Top and sides dark with ink. Sides and corners worn.
Object ID
1925.037
Notes
It is presumed that William Lechler served in some official capacity in the Old City Hall. Unable to make positive identification through research by volunteer Greg Ziegler, 26 Oct 2017. There is more than one William Lechler. Various items found are:
- "Mr. J. William Lechler of (Lancaster) city" married Harriet H. Boyer. (Intel. Journal, 11 Apr
1866.
- Paid as juror serving in Court of Common Pleas on 16 Oct 1865 (Intel. Journal 4 Oct 1865)
- Paid as constable in 1822.
- Paid as petit or grand juror in 1823.
- Estate inventory 1902, Lanc. (b. 1826)
- There is a tailor in the 1882 City Directory
- There is a cooper who died 1830 in Lanc. City.
Find A Grave has:
- William Lechler b. 8 Sept 1806 d. 9 May 1881 buried in Lancaster Cemetery, plot 728.
- William Lechler b. 1826 d. 1902. Wife is Charlotte. Buried Woodward Hill Cemetery in
Section J, Lot 47.
Accession Number
1925.037
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #337
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Hinkle, Jonathan
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #337
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A Jul 24, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment for removing stone steps at the courthouse.
Hinkle, Jonathan.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #340
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Albright, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #340
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/05/13.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment for printing work.
Albright, William.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #357
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Bear, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #357
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/05/20.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment for printing work done for the county.
Bear, John.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #370
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Barnes, John
Barr, Richard
Boot, John
Burg, Aaron
Callahan, Edward
Campbell, James
Carter, Catherine
Collins, Thomas
Evans, Maria
Franciscus, John
Gumpf, Henry
Hatz, Eliza
Humes, Samuel
Johnson, Henry
Jones, Samuel
Leonard, George
Martin, William
McLenegan, Zephariah
Swenk, Peter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #370
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A Jul 26, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment to the prosecuting attorney for work on the following cases (all are Commonwealth vs.)
McLenegan, Zephariah. Prosecuting attorney of the Mayor's Court
Boot, John. Assault and Battery on Martin, William. Bill ignored.
Barnes, John. Convicted of assault and battery on Leonard, George.
Franciscus, John. Convicted of assault and battery on Campbell, James.
Johnson, Henry. Convicted of fornication.
Hatz, Eliza. Convicted of adultery.
Swenk, Peter. Convicted of disorderly house.
Franciscus, John. Convicted of adultery.
Burg, Aaron. Convicted of assault and battery with intent to commit murder.
Evans, Maria. Surety of the Peace; bound over for court.
Gumpf, Henry. Surety of the Peace; heard and determined.
Callahan, Edward. Surety of the Peace; heard and determined.
Franciscus, John. Surety of the Peace, heard and determined.
Collins, Thomas. Surety of the Peace; heard and determined.
Carter, Catherine. Surety of the Peace; heard and determined.
Jones, Samuel. Surety of the Peace; heard and determined.
Humes, Samuel. Assault and Battery. Bill ignored.
Barr, Richard. Acquitted of assault and battery.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #372
Date Range
1829
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Admin/Biographical History
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners.
Date Range
1829
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Barnum, Samuel
Barr, R. M.
Bork. John
Burg, Aaron
Callahan, Catharine
Callahan, Edward
Cameron, James
Campbell, James
Carter, Catherine
Collins, Thomas
Eichholtz, Henry
Evans, Maria
Franciscus, John
Griffith, Jethro
Gumpf, Henry
Hatz, Eliza
Hubley, Joseph
Johnson, Henry
Jones, Samuel
Lahen, Daniel
Martin, William
Nixdorf, Joseph
Ransom, Nancy
Swenk, Peter
Taylor, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #372
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/05/20.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment for work on court cases.
Eichholtz, Henry.
Other names in document
Barr, R. M. Assault and battery on Cameron, James.
Franciscus, John. Assault and battery on Campbell, James.
Hatz, Eliza. Adultery.
Johnson, Henry. Fornication.
Franciscus, John. Adultery.
Swenk, Peter. Disorderly house.
Bork. John. Assault and battery on Martin, William.
Burg, Aaron. Assault and battery on Barnum, Samuel.
Carter, Catherine. Surety of the peace; complaint of Ransom, Nancy.
Collins, Thomas. Surety of the peace; complaint of Nixdorf, Joseph.
Gumpf, Henry. Surety of the peace; complaint of Taylor, George.
Franciscus, John. Surety of the peace; complaint of Hubley, Joseph.
Evans, Maria. Surety of the peace; complaint of Griffith, [Jethro].
Callahan, Edward. Surety of the peace; complaint of Callahan, Catharine.
Franciscus, John. Escape.
Jones, Samuel. Surety of the peace; complaint of his wife.
Lahen, Daniel. Tippling house.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #388
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Eberman, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #388
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A Jul 26, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment of interest on a $15,000 loan.
Eberman, John. Cashier, Farmers Bank of Lancaster.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #389
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Harper, Oliver B.
O'Donnel, Patrick
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #389
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A Jul 26, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment of reward for apprehending a wanted man.
Harper, Oliver B.
Cash was signed for by O'Donnel, Patrick.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #391
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Bitner, Abraham
Burton, Thomas
Carrow, Benjamin
Duck, George
Duncan, [Menahe]
Fitzpatrick, Samuel
Fordersmith, Benjamin
Hall, Mary
Heyden, George
Hughs, Theosophilus
Humberger, John
Irwin, John
Kutzen, David
Leuck, John
Lind, Mary
McDonald, Oliver
McGlaughlin, John
McNeil, John
Meloy, Rosana
Mendel, Benjamin
Miller, Samuel
Parke, Samuel
Proctor, Frisby
Ream, Curtis
Reed, James
Reynolds, Job
Richmond, Thomas
Roberts, Daniel
Rohrer,Jacob
Sheaffer, Jacob
Shealer, Elizabeth
Simon, George
Simpson, Ross
Thomas, John
Tweed, Jesse
Wenger, Samuel
Wike, Jacob
Williams, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #391
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/05/27.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment to Parke, Samuel for work on the following cases (all are Commonwealth v.)
Williams, James.
McGlaughlin, John.
Irwin, John.
McDonald, Oliver.
Miller, Samuel.
Tweed, Jesse.
Sheaffer, Jacob.
Reynolds, Job.
McNeil, John.
Wike, Jacob.
Rohrer, Jacob.
Simpson, Ross and others.
Leuck, John and others.
Humberger, John and others.
Burton, Thomas.
Hall, Mary.
Meloy, Rosana.
Thomas, John and others.
Fitzpatrick, Samuel.
Reed, James.
Simon, George.
Carrow, Benjamin.
Mendel, Benjamin.
Duck, George.
Duncan, [Menahe].
Heyden, George.
Lind, Mary.
Shealer, Elizabeth.
Hughs, Theosophilus.
Ream, Curtis.
Wenger, Samuel.
Roberts, Daniel.
Bitner, Abraham.
Fordersmith, Benjamin and others.
Richmond, Thomas.
Proctor, Frisby.
[Greer], Henry; Kutzen, David and others. Riot.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #397
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Campbell, David
Clark, George
Clark, Mrs.
Cochran, John Baker
Ellis, Elias Aaron
Etter, George
Frazer, Philip
Gehman, David
Gibson, John
Hambright, George
Hambright, John
King, Anna
Row, George
Steiner, Catherine
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #397
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A Jul 26, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Mayor's court.
Payment of fees due to the mayor.
Lightner, Nathan. Mayor.
Campbell, David and Row, George. Larceny on oath of Gibson, John.
Clark, George and Gehman, David. Assault and Battery on the wife of George Clark.
Cochran, John Baker. Malicious mischief.
Ellis, Elias Aaron. Selling foreign goods in the city as a travelling merchant without a license.
Etter, George. Disturbing a worship service at St. Johns Church. Discharged.
Frazer, Philip. Larceny. Discharged.
Hambright , George. Son of Hambright, John. Larceny and malicious mischief. Discharged.
Steiner, Catherine. Assault and battery on King, Anna. Defendent discarged.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
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