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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/8d793864-0a0f-4904-8023-841936352917
Collection
Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2
Title
Birth record of Abraham Scott
Object ID
MG0268_S02_F037_In05_It01
Date Range
1817/04/22
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Collection
Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2
Title
Birth record of Abraham Scott
Description
Amos Slaymaker's statement to Court of Quarter Sessions regarding the birth of Abraham Scott, child of Dinah Scott, a servant and woman of color. Born 4 February 1795. Marked as corrected copy.
Date Range
1817/04/22
Creation Date
22 April 1817
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 07
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0002
People
Bachman, Christian
Scott, Abraham
Scott, Dinah
Slaymaker, Amos
Subjects
African Americans--History
Indentured servants
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery
Children
Court of Quarter Sessions
Enslaved persons
Indentured servants
Persons of color
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Object ID
MG0268_S02_F037_In05_It01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Receipt (MG0268_S02_F002_In06_It13)
Bill of sale and certificate of freedom for Dinah Scott (MG0268_S02_F016_In03_It02)
Birth record of Abraham Scott (MG0268_S04_F038_In03)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, 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 In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.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-268, Series 2
Other Number
MG0268, Series 2, Folder 37, Insert 5, Item 1
Classification
MG0268
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 8 August 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Letter

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2ef6a629-439b-48d4-88b0-256108371644
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Return of John Hubley
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F046_In01_It04
Date Range
1814/03/31
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Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Return of John Hubley
Description
Return of John Hubley, Lancaster. Nelson, infant son of Hanna.
Date Range
1814/03/31
Creation Date
31 March 1814
Creator
Hubley, John, 1747-1821
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0002
People
Hanna
Hubley, John
Nelson
Passmore, John
Subjects
African Americans--History
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery
Children
Court of Quarter Sessions
Enslaved persons
Persons of color
Slaveholders
Slavery
Extent
1 item, 1 page to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F046_In01_It04
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
Return of John Hubley of Lancaster. Hannah, age one. 26 February 1789. (MG0240_Ser01_F002_It07)
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
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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 46, Insert 1, Item 4
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.
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Newspaper

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/308dc383-b07b-4975-b421-374337532722
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Lancaster Journal with notice of James Buchanan’s opening his law practice on East King Street
Object ID
JBFP 1.6.2.029
Date Range
1812-1814
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Lancaster Journal with notice of James Buchanan’s opening his law practice on East King Street
Description
News of the day including the progress of the War of 1812, runaway horses, slaves, etc. Notice of James Buchanan’s opening his law practice on East King Street. Local advertisements and other news of local interest. Lancaster Journal, 28 November 1812; 16 February 1813; 18 March 1813; 8 April 1813; and 12 January 1814.
Date Range
1812-1814
Year Range From
1812
Year Range To
1814
Creator
Lancaster journal (Lancaster, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
JBFP Oversized Box 2
People
Buchanan, James
Subjects
Newspapers
United States--History--War of 1812
Search Terms
Newspapers
War of 1812
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
5 items, 18 pages to scan, 13.25 x 19.5 in.
Object Name
Newspaper
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 6
Object ID
JBFP 1.6.2.029
Location of Originals
Housed in JBFP Oversized Box 2.
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
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
JBMS1998.043
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 6, Subseries 2, Folder 29
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/70a6091a-ede2-4074-b303-447422609170
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JAN 1815 F022 QS
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1815
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Kilhaffer, Catharine
Kilhaffer, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: concealing the death of a child
Inquisitions
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1815 F022 QS
Additional Notes
Daughter of Christian Kilhaffer.
Recognizance, concealing the death of her child.
Inquisition of Catharine Kilhaffer.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
13.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1817 F013 QS
Date Range
1817/08
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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
1817/08
Year
1817
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Cosgrove, John
Cosgroff, John
Baker, Maria
Hughes, Francis
Shenburgh, Mary
Dugen, Caty
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: surety of the peace
Subpoenas
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1817 F013 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, surety of the peace towards Maria Baker.
Subpoena for Francis Hughes, Mary Shenburgh, Caty Dugen.
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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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/da07de03-d1be-42ed-a0eb-142551279083
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1818 F007 QS
Date Range
1818/04
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  1 document  
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1818/04
Year
1818
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Cosgrove, John
Risdel, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: surety of the peace
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1818 F007 QS
Additional Notes
Surety of the peace, on oath of John Risdel.
2 items, 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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Program

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fddf6870-bcdc-4670-8794-549622552522
Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Epistle from the Yearly Meeting Held in London
Object ID
MG0846_F015
Date Range
1813/05
; 5 volumes of business records Repository: LancasterHistory (Organization); PV7 Shelving Location: Archives North, Side 28 Scope and Content Note: The Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records contain letters, family papers, deeds, diaries, and business records from three generations of the
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Epistle from the Yearly Meeting Held in London
Description
The Epistle from the Yearly Meeting Held in London, a printed description of a Quaker meeting. 10 May 1813 to 29 May 1813.
Date Range
1813/05
Creation Date
May 1813
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Subjects
Letters
London Yearly Meeting (Society of Friends)
Quakers
Society of Friends
Search Terms
Letters
London Yearly Meeting (Society of Friends)
Quakers
Society of Friends
Britain Yearly Meeting (Society of Friends)
Extent
1 item, 6 pages to scan
Two sheets of three printed pages with a segment torn, but preserved, from both sheets.
Object Name
Program
Language
English
Object ID
MG0846_F015
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records (MG0846), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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 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
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 15
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 28 July 2021.
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Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/228a6356-0133-4b83-8d7c-239055912895
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus paper of Bristo or Barto
Object ID
Habeas 1812 F003
Date Range
1812
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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus paper of Bristo or Barto
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
1812
Year
1812
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Atlee, William P.
Barto
Boyd, Samuel
Bristo
Hester
Ramsey, Elizabeth
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Habeas corpus
Search Terms
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Jailors
Persons of color
Records of entry
Testimonies
Warrants
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1812 F003
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
001
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
Or Barto.
Person of color.
Petitioner: Bristo.
Filed against: Atlee, William P. His occupation: jailor.
Boyd, Samuel.
Record of entry.
Testimony of Samuel Boyd.
Affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer, copy of warrant, and discharge.
4 items, 4 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 fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Case Number
38.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
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Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4e5d63ea-27d7-4a81-ac42-924661791754
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus paper of Elizabeth Neal
Object ID
Habeas 1813 F003
Date Range
1813
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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus paper of Elizabeth Neal
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
1813
Year
1813
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Neal, Elizabeth
Reynolds, Reuben
Sproat, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Habeas corpus
African Americans--History
Search Terms
Charge: suspicion of being a runaway
Habeas corpus
Persons of color
Runaways
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1813 F003
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
001
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
Person of color.
Suspicion of being a runaway.
Filed against: Sproat, John.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
Affirmation of habeas corpus.
2 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 fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Case Number
47.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
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Writ

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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus paper for Thomas Grant
Object ID
Habeas 1813 F011
Date Range
1813
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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus paper for Thomas Grant
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
1813
Year
1813
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Atlee, William P.
Gant, Thomas
Harry
Jay, Samuel
Shippen, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Habeas corpus
Search Terms
Affidavits
Charge: suspicion of being a runaway enslaved person
Commitment papers
Enslaved persons
Freedom seekers
Habeas corpus
Havre de Grace, Maryland
Jailors
Persons of color
Runaways
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1813 F011
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
001
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
Alias: Harry.
African-American.
Suspicion of being a Freedom Seeker.
Petitioner: Shippen, Henry.
Filed against: Atlee, William P. His occupation: jailor.
Letter from Samuel Jay of Havre de Grace, Maryland.
Commitment paper.
Affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
4 items, 4 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 fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Case Number
54.000
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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