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Record, Judicial

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Collection: Quarter Sessions

Title: Quarter Sessions

Object ID: AUG 1757 F009 QS

Date Range: 1757/08

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: 1757/08

Year: 1757

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

People: McDaniel, Michael

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Quarter Sessions; Petitions; Orders

Object Name: Record, Judicial

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: AUG 1757 F009 QS

Additional Notes: Petition that he and his wife be discharged.; Order.; 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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Record, Judicial

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Collection: Quarter Sessions

Title: Quarter Sessions

Object ID: AUG 1760 F001 QS

Date Range: 1760/08

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: 1760/08

Year: 1760

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

People: Renninger, Wendle

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Quarter Sessions; Petitions; Taverns; German

Object Name: Record, Judicial

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: AUG 1760 F001 QS

Additional Notes: Signature in German.; Petition for a tavern license.; 1 item, 3 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/73323b5b-0634-4c48-95d8-188465263181

Collection: Quarter Sessions

Title: Quarter Sessions

Object ID: NOV 1778 F003 QS

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.

Year: 1778

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

People: Rogers, Sarah; Scott, Mary

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Quarter Sessions; Petitions; Adjudications; Indentured servants

Object Name: Record, Judicial

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: NOV 1778 F003 QS

Additional Notes: No date given.; Petition for adjudgment, servant of Mary Scott.; 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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Writ

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Collection: Habeas Corpus Papers

Title: Habeas Corpus Paper of John Thompson

Object ID: Habeas 1843 F022

Date Range: 1843

1 document

Collection: Habeas Corpus Papers

Title: Habeas Corpus Paper of John Thompson

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: 1843

Year: 1843

Creator: Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Storage Container: Box 0003

People: Aaron, Elizabeth; Aaron, Joseph; Dorwart, Samuel; Ehler, John; Musser, George; Schaeffer, Emanuel; Thompson, John

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Subjects: African Americans--History; Habeas corpus

Search Terms: Commitment papers; Habeas corpus; Jailors; Persons of color; Petitions; Sheriffs; Warrants

Object Name: Writ

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: Habeas 1843 F022

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Box Number: 003

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.; Petitioner: Thompson, John.; Filed against: Ehler, John. Occupation: sheriff and jailor.; Petition, includes warrant of commitment.; Commitment paper.; Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.; 3 items, 2 pieces

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment - please 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: 397.000

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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Writ

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Collection: Habeas Corpus Papers

Title: Habeas Corpus Paper of John Richard Hopkins

Object ID: Habeas 1839 F001

Date Range: 1839

1 document

Collection: Habeas Corpus Papers

Title: Habeas Corpus Paper of John Richard Hopkins

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: 1839

Year: 1839

Creator: Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Storage Container: Box 0003

People: Hayes, Alexander L.; Hopkins, John; Hopkins, John Richard; Lightner, John; Reed, Peter; Reed, Peter Jr.; Reser, John; Webster, John; Worthington, William

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Subjects: African Americans--History; Habeas corpus

Search Terms: Affidavits; Charge: fugitive enslaved person; Commitment papers; Enslaved persons; Freedom seekers; Fugitives; Habeas corpus; Jailors; Persons of color; Petitions

Object Name: Writ

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: Habeas 1839 F001

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Box Number: 003

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 as a fugitive enslaved person.; Person of color also identified with the aliases: Hopkins, John, "Negro John," "Negro Bob," and "Black Dick."; Petitioner: Hopkins, John Richard.; Filed against: Reed, Peter Jr. Occupation: Jailor.; Petition.; Habeas corpus, includes decision.; Commitment paper.; Affidavit of William Worthington.; Answer.; 5 items, 3 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: 320.000

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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Writ

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Collection: Habeas Corpus Papers

Title: Habeas Corpus Paper of Venus

Object ID: Habeas 1811 F006

Date Range: 1811

1 document

Collection: Habeas Corpus Papers

Title: Habeas Corpus Paper of Venus

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: 1811

Year: 1811

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.; Carpenter, Martin; Hemor, Moses; Murray, William; Venus

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Subjects: African Americans--History; Habeas corpus

Search Terms: Affidavits; Commitment papers; Habeas corpus; Jailors; Persons of color; Petitions; Warrants

Object Name: Writ

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: Habeas 1811 F006

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.; Petitioner: Hemor, Moses.; Filed against: Atlee, William P. His occupation: jailor.; Warrant.; Petition and affidavit.; Habeas corpus, answer and decision.; 3 items, 3 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: 29.000

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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Writ

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Collection: Habeas Corpus Papers

Title: Habeas Corpus Paper of Commodore Perry

Object ID: Habeas 1816 F011

Date Range: 1816

1 document

Collection: Habeas Corpus Papers

Title: Habeas Corpus Paper of Commodore Perry

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: 1816

Year: 1816

Creator: Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Storage Container: Box 0001

People: Baker, Richard; Blackistone, Perry; Eberman, Philip; Perry, Commodore; Read, T. M.

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Subjects: African Americans--History; Habeas corpus

Search Terms: Charge: suspicion of being a runaway; Commitment papers; Habeas corpus; Jailors; Persons of color; Petitions; Runaways

Object Name: Writ

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: Habeas 1816 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: Blackistone, Perry.; Person of color.; Suspicion of being a runaway.; Petitioner: Read, T. M.; Filed against: Eberman, Philip. His occupation: jailor.; Copy of commitment paper.; Petition.; Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.; Commitment paper.; 4 items, 3 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: 132.000

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.