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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1874 F150 QS
Date Range
1874/08
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
1874/08
Year
1874
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Rohrer, Martin
Rowe, B. F.
Lee, Henry
Whitaker, George
Masson, Charles
Masson, Mrs.
Brown, John
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Fulton Twp.
Constables
Constable's return
Place
Fulton Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1874 F150 QS
Additional Notes
Constable's return.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
192.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1863 F121 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
Erb, Daniel L.
Hoover, David
Winters, John
Bachman, Jacob
Groff, Michael
Groff, Isaac
Herr, Martin
Myers, Benjamin
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constables
Constable's return
Charge: nuisance
Strasburg Twp.
Place
Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1863 F121 QS
Additional Notes
Constable's return.
Nuisance.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
131.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection
Title
Return of James Jacks
Object ID
MG0166_F006_In05
Date Range
1780/10/09
Kenedy. Witnessed by John Willson, David Watson. 1779. Insert 9 Constable’s notice from Jacob Myers, West Hempfield Twp. Other names: James Haton, Jacob Bletz, A. Metzger. 1849. Insert 10 Attachment signed by Prothonotary, J. Bowman. Other names: James C. Evans, Samuel Evans, John Clark, Amos Slaymaker
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Collection
Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection
Title
Return of James Jacks
Description
Return of James Jacks of Manor Township. Sue, an enslaved girl.
Date Range
1780/10/09
Creation Date
9 October 1780
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Quarter Sessions (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
People
Hubley, John
Jacks, James
Sue
Subjects
African Americans--History
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery
Court of Quarter Sessions
Enslaved persons
Persons of color
Slaveholders
Slavery
Manor Twp.
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Register
Language
English
Object ID
MG0166_F006_In05
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Statement regarding the enslaved persons of James Jacks, 1780, Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection (MG0166), MG0166_F006_In05, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. 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 visit.
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
1964.013
Other Numbers
MG-166
Other Number
MG-166, Folder 6, Insert 5
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.
Documents
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #300
Date Range
1827
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 Range
1827
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Donaghy, William
Erwin, Elizabeth
Fenefruck, Emanuel
Harthron, Elizabeth
Herr, Henry
Herr, Levi
Herr, Martin
Keffer, Elizabeth
Knisely, Sarah
McCarron, Charles
McCarron, James
McCarron, William
McDowell, Robert
McIlvain, David
McIlvain, Margaret
Meeteer, Elizabeth
Meeteer, Jacob
Michael, William
Nedry, James
Nedry, Margaret
Nedry, William
Rayan, James
Simpson, Elizabeth
Simpson, Mary
Simpson, Sarah
Snyder, Henry
Throne, Rebecca
Throne, Samuel
Tresler, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
East Hempfield Twp.
Donegal Twp.
Mount Joy Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #300
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/03/25.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Donegal Twp. unless noted.
Donaghy, William. Mount Joy Twp.
Erwin, Elizabeth.
Fenefruck, Emanuel.
Harthron, Elizabeth.
Herr, Henry.
Herr, Levi.
Herr, Martin.
Keffer, Elizabeth.
Knisely, Sarah.
McCarron, Charles.
McCarron, James.
McCarron, William.
McDowell, Robert. Teacher.
McIlvain, David.
McIlvain, Margaret.
Meeteer, Elizabeth. Mount Joy Twp.
Meeteer, Jacob. Mount Joy Twp.
Michael, William. East Hempfield Twp.
Nedry, James.
Nedry, Margaret.
Nedry, William.
Rayan, James. Mount Joy Twp.
Simpson, Elizabeth.
Simpson, Mary.
Simpson, Sarah.
Snyder, Henry.
Throne, Rebecca.
Throne, Samuel.
Tresler, Samuel.
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 1831 #380
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 0011
People
Allen, Isaac
Briton, Ann
Briton, Henry
Briton, Jefferson
Briton, Sarah
Hannum, James
Herr, Benjamin
Herr, Martin
Kline, George
Law, Thomas
Livermore, Daniel
Livermore, Jason
Mackley, Daniel
Mackley, Mary
McCarran, James
Miller, Mary
Otto, Lucinda
Sailor, William
Simpson, Matilda
Simpson, Sarah
Search Terms
Mount Joy Twp.
Rapho Twp.
Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Mount Joy Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #380
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/06/11.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Mount Joy Township unless noted.
Allen, Isaac. Teacher.
Briton, Ann.
Briton, Henry. Donegal Twp.
Briton, Jefferson. Donegal Twp.
Briton, Sarah.
Hannum, James. Donegal Twp.
Herr, Benjamin.
Herr, Martin.
Kline, George.
Law, Thomas. Rapho Twp.
Livermore, Daniel. Donegal Twp.
Livermore, Jason. Donegal Twp.
Mackley, Daniel.
Mackley, Mary.
McCarran, James. Donegal Twp.
Miller, Mary.
Otto, Lucinda. Donegal Twp.
Sailor, William.
Simpson, Matilda. Donegal Twp.
Simpson, Sarah. Donegal Twp.
1 items. 1 pieces.
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 1831 #615
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 Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0012
People
Allen, Isaac
Briton, Ann
Briton, Henry
Briton, Jefferson
Briton, Sarah
Hannum, James
Herr, Benjamin
Herr, Martin
Kline, George
Law, Thomas
Livermore, Daniel J.
Livermore, Jason
Markley, Daniel
McCarran, James
Miller, Mary
Otto, Lucinda
Sailors, William
Simpson, Matilda
Simpson, Sarah
Search Terms
Poor children
Teachers
Rapho Twp.
East Donegal Twp.
Mount Joy Twp.
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 1831 #615
Box Number
012
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/08/20.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Richland School.
East Donegal Twp. unless noted.
Allen, Isaac. Teacher.
Briton, Ann. Mount Joy Twp.
Briton, Henry.
Briton, Jefferson.
Briton, Sarah. Mount Joy Twp.
Hannum, James.
Herr, Benjamin. Mount Joy Twp.
Herr, Martin. Mount Joy Twp.
Kline, George. Mount Joy Twp.
Law, Thomas. Rapho Twp.
Livermore, Daniel J.
Livermore, Jason.
Markley, Daniel.
McCarran, James.
Miller, Mary.
Otto, Lucinda.
Sailors, William.
Simpson, Matilda.
Simpson, Sarah.
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 1826 #631
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 0007
People
Boot, Caroline
Boot, John
Boot, Mary
Caldwell, Hannah
Clark, Deborah
Clark, Rachael
Fenefruck, Benjamin
Fenefruck, Emanuel
Fenefruck, Henry
Herr, Henry
Herr, Levi
Herr, Martin
Keffer, Elizabeth
McCarren, James
McCarren, William
McDowell, Robert
Meteer, Elizabeth
Meteer, Jacob
Nedry, James
Nedry, Margaret
Neisly, Abraham
Neisly, Sarah
Probes, John
Probes, Mary
Reamon, James
Simpson, Elizabeth
Simpson, Mary
Young, Samuel
Zeller, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Mount Joy Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #631
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/24.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Donegal Twp. unless noted.
Boot, Caroline.
Boot, John.
Boot, Mary.
Caldwell, Hannah.
Clark, Deborah. Mount Joy Twp.
Clark, Rachael. Mount Joy Twp.
Fenefruck, Benjamin.
Fenefruck, Emanuel.
Fenefruck, Henry.
Herr, Henry.
Herr, Levi.
Herr, Martin.
Keffer, Elizabeth.
McCarren, James.
McCarren, William.
McDowell, Robert. Teacher.
Meteer, Elizabeth. Mount Joy Twp.
Meteer, Jacob. Mount Joy Twp.
Nedry, James.
Nedry, Margaret.
Neisly, Abraham.
Neisly, Sarah.
Probes, John.
Probes, Mary.
Reamon, James. Mount Joy Twp.
Simpson, Elizabeth.
Simpson, Mary.
Young, Samuel. Mount Joy Twp.
Zeller, Thomas.
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 1831 #233
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 0011
People
Allen, Isaac
Herr, Martin
Kline, Nancy
Livermore, Daniel J.
Livermore, Jason
Mateer, Eliza
Mateer, Henry
McCarrah, Eliza
Michael, Fanny
Rayman, James
Simpson, Sarah
Throne, Rebecca
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Mount Joy Twp.
Courthouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Mount Joy Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #233
Box Number
068
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/05/07
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Donegal and Mount Joy Townships.
Allen, Isaac. Teacher.
Herr, Martin.
Kline, Nancy.
Livermore, Daniel J.
Livermore, Jason.
Mateer, Eliza.
Mateer, Henry.
McCarrah, Eliza.
Michael, Fanny.
Rayman, James.
Simpson, Sarah.
Throne, Rebecca.
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 1831 #236
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 0011
People
Allen, Isaac
Herr, Martin
Kerrechman, Betsy
Kerrechman, Jacob
Kline, George
Kline, Betsy
Kline, Nancy
Livermore, Daniel J.
Livermore, Jason
Mateer, Eliza
McCarran, Eliza
McCarran, James
Michael, Ann
Michael, Fanny
Otto, Lucinda
Raymon, James
Simpson, Sarah
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Mount Joy Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Richland, Mount Joy Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #236
Box Number
068
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/05/07.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Donegal Twp. unless noted.
Allen, Isaac. Teacher.
Herr, Martin. Mount Joy Twp.
Kerrechman, Betsy. Mount Joy Twp.
Kerrechman, Jacob. Mount Joy Twp.
Kline, George. Mount Joy Twp.
Kline, Betsy.
Kline, Nancy.
Livermore, Daniel J.
Livermore, Jason.
Mateer, Eliza.
McCarran, Eliza.
McCarran, James.
Michael, Ann.
Michael, Fanny.
Otto, Lucinda.
Raymon, James. Mount Joy Twp.
Simpson, Sarah.
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 1828 #172
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 0008
People
Clark, Deborah
Clark, Lewis
Clark, Nancy
Doneghy, David
Doneghy, William
Earhart, Jacob
Henry, William
Herr, Henry
Herr, Martin
Hollowell, Eliza
Hollowell, Washington
Irvin, Elizabeth
Keffer, Elizabeth
Mateer, Henry
Matteer, Eliza
Matteer, Jacob
McCarren, Charles
McCarren, Eliza
Reaman, James
Reaman, John
Richardson, Thompson
Sharner, Henry
Simpson, Sarah
Throme, Rebecca
Throme, Samuel
White, James
White, John
White, William
Willes, Elizabeth
Willes, William
Young, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Mount Joy Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Mount Joy Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #172
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/03/24.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Mount Joy Twp. unless noted.
Clark, Deborah. Donegal Twp.
Clark, Lewis. Donegal Twp.
Clark, Nancy. Donegal Twp.
Doneghy, David.
Doneghy, William.
Earhart, Jacob.
Henry, William. Donegal Twp.
Herr, Henry.
Herr, Martin.
Hollowell, Eliza. Donegal Twp.
Hollowell, Washington. Donegal Twp.
Irvin, Elizabeth. Donegal Twp.
Keffer, Elizabeth. Donegal Twp.
Mateer, Henry.
Matteer, Eliza.
Matteer, Jacob.
Matteer, Jacob. Widow's son.
McCarren, Charles. Donegal Twp.
McCarren, Eliza.
Reaman, James.
Reaman, John.
Richardson, Thompson. Teacher.
Sharner, Henry.
Simpson, Sarah. Donegal Twp.
Throme, Rebecca. Donegal Twp.
Throme, Samuel. Donegal Twp.
White, James.
White, John.
White, William.
Willes, Elizabeth.
Willes, William.
Young, Samuel.
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

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