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Collection
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Title
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Object ID
Constable F027 I001
Collection
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Title
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Description
Bonds posted by constables, showing names of constable and surety; date and amount of bond; conditions of obligation; signatures of constable, surety, and witnesses; and date filed. Arr. chron. by date filed. No index. Hdw. and typed on ptd. fm.
Admin/Biographical History
The County of Lancaster has given LancasterHistory.org custodial responsibility of this collection.
System of Arrangement
Arranged by year; alphabetical by surname with in year.
Constables' Bonds: 1809, 1811, 1825, 1826, 1829, 1830-1849, 1875, 1888, 1893-1924.
Detectives' Bonds: 1890-1896, 1900, 1902, 1903, 1906, 1927
Includes: Remonstrations, affirmations, petitions, bonds, receipts, notices.
Creation Date
1809-1927, inc.
Date of Accumulation
1809-1927, inc.
Year
1893
Creator
Clerk of Courts of Lancaster County
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Keesey, Conrad B.
Marsh, E. W.
Steinman, Jacob
Waidley, W. N.
Search Terms
Constables' Bonds
Detectives' Bonds
Bonds
Strasburg
Place
Strasburg
Extent
4 boxes, 2 cu. ft.
Object Name
Bond, Legal
Language
English
Condition
Good
Object ID
Constable F027 I001
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Additional names: E.W. Marsh, Jacob Steinman, and W.N. Waidley.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy or PDF made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0558
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1821 F22 I05
Date Range
1821
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Date Range
1821
Year
1821
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Smith, William
Sample, Joseph C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Strasburg
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
Tav 1821 F22 I05
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Known as the Spread Eagle.
Formerly occupied by Joseph C. Sample.
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of Petition: Andrew Caldwell Sr., John Caldwell, Daniel Gowen, Joseph C. Sample, Hugh Wallace, Hugh McClung, Jacob Moore, William Smith.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1901 F132
Date Range
1901
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
Date Range
1901
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1901
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0020
People
Williams, A. Jackson
Rineer, Jackson
Bowermaster, Esther
Williams, Amos
Pierce, L. C.
Pierce, H. H.
Rineer, Jefferson
Brubaker, Mary
Rineer, Hiram
Homsher, John G.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Strasburg
Place
Strasburg
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1901 F132
Box Number
020
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Rineer, Jackson; Bowermaster, Esther;
Williams, Amos; Pierce, L C.; Pierce, H. H.; Rineer, Jefferson; Brubaker; Rineer, Hiram.
Administrator: Homsher, John G.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1901 F133
Date Range
1901
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
Date Range
1901
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1901
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0020
People
Williams, A. Jackson
Williams, Amos
Phillips, Hester
Williams, Mrs. Samuel
Sanders, Christiana
Williams, George W.
Lindauer, Mary E.
Williams, Elias
Williams, Rachel
Homsher, John G.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Strasburg
Place
Strasburg
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1901 F133
Box Number
020
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Williams, Amos; Phillips, Hester; Williams, Mrs. Samuel; Sanders, Christiana; Williams, George W.; Lindauer, Mary E.; Williams, Elias; Williams, Rachel.
Administrator: Homsher, John G.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1902 F026
Date Range
1902
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
Date Range
1902
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1902
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0020
People
Clark, Franklin
Clark, Rosa E.
Clark, W.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Strasburg
Place
Strasburg
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1902 F026
Box Number
020
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Clark, Rosa E.
Administrator: Clark, W.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1902 F043
Date Range
1902
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
Date Range
1902
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1902
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0020
People
Gurtizen, J. Rheam
Gurtizen, Mary A.
Hess, Samuel S.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Strasburg
Place
Strasburg
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1902 F043
Box Number
020
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Gurtizen, Mary A.
Administrator: Hess, Samuel S.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1825 #005
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 0005
People
Eckert, H. S.
Binkley, Susan
Binkley, Elizabeth Ann
Binkley, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Strasburg
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Strasburg
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1825 #005
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/03/22.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Eckert, H. S. Teacher.
Binkley, Susan. Mother of Binkley, Elizabeth Ann; Binkley, Christian.
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 1825 #011
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 0005
People
Barr, Christiana
Barr, Eliza
Barr, Joseph
Benner, Casper
Benner, Eveanne
Benner, Philip
Cummins, John
Cummins, William
Ferree, Mary
Hall, Addison
McMurray, Hirem
McMurray, John
McMurray, Lucy
McMurray, Samuel
Miller, Daniel
Myer, Jacob
Paul, Ann
Paul, David
Paul, Eliza
Paul, John
Rice, Rachel
Rice, Rebecca
Rice, Sarah
Snider, John
Snider, Rebecca
Snider, Simon
Snider, Susana
Sollars, Abraham
Sollars, William
Stinehise, Christopher
Stinehise, Jacob
Stinehise, Jonas
Yeager, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Strasburg
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Strasburg
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1825 #011
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/04/05.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Names from Lancaster County tax lists.
Barr, Joseph. Father of Barr, Christiana, age 11; Barr, Eliza, age 9; Barr, Joseph, age 7.
Benner, Philip. Father of Benner, Casper, age 8; Benner, Eveanne, age 5.
Cummins, William. Father of Cummins, John, age 10; Cummins, William, age 6.
Myer, Jacob. Father of Ferree, Mary, age 11.
Miller, Daniel. Father of Hall, Addison, age 9.
McMurray, Samuel. Father of McMurray, Hirem, age 6; McMurray, John, age 8; McMurray, Lucy, age 10.
Paul, John. Father of Paul, Ann, age 9; Paul, David, age 11; Paul, Eliza, age 7.
Rice, Rachel. Mother of RIce, Rebecca, age 10; Rice, Sarah, age 7.
Snider, Simon. Father of Snider, John, age 11; Snider, Rebecca, age 7; Snider, Susana, age 9.
Sollars, William. Father of Sollars, Abraham, age 6.
Stinehise, Christopher. Father of Stinehise, Jacob, age 7; Stinehise, Jonas, age 6.
Yeager, Mary. Mother of Yeager, Mary, age 8.
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 1825 #013
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 0005
People
Sample, Nathaniel W.
Burrows, Francis
Bolden, Nathan
Little, Francis
Russel, WIlliam
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Strasburg
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Strasburg
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1825 #013
Box Number
005
Notes
Never entered into Q & A.
Additional Notes
Names of "Schoolmen" verifying poor children.
Sample, Nathaniel W.
Burrows, Francis Dr.
Bolden, Nathan Dr. "Dr. Bolden is gone to New Mexico not to return for several months, pperhaps nor for a year & perhaps never"
Little, Francis Capt.
Russel, 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
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1902 F125
Date Range
1902
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
Date Range
1902
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1902
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0020
People
Witmer, Anna
Witmer, G. W. H.
Erb, Maria
Miller, Mary
Witmer, J. M.
Witmer, H.
Witmer, Charles M.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Strasburg
Place
Strasburg
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1902 F125
Box Number
020
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Witmer, G. W. H.; Erb, Maria; Miller, Mary; Witmer, J. M.; Witmer, H.
Administrator: Witmer, Charles M.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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