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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0910 I007
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0013
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Letters
Orders
Place
none
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0910 I007
Box Number
013
Additional Notes
Document type: Letter from contractor asking for bridge order to be placed.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0910 I008
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1889
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0013
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Letters
Contracts
Place
none
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0910 I008
Box Number
013
Additional Notes
Document type: Letter agreeing to contract to build bridge.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0915 I003
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1822
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0013
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Cocalico Creek
Creeks
Bridges
Letters
Place
none
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0915 I003
Box Number
013
Additional Notes
Document type: Letter of explanation for extra work done on bridge.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0940 I002
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1893
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0013
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Pequea Creek
Creeks
Letters
Place
none
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0940 I002
Box Number
013
Additional Notes
Document type: Letter of withdraw from bridge construction contract.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of John Taylor
Object ID
Inv 1734/5 F001 T
Date Range
1734/5
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of John Taylor
Date Range
1734/5
Year
1734/5
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0124
People
Taylor, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
Estate Inventories
Probate records
Place
none
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1734/5 F001 T
Box Number
124
Additional Notes
Also administrators' bond.
2 items, 2 pieces
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of John Taylor
Object ID
Inv 1734 F001 T
Date Range
1734
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of John Taylor
Date Range
1734
Year
1734
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0124
People
Taylor, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
Estate Inventories
Probate records
Place
none
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1734 F001 T
Box Number
124
Additional Notes
Also administrators' bond.
2 items, 2 pieces
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate Inventory of Peter Wolf
Object ID
Inv 1742/3 F002 W
Date Range
1742/3
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate Inventory of Peter Wolf
Date Range
1742/3
Year
1742/3
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0127
People
Wolf, Peter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Probate Records
Search Terms
Estate Inventories
Probate Records
Place
none
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1742/3 F002 W
Box Number
127
Additional Notes
Also administrators' bond 1742.
Please use photocopy.
2 items, 12 pieces
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate Inventory of Mathew Woofenton
Object ID
Inv 1741 F004 W
Date Range
1741
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate Inventory of Mathew Woofenton
Date Range
1741
Year
1741
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0127
People
Woolfenton, Mathew
Woolfinton, Mathew
Wolfinton, Mathew
Wolfington, Mathew
Wolfenton, Mathew
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Probate Records
Search Terms
Estate Inventories
Probate Records
Place
none
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1741 F004 W
Box Number
127
Additional Notes
Or Woolfinton, Mathew; Wolfinton, Mathew; Wolfington, Mathew; Wolfenton, Mathew.
Also additional inventories, administrators' bond, administrators' account 1742.
5 items, 7 pieces
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate Inventory of Christian Wyland
Object ID
Inv 1740 F001 W
Date Range
1740
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate Inventory of Christian Wyland
Date Range
1740
Year
1740
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0127
People
Wyland, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Probate Records
Search Terms
Estate Inventories
Probate Records
Place
none
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1740 F001 W
Box Number
127
Additional Notes
Also administrators' bond, administrators' account 1741.
Please use photocopy.
3 items, 7 pieces
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of John Young
Object ID
Inv 1760 F001 Y
Date Range
1760
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of John Young
Admin/Biographical History
An estate inventory is a list of the assets and liabilities of a decedent's estate with the appraised value of those items, with the exception of real estate.
Date Range
1760
Year
1760
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0136
People
Young, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
Estate inventories
Probate records
Administrators' bonds
Place
none
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Language
English
Object ID
Inv 1760 F001 Y
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
136
Additional Notes
Also administrators' bond.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request a photocopy or PDF at the Reference Desk or by email at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a
high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for
publication.
Credit
Courtesy of the Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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