Collection consists of just 16 cases. Writs of partitions, summons, and decrees recording the legal division of real estate. Documents show court term and case no.; names of plaintiffs and defendants, interested parties, judge, sheriff, twelve men; description and value of estate; and date filed. Handwritten.
Partition Dockets (1850-1907) are at the Lancaster County Archives.
Notes
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Recognizance of Catharine and Michael Host of Donegal Twp.
Description
Recognizance of Catharine and Michael Host of Donegal Twp. to appear at a trial against Ling, a Black enslaved man held by Robert McKee. Ling is standing trial for the rape of Catharine Host. Prepared and signed by Joseph Work. Fragile condition, torn at fold.
Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection (MG0166) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2fde02c9-b19c-4251-98b9-115873451547
Notes
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The notation in pencil "Joseph Work 1779-1781" refers to his term as Sheriff of Lancaster County.
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Accession Number
1964.013
Other Numbers
MG-166
Other Number
MG-166, Folder 12, Insert 1
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.
