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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #535
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 0009
People
Collom, Jacob
Collom, John
Dillon, George D.
Etter, Serah
Gallagher, John
Gettmacher, Barbara
Horncomb, George
Laucks, Anne Eliza
Laucks, Charles
Laucks, Jacob
Moore, William
Morgan, Christian
Myer, John
Myer, Margaret
Sweeney, Charles
Wright, Christopher
Wright, David
Wright, Robert
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Newtown, Rapho Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Newtown, Rapho Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #535
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/06/16.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Collom, Jacob.
Collom, John.
Dillon, George D. Teacher.
Etter, Serah.
Gallagher, John.
Gettmacher, Barbara.
Horncomb, George.
Laucks, Anne Eliza.
Laucks, Charles.
Laucks, Jacob.
Moore, William.
Morgan, Christian.
Myer, John.
Myer, Margaret.
Sweeney, Charles.
Wright, Christopher.
Wright, David.
Wright, Robert.
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 1829 #036
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 0009
People
Collom, Jacob
Collom, John
Dillon, George D.
Gallagher, John
Laucks, Charles
Laucks, Jacob
Morgan, Christian
Myer, Elizabeth
Myer, Margaret
Myer, John
Sweeney, Charles
Sweeney, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Newtown, Rapho Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Newtown, Rapho Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #036
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/02/18.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Collom, Jacob.
Collom, John.
Dillon, George D. Teacher.
Gallagher, John.
Laucks, Charles.
Laucks, Jacob.
Morgan, Christian.
Myer, Elizabeth.
Myer, Margaret.
Myer, John.
Sweeney, Charles.
Sweeney, 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
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #082
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 0006
People
Brown, Isaac
Clark, John
Clark, John Jr.
Johnson, Cesar
Johnson, Henry
Johnson, Matilda
Johnson, James
Johnson, Eliza Ann
Peters, Abraham
Peters, William
Peters, Robert
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans
Search Terms
Drumore Twp.
Little Britain Twp.
Poor children
Persons of color
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #082
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A Date entered 1994/07/07.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Little Britain or Drumore Twp, as noted.
Brown, Isaac. Teacher.
Clark, John. Father of Clark, John Jr. Drumore Twp.
Johnson, Cesar. African American. Father of Johnson, Henry; Johnson, Matilda; Johnson, James. Little Britain Twp.
Johnson, Eliza Ann.
Peters, Abraham. Father of Peters, William; Peters, Robert. Little Britain Township.
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 #251
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 0006
People
Bell, Adam
Bell, James
Cowick, Daniel
Gullaher, John
Hunter, Robert
Keltmacha, Anny
Moer, John
Moer, Thomas
Morgan, Barbara
Morgan, Christean
Morphy, Elizabeth
Moyer, Henry
Moyer, John
Robertson, John
Snyder, Henry
Thatcher, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Newtown, Rapho Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Newtown, Rapho Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #251
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/07/21.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Bell, Adam.
Bell, James.
Cowick, Daniel.
Gullaher, John.
Hunter, Robert. Teacher.
Keltmacha, Anny.
Moer, John.
Moer, Thomas.
Morgan, Barbara.
Morgan, Christean.
Morphy, Elizabeth.
Moyer, Henry.
Moyer, John.
Robertson, John.
Snyder, Henry.
Thatcher, 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
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #267
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 0006
People
Brown, Isaac
Clark, James
Clark, John
Harris, Mary Ann
Johnson, Eliza Ann
Johnson, Henry M.
Johnson, James A.
Johnson, Matilda G.
Norris, Eleanor Jane
Peters, Robert
Peters, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans
Search Terms
Little Britain Twp.
Poor children
Persons of color
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #267
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/07/21.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Brown, Isaac. Teacher.
Clark, James.
Clark, John.
Harris, Mary Ann.
Johnson, Eliza Ann. African American.
Johnson, Henry M. African American.
Johnson, James A. African American.
Johnson, Matilda G. African American.
Norris, Eleanor Jane.
Peters, Robert.
Peters, 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
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
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1867 F040 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1867
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Bechtol, Jacob
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: surety of the peace
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1867 F040 QS
Additional Notes
Surety of the peace.
3 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
53.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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