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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #084
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
Shissler, Daniel
Green, Mary Ann
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Coroners' Inquests
African Americans
Persons of color
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 1829 #084
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A Aug 22, 2002.
Additional Notes
Coroners' Inquests.
Shissler, Daniel. Coroner.
Green, Mary Ann. Deceased. African American.
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 #154
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
Year
1831
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Newton. John
Newton, Aaron
Tower, Jack H.
Webster, Daniel
Webster, Washington
Westley, John
Westley, Ann Eliza
Search Terms
Drumore Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
African Americans
Persons of color
Place
Drumore Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #154
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/09.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Fishing Creek School.
Newton. John. African American. Father of Newton, Aaron.
Tower, Jack H. Teacher.
Webster, Daniel. African American. Father of Webster, Washington
Westley, John. African American. Father of Westley, Ann Eliza.
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 1827 #175
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
Upperman, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Coroners' Inquests
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #175
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/08/26.
Additional Notes
Coroner's Inquest.
Payment for the inquest on the death of an unknown man of color.
Upperman, John. Coroner.
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 1827 #294
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
Hogg, George
Hogg, James K.
Housekeeper, Benjamin
Johnson, James
Johnson, Anna M.
Johnson, James A.
Johnson, Leonora S.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans
Search Terms
Drumore Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Drumore Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #294
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/12/17.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Hogg, George. Father of Hogg, James K. Age: 8.
Housekeeper, Benjamin. Teacher.
Johnson, James. African American. Father of Johnson, Anna M., age 9; Johnson, James A., age 11; Johnson, Leonora S., 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 1829 #638
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 0010
People
Antirken, Samuel
Bowers, Amos
Bowers, Ann Mary
Bowers, Christian
Bowers, Eliza Isabela
Bowers, Matilda Mary
Bowers, Mrs.
Brubaker, Perry
Butcher, Ann Mary
Butcher, Charles
Butcher, Usila
Caffry, Charlotte
Caffry, James
Caffry, John
Caffry, William
Caffry, Mrs.
Clark, Catharine
Clark, John
Clark, Margaret
Clark, Samuel
Clark, Mrs.
Clemson, Davis
Cowan, David
Cowan, Margaret
Cowan, Sarah
Evans, Caroline
Evans, David
Evans, Francina
Evans, John
Evans, Nathan
Evans, O. John
Evans, Mrs.
Fielty, Catharine
Fielty, James
Fielty, Patric
Fiester, Ann Mary
Fiester, Catharine
Fiester, James
Fiester, Rudolph
Fiester, Mrs.
Gault, B. James
Gault, Rebecca
Gault, William
Goodman, George
Goodman, Nancy
Goodman, Samuel
Griffith, George
Griffith, Isaac
Griffith, Mrs.
Haise, H. Oliver
Herrinton, Rebecca
Herrinton, Samuel
Holidy, Jane
Holidy, John
Holidy, William
Iler, Davis
Iler, George
Iler, John
Irwin, John
Irwin, Robert
Irwin, William
Landers, E. Jane
Landers, Margaret
Laverty, William
Leamon, Archibald
Leamon, Jacob
Linikom, Catharine
Linikom, Elias
Linikom, Peter
Longenecker, Henry
Longenecker, Jacob
Longenecker, Joseph
Lowry, Barbara
Lowry, Jacob
Lowry, John
Lynch, Alexander
Lynch, Ann
Lynch, Joseph
Martin, John
Martin, Joseph
Martin, Sarah
McClure, Elizabeth
McClure, Nancy
McCormic, Ann
McCormic, Nathan
McCormic, Thomas
McNelly, Jacob
McNelly, James
McNelly, Michael
McNelly, Thomas
Miller, Catharine
Miller, Hugh
Miller, James
Miller, Peter
Miller, Philip
Moor, Daniel
Moor, Hiram
Moor, Moses
Morris, Ann Ruth
Morris, Joseph
Morris, Stacy
Noker, Edward
Noker, Martha
Noker, Mary
Noker, Mrs.
Pile, John
Pile, Sarah
Pile, Susanna
Pile, Thomas
Platt, Henry
Platt, Richard
Russel, Ann
Russel, David
Russel, Maria
Sergeson, Edmund
Shaw, Jane
Shaw, John
Showalter, Amos
Showwalter, David
Showwalter, Reuben
Showwalter, Susanna
Simmins, Charles
Simmins, James
Smith, Elizabeth
Smith, Harriet
Smith, Stephen
Spots, Catharine
Spots, Ellen
Spots, John
Stewart, James
Stewart, John
Taylor, Elizabeth
Thorn, Barbara
Thorn, Charles
Thorn, Charlotte
Todd, Ann Sarah
Todd, Enos
Todd, John
Walton, Ann
Walton, Henry
Walton, Isaac
Walton, Richard
Weaver, Barbara
Weaver, Daniel
Weaver, Jacob
Weaver, John
Wilson, Amanda
Wood, Ann Mary
Wood, Edward
Wood, James
Worthington, Margaret
Worthington, Mary
Zell, Adam
Zell, Catharine
Zell, Mary
Zell, Peter
Zell, Susanna
Zell, Thomas
Zell, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Salisbury Twp.
Poor children
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Salisbury Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #638
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/11/04.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Antriken, Samuel. Father of Antirken, Samuel, age 10.
Bowers, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Bowers, Amose, age 9; Bowers, Ann Mary, age 10.
Bowers, Christian. Father of Bowers, Eliza Isabela, age 11; Bowers, Matilda Mary, age 9.
Zell, Mary. Deceased. Mother of Brubaker, Perry, age 11.
Butcher, Charles. Father of Butcher, Ann Mary, age 7; Butcher, Usila, age 5.
Caffry, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Caffry, James, age 6.
Caffry, William. Father of Caffry, Charlotte, age 11; Caffry, John, age 10.
Clark, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Clark, Catharine, age 7; Clark, Margaret, age 11.
Clark, John. Father of Clark, Samuel, age 6.
Zell, Susanna. Mother of Clemson, Davis, age 10.
Cowan, David. Father of Cowan, Margaret, age 8;
Cowan, Sarah, age 10.
Evans, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Evans, David, age 6; Evans, age 9.
Evans, Nathan. Father of Evans, Caroline, age 8;
Evans, Fran[ci]na, age 6: Evans, John, age 11.
Fielty, James. Father of Fielty, Catharine, age 7; Fielty, Patric, age 10.
Fiester, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Fiester, James, age 9.
Fiester, Rudolph. Father of Fiester, Ann Mary, age 9; Fiester, Catharine, age 7.
Gault, William. Father of Gault, B. James, age 11; Gault, Rebecca, age 8; Gault, William, age 9.
Goodman, Samuel. Father of Goodman, George, age 10; Goodman, Nancy, age 8.
Griffith, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Griffith, George, age 6; Griffith, Isaac, age 8.
Zell, Catharine. Mother of Haise, H. Oliver, age 7.
Holidy, William. Father of Holidy, Jane, age 8; Holidy, John, age 9.
Iler, John. Fatherr of Iler, Davis,age 9; Iler, George, age 7.
Irwin, Robert. Father of Irwin, John, age 9; Irwin, William, age 6.
Laverty, William. Father of Laverty, William, age 8.
Leamon, Archibald. Father of Leamon, Jacob, age 10.
Linikom, Peter. Father of Linikom, Catharine, age 8; Linikom, Elias, age 6.
Longenecker, Jacob. Father of Longenecker, Henry; Longenecker, Joseph.
Lowry, Jacob. Father of Lowry, Barbara, age 7; Lowry, John, age 9.
Lynch, Joseph Lynch. Father of Lynch, Alexander, age 10; Lynch, Ann, age 9; Lynch, Joseph, age 7.
McClure, Nancy. Mother of McClure, Elizabeth, age 10.
McCormic, Nathan. Father of McCormick, Ann, age 8; McCormic, Margaret, age 7; McCormic, Thomas, age 10.
McNelly, Michael. Father of McNelly, James, age 9; McNelly, Thomas, age 6, McNelly, Jacob, age 7.
Miller, Peter. Father of Miller, Hugh, age 8; Miller, James, age 10.
Miller, Catharine. Mother of Miller, Philip, age 9.
Moor, Moses. Father of Moor, Daniel, age 11; Moor, Hiram,age 8.
Morris, Stacy. Father of Morris, Ann Ruth, age 10; Morris, Joseph, age 7.
Noker, _____ Mrs. Widow. Person of color. Mother of Noker, Edward, age 11; Noker, Martha, age 9, twin; Noker, Mary, age 9, twin.
Landers, Margaret. Mother of Landers, E. Jane, age 6.
Pile, Thomas. Father of Pile, John, age 9; Pile, Sarah, age 7; Pile, Susanna, age 5.
Platt, Henry. Father of Platt, Richard, age 8.
Russel, David. Father of Russel, Ann, age 10; Russel, Maria, age 8.
Shaw, John. Father of Shaw, Jane, age 10.
Showwalter, David. Father of Showalter, Amos,age 6; Showwalter, Reuben, age 9; Showwalter, Susanna, age 10.
Simmins, Charles. Father of Simmins, James, age 10; Simmons, Ann Margaret, age 6.
Spots, John. Father of Spots, Ellen, age 7; Spots, John, age 10, Spots, Catharine, age 9.
Stewart, John. Father of Stewart, James, age 7.
Thorn, Charles. Father of Thorn, Barbara, age 6; Thorn, Charlotte, age 7.
Todd, Enos. Father of Todd, Ann Sarah, age 7; Todd, John, age 8.
Walton, Henry. Father of Walton, Ann, age 7; Walton, Isaac, age 10; Walton, Richard, age 9.
Zell, Catharine. Mother of Wilson, Amanda, age 11.
Wood, James. Person of color. Father of Wood, Ann Mary, age 9; Wood, Edward, age 7; Wood, James, age 5.
Worthington, Mary. Mother of Worthington, Margaret, age 10.
Zell, Peter. Father of Zell, Adam, age 9; Zell, Thomas, age 7; Zell, William, age 11.
Herrinton, Samuel. Father of Herrinton, Rebecca.
Martin, John. Father of Martin, Joseph, age 9; Martin, Sarah, age 11.
Taylor, Elizabeth. Mother of Sergeson, Edmund, age 8.
Smith, Stephen. Person of color. Father of Smith, Harriet, age 9, Smith, Elizabeth, age 7.
Weaver, Daniel. Father of Weaver, Barbara, age 5; Weaver, Jacob, age 9; Weaver, John, age 7.
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 F0065 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
1884
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Colerain Twp.
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Steeleville Road
Roads
Motion to re-commit
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0065 I003
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Colerain Twp. and [Chester County]
Location: On Steeleville Road.
Document type: Motion to re-commit to report to inspectors.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
35.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0065 I004
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
1884
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Colerain Twp.
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Steeleville Road
Roads
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0065 I004
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Colerain Twp. and [Chester County]
Court term: November 1884.
Location: On Steeleville Road.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order and report of inspectors.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
35.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0065 I005
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
1885
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Carpenter, James C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Colerain Twp.
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Steeleville Road
Roads
Rulings
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0065 I005
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Colerain Twp. and [Chester County]
Location: [On Steeleville Road].
Document type: Rule on James C. Carpenter to show cause against report of viewers.
1 item, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
30.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0065 I006
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
1885
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Carpenter, James C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Colerain Twp.
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Steeleville Road
Roads
Opinions of court
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0065 I006
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Colerain Twp. and [Chester County]
Location: [On Steeleville Road].
Document type: Opinion of court regarding James C. Carpenter.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
30.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0065 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
1885
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Carpenter, James C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Colerain Twp.
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Blackrock, Colerain Twp.
Rulings
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0065 I007
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Colerain Twp. and [Chester County]
Location: At Blackrock, Colerain Twp.
Document type: Rule granted on James C. Carpenter to show cause against report of viewers.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
35.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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