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Collection
Dodge Family Papers
Title
Bill of Sale Transferring Ownership of The Safety Buggy Company of Lancaster to Byron G. Dodge for $60,000
Object ID
MG0836_F022_In02
Date Range
September 15, 1899
Collection
Dodge Family Papers
Title
Bill of Sale Transferring Ownership of The Safety Buggy Company of Lancaster to Byron G. Dodge for $60,000
Description
Bill of Sale transferring ownership of The Safety Buggy Company of Lancaster to Byron G. Dodge in consideration of the sum of $60,000. Includes goods and chattels, buggies, carriages, vehicle parts, and machinery. Dated September 15, 1899.
Witnessed by President A.G. Reinoehl, President and Leon G. Dodge, Secretary.
G.W. Dodge & Son was founded in Berlin, New York in 1871 and relocated to Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1876. In 1885, G.W. Dodge's eldest son, Byron G. Dodge, became president of the company. The company eventually merged with the Lancaster Cork Works and the American Cork Company and by 1895 was known as the Lancaster Cork Company. The company combined with several other cork companies in 1895 (including Armstrong) and became the site of the Closure Plant for the Armstrong Cork Company.
Date Range
September 15, 1899
Creator
Clifford Dodge
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Reinoehl, A. G.
Dodge, Leon G.
Dodge, Byron Griswold
Search Terms
Bills of sale
Safety Buggy Company
Object Name
Bill of Sale
Object ID
MG0836_F022_In02
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please contact Research Staff or Archives Staff with questions.
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Black History Collection
Title
Bill of sale of an enslaved woman
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F005
Date Range
1779, 1780
  1 document  
Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Bill of sale of an enslaved woman
Description
Bill of sale of an enslaved woman, Nann (Ann). To Thomas Dewers by James Crawford, 1779. On reverse: To David Potts by Thomas Dewers, 1780.
Date Range
1779, 1780
Creation Date
1779, 1780
Year Range From
1779
Year Range To
1780
Creator
Crawford, James
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Crawford, James
Dewers, Thomas
Potts, David
Nann (Ann)
Other Creators
Dewers, Thomas
Subjects
African Americans--History
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Bills of sale
Enslaved persons
Persons of color
Slaveholders
Slavery
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Bill of Sale
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F005
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
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Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-240, Series 2
Other Number
MG-240, Series 2, Folder 5
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Processed prior to 1997 and updated from 2007-present. Added to database on 24 January 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Bill of sale between William Porter and Nicholas Boyd
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F007_It02
Date Range
1800/11/10
  1 document  
Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Bill of sale between William Porter and Nicholas Boyd
Description
Bill of sale between William Porter of Little Britain Twp. and Nicholas Boyd of Drumore Twp. for the sale of a person of color named Abraham, a mare, and household items. Signatures of William Porter, Andrew Roat, Philip Gloninger, and William Bausman. Recorded and signed by George Ross, Recorder of Deeds. 10 November 1800.
Date Range
1800/11/10
Creation Date
10 November 1800
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Abraham
Bausman, William
Boyd, Nicholas
Gloninger, Philip
Porter, William
Roat, Andrew
Subjects
African Americans--History
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Bills of sale
Enslaved persons
Persons of color
Slaveholders
Slavery
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Bill of Sale
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F007_It02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
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LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-240, Series 2
Other Number
MG-240, Series 2, Folder 7, Item 2
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from Document Collection, Case 1 and cataloged June 2007. Added to database on 24 January 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 2 Harriet Lane Johnston
Title
Bill of sale from Jaquel, Paris for a set of pink and white china with a gilt laurel wreath border with monogram H. E. J.
Object ID
JBFP 2.2.1.006
Date Range
1872
  1 document     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 2 Harriet Lane Johnston
Title
Bill of sale from Jaquel, Paris for a set of pink and white china with a gilt laurel wreath border with monogram H. E. J.
Description
Bill of sale from Jaquel, Paris for a set of pink and white china with a gilt laurel wreath border with monogram H. E. J. for 2206 francs and a dessert set of the same with flowers and fruits for 1806 francs. Entire cost is 4457 francs or $1,008.24, including packing and box. Paris.
Date Range
1872
Creator
Jaquel (Paris)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 2, Box 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Search Terms
Jaquel (Paris)
Harriet Lane Johnston
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 8.5 x 5.5 in.
Object Name
Bill of Sale
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 2 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 2.2.1.006
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS2003.004
Other Number
JBFP Part 2, Series 2, Subseries 1, Folder 6
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Collection
Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2
Title
Bill of sale and certification of freedom
Object ID
MG0268_S02_F016_In03_It02
Date Range
1796 and 1801
  2 documents  
Collection
Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2
Title
Bill of sale and certification of freedom
Description
Official copy of a bill of sale between Daniel Buckley and Amos Slaymaker for the indenture of a Black woman, Dinah Scott, for 45 pounds. 2 January 1796. Amos Slaymaker's certification of her freedom after her agreed term of service of 5 years and 4 months. 30 July 1801.
Date Range
1796 and 1801
Creation Date
2 January 1796 and 30 July 1801
Creator
Buckley, Daniel, 1761-1827
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 07
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0001
People
Buckley, Daniel
Buckley, Sarah Brooke
Duffield, Faithful Slaymaker
Ellmaker, Peter
Scott, Dinah
Slaymaker, Amos
Other Creators
Slaymaker, Amos, 1755-1837
Subjects
African Americans--History
Bills of sale
Indentured servants
Search Terms
Bills of sale
Certificates of freedom
Indentured servants
Persons of color
Extent
2 items on one sheet, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Bill of Sale
Language
English
Object ID
MG0268_S02_F016_In03_It02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Receipt (MG0268_S02_F002_In06_It13)
Birth record of Abraham Scott (MG0268_S02_F037_In05_It01)
Birth record of Abraham Scott (MG0268_S04_F038_In03)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-268, Series 2
Other Number
MG0268, Series 2, Folder 16, Insert 3, Item 2
Classification
MG0268
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 8 August 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Family tree maker church records: selected areas of Pennsylvania 1600s-1800s

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo12362
Edition
Version 2.0
Date of Publication
c1997.
Call Number
929.32 C561 CD
Alternate Title
Family tree maker's family archives
Church records: selected areas of Pennsylvania 1600s-1800s
ISBN
1579440002
Edition
Version 2.0
Place of Publication
[Novato, Calif.]
Publisher
Broderbund Software, Inc.,
Date of Publication
c1997.
Physical Description
1 computer opitical disc ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 manual (19 p. ; 12 cm.)
Notes
Title from disk surface.
"CD #166."
Summary
This CD contains 18 books on early Pennsylvania church records. Together, the 18 books reference approximately 201,000 individuals.
Subjects
Church records and registers - Pennsylvania - Databases.
Pennsylvania - Genealogy - Databases.
Additional Corporate Author
Broderbund Software.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Media
Call Number
929.32 C561 CD
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Family Tree Maker genealogical records The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine, Volumes 1-39

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo11408
Date of Publication
c1998.
Call Number
929.3748 P415 CD
Alternate Title
Genealogical records : The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine, Volumes 1-39
Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine, Vols. 1-39
ISBN
1579441092
Place of Publication
[Novato, CA]
Publisher
Brøderbund Software,
Date of Publication
c1998.
Physical Description
1 computer laser optical disc ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 user's manual (23 p. : 13 cm.)
Series
Family tree maker's family archives ;
Notes
Title from disc surface.
"CD #213."
Summary
Contains images of the pages of volumes 1 through 39 of The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine plus four supplements. Published by the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania. Contains book reviews, methodological case studies, discussions of major resources, family histories and genealogies, and research guides. Originally published between 1895 and 1995, it includes information on approximately 343,000 individuals. Information is from Society of Friends meeting minutes, death records, correspondence, personal histories, census records, church records, etc. Includes name index.
Subjects
Society of Friends - Pennsylvania - Periodicals.
Pennsylvania - Genealogy - Periodicals.
Additional Corporate Author
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania.
Brøderbund.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Media
Call Number
929.3748 P415 CD
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The genealogist's address book

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo13818
Author
Bentley, Elizabeth Petty.
Edition
5th ed.
Date of Publication
c2004.
Call Number
929.1 B477 CD
Responsibility
Elizabeth Petty Bentley.
Author
Bentley, Elizabeth Petty.
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
[Baltimore, Md.]
Publisher
Genealogical Pub. Co.,
Date of Publication
c2004.
Physical Description
1 computer optical disc ; 4 3/4 in.
Subjects
History - Directories.
Genealogy - Directories.
United States - Genealogy - Directories.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Media
Call Number
929.1 B477 CD
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The Goss-Udderzook tragedy : being a history of a strange case of deception and murder, including the great life insurance case, and the trial of William E. Udderzook for the murder of W.S. Goss

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16387
Date of Publication
1873.
Call Number
090 L244 1856
Place of Publication
[Baltimore, Md.]
Publisher
Baltimore Gazette,
Date of Publication
1873.
Physical Description
59 p. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Bound in green half leather and marbled paper.
Bookplate of Redmond Conyngham, No. 3579.
With: History of the rise, progress & downfall of Know-nothingism in Lancaster County / by two expelled members. Lancaster, Pa., 1856 -- Memoirs of the Family de Poly / Antoinette Baroness de Poly. Northampton (England) : J. Abel, 1822.
Subjects
Udderzook, William E.
Trials (Murder) - Maryland - Baltimore.
Trials (Fraud) - Maryland - Baltimore.
Additional Title
Baltimore gazette.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
090 L244 1856
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Index of Irish wills 1484-1858 : records at the National Archives of Ireland

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo13859
Date of Publication
1999.
Call Number
929.2
ISBN
0953755703
Place of Publication
Dublin, Ireland
Publisher
Eneclann,
Date of Publication
1999.
Physical Description
1 computer laser optical discs ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 installation instructions (3 p.); 1 technical support (2 p.)
Series
Irish records index ;
Notes
"This first volume covers all 32 counties for this poorly documented period. It contains: over 70,000 individual records with: over 100,000 names, over 10,000 surnames (and their variants), over 1,000 differentr occupations."
Title from disc label.
Subjects
Wills - Ireland.
Ireland - Genealogy.
Additional Corporate Author
National Archives of Ireland.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Media
Call Number
929.2
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