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.
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 In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Prisons.
Jail fees for the following prisoners. 1 January 1822 to 2 April 1822.
Tarbell, Samuel.
McGrann, Patrick.
Kean, James.
Richardson, John B. Person of color.
Kauffman, Isaac.
Cochren, Isaac.
Snotgrass, James.
McCarty, David.
Burkheiser, Mary.
Keller, Daniel.
Aaron, Joseph. Person of color.
Aaron, Sally. Person of color.
Smuller, John.
Willes, John.
Molson, Ephraim. Person of color.
Getz, Philip. Person of color.
Lewis, William. Person of color.
Nelson, Pompey. Person of color.
Deven, John.
Miller, Frances.
Berry, John.
Griffen, Stephen.
Deitrick, John.
Sharp, William.
McManamey, John.
Bear, John.
Brown, William.
Williams, Charles.
McAlargen, John.
Long, Samuel.
Lewis, John.
Derick, Mary.
Trepere, Chearles.
Black, William.
Butler, Mary. Person of color.
Butler, Harriet.
Prutzman, John.
Sweeney, Isaac.
Lynch, Biddy.
Wiggans, Robert.
Heisten, John.
Ladley, Peter.
Whitson, Henry.
Morcan, George.
Thompson, William.
Richardson, Henry.
Dellam, Joseph. Person of color.
Dellam, Charles. Person of color.
Glass, William.
Lynch, Elonor.
Lynch, William.
Sensenig, Jesse.
Tuneson, Frances. Person of color.
Meyer, John.
Leck, Margaret.
McKinsey, Thomas.
Bosier, Samuel. Person of color.
Erron, George. Person of color.
Sensenick, Joshua.
Cowhick, John.
Noble, Thomas B.
Philips, Henry.
Charles, James.
McKnight, John.
Barten, William.
Mentere, Mathias.
Maroney, Peter.
Roth, John.
Breden, John.
Gable, Jacob.
Vagrants:
Williams, Stephen.
Williamson, Stephen.
Bullman, James. Person of color.
Black, John.
Wilson, Isaac. Person of color.
Sensenig, Jesse.
Johnson, Thomas.
McLane, Alexander.
McConnel, William.
Tolen, John.
Hickman, Sally.
An unnamed stranger.
Harris, Isaac. Person of color.
Richard. [No last name recorded.]
Sheaffer, _____. Jackson, John.
Suppliers:
Breneman, Henry.
Kreiner, John.
Stineman, J.
Johnson, Ben.
Hitzelberger, George.
Withersd, George.
Marten, Jacob.
Bushman, Abraham.
Breneman, Henry.
1 item, 1 piece.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Additional Notes
Prison.
Payment for key fees and maintenance of prisoners.
Heinitsh, August. Jailer.
List of prisoners:
Kauffman, Isaac.
Johnston, Sarah.
Sawyer, William.
George, John. Person of color.
Pence, George.
Cowhawk, John.
Lemmon, Alexander.
Cromwel, Jeremiah.
Stewart, Benjamin.
Burns, Henry.
Alexander, Clarissa.
Johnston, Robert.
Switzer, Conrad.
Lamb, James.
McCammon, James.
Ross, Thomas.
Heitwole, John. Debtor.
Huston, Charles.
Finkenour, George. Debtor.
Tager, James. Debtor.
Loneas, William. Debtor.
McKinsey, Thomas.
McDonald, Hugh.
Walker, James.
Drake, Joseph.
Tillman, Charles.
Gain, Norban.
Copart, David.
OHara, John.
Cole, Christian.
Kauffman, David.
Heas, James.
Stacy, William.
Lynch, William.
Lynch, Eleanor.
Milford, John.
Hyde, Nicholas.
Sinister, Garret.
Hickman, Sarah.
Thompson, Kitty.
Lick, Rebecca.
Beedle, Benjamin.
Payment for cleaning chimneys, January. Johnston, Benjamin.
Payment for repairing chimney. Winaur, Jacob.
Payment for mending wood saw. Remly, _____.
Payment for mending saw. Hook, Michael.
Payment for mending pump. Kriner, John.
Payment for cleaning chimneys, March. Johnston, Benjamin.
Payment for brooms. Smith, James.
Payment for repairing buckets. Heisler, G.
Payment for filing and repairing saw. Dunner, Jacob.
Payment for medical treatments ordered by Dr. J. Atley for prisoner:
Neal, David.
Lynch, Hannah.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
The Mayor's Court was established at the incorporation of the City of Lancaster in 1818, and was composed of the mayor, recorder, and aldermen with powers and jurisdiction analogous to the Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace, Oyer and Terminer, and Jail Delivery. It was abolished on 6 February 1849.
System of Arrangement
Organized by court term.
Arranged with general materials first, then constables reports, tavern licenses, un-numbered cases, and numbered cases.
The Mayor's Court was established at the incorporation of the City of Lancaster in 1818, and was composed of the mayor, recorder, and aldermen with powers and jurisdiction analogous to the Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace, Oyer and Terminer, and Jail Delivery. It was abolished on 6 February 1849.
System of Arrangement
Organized by court term.
Arranged with general materials first, then constables reports, tavern licenses, un-numbered cases, and numbered cases.
