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Deed

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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Title
Deed for selling lots in Millers Burgh
Object ID
P.04.34.05
Date Range
1764-1771
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Title
Deed for selling lots in Millers Burgh
Description
Deed (indenture) printed by Ephrata Cloister on vellum for John Miller, blacksmith of Lancaster Borough, and his wife Elizabeth, for use in selling lots in the "Town Called "Millers Burgh." Blank areas are filled in by hand for sale of property to Margaret Stout for 50 pounds. Initially filled in on May 1, 1764, and completed at bottom on March 8, 1765. Pink linen ribbons and red sealing wax are affixed at bottom right. The headpieces printed at top left is done in elaborate letter style using the first two words "This indenture." Each initial line is done in the distinctive illuminated manner of Ephrata Cloister, employing floral and foliate designs.
Reverse is also used as a deed for the transfer of property for Margaret Stour to Patrick McElkar, begun 1770 and completed 1771. Red linen ribbons and red sealing wax are affixed to bottom right (of reverse).
(Written by Wendall Zercher.)
Date Range
1764-1771
Year Range From
1764
Year Range To
1771
Creator
Ephrata Cloister Printery
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Cabinet
Framed Items Bin
People
McElkar, Patrick
Miller, John
Miller, Elizabeth
Stout, Margaret
Subject
Ephrata Cloister
Deeds
Search Terms
Deeds
Ephrata Cloister
Object Name
Deed
Height (cm)
40.64
Height (ft)
1.3333333333
Height (in)
16
Width (cm)
47.625
Width (ft)
1.5625
Width (in)
18.75
Dimension Details
Generally good, darkened and soiled on sections of reverse side, sprinkled stains and light soiling overall. Bottom right corner torn off. Three vertical and two horizontal fold lines.
Framed for 2006 Printed Word Exhibit.
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2004-07-28
Condition Notes
Generally good, darkened and soiled on sections of reverse side, sprinkled stains and light soiling overall. Bottom right corner torn off. Three vertical and two horizontal fold lines.
Framed for 2006 Printed Word Exhibit.
Object ID
P.04.34.05
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from John Miller to James Gibbons
Object ID
MG0846_F023
Date Range
1787/12/04
Society of Friends Westtown Boarding School Search Terms: Business records Correspondence Deeds Diaries Lampeter Twp. Leacock Twp. Letters Mills Philadelphia Quakers Society of Friends Westtown Boarding School �230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from John Miller to James Gibbons
Description
Deed from John Miller, High Sheriff of Lancaster, to James Gibbons of Lampeter Twp. for land in Lampeter Twp. and Leacock Twp. Signed 4 December 1787. Recorded in Book 3, page 283. 15 February 1811. Original seal on deed.
Admin/Biographical History
John Brizben/Brisben are most likely the same person with different phonetic spelling.
Date Range
1787/12/04
Creation Date
5 May 1787
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Bausman, William
Brisben, John
Fowler, John
Gibbons, James
Hartman, Jacob
Hubley, John
Kirk, John
Miller, John
Subjects
Deeds
Search Terms
Deeds
Lampeter Twp.
Leacock Twp.
Extent
1 item
Object Name
Deed
Language
English
Condition Notes
Original seal on deed.
Object ID
MG0846_F023
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records (MG0846), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 23
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 28 July 2021.
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from James Gibbons to Christian Eaby
Object ID
MG0846_F024
Date Range
1793/05/29
Society of Friends Westtown Boarding School Search Terms: Business records Correspondence Deeds Diaries Lampeter Twp. Leacock Twp. Letters Mills Philadelphia Quakers Society of Friends Westtown Boarding School �230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from James Gibbons to Christian Eaby
Description
Deed from James Gibbons of Lampeter Twp. to Christian Eaby of Leacock Twp. for land in Lampeter Twp. alongside the public highway and beside Samuel Eaby's property. Signed 29 May 1793.
Date Range
1793/05/29
Creation Date
27 February 1793
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Bolles, Sarah
Eaby, Christian
Eaby, Samuel
Evans, Thomas
Gibbons, Deborah
Gibbons, James
Miller, John
Subjects
Deeds
Search Terms
Deeds
Lampeter Twp.
Extent
1 item
Object Name
Deed
Language
English
Condition Notes
Original seal on deed.
Object ID
MG0846_F024
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records (MG0846), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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.
Accession Number
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 24
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 28 July 2021.
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from James Gibbons to Samuel Eaby
Object ID
MG0846_F025
Date Range
1793/05/29
Society of Friends Westtown Boarding School Search Terms: Business records Correspondence Deeds Diaries Lampeter Twp. Leacock Twp. Letters Mills Philadelphia Quakers Society of Friends Westtown Boarding School �230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from James Gibbons to Samuel Eaby
Description
Deed from James Gibbons of Lampeter Twp. to Samuel Eaby of Leacock Twp. for tract of land in Lampeter Twp., adjoined by Jepthat Lightfoot and on the south side of the public highway. Signed 29 May 1793.
Date Range
1793/05/29
Creation Date
27 February 1793
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Eaby, Christian
Eaby, Samuel
Gibbons, James
Lightfoot, Jepthat
Miller, John
Subjects
Deeds
Search Terms
Deeds
Lampeter Twp.
Extent
1 item
Object Name
Deed
Language
English
Object ID
MG0846_F025
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records (MG0846), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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.
Accession Number
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 25
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 11 August 2021.
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from James Gibbons to Jepthat Lightfoot
Object ID
MG0846_F027
Date Range
1793/05/29
Society of Friends Westtown Boarding School Search Terms: Business records Correspondence Deeds Diaries Lampeter Twp. Leacock Twp. Letters Mills Philadelphia Quakers Society of Friends Westtown Boarding School �230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633
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  1 document  
Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from James Gibbons to Jepthat Lightfoot
Description
Deed from James Gibbons of Lampeter Twp. to Jepthat Lightfoot of Lampeter Twp. for tract of land in Lampeter Twp. beside the public highway and next to Deborah Gibbons' property. Signed 29 May 1793. Recorded in Deed Book TT, page 436. 20 July 1795.
Date Range
1793/05/29
Creation Date
27 February 1793
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Bolles, Sarah
Eaby, Samuel
Evans, Thomas
Gibbons, Deborah
Gibbons, James
Johns, Jacob
Lightfoot, Jepthat
Miller, John
Subjects
Deeds
Search Terms
Deeds
Lampeter Twp.
Extent
1 item
Object Name
Deed
Language
English
Condition Notes
Original wax seal on document.
Object ID
MG0846_F027
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records (MG0846), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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.
Accession Number
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 27
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 11 August 2021.
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #198
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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
Abt, John
Bernhart, Anthony
Camp, Stephen P.
Hess, Michael
Miller, John
Miller, William
Schwilckey, Catharine Barbara
Shaffer, William
Sohn, Francis
Sohn, Urias
Williams, Mary Ann
Williams, Sarah
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
West Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
West Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #198
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/15.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Abt, John.
Bernhart, Anthony.
Camp, Stephen P. Teacher.
Hess, Michael.
Miller, John.
Miller, William.
Schwilckey, Catharine Barbara.
Shaffer, William.
Sohn, Francis.
Sohn, Urias.
Williams, Mary Ann.
Williams, Sarah.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #086
Date Range
1827
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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
Baxter, William
Ceech, Barbara
Davis, George
Davis, Hannah
Davis, James
Dougherty, Eliza
Dougherty, James
Dougherty, Susan
Dougherty, Michael
Dysinger, Elizabeth
Dysinger, Jacob
Dysinger, Joseph
Kuster, Elizabeth
Kuster, Henry
Kuster, Mary Ann
Klugh, Catharine
McBride, David
Miller, John
Miller, Lewis
Oldinger, Andrew
Oldinger, Christian
Oldinger, John
Oliver, William
Opp, John
Sharrer, Catharine
Sharrer, George
Sharrer, John
Sharrer, Michael
Shimp, Henry
Shimp, Martha
Swords, Jane
Swords, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #086
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/06/08.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Baxter, William. Teacher.
Ceech, Barbara.
Davis, George.
Davis, Hannah.
Davis, James.
Dougherty, Eliza.
Dougherty, James.
Dougherty, Susan.
Dougherty, Michael.
Dysinger, Elizabeth.
Dysinger, Jacob.
Dysinger, Joseph.
Kuster, Elizabeth.
Kuster, Henry.
Kuster, Mary Ann.
Klugh, Catharine.
McBride, David.
Miller, John.
Miller, Lewis.
Oldinger, Andrew.
Oldinger, Christian.
Oldinger, John.
Oliver, William.
Opp, John.
Sharrer, Catharine.
Sharrer, George.
Sharrer, John.
Sharrer, Michael.
Shimp, Henry.
Shimp, Martha.
Swords, Jane.
Swords, Mary.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1862 F27 I02
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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Year
1862
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0029
People
Diller, George
Dunlap, Isaac
Beam, Peter
Eckert, Peter C.
Beam, Christian
Miller, John
Rutter, Jonathan B.
Hurst, John V.
Leaman, Jacob
McKillips, Daniel
Kreider, Jacob
Landis, Jacob B.
Eaby, Moses
Bair, Isaac
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Liquor License
Leacock Twp.
Place
Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1862 F27 I02
Box Number
029
Additional Notes
Known as the Travellers' Rest.
Bond: Isaac Dunlap, Peter Beam.
Signers of petition: Peter C. Eckert, Christian Beam, John Miller, Peter Beam, Jonathan B. Rutter, John V. Hurst, Jacob Leaman, Daniel M. [Kililips], Jacob Kreider, Jacob B. Landis, Moses Eaby, Isaac Bair.
Receipt to keep a tavern.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1862 F27 I03
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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Year
1862
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0029
People
Eaby, Moses
Bair, Isaac
Miller, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Liquor License
Intercourse, Leacock Twp.
Place
Intercourse, Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1862 F27 I03
Box Number
029
Additional Notes
Store bond: Isaac Bair, John Miller.
Petition.
Receipt to sell liquor by the quart.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1862 F27 I04
More detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Year
1862
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0029
People
Knox, Samuel M.
Eckert, Jacob K.
Seldomridge, John
Miller, John
Rutter, Richard
Smith, Harmany A.
Doyle, John
Steen, Jordan
Seldomridge, George
Espensched, Henry
Stirling, David
Shnavely, Joseph
Ruth, Mahlon
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Liquor License
Intercourse, Leacock Twp.
Place
Intercourse, Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1862 F27 I04
Box Number
029
Additional Notes
Known as the Cross Keys Hotel.
Store bond: Jacob K. Eckert, John Seldomridge.
Signers of petition: John Miller, John Seldomridge, Richard Rutter, Jacob K. Eckert, Harmany A. Smith, John Doyle, Jordan Steen, George Seldomridge, Henry Espensched, David Stirling, Joseph Shnavely, Mahlon Ruth.
Receipt to keep a tavern.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
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