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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1822 #298
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
1822
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Ackerman, George
Albright, George
Arms, John
Asher, John
Atkinson, Matthew
Bachman, John
Bailey, Alexander
Bard, George
Basler, Christian
Bear, Henry
Beatty, William
Becker, Christian Jr.
Becker, John
Beetz, George
Binkley, Felix
Black, Thomas
Bockenstose, George
Bomberger, George
Bomberger, John
Brackbill, Benjamin Jr.
Bricker, John
Brubacker, Abraham
Bruner, Caspar
Buckwalter, Abraham
Buckwalter, David
Buyers, Daniel
Carpenter, Gabriel
Cassel, Henry
Christ, John
Connelly, John
Cope, David
Cox, Thomas
Culbert, John
Culp, David
Dickson, William
Diffenbach, Abraham
Diffenderfer, John
Dissinger, John
Doebler, George
Dorwart, Jonas
Dorwent, Adam
Eberlee, Henry
Eby, Peter
Erb, John
Erisman, John
Eshbach, John
Eshleman, Benjamin
Feather, John
Ferree, Richard
Flick, William
Foesig, Philip
Foesig, William
Foltz, Martin
Fordney, Jacob
Fordney, Melchor
Forrer, Martin
Franciscus, George
Frey, Jacob Jr.
Freymeyer, Henry
Fultz, Jonathan
Furnace, Gardner
Furry, John
Geyger, John
Gibb, Henry
Gill, Benjamin
Gish, Jacob
Goening, William
Gorty, Peter
Goshen, Richard
Graff, Simon
Greider, Jacob
Grimbler, Benjamin
Grimler, Benjamin
Groff, Jacob
Groff, John
Grove, Isaac
Hambright, John
Hambright, Michael
Harnly, Abraham
Hartley, George
Hartman, Jacob
Haverstick, Michael
Hawman, Peter
Heberman, Jacob
Heckrote, Henry
Heiney, Isaac
Heinitsh, Frederick
Heiss, John P.
Hemon, Moses
Henderson, Barton
Hensch, Thomas
Hensel, Jacob
Hensel, William
Herr, David Jr.
Hershey, Jacob
Hershey, Joseph
Hill, John
Hinkle, Aaron
Hitzelberger, George
Hoffman, Valantine
Holl, John
Hollinger, John
Holtzinger, Jacob
Hood, Thomas
Huber, George
Hubley, Joseph
Hummel, David
Ihling, Christopher
Ihling, John
Ihling, William
Jenkins, Elijah
Jenkins, Robert
Kapp, Jacob
Keffer, Henry
Kiess, George
King, Robert
Kinsey, Abel
Kirk, WIlliam
Klein, Frederick
Klein, Henry
Kline, Charles
Koenigmacher, Abraham
Kurtz, Samuel
Landis, Benjamin
Landis, John
Leaman, John
Leib, Christian
Lightner, Joel
Lightner, WIlliam
Longenecker, David
Lynch, Thomas
Martin, George Jr.
Martin, Joseph
Maxwell, Hugh
Maxwell, Robert
McCallister, Archibald
McHaffy, James
McLanagan, Samuel
McQuigg, Francis
Messersmith, George
Messersmith, John
Michaels, John Sr.
Miller, David
Miller, Jacob
Miller, John
Miller, Joseph
Miller, Samuel
Milnor, Isaac
Montgomery, David
Morrison, Daniel
Morrison, George
Musselman, Christian Jr.
Musser, George
Musser, Matthias
Neff, John
Overholtzer, Abraham
Owen, Benjamin
Pall, Frederick
Patterson, Thomas
Paxton, Joseph
Peck, Nicholas
Pfautz, Samuel
Price, William
Prove, Christian
Pusey, Samuel
Rathfon, Jacob
Raub, Jonas
Rauck, WIlliam
Ream, Curtis
Redsecker, George
Rein, Christian
Reist, Peter
Rentzel, Jacob
Richardson, Robert
Rogers, Samuel
Rohrer, David
Royer, Ephraim
Rupp, John
Rush, Henry
Sheaffer, John
Shenk, Michael
Shindle, John
Shindle, Peter
Shreiner, Daniel
Silknitter, John
Silknitter, Michael
Slough, Jacob
Snevely, Christian
Sommer, Leonard
Stauffer, John
Stehman, John
Stein, David
Steman, Christian
Thorne, John
Trisler, Emanuel
Urban, Lewis
Wade, Joseph
Way, Michael
Weaver, Samuel
Webster, Joshua
Weis, Christian
Wenger, Abraham
Wenger, David
Wenger, Samuel
Wentz, Joseph
Withers, George
Wolf, John
Zell, John
Ziegler, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
Jurors
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1822 #298
Box Number
003
Notes
Partially entered into Q&A Aug 26, 2003.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payments to jurors
Traverse jurors. Mayors Court, November Sessions1822.
Cox, Thomas.
Bockenstose, George.
Atkinson, Matthew.
Gibb, Henry.
Ihling, Christopher.
Kiess, George.
Messersmith, John.
Rentzel, Jacob.
Klein, Frederick.
Heinitsh, Frederick.
Fultz, Jonathan.
Shindle, Peter.
Fordney, Jacob.
Longenecker, David.
Hensch, Thomas.
Slough, Jacob.
Huber, George.
Musser, Matthias.
Dorwent, Adam.
Bachman, John.
Messersmith, George.
Gill, Benjamin.
Erisman, John.
Culbert, John.
Lynch, Thomas.
Frey, Jacob Jr.
Hensel, William.
Shindle, John.
Albright, George.
Rein, Christian.
Hambright, John.
Grand jurors. Mayors Court, November Sessions1822.
Grimbler, Benjamin.
Sommer, Leonard.
Hartley, George.
Franciscus, George.
Trisler, Emanuel.
Asher, John.
Rogers, Samuel.
Bomberger, George.
Rathfon, Jacob.
Wolf, John.
McLanagan, Samuel.
Ihling, William.
Ihling, John.
Bruner, Caspar.
Eberlee, Henry.
Kline, Charles.
Dorwart, Jonas.
Traverse jurors. November Sessions1822.
Price, William.
Hartman, Jacob.
Milnor, Isaac.
Snevely, Christian.
Pfautz, Samuel.
Stauffer, John.
Hubley, Joseph.
Jenkins, Elijah.
Weis, Christian.
Culp, David.
Leaman, John.
Holtzinger, Jacob.
Hummel, David.
Lightner, Joel Esq.
Montgomery, David.
Prove, Christian.
Hensel, Jacob.
Grove, Isaac.
Leib, Christian.
Hawman, Peter.
Pall, Frederick.
Rohrer, David.
Groff, John. (Jacob's son.)
Raub, Jonas.
Freymeyer, Henry.
Flick, William.
Bomberger, John.
Stein, David.
Black, Thomas.
Eshleman, Benjamin.
Keffer, Henry.
Eby, Peter.
Miller, John.
Wenger, Samuel.
King, Robert Esq.
Kinsey, Abel.
Reist, Peter.
Wenger, Abraham.
Grand jurors. November Sessions1822.
Patterson, Thomas.
Martin, Joseph.
Wenger, David.
Steman, Christian.
Herr, David Jr.
Christ, John.
Landis, John (Benjamin's son).
Bard, George.
Neff, John.
Withers, George.
Holl, John.
Klein, Henry.
Richardson, Robert.
Kurtz, Samuel.
Miller, Jacob.
McCallister, Archibald.
Talesman Juror. April Sessions 1821.
Miller, David.
Juror. Court of Common Pleas. November 1822.
Wade, Joseph.
Jurors. Court of Common Pleas. November 1822.
Urban, Lewis.
Maxwell, Hugh.
Morrison, Daniel Esq.
Eshbach, John.
Greider, Jacob.
Foesig, Philip.
Foesig, William.
Musselman, Christian Jr.
Doebler, George.
Ream, Curtis.
Beetz, George.
Buckwalter, Abraham.
Kirk, WIlliam.
Royer, Ephraim.
Feather, John.
Buyers, Daniel.
Miller, Joseph.
Hitzelberger, George.
Silknitter, Michael.
Harnly, Abraham.
Becker, Chriatian Jr.
Gorty, Peter.
Dissinger, John.
Maxwell, Robert Esq.
Brubacker, Abraham.
Kapp, Jacob.
Binkley, Felix.
Hinkle, Aaron.
Jurors. Court of Common Pleas. October 1822.
Hood, Thomas.
Ziegler, George.
Bailey, Alexander.
Way, Michael.
Thorne, John.
Connelly, John.
Stehman, John.
Goshen, Richard.
Morrison, George.
Furry, John.
Martin, George Jr.
Lightner, WIlliam.
Ferree, Richard.
Koenigmacher, Abraham.
Geyger, John.
Haverstick, Michael.
Jurors. December 1822.
Goening, William.
Rauck, WIlliam.
Webster, Joshua.
Becker, John.
Overholtzer, Abraham.
Miller, Samuel.
Hollinger, John.
Shenk, Michael.
Diffenbach, Abraham.
Michaels, John Sr.
Heckrote, Henry.
Peck, Nicholas.
Hoffman, Valantine.
Sheaffer, John.
Hambright, Michael.
Cope, David.
Buckwalter, David.
Brackbill, Benjamin Jr.
Paxton, Joseph.
Heiss, John P.
Arms, John.
Bear, Henry.
Erb, John.
Owen, Benjamin.
Forrer, Martin.
Jurors. District Court. December 1822.
Hershey, Jacob.
Diffenderfer, John.
Rupp, John.
Redsecker, George.
Foltz, Martin.
Rush, Henry Esq.
McQuigg, Francis.
Carpenter, Gabriel.
Ackerman, George.
Bricker, John.
Basler, Christian.
Dickson, William.
Hemon, Moses.
Henderson, Barton.
Cassel, Henry.
Hill, John.
Musser, George.
Gish, Jacob.
Grimler, Benjamin.
Heiney, Isaac.
Furnace, Gardner.
Graff, Simon.
Wentz, Joseph.
Shreiner, Daniel.
Hershey, Joseph.
Jenkins, Robert.
Weaver, Samuel.
Fordney, Melchor.
McHaffy, James. Talesman juror.
Juror. District Court. December 1822.
Pusey, Samuel.
Talesman jurors. December 1822.
Silknitter, John.
Zell, John Esq.
Beatty, William Esq.
Heberman, Jacob Esq.
1 item 15 pieces.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1853 F003
Date Range
1853
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1853
Year
1853
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Dorwart, John
Locher, Henry C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1853 F003
Box Number
005
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Charged with assault and battery.
Petitioner: Dorwart, John.
Filed against: Locher, Henry C. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Copy of warrant of commitment.
Habeas corpus.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
790.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1853 F004
Date Range
1853
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1853
Year
1853
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Cushman, John
Locher, Henry C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1853 F004
Box Number
005
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Charged with throwing stones at a house.
Petitioner: Cushman, John.
Filed against: Locher, Henry C. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition, includes copy of warrant of commitment.
Habeas corpus.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
791.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1853 F005
Date Range
1853
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1853
Year
1853
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Wilson, William
Wilson, Charles
Hogentobler, John
Urban, Hiram
Brady, Thomas
Locher, Henry C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1853 F005
Box Number
005
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Wilson, Charles.
Hogentobler, John.
Urban, Hiram.
Brady, Thomas.
Filed against: Locher, Henry C. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Commitment paper.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
6 items, 6 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
792.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1853 F006
Date Range
1853
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1853
Year
1853
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Griffith, Joseph
Locher, Henry C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1853 F006
Box Number
005
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Charged with assault.
Occupation: molder.
Petitioner: Griffith, Joseph.
Filed against: Locher, Henry C. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition, includes copy of warrant of commitment.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
793.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1853 F007
Date Range
1853
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1853
Year
1853
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Henry, John
Creely, Felix
Locher, Henry C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1853 F007
Box Number
005
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Charged with throwing stones and trespassing at a house.
Creely, Felix.
Petitioners: Henry, John; Creely, Felix.
Filed against: Locher, Henry C. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition, includes copy of warrant of commitment.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
794.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1853 F008
Date Range
1853
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1853
Year
1853
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Mellinger, David
Locher, Henry C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1853 F008
Box Number
005
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Charged with threatening to shoot a man.
Petitioner: Mellinger, David.
Filed against: Locher, Henry C. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition, includes copy of warrant of commitment.
Habeas corpus.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
795.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1853 F009
Date Range
1853
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1853
Year
1853
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Kitch, John
Locher, Henry C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1853 F009
Box Number
005
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Convicted of disturbing the peace.
Occupation: farmer.
Petitioner: Kitch, John.
Filed against: Locher, Henry C. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Habeas corpus, includes answer.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
796.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1853 F010
Date Range
1853
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1853
Year
1853
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Weber, Joseph T.
Locher, Henry C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1853 F010
Box Number
005
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Default on bail.
Petitioner: Weber, Joseph T.
Filed against: Locher, Henry C. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition, includes copy of warrant of commitment.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
797.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1853 F011
Date Range
1853
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1853
Year
1853
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Krater, William E.
Locher, Henry C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1853 F011
Box Number
005
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Seduction.
Fornication and bastardy.
Petitioner: Krater, William E.
Filed against: Locher, Henry C. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Commitment paper.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
4 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
798.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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