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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Object ID
MG0846
Date Range
1727 - 1980s
, 1727-1879, detail the exchange of property to and from the Gibbons family mostly within Lampeter Township and Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County. Other family papers, 1799- 1871, include narratives about the Gibbons family, a membership certificate for the Independent Order of Good Templars, and
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Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Description
This collection contains letters, family papers, deeds, diaries, and mill records from three generations of the Gibbons family. The collection starts with documents focused on James Gibbons, then contains papers central to Daniel Gibbons, and finally end with the third generation papers surrounding Joseph Gibbons. The letters in this collection span from 1783 until 1865. The contents within the letters describe the daily happenings within the family and on their property which was located in Lampeter Township, Lancaster County. The family deeds in the collection detail the exchanging of property to and from the Gibbons family mostly within Lampeter Township and Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County. The deeds span from 1727 to 1879. Also included are some miscellaneous family papers that span from 1799 to 1871. The content of these family papers ranges from anonymous stories about the Gibbons family, an independent order of Good Templars of Joseph Gibbons, to a land draft of James Gibbons' Land. This collection also contains diaries from various members of the Gibbons family, spanning the three generations. These diaries detail the day to day lives of the Gibbons family and also include historical anniversaries of important events or detail the passing of members within the Gibbons family and the surrounding community. The Mill Records in the collection contain information about [ ]. Overall, the Gibbons Family collection includes the regular happenings over the family's three generations in both business and secular life.
Date Range
1727 - 1980s
Creator
Gibbons family
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Bonsall, Daniel
Bonsall, Edward Horne
Bonsall, Rachel
Brinton, William
Brown, Ellen
Brubaker, Marianna Gibbons
Conrad, Abraham
Dunbar, Andrew
Dunbar, Mary
Eaby, Christian
Eaby, Samuel
Earle, Mary Hussey
Evans, Thomas
Evans, Rebecca
Evans, William
Gibbons, Abraham
Gibbons, Caroline
Gibbons, Daniel
Gibbons, Deborah
Gibbons, Joseph
Gibbons, Phebe Hussey Earle
Gibbons, Rachel
Gibbons, Samuel
Gibbons, William
Grigs, Joseph
Hamilton, James
Hertzkey, John
Kendall, John
Kirk, Jeremiah
Lightfoot, Jepthat
Miller, Eliza
Miller, John
Reynolds, Margaret
Stauffer, Christian
Steer, Joseph
Stevens, Thaddeus
Thomas, William B.
Wartnaby, Elizabeth
Subjects
Business records
Deeds
Letters
Mills and mill-work
Quakers
Society of Friends
Westtown Boarding School
Search Terms
Business records
Correspondence
Deeds
Diaries
Finding aids
Lampeter Twp.
Leacock Twp.
Letters
Manuscript groups
Mill Creek
Mills
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Quakers
Society of Friends
Westtown Boarding School
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0846
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Copies
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Folders 1-30 processed and finding aid prepared from the donor's notes by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 12 July 2021.
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #439
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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
1830
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Brown, Eliza
Graeff, Barbara
Miller, Eliza
Miller, Sophia
Rauch, Rosina
Wells, Charlotte
Search Terms
Lititz
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lititz
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #439
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1995/05/02.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Lititz Seminary and School.
Brown, Eliza.
Graeff, Barbara.
Miller, Eliza.
Miller, Sophia.
Rauch, Rosina. Teacher.
Wells, Charlotte.
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #097
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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 0006
People
Barlow, Catherine
Barlow, James
Barlow, John
Carn, David
Carn, Helen
Maintzer, Sarah
Manning, Eliza
Miller, Bashsheba
Miller, Eliza
Watts, John
Willson, Joseph T.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #097
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/07/07.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Barlow, Catherine.
Barlow, James.
Barlow, John.
Carn, David.
Carn, Helen.
Maintzer, Sarah.
Manning, Eliza.
Miller, Bashsheba.
Miller, Eliza.
Watts, John.
Willson, Joseph T. Teacher.
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Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #192
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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 0006
People
Barlow, Catharine
Barlow, James
Barlow, John
Carn, David
Carn, Helen
Maintzer, Sarah
Miller, Bashsheba
Miller, Eliza
Willson, Joseph T.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #192
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/07/15.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Barlow, Catharine.
Barlow, James.
Barlow, John.
Carn, David.
Carn, Helen.
Maintzer, Sarah.
Miller, Bashsheba.
Miller, Eliza.
Willson, Joseph T. Teacher.
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #335
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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 0006
People
Barlow, Henry
Barlow, James
Carn, David
Carn, Helen
Dunn, Robert
Dunn, William
Miller, Bashsheba
Miller, Eliza
Willson, Joseph
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #335
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/07/22.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Barlow, Henry,
Barlow, James.
Carn, David.
Carn, Helen.
Dunn, Robert.
Dunn, William.
Miller, Bashsheba.
Miller, Eliza.
Willson, Joseph. Teacher.
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #122
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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
Becher, Isaac
Bucher, Mary A.
Bucher, Uzilla
Clark, Catherine
Clark, Elizabeth
Clark, Samuel
Dolbey, Jacob
Dolbey, Lydia
Griffith, George
Griffith, Isaac
Lowry, Barbara
Lowry, Mary
Miller, Eliza
Townsley, Hyram
Townsley, Margaret
Woods, Edward
Woods, Mary A.
Search Terms
Salisbury Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
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 1831 #122
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/02.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Becher, Isaac. Teacher.
Bucher, Mary A.
Bucher, Uzilla.
Clark, Catherine.
Clark, Elizabeth.
Clark, Samuel.
Dolbey, Jacob.
Dolbey, Lydia.
Griffith, George.
Griffith, Isaac.
Lowry, Barbara.
Lowry, Mary.
Miller, Eliza.
Townsley, Hyram.
Townsley, Margaret.
Woods, Edward.
Woods, Mary A.
1 item. 1 piece.
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #117
Date Range
1827
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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
Barlow, Henry
Barlow, James
Bennet, George
Carracher, Nancy
Carn, David
Miller, Bersheba
Miller, Eliza
Wilton, Richard
Snyder, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Mount Joy 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 #117
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/06/24.
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Additional Notes
Poor children.
Donegal and Mount Joy Twps.
Barlow, Henry.
Barlow, James.
Bennet, George.
Carracher, Nancy.
Carn, David.
Miller, Bersheba.
Miller, Eliza.
Wilton, Richard. Teacher.
Snyder, Henry.
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #328
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
Barlow, Henry
Barlow, James
Bennit, George
Booth, John
Booth, Mary
Caracher, Nancy
Carr, David
Finfrock, Benjamin
Finfrock, Christian
Finfrock, Henry
Messersmith, John
Miller, Bersheba
Miller, Eliza
Miller, Mary
Wilton, Richard
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Mount Joy Twp.
Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Mount Joy Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #328
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/03/29.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Mount Joy Twp. unless noted.
Barlow, Henry. Donegal Twp.
Barlow, James. Donegal Twp.
Bennit, George.
Booth, John. Donegal Twp.
Booth, Mary. Donegal Twp.
Caracher, Nancy.
Carr, David. Donegal Twp.
Finfrock, Benjamin. Donegal Twp.
Finfrock, Christian. Donegal Twp.
Finfrock, Henry. Donegal Twp.
Messersmith, John.
Miller, Bersheba.
Miller, Eliza.
Miller, Mary.
Wilton, Richard. Teacher.
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #329
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
Barlow, Henry
Barlow, James
Bennit, George
Booth, John
Booth, Mary
Caracher, Nancy
Carr, David
Finfrock, Benjamin
Finfrock, Christian
Finfrock, Henry
Messersmith, John
Miller, Bersheba
Miller, Eliza
Miller, Mary
Wilton, Richard
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Mount Joy Twp.
Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Mount Joy Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #329
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/03/29.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Mount Joy Twp. unless noted.
Barlow, Henry. Donegal Twp.
Barlow, James. Donegal Twp.
Bennit, George.
Booth, John. Donegal Twp.
Booth, Mary. Donegal Twp.
Caracher, Nancy.
Carr, David. Donegal Twp.
Finfrock, Benjamin. Donegal Twp.
Finfrock, Christian. Donegal Twp.
Finfrock, Henry. Donegal Twp.
Messersmith, John.
Miller, Bersheba.
Miller, Eliza.
Miller, Mary.
Wilton, Richard. Teacher.
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #228
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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
1823
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Barlaw, John
Croff, Eliza
Croff, George
Dunn, Eliza
Dunn, Robert
Dunn, William
Finfrock, Benjamin
Finfrock, Emily
Heinbach, Mary
Jordon, Eliza
Lemmon, Hugh
Mateer, Jacob
Mateer, John
McCarren, James
McCarren, Samuel
Miller, Eliza
Miller, Hugh
Minechan, Samuel
Myers, Jacob
Reed, Eliza
Reed, Jacob
Simpson, Eliza
Simpson, Mary
Wallace, George
Wallace, Samuel
Willis, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #228
Box Number
003
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/05/25.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
School: Mount Joy Public Schoolhouse.
Barlaw, John.
Croff, Eliza.
Croff, George.
Dunn, Eliza.
Dunn, Robert.
Dunn, William.
Finfrock, Benjamin.
Finfrock, Emily.
Heinbach, Mary.
Jordon, Eliza.
Lemmon, Hugh.
Mateer, Jacob.
Mateer, John.
McCarren, James.
McCarren, Samuel.
Miller, Eliza.
Miller, Hugh.
Minechan, Samuel.
Myers, Jacob. Teacher.
Reed, Eliza.
Reed, Jacob.
Simpson, Eliza.
Simpson, Mary.
Wallace, George.
Wallace, Samuel.
Willis, John.
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