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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ac1cafde-e134-4fb7-a180-203189421616
Collection
Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection
Title
Recognizance of Catharine and Michael Host of Donegal Twp.
Object ID
MG0166_F012_In01
Date Range
1773/02/03
witnessed by John Hubley. 31 December 1798. (1 item, 2 pages to scan) Insert 3 Announcement of insolvency, signed by William Skiles. Other names: William Sheef, John Trissler. 1789. Insert 4 Indictment for assault and battery, The King vs. Tobias Stoneman, Andrew Fehl. Other names: Mary Faghterin, John
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Collection
Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection
Title
Recognizance of Catharine and Michael Host of Donegal Twp.
Description
Recognizance of Catharine and Michael Host of Donegal Twp. to appear at a trial against Ling, a Black enslaved man held by Robert McKee. Ling is standing trial for the rape of Catharine Host. Prepared and signed by Joseph Work. Fragile condition, torn at fold.
Date Range
1773/02/03
Creation Date
3 February 1773
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
People
Host, Catharine
Host, Michael
Ling
Work, Joseph
Subjects
Bonds
Rape
Trials
Trials (Rape)
Search Terms
Charge: rape
Enslaved persons
Persons of color
Rape
Recognizance
Trials
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Poor
Condition Date
2022-04-06
Condition Notes
Fragile condition, torn at fold.
Object ID
MG0166_F012_In01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection (MG0166), MG0166_F012_In01, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
The notation in pencil "Joseph Work 1779-1781" refers to his term as Sheriff of Lancaster County.
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 In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.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
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
1964.013
Other Numbers
MG-166
Other Number
MG-166, Folder 12, Insert 1
Classification
MG0166
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 5 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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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/3bbb1f2d-eb8d-4266-b52a-979434948170
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1817 F013 QS
Date Range
1817/08
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1817/08
Year
1817
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Cosgrove, John
Cosgroff, John
Baker, Maria
Hughes, Francis
Shenburgh, Mary
Dugen, Caty
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: surety of the peace
Subpoenas
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1817 F013 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, surety of the peace towards Maria Baker.
Subpoena for Francis Hughes, Mary Shenburgh, Caty Dugen.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9af945d3-bbbb-4fa3-8e19-293647696629
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1809 F028 QS
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1809
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Steffey, Michael
Houshour, William
Keefer, Peter
Brendle, Abraham
Kearn, Christiffel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1809 F028 QS
Additional Notes
Charged with assault and battery on William Houshour.
Recognizance of Peter Keefer, William Houshour, Abraham Brendle, Christiffel Kearn to testify.
4 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/76318415-279d-41e6-88a7-210310956135
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1810 F014 QS
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1810
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Norris, Sally
Norris, Thomas
Robison, Robert
Finfrock, Nathaniel
Finfrock, Barbara
Steiger, Regina
Master, John
Mayer, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: threatening a person
Subpoenas
Returns
Complaints
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1810 F014 QS
Additional Notes
Wife of Thomas Norris.
Recognizance, threatening the wife of Robert Robison.
Subpoena of Nathaniel Finfrock, Barbara Finfrock, Regina Steiger.
Return.
Complaint.
Additional names: John Master, George Mayer.
4 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/0fd83ad9-8ab7-495e-88b8-261040774721
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1795 F026 QS
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1795
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Ceasy, George
Meister, John Jr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: selling liquor by less measure than one quart
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1795 F026 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with retailing and selling liquors by less measure than one quart without license.
Additional name: John Meister, Jr.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/0fde0926-9e40-4f06-9122-042639975243
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1797 F038 QS
Date Range
1797/02
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1797/02
Year
1797
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Fleisher, Henry
Flickinger, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Cocalico Twp.
Recognizance
Charge: tippling house
Place
Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1797 F038 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with keeping a tippling house.
Process.
Additional name: Jacob Flickinger.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/c12d0416-f18c-41c8-b489-162324106445
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JUL 1783 F004 QS
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1783
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Houser, Jacob
Frederick, Christopher
Shaffer, Peter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JUL 1783 F004 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance.
Additional names: Christopher Frederick, Peter Shaffer.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/dc3326d9-445c-46e8-ac63-224373667760
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions paper for Thomas Spenser
Object ID
SEP 1786 F001 QS
Date Range
1786/09
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions paper for Thomas Spenser
Date Range
1786/09
Creation Date
September 1786
Year
1786
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Eversole, Peter
Fester, Casper
German, George Jr.
Meshey, John Jr.
Peter, John
Spenser, Thomas
Spenser, William
Werner, Casper
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Extent
1 item, 2 pages scanned
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
SEP 1786 F001 QS
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Additional Notes
Additional defendants: William Spenser, Casper Werner, Peter Eversole, George German Jr.
Recognizance.
Additional names: John Peter, Casper Fester, John Meshey Jr.
1 item, 1 piece
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. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of the Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1814 F050 QS
Date Range
1814/08
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1814/08
Year
1814
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Zimmerman, Cornelius
Zimmerman, Jacob
Keiffer, Peter
Miller, Sebastian
Pannebecker, Daniel Sr.
Retge, Henry
Pannebecker, Daniel Jr.
Ream, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: forcible entry and detainer
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1814 F050 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Jacob Zimmerman, Peter Keiffer, Sebastian Miller, Daniel Pannebecker Sr., Henry Retge, Daniel Pannebecker Jr.
Recognizance, forcible entry and detainer of Henry Ream.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Case Number
22.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/70a6091a-ede2-4074-b303-447422609170
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JAN 1815 F022 QS
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1815
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Kilhaffer, Catharine
Kilhaffer, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: concealing the death of a child
Inquisitions
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1815 F022 QS
Additional Notes
Daughter of Christian Kilhaffer.
Recognizance, concealing the death of her child.
Inquisition of Catharine Kilhaffer.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
13.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
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