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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #355
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
Beaver, Frederick
Beaver, George
Brooks, James
Brooks, Susan
Clinton, Jacob
Clouse, Amelia
Clouse, Mary
Duck, Elizabeth
Duck, Solomon
Hersey, Benjamin
Hummel, Catharine
Hummel, Elizabeth
McCartney, Joseph
McFadden, Hetty
Miller, Nancy
Miller, Polly
Poor, Eliza
Watts, Wesley
Watts, William
Wolf, Henry
Wolf, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #355
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/05/20.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Beaver, Frederick.
Beaver, George.
Brooks, James.
Brooks, Susan.
Clinton, Jacob.
Clouse, Amelia.
Clouse, Mary.
Duck, Elizabeth.
Duck, Solomon.
Hersey, Benjamin. Teacher.
Hummel, Catharine.
Hummel, Elizabeth.
McCartney, Joseph.
McFadden, Hetty.
Miller, Nancy.
Miller, Polly.
Poor, Eliza.
Watts, Wesley.
Watts, William.
Wolf, Henry.
Wolf, Mary.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #407
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 0010
People
Clark, Creighton
Clark, John
Davis, Eliza
Davis, Sarah
Galoway, Harriet
McCartney, Eliza Ann
McCartney, Mary Jane
McLaughlin, John
Oatman, Gemima
Oatman, Kezia
Welsh, Ann
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Colerain Twp.
Sadsbury Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Colerain Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #407
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/05/27.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Colerain Twp. unless noted.
Clark, Creighton.
Clark, John.
Davis, Eliza. Sadsbury Twp.
Davis, Sarah. Sadsbury Twp.
Galoway, Harriet.
McCartney, Eliza Ann.
McCartney, Mary Jane.
McLaughlin, John. Teacher.
Oatman, Gemima.
Oatman, Kezia.
Welsh, Ann.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #481
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 0006
People
Albright, John
Albright, Sarah
Brown, Susan
Clarke, John
Dickey, William
Ditweiler, Nancy
Trump, Jemima
Gallagher, Catharine
Gallagher, Mary
Hatch, Sarah
Hutton, Jesse M.
Hutton, Mary A.
Krissinger, Nancy
Krissinger, Susan
Long, Catharine
Maclane, Christiana
Maclane, Daniel
Maclane, Elizabeth
Maclane, Maria
Magee, John
May, Samuel
Pearson, Mary Ann
Pearson, William
Poor, Elizabeth
Poor, Mary
Rea, Mary Caroline
Shidle, George
Shidle, Hannah
Tarbert, David
Tarbert, John
Tarbert, Nancy
Thomas, Eli H.
Trainer, Ann
Trainer, Margaret
Wolf, Charles
Wolf, Henry
Wolf, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
West Hempfield Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
West Hempfield Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #481
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/04.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Albright, John.
Albright, Sarah.
Brown, Susan.
Clarke, John.
Dickey, William.
Ditweiler, Nancy.
Trump, Jemima.
Gallagher, Catharine.
Gallagher, Mary.
Hatch, Sarah.
Hutton, Jesse M.
Hutton, Mary A.
Krissinger, Nancy.
Krissinger, Susan.
Long, Catharine.
Maclane, Christiana. Too old.
Maclane, Daniel.
Maclane, Elizabeth.
Maclane, Maria.
Magee, John.
May, Samuel.
Pearson, Mary Ann.
Pearson, William.
Poor, Elizabeth.
Poor, Mary.
Rea, Mary Caroline.
Shidle, George.
Shidle, Hannah.
Tarbert, David.
Tarbert, John.
Tarbert, Nancy
Thomas, Eli H. Teacher.
Trainer, Ann.
Trainer, Margaret. Too old.
Wolf, Charles.
Wolf, Henry.
Wolf, 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
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #529
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
Bogle, George W.
Bowyer, George
Bowyer, James
Bowyer, Mary
Brown, Elizabeth
Brown, Susan
Currie, Catharine
Currie, Rebecca
Dickey, William
Fite, Ali
Fite, Emanuel
Howard, Angeline
Kame, Catharine
Kissinger, Nancy
Kulp, John
Maxton, Ann
Maxton, George
Maxton, Samuel
May, Samuel
McCardle, Peter
Moon, Samuel
Pearson, Mary Jane
Pearson, William
Tarbert, David
Tarbert, John
Tarbert, Nancy
Thomas, Eli H.
Trainer, Ann
Trainer, Rosana
Walsh, Mary
Welsh, Mary Ann
Wolf, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #529
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/06/16.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Bogle, George W.
Bowyer, George.
Bowyer, James.
Bowyer, Mary.
Brown, Elizabeth.
Brown, Susan.
Currie, Catharine.
Currie, Rebecca.
Dickey, William.
Fite, Ali.
Fite, Emanuel.
Howard, Angeline.
Kame, Catharine.
Kissinger, Nancy.
Kulp, John.
Maxton, Ann.
Maxton, George.
Maxton, Samuel.
May, Samuel
McCardle, Peter.
Moon, Samuel.
Pearson, Mary Jane.
Pearson, William.
Tarbert, David.
Tarbert, John.
Tarbert, Nancy.
Thomas, Eli H. Teacher.
Trainer, Ann.
Trainer, Rosana.
Walsh, Mary.
Welsh, Mary Ann.
Wolf, Henry.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #540
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
Clark, Creighton
Clark, John
Clark, Mary
Davis, Eliza
Galloway, Harriet
McCartney, Lemon
McCartney, Mary Jane
McLaughlin, John
Oatman, Jemima
Oatman, Kezia
Oatman, Sheredon
Welch, Ann
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bart Twp.
Colerain Twp.
Sadsbury Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Colerain Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #540
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/06/16.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
The children live in Colerain Twp. unless noted. The school may be located in Bart Twp.
Clark, Creighton.
Clark, John.
Clark, Mary.
Davis, Eliza. Sadsbury Twp.
Galloway, Harriet.
McCartney, Lemon.
McCartney, Mary Jane.
McLaughlin, John. Teacher.
Oatman, Jemima.
Oatman, Kezia.
Oatman, Sheredon.
Welch, Ann.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #025
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
Bogle, George W.
Bowyer, George
Bowyer, James
Bowyer, Mary
Brown, Elizabeth
Brown, Susan
Currie, Catharine
Currie, Rebecca
Dickey, William
Fite, Emmanuel
Krissinger, Nancy
Howard, Angeline
Mason, Sarah Ann
Mason, William
Maxton, Ann
Maxton, George
Maxton, Samuel
McCardle, Peter
Moon, Samuel
Pearson, Mary Jane
Pearson, William
Strawbridge, George
Tarbert, David
Tarbert, John
Tarbert, Nancy
Trainer, Ann
Trainer, Rosana
Thomas, Eli H.
Welsh, Mary
Welsh, Mary Ann
Wolf, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #025
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A Apr 14, 2004.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Bogle, George W.
Bowyer, George.
Bowyer, James.
Bowyer, Mary.
Brown, Elizabeth.
Brown, Susan.
Currie, Catharine.
Currie, Rebecca.
Dickey, William.
Fite, Emmanuel.
Krissinger, Nancy.
Howard, Angeline.
Mason, Sarah Ann.
Mason, William.
Maxton, Ann.
Maxton, George.
Maxton, Samuel.
McCardle, Peter.
Moon, Samuel.
Pearson, Mary Jane.
Pearson, William.
Strawbridge, George.
Tarbert, David.
Tarbert, John.
Tarbert, Nancy.
Trainer, Ann.
Trainer, Rosana.
Thomas, Eli H. Teacher.
Welsh, Mary.
Welsh, Mary Ann.
Wolf, Henry.
1 item. 2 pieces.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #671
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 0007
People
Bowermaster, Andrew Sr.
Burckhardt, Deana
Burkhardt, F. George
Burkhardt, Henry
Burkhardt, Susanna
Coleman, Margaret
Coleman, Michael
Dunlap, Jane
Harris, Joseph
Hudson, Joseph
Karefoot, Barbara
Kenry, James
Kenry, Mary
McLein, Margaret
Norris, Mary
O'Dorrough, Elizabeth
O'Dorrough, James
O'Dorrough, Susan
Ossman, Leonard
Ossman, Margaret
Philips, John
Ranck, Kazia
Ranck, Michael
Russel, Mary
Souder, Elizabeth
Souder, John
Wolf, Henry
Wolf, Magdalen
Wolf, Michael
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Earl Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #671
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A Mar 22, 1996.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Additional list.
Burkhardt, Henry. Father of Burckhardt, Deana, age 11; Burkhardt, Susanna, age 9.
Bowermaster, Andrew Sr. Father of Burkhardt, F. George, age 8.
Coleman, Margaret. Mother of Coleman, Michael, age 6.
Ossman, Leonard. Father of Ossman, Margaret, age 7.
Ranck, Michael. Deceased. Father of Ranck, Kazia, age 7.
Karefoot, Barbara. Mother of Hudson, Joseph, age 11.
Russel, Mary. Mother of Philips, John, age 9.
Wolf, Henry. Father of Wolf, Magdalen, age 9; Wolf, Michael, age 7.
Souder, John. Father of Souder, Elizabeth, age 9.
O'Dorrough, James. Father of O'Dorrough, Elizabeth, age 8; O'Dorrough, Susan [age not recorded].
Dunlap, Jane. Mother of McLein, Margaret, age 6.
Norris, Mary. Mother of Harris, Joseph, age 6.
Kenry, James. Father of Kenry, Mary, age 9.
1 item. 1 piece.
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Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #044
Date Range
1827
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
Albright, John
Albright, Sarah
Brown, Susan
Clarke, John
Dickey, William
Gallagher, Catharine
Gallagher, Mary
Hame, Catharine
Hame, Kitty
Hatch, Sarah
Hutton, Jesse M.
Hutton, Mary A.
Krissinger, Nancy
Krissinger, Susan
Long, Catharine
Maclane, Elizabeth
Maclane, Daniel
May, Samuel
McCardle, Peter
Pearson, Mary Ann
Pearson, William
Poor, Elizabeth
Poor, Mary
Tarbert, David
Tarbert, John
Tarbert , Nancy
Thomas, Eli H.
Trainer, Ann
Trainer, Margaret
Trump, Jemima
Wolf, Charles
Wolf, Henry
Wolf, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
West Hempfield Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
West Hempfield Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #044
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/01/07.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Albright, John.
Albright, Sarah.
Brown, Susan.
Clarke, John.
Dickey, William.
Gallagher, Catharine.
Gallagher, Mary.
Hame, Catharine. Alias Hame, Kitty.
Hatch, Sarah.
Hutton, Jesse M.
Hutton, Mary A.
Krissinger, Nancy.
Krissinger, Susan.
Long, Catharine.
Maclane, Elizabeth.
Maclane, Daniel.
May, Samuel.
McCardle, Peter.
Pearson, Mary Ann.
Pearson, William.
Poor, Elizabeth.
Poor, Mary.
Tarbert, David.
Tarbert, John.
Tarbert , Nancy.
Thomas, Eli H. Teacher.
Trainer, Ann.
Trainer, Margaret.
Trump, Jemima.
Wolf, Charles.
Wolf, Henry.
Wolf, 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
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #202
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 0006
People
Albright, John
Albright, Sarah
Bennett, Christian
Bennett, James
Bennett, Rachel
Brook, Matthias
Brook, Susan E.
Brown, Susan Ann
Clark, John
Duck, Henry
Grissinger, Nancy
Grissinger, Susan
Hasson, Benjamin
Hasson, Margaret
Hasson, Maria
Hasson, Samuel
Maclane, Maria
May, Samuel
Pearson, William
Poor, Mary
Rabman, Christiana
Rabman, Frederick
Rabman, Gotlieb
Rabman, Louisa
Rea, Mary Caroline
Thomas, Eli H.
Trainer, Margaret
Wolf, Henry
Wolf, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Columbia
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Columbia
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #202
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/07/15.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Albright, John.
Albright, Sarah.
Bennett, Christian.
Bennett, James.
Bennett, Rachel.
Brook, Matthias.
Brook, Susan E.
Brown, Susan Ann.
Clark, John.
Duck, Henry.
Grissinger, Nancy.
Grissinger, Susan.
Hasson, Benjamin.
Hasson, Margaret.
Hasson, Maria.
Hasson, Samuel.
Maclane, Maria.
May, Samuel.
Pearson, William.
Poor, Mary.
Rabman, Christiana.
Rabman, Frederick.
Rabman, Gotlieb.
Rabman, Louisa.
Rea, Mary Caroline.
Thomas, Eli H. Teacher.
Trainer, Margaret.
Wolf, Henry.
Wolf, 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
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #267
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 0006
People
Brown, Isaac
Clark, James
Clark, John
Harris, Mary Ann
Johnson, Eliza Ann
Johnson, Henry M.
Johnson, James A.
Johnson, Matilda G.
Norris, Eleanor Jane
Peters, Robert
Peters, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans
Search Terms
Little Britain Twp.
Poor children
Persons of color
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #267
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/07/21.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Brown, Isaac. Teacher.
Clark, James.
Clark, John.
Harris, Mary Ann.
Johnson, Eliza Ann. African American.
Johnson, Henry M. African American.
Johnson, James A. African American.
Johnson, Matilda G. African American.
Norris, Eleanor Jane.
Peters, Robert.
Peters, William.
1 item. 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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