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Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Executors' account for the estate of James Buchanan
Object ID
AdAcct 1870 F026 B
Date Range
1870
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Executors' account for the estate of James Buchanan
Description
Executors' account for the estate of James Buchanan
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Date Range
1870
Creation Date
1870
Year
1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0028
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
Executors' accounts
Probate records
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1870 F026 B
Box Number
028
Additional Notes
Occupation: president of the United States.
Buchanan, Edward L; Swarr, Hiriam B. Executors.
2 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-08-01-02
Date Range
c. 1870
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Front facade of Wheatland. Five copies of photograph. Reprints of original image.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Date Range
c. 1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Wheatland
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-08-01-02
Images
Less detail
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-08-02-02
Date Range
c. 1870
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Front facade of Wheatland. Reprint of cabinet card.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Date Range
c. 1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Wheatland
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-08-02-02
Images
Less detail
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-08-01-01
Date Range
c. 1870
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Front facade of Wheatland.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Date Range
c. 1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Wheatland
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-08-01-01
Images
Less detail
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-08-02-01
Date Range
c. 1870
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Front facade of Wheatland. Original cabinet.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Date Range
c. 1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Wheatland
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
4.25 x 6.5 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-08-02-01
Images
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
MAR 1845 F017 ML
Date Range
1845/03
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Admin/Biographical History
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property.
Date Range
1845/03
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Gemperling, D.
Gemperling, J.
Waters, Richard
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Boards of directors
Contractors
Lancaster Township Free Schools
Lancaster Twp.
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Schoolhouses
Schools
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAR 1845 F017 ML
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Waters, Richard. Contractor. Second defendant.
School house.
D. &. J. Gemperling. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
MAR 1845 F018 ML
Date Range
1845/03
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Admin/Biographical History
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property.
Date Range
1845/03
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Gemperling, D.
Gemperling, J.
Waters, Richard
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Boards of directors
Contractors
Lancaster Township Free Schools
Lancaster Twp.
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Schoolhouses
Schools
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAR 1845 F018 ML
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
The Directors of Lancaster Township Free Schools.
Waters, Richard. Contractor. Second defendant.
School house.
D. &. J. Gemperling. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
MAR 1845 F022 ML
Date Range
1845/03
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Admin/Biographical History
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property.
Date Range
1845/03
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Dorwart, John
Waters, Richard
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Boards of directors
Contractors
Lancaster Township Free Schools
Lancaster Twp.
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Schoolhouses
Schools
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAR 1845 F022 ML
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
The Directors of Lancaster Township Free Schools.
Waters, Richard. Contractor. Second defendant.
School house.
Dorwart, John. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
MAR 1845 F023 ML
Date Range
1845/03
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Admin/Biographical History
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property.
Date Range
1845/03
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Dorwart, John
Waters, Richard
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Boards of directors
Contractors
Lancaster Township Free Schools
Lancaster Twp.
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Schoolhouses
Schools
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAR 1845 F023 ML
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
The Directors of Lancaster Township Free Schools.
Waters, Richard. Contractor. Second defendant.
School house.
Dorwart, John. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
APR 1845 F031 ML
Date Range
1845/04
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Admin/Biographical History
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property.
Date Range
1845/04
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Herr, Eilas
Waters, Richard
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Boards of directors
Contractors
Lancaster Twp.
Lancaster Township Free Schools
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Schoolhouses
Schools
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1845 F031 ML
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Directors of Lancaster Township Free Schools.
Waters, Richard. Contractor. Second defendant.
School house.
Herr, Eilas. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
APR 1845 F032 ML
Date Range
1845/04
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Admin/Biographical History
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property.
Date Range
1845/04
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Herr, Elias
Waters, Richard
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Boards of directors
Contractors
Lancaster Twp.
Lancaster Township Free Schools
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Schoolhouses
Schools
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1845 F032 ML
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Directors of Lancaster Township Free Schools.
Waters, Richard. Contractor. Second defendant.
School house.
Herr, Elias. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1829 F053
Date Range
1829
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
Date Range
1829
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1829
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Schweinhart, John
Schweinhart, Elizabeth
Royer, Michael
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1829 F053
Box Number
002
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Place taken from inventory.
Renouncer: Schweinhart, Elizabeth.
Administrator: Royer, Michael.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Title
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Object ID
Constable F048 I008
Collection
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Title
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Description
Bonds posted by constables, showing names of constable and surety; date and amount of bond; conditions of obligation; signatures of constable, surety, and witnesses; and date filed. Arr. chron. by date filed. No index. Hdw. and typed on ptd. fm.
Admin/Biographical History
The County of Lancaster has given LancasterHistory.org custodial responsibility of this collection.
System of Arrangement
Arranged by year; alphabetical by surname with in year.
Constables' Bonds: 1809, 1811, 1825, 1826, 1829, 1830-1849, 1875, 1888, 1893-1924.
Detectives' Bonds: 1890-1896, 1900, 1902, 1903, 1906, 1927
Includes: Remonstrations, affirmations, petitions, bonds, receipts, notices.
Creation Date
1809-1927, inc.
Date of Accumulation
1809-1927, inc.
Year
1899
Creator
Clerk of Courts of Lancaster County
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Harnish, A. W.
Shaub, Samuel
Search Terms
Constables' Bonds
Detectives' Bonds
Bonds
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
4 boxes, 2 cu. ft.
Object Name
Bond, Legal
Language
English
Condition
Good
Object ID
Constable F048 I008
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Additional name: A. W. Harnish.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy or PDF made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0558
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Title
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Object ID
Constable F051 I002
Collection
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Title
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Description
Bonds posted by constables, showing names of constable and surety; date and amount of bond; conditions of obligation; signatures of constable, surety, and witnesses; and date filed. Arr. chron. by date filed. No index. Hdw. and typed on ptd. fm.
Admin/Biographical History
The County of Lancaster has given LancasterHistory.org custodial responsibility of this collection.
System of Arrangement
Arranged by year; alphabetical by surname with in year.
Constables' Bonds: 1809, 1811, 1825, 1826, 1829, 1830-1849, 1875, 1888, 1893-1924.
Detectives' Bonds: 1890-1896, 1900, 1902, 1903, 1906, 1927
Includes: Remonstrations, affirmations, petitions, bonds, receipts, notices.
Creation Date
1809-1927, inc.
Date of Accumulation
1809-1927, inc.
Year
1901
Creator
Clerk of Courts of Lancaster County
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Bable, Henry E.
Given, Frank S.
Search Terms
Constables' Bonds
Detectives' Bonds
Bonds
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
4 boxes, 2 cu. ft.
Object Name
Bond, Legal
Language
English
Condition
Good
Object ID
Constable F051 I002
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Additional name: Frank S. Given.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy or PDF made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0558
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Title
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Object ID
Constable F051 I004
Collection
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Title
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Description
Bonds posted by constables, showing names of constable and surety; date and amount of bond; conditions of obligation; signatures of constable, surety, and witnesses; and date filed. Arr. chron. by date filed. No index. Hdw. and typed on ptd. fm.
Admin/Biographical History
The County of Lancaster has given LancasterHistory.org custodial responsibility of this collection.
System of Arrangement
Arranged by year; alphabetical by surname with in year.
Constables' Bonds: 1809, 1811, 1825, 1826, 1829, 1830-1849, 1875, 1888, 1893-1924.
Detectives' Bonds: 1890-1896, 1900, 1902, 1903, 1906, 1927
Includes: Remonstrations, affirmations, petitions, bonds, receipts, notices.
Creation Date
1809-1927, inc.
Date of Accumulation
1809-1927, inc.
Year
1901
Creator
Clerk of Courts of Lancaster County
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Beichler, Jacob H.
Hoster, Charles E.
Search Terms
Constables' Bonds
Detectives' Bonds
Bonds
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
4 boxes, 2 cu. ft.
Object Name
Bond, Legal
Language
English
Condition
Good
Object ID
Constable F051 I004
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Additional name: Charles E. Hoster.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy or PDF made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0558
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Title
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Object ID
Constable F052 I002
Collection
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Title
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Description
Bonds posted by constables, showing names of constable and surety; date and amount of bond; conditions of obligation; signatures of constable, surety, and witnesses; and date filed. Arr. chron. by date filed. No index. Hdw. and typed on ptd. fm.
Admin/Biographical History
The County of Lancaster has given LancasterHistory.org custodial responsibility of this collection.
System of Arrangement
Arranged by year; alphabetical by surname with in year.
Constables' Bonds: 1809, 1811, 1825, 1826, 1829, 1830-1849, 1875, 1888, 1893-1924.
Detectives' Bonds: 1890-1896, 1900, 1902, 1903, 1906, 1927
Includes: Remonstrations, affirmations, petitions, bonds, receipts, notices.
Creation Date
1809-1927, inc.
Date of Accumulation
1809-1927, inc.
Year
1902
Creator
Clerk of Courts of Lancaster County
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Bable, Henry E.
Given, Frank S.
Search Terms
Constables' Bonds
Detectives' Bonds
Bonds
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
4 boxes, 2 cu. ft.
Object Name
Bond, Legal
Language
English
Condition
Good
Object ID
Constable F052 I002
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Additional name: Frank S. Given.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy or PDF made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0558
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Title
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Object ID
Constable F029 I008
Collection
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Title
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Description
Bonds posted by constables, showing names of constable and surety; date and amount of bond; conditions of obligation; signatures of constable, surety, and witnesses; and date filed. Arr. chron. by date filed. No index. Hdw. and typed on ptd. fm.
Admin/Biographical History
The County of Lancaster has given LancasterHistory.org custodial responsibility of this collection.
System of Arrangement
Arranged by year; alphabetical by surname with in year.
Constables' Bonds: 1809, 1811, 1825, 1826, 1829, 1830-1849, 1875, 1888, 1893-1924.
Detectives' Bonds: 1890-1896, 1900, 1902, 1903, 1906, 1927
Includes: Remonstrations, affirmations, petitions, bonds, receipts, notices.
Creation Date
1809-1927, inc.
Date of Accumulation
1809-1927, inc.
Year
1893
Creator
Clerk of Courts of Lancaster County
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Shaub, S. C.
Hartman, Lewis S.
Search Terms
Constables' Bonds
Detectives' Bonds
Bonds
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
4 boxes, 2 cu. ft.
Object Name
Bond, Legal
Language
English
Condition
Good
Object ID
Constable F029 I008
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Additional name: Lewis S. Hartman.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy or PDF made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0558
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Title
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Object ID
Constable F032 I005
Collection
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Title
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Description
Bonds posted by constables, showing names of constable and surety; date and amount of bond; conditions of obligation; signatures of constable, surety, and witnesses; and date filed. Arr. chron. by date filed. No index. Hdw. and typed on ptd. fm.
Admin/Biographical History
The County of Lancaster has given LancasterHistory.org custodial responsibility of this collection.
System of Arrangement
Arranged by year; alphabetical by surname with in year.
Constables' Bonds: 1809, 1811, 1825, 1826, 1829, 1830-1849, 1875, 1888, 1893-1924.
Detectives' Bonds: 1890-1896, 1900, 1902, 1903, 1906, 1927
Includes: Remonstrations, affirmations, petitions, bonds, receipts, notices.
Creation Date
1809-1927, inc.
Date of Accumulation
1809-1927, inc.
Year
1895
Creator
Clerk of Courts of Lancaster County
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Hoster, Charles E.
King, John
Search Terms
Constables' Bonds
Detectives' Bonds
Bonds
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
4 boxes, 2 cu. ft.
Object Name
Bond, Legal
Language
English
Condition
Good
Object ID
Constable F032 I005
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Additional name: Charles E. Hoster.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy or PDF made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0558
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #129
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
Martin, Fanny
Martin, John
Martin, Joseph
Yost, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #129
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/06/24.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Martin, Fanny.
Martin, John.
Martin, Joseph.
Yost, John. Teacher.
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 1827 #132
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
Clark, Ira
Gibson, Alexander
Gibson, William
Keller, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #132
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/07/01.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Clark, Ira. Teacher.
Gibson, Alexander.
Gibson, William.
Keller, Christian.
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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