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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Bank Settlements with Sheriffs and Prothonotary
Object ID
RG 01-00 [1860]
Date Range
1810-1855
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Bank Settlements with Sheriffs and Prothonotary
Description
These softbound volumes contain records of payments owed to winners of court cases against certain banks. Index at front lists banks mentioned. Each bank list includes names of parties involved, court term, date, case number, amount owed by bank and record of judgment and/or payment.
Contents and Object IDs:
Vol. 1 (1810-1819) RG 01-00 [1860]-005
Vol. 2 (1855) RG 01-00 [1860]-010
System of Arrangement
Each list is arranged chronologically by court term and date.
Date Range
1810-1855
Year Range From
1810
Year Range To
1855
Date of Accumulation
1810-1855
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Subjects
Judgments
Payment
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Banks
Court of Common Pleas
Judgments
Payments
Extent
2 volumes
Object Name
Record, Bookkeeping
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 [1860]
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 [1860]
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Moneys Ruled into Court Book
Object ID
RG 01-00 [1920]
Date Range
1836-1938
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Moneys Ruled into Court Book
Description
These volumes contain records of moneys ruled into court (money paid to winner of court case by loser). Lists names of plaintiff and defendant, summary of case, date, and court term. Also includes amount paid.
Contents and Object IDs:
Vol. 1 (1836) RG 01-00 [1920]-005
Vol. 2 (1888-1938) RG 01-00 [1920]-010
Vol. 3 (loose papers from v. 2) RG 01-00 [1920]-010 loose papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Date Range
1836-1938
Year Range From
1836
Year Range To
1938
Date of Accumulation
1836-1938
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Subjects
Judgments
Payment
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Court cases
Court of Common Pleas
Judgments
Payments
Extent
3 volumes
Object Name
Record, Bookkeeping
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 [1920]
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 [1920]
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Trial Lists
Object ID
RG 01-00 [2112]
Date Range
1817-1835
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Trial Lists
Description
Six softbound volumes which list cases heard in the District Court. Includes names of plaintiff and defendant, attorneys presiding, court case number, date, and business transacted.
Contents and Object IDs:
Vol. 1 (1817) RG 01-00 [2112]-005
Vol. 2 (1819) RG 01-00 [2112]-010
Vol. 3 (1820-1823) RG 01-00 [2112]-015
Vol. 4 (1825-1829) RG 01-00 [2112]-020
Vol. 5 (1830-1832) RG 01-00 [2112]-025
Vol. 6 (1833-1835) RG 01-00 [2112]-030
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by court term.
Date Range
1817-1835
Year Range From
1817
Year Range To
1835
Date of Accumulation
1817-1835
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Subjects
Court calendars
Search Terms
Court cases
District courts
Extent
6 volumes
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 [2112]
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 [2112]
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Argument Lists for the Court of Common Pleas
Object ID
RG 01-00 [2115]
Date Range
1847-1858
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Argument Lists for the Court of Common Pleas
Description
Three hardbound volumes. Each lists names of plaintiffs and defendants, attorneys, court term, date, and any business transacted.
Contents and Object IDs:
Vol. 1 (1847-1850) RG 01-00 [2115]-005
Vol. 2 (1850-1854) RG 01-00 [2115]-010
Vol. 3 (1858) RG 01-00 [2115]-015
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by court term.
Date Range
1847-1858
Year Range From
1847
Year Range To
1858
Date of Accumulation
1847-1858
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Subjects
Court calendars
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Court calendars
Court of Common Pleas
Extent
3 volumes
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 [2115]
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 [2115]
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
List of Causes
Object ID
RG 01-00 [2119]
Date Range
1750-1799
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
List of Causes
Description
Brief summaries of court cases. Each entry includes the names of the plaintiff and defendant, the names of the attorneys, and the judgment of the case. Also includes court costs, if any. Handwritten.
Contents and Object IDs:
Vol. 1 (1750) RG 01-00 [2119]-005
Vol. 2 (1752) RG 01-00 [2119]-010
Vol. 3 (1795-1799) RG 01-00 [2119]-015
System of Arrangement
Arranged by court term and date.
Date Range
1750-1799
Year Range From
1750
Year Range To
1799
Date of Accumulation
1750-1799
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Subjects
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Court cases
Court of Common Pleas
Extent
3 volumes
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 [2119]
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 [2119]
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb2024.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Justice Dockets
Object ID
RG 01-00 [2246]
Date Range
1818-1875
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Justice Dockets
Description
These volumes contain the court records of Justices of the Peace. Records include names of the parties, costs, judgment, date, and court term. Arranged chronologically by date of hearing. Indexed by the surname of the plaintiff.
Volumes 1 and 2 are the records of Edward Smith of Earl Twp. Volume 3 contains the records of Charles Robinson.
Contents and Object IDs:
Vol. 1 (1818-1823) RG 01-00 [2246]-005
Vol. 2 (1823-1824) RG 01-00 [2246]-010
Vol. 3 (1845-1875) RG 01-00 [2246]-015
Date Range
1818-1875
Year Range From
1818
Year Range To
1875
Date of Accumulation
1818-1875
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
People
Robinson, Charles
Smith, Edward
Subjects
Court calendars
Court records
Justices of the peace
Search Terms
Court calendars
Dockets
Earl Twp.
Justices of the peace
Extent
3 volumes
Object Name
Docket
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 [2246]
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 [2246]
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Common Pleas Entering Dockets
Object ID
RG 01-00 2253
Date Range
1785-1853
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Common Pleas Entering Dockets
Description
These hardbound volumes list records of cases for trial, showing the names of the plaintiff and defendant, the complaint, outcome, and costs. Entered chronologically by term date. Handwritten.
Contents and Object IDs:
Vol. 1 (1785-1789) RG 01-00 2253-005
Vol. 2 (1850-1851) RG 01-00 2253-010
Vol. 3 (1852-1853) RG 01-00 2253-015
Date Range
1785-1853
Year Range From
1785
Year Range To
1853
Date of Accumulation
1785-1789, 1850-1853
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Subjects
Court records
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Court calendars
Court cases
Court costs
Court of Common Pleas
Defendants
Dockets
Plaintiffs
Extent
3 volumes
Object Name
Docket
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 2253
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 2253
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Issue Books
Object ID
RG 01-00 [2259]
Date Range
1847-1866
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Issue Books
Description
Three hardbound volumes which list cases coming up for trial, the names of the plaintiff and defendant, case number, and date of trial. Handwritten.
Contents and Object IDs:
Vol. 1 (1847-1852) RG 01-00 [2259]-005
Vol. 2 (1857-1860) RG 01-00 [2259]-010
Vol. 3 (1860-1866) RG 01-00 [2259]-015
Date Range
1847-1866
Year Range From
1847
Year Range To
1866
Date of Accumulation
1847-1866
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Subjects
Court calendars
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Court calendars
Court of Common Pleas
Dockets
Extent
3 volumes
Object Name
Docket
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 [2259]
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 [2259]
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
NARRS Files (Appearance Files)
Object ID
RG 01-00 2301
Date Range
1747-1873
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
NARRS Files (Appearance Files)
Description
Civil proceedings papers filed in the Court of Common Pleas, showing court term, case number, names of parties, nature of plea, disposition, and date filed. NARRS files, also called appearance files, are civil court abstracts.
System of Arrangement
Filed chronologically by date, then case number.
Date Range
1747-1873
Year Range From
1747
Year Range To
1873
Date of Accumulation
1747-1873
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subjects
Court records
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Court cases
Court of Common Pleas
Court records
Extent
165 boxes
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 2301
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
These papers have not been processed or indexed. If requesting these papers, please allow staff extra time to fulfill this request.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 2301
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
Less detail
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Continuance Dockets and Index
Object ID
RG 01-00 2302
Date Range
1740-1811
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Continuance Dockets and Index
Description
These are records of the proceedings in the Court of Common Pleas, showing court terms and case numbers, the names of parties and presiding attorneys, the cause of action, disposition, and date filed. Handwritten.
Contents and Object IDs:
Vol. 1 (1740-1743) RG 01-00 2302-005
Vol. 2 (1740-1744) RG 01-00 2302-010
Vol. 3 (1742) RG 01-00 2302-015
Vol. 4 (1744) RG 01-00 2302-020
Vol. 5 (1744) RG 01-00 2302-025
Vol. 6 (1744-1749) RG 01-00 2302-030
Vol. 7 (1744-1750) RG 01-00 2302-035
Vol. 8 (1746-1747) RG 01-00 2302-040
Vol. 9 (1749-1750) RG 01-00 2302-045
Vol.10 (1749-1752) RG 01-00 2302-050
Vol.11 (Aug 1751) RG 01-00 2302-055
Vol.12 (1751-1762) RG 01-00 2302-060
Vol.13 (1751-1770) RG 01-00 2302-065
Vol.14 (1752-1753) RG 01-00 2302-070
Vol.15 (Aug 1753) RG 01-00 2302-075
Vol.16 (May 1754) RG 01-00 2302-080
Vol.17 (Feb 1755) RG 01-00 2302-085
Vol.18 (1756) RG 01-00 2302-090
Vol.19 (1757) RG 01-00 2302-095
Vol.20 (Nov 1759-Nov 1761) RG 01-00 2302-100
Vol.21 (1762-1763) RG 01-00 2302-105
Vol.22 (Feb 1765-May 1766) RG 01-00 2302-110
Vol.23 (1766-1768) RG 01-00 2302-115
Vol.24 (1769-1775) RG 01-00 2302-120
Vol.25 (May 1770-Nov 1772) RG 01-00 2302-125
Vol.26 (May 1772-Feb 1791) RG 01-00 2302-130
Vol.27 (Feb 1776-May 1782) RG 01-00 2302-135
Vol.28 (May 1779-Nov 1797) RG 01-00 2302-140
Vol.29 (Nov 1786-Feb 1801) RG 01-00 2302-145
Vol.30 (Aug 1782-May 1785) RG 01-00 2302-150
Vol.31 (May 1787-Nov 1808) RG 01-00 2302-155
Vol.32 (Aug 1792-Apr 1811) RG 01-00 2302-160
Vol.33 (1776-1782) INDEX RG 01-00 2302-165
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Date Range
1740-1811
Year Range From
1740
Year Range To
1811
Date of Accumulation
1740-1811
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Subjects
Court records
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Court calendars
Court cases
Court of Common Pleas
Court records
Dockets
Indexes
Extent
33 volumes
Object Name
Docket
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 2302
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 2302
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
Less detail
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Appearance Dockets
Object ID
RG 01-00 2303
Date Range
1729-1872
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Appearance Dockets
Description
These volumes contain records of civil proceedings, showing court terms and case numbers, the names of the plaintiffs and defendants, the attorneys presiding, the type and nature of instrument, cause of action, and disposition. Handwritten.
Contents and Object IDs:
v. 1 (1729-1736) RG 01-00 2303-005
v. 2 (1737-1744) RG 01-00 2303-010
v. 3 (1747-1748) RG 01-00 2303-015
v. 4 (1749-1750) RG 01-00 2303-020
v. 5 (1750-1751) RG 01-00 2303-025
v. 6 (1751-1752) RG 01-00 2303-030
v. 7 (1752-1753) RG 01-00 2303-035
v. 8 (1753-1754) RG 01-00 2303-040
v. 9 (1754-1755) RG 01-00 2303-045
v. 10 (1755) RG 01-00 2303-050
v. 11 (1756) RG 01-00 2303-055
v. 12 (1757-1758) RG 01-00 2303-060
v. 13 (1759-1760) RG 01-00 2303-065
v. 14 (1760-1761) RG 01-00 2303-070
v. 15 (1762-1763) RG 01-00 2303-075
v. 16 (1764-1765) RG 01-00 2303-080
v. 17 (1765-1766) RG 01-00 2303-085
v. 18 (1766-1767) RG 01-00 2303-090
v. 19 (1767-1768) RG 01-00 2303-095
v. 20 (1768-1769) RG 01-00 2303-100
v. 21 (1770-1771) RG 01-00 2303-105
v. 22 (1771-1773) RG 01-00 2303-110
v. 23 (1773-1775) RG 01-00 2303-115
v. 24 (1775-1778) RG 01-00 2303-120
v. 25 (1778-1780) RG 01-00 2303-125
v. 26 (1780-1782) RG 01-00 2303-130
v. 27 (1782-1783) RG 01-00 2303-135
v. 28 (1783-1784) RG 01-00 2303-140
v. 29 (1784-1785) RG 01-00 2303-145
v. 30 (1785-1786) RG 01-00 2303-150
v. 31 (1786-1787) RG 01-00 2303-155
v. 32 (1787-1788) RG 01-00 2303-160
v. 33 (1789-1790) RG 01-00 2303-165
v. 34 (1790-1792) RG 01-00 2303-170
v. 35 (1793-1795) RG 01-00 2303-175
v. 36 (1795-1797) RG 01-00 2303-180
v. 37 (1798-1799) RG 01-00 2303-185
v. 38 (1799-1800) RG 01-00 2303-190
v. 39 (1800-1802) RG 01-00 2303-195
v. 40 (1802-1805) RG 01-00 2303-200
v. 41 (1805-1807) RG 01-00 2303-205
v. 42 (1807-1809) RG 01-00 2303-210
v. 43 (1809-1811) RG 01-00 2303-215
v. 44 (1811-1813) RG 01-00 2303-220
v. 45 (1813-1814) RG 01-00 2303-225
v. 46 (1814-1815) RG 01-00 2303-230
v. 47 (1815) RG 01-00 2303-235
v. 48 (1816) RG 01-00 2303-240
v. 49 (1816) RG 01-00 2303-245
v. 50 (1816-1817) RG 01-00 2303-250
v. 51 (1817) RG 01-00 2303-255
v. 52 (1817) RG 01-00 2303-260
v. 53 (1818) RG 01-00 2303-265
v. 54 (1818) RG 01-00 2303-270
v. 55 (1819) RG 01-00 2303-275
v. 56 (1819-1820) RG 01-00 2303-280
v. 57 (1820) RG 01-00 2303-285
v. 58 (1821) RG 01-00 2303-290
v. 59 (1821-1822) RG 01-00 2303-295
v. 60 (1822-1823) RG 01-00 2303-300
v. 61 (1823-1824) RG 01-00 2303-305
v. 62 (1824-1825) RG 01-00 2303-310
v. 63 (1824-1827) RG 01-00 2303-315
v. 64 (1825-1827) RG 01-00 2303-320
v. 65 (1827-1830) RG 01-00 2303-325
v. 66 (1830-1834) RG 01-00 2303-330
v. 67 (1834-1836) RG 01-00 2303-335
v. 68 (1835-1836) RG 01-00 2303-340
v. 69 (1837-1839) RG 01-00 2303-345
v. 70 (1840-1842) RG 01-00 2303-350
v. 71 (1842-1843) RG 01-00 2303-355
v. 72 (1842-1843) RG 01-00 2303-360
v. 73 (1843-1844) RG 01-00 2303-365
v. 74 (1844-1845) RG 01-00 2303-370
v. 75 (1845-1847) RG 01-00 2303-375
v. 76 (1847-1848) RG 01-00 2303-380
v. 77 (1848-1849) RG 01-00 2303-385
v. 78 (1849) RG 01-00 2303-390
v. 79 (1850) RG 01-00 2303-395
v. 80 (1850-1851) RG 01-00 2303-400
v. 81 (1851) RG 01-00 2303-405
v. 82 (1852) RG 01-00 2303-410
v. 83 (1853) RG 01-00 2303-415
v. 84 (1853-1854) RG 01-00 2303-420
v. 85 (1854-1855) RG 01-00 2303-425
v. 86 (1855) RG 01-00 2303-430
v. 87 (1856) RG 01-00 2303-435
v. 88 (1857) RG 01-00 2303-440
v. 89 (1857-1858) RG 01-00 2303-445
v. 90 (1858-1859) RG 01-00 2303-450
v. 91 (1859-1860) RG 01-00 2303-455
v. 92 (1860) RG 01-00 2303-460
v. 93 (1861) RG 01-00 2303-465
v. 94 (1861-1862) RG 01-00 2303-470
v. 95 (1862) RG 01-00 2303-475
v. 96 (1863) RG 01-00 2303-480
v. 97 (1864) RG 01-00 2303-485
v. 98 (1865) RG 01-00 2303-490
v. 99 (1865-1866) RG 01-00 2303-495
v.100 (1866-1867) RG 01-00 2303-500
v.101 (1867) RG 01-00 2303-505
v.102 (1868) RG 01-00 2303-510
v.103 (1868-1869) RG 01-00 2303-515
v.104 (1869) RG 01-00 2303-520
v.105 (1869-1870) RG 01-00 2303-525
v.106 (1870) RG 01-00 2303-530
v.107 (1870-1871) RG 01-00 2303-535
v.108 (1871) RG 01-00 2303-540
v.109 (1871-1872) RG 01-00 2303-545
v.110 (1872) RG 01-00 2303-550
v.111 (1872) RG 01-00 2303-555
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by court term.
Date Range
1729-1872
Year Range From
1729
Year Range To
1872
Date of Accumulation
1729-1872
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Subjects
Court records
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Appearance dockets
Court calendars
Court cases
Court of Common Pleas
Court records
Dockets
Extent
111 volumes
Object Name
Docket
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 2303
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 2303
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb2024.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Civil Case Records
Object ID
RG 01-00 2308
Date Range
1743-1884
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Civil Case Records
Description
Eight hardbound volumes and a portfolio which contain records of civil suits, mostly among corporations. They list the names of plaintiffs, the attorneys, date and court term, and the instrument. Some contain indexes.
Contents and Object IDs:
Vol. 1 (1743-1869, incomplete) RG 01-00 2308-005
Vol. 2 (1837-1840) RG 01-00 2308-010
Vol. 3 (1853-1854) RG 01-00 2308-015
Vol. 4 (1867-1893) RG 01-00 2308-020
Vol. 5 (1883-1884) RG 01-00 2308-025
Date Range
1743-1884
Year Range From
1743
Year Range To
1884
Date of Accumulation
1743-1884
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Subjects
Court records
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Court cases
Court of Common Pleas
Court records
Indexes
Extent
5 volumes
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 2308
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 2308
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Three Mile Island Litigation
Object ID
RG 01-00 [2309]
Date Range
1981-1984
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Three Mile Island Litigation
Description
Papers filed in the U. S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania regarding Three Mile Island litigation as a result of the 1979 nuclear accident. Each document includes lists of cases involving economic loss and the effects on the tourism industry. Class action litigation cases list individual court cases. Papers include plaintiffs' responses, motions, defendants' interrogatories, requests for production, court orders, complaints, entry of appearance, affidavits, memorandums, stipulations, reply briefs, and attachments.
Date Range
1981-1984
Year Range From
1981
Year Range To
1984
Date of Accumulation
1981-1984
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Microfilm Room
Subjects
Court records
Nuclear reactor accidents
Pennsylvania. Supreme Court
Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant (Pa.)
Search Terms
Court cases
Nuclear reactors
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District
Three Mile Island
Extent
2 reels of microfilm
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 [2309]
Location of Originals
Lancaster County Archives, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Copies
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 [2309]
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Summons Papers
Object ID
RG 01-00 2310
Date Range
1762-1895 inc.
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Summons Papers
Description
Writ of summons to defendants to appear in court to answer plea against them, showing dates of issue and return, court term and case number, names of parties, cause of action, official seal and signatures, and date filed. Summons are for Court of Common Pleas, as well as District Court. No index. Handwritten on printed form.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Date Range
1762-1895 inc.
Year Range From
1762
Year Range To
1895
Date of Accumulation
1762-1864, 1866-1895. Documents for 1865 are missing.
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subjects
Summons
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Court of Common Pleas
Defendants
Summons
Writs
Extent
69 boxes
Object Name
Summons
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 2310
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
This collection has not been processed. If requesting a summons, please allow staff extra time to fufill search for the document.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 2310
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Certiorari Papers
Object ID
RG 01-00 2311 Writs
Date Range
1797-1848, inc.
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Certiorari Papers
Description
Writs from appellate courts directing the Court of Common Pleas to send all documents relating to cases appealed to them. Show names of parties in the case, attorneys, and judges. The documents sent to and returned from the higher court are usually attached. These documents could include charges, depositions, and findings. May also include a list of exceptions from the higher court giving its reasons for overturning the lower court's decision. Handwritten and handwritten on printed forms.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by court session, and therein by case number.
Date Range
1797-1848, inc.
Year Range From
1797
Year Range To
1848
Date of Accumulation
1797-1799, 1820-1829, 1831-1848
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subjects
Court records
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Appeals
Certiorari
Court of Common Pleas
Court records
Writs
Extent
5 boxes
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 2311 Writs
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 2311
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
RG 01-00 2313
Date Range
1799-1897, inc.
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Description
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 African-Americans, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees. Handwritten, handwritten on printed forms, and a very few typewritten.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of filing.
Date Range
1799-1897, inc.
Year Range From
1799
Year Range To
1897
Date of Accumulation
1799-1894, 1896, 1897
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subjects
African Americans--History
Free Black people
Fugitive slaves
Habeas corpus
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Petitions
Search Terms
African American men
African American women
Court of Common Pleas
Court records
Free persons of color
Freedom seekers
Habeas corpus
Persons of color
Petitions
Writs
Extent
17 boxes
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 2313
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
These papers are cataloged individually and may be searched in the online collection database. https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Civil Case Papers, Divorce Papers
Object ID
RG 01-00 2308 Microfilm
Date Range
1873-1997
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Civil Case Papers, Divorce Papers
Description
Papers filed with the Court of Common Pleas during all proceedings of a civil case. Civil cases are non-criminal cases usually involving property rights, such as divorce, but also include injury and worker's compensation cases. Records may include pleadings, depostitions, commissions and interrogatories, warrants of attorney in every action, notes of testimony, reports of auditors, assignees, court rulings. Photographs and other forms of evidence may appear with the records. Documents show names of parties, dates, case number, and nature of plea.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by year, then by case number.
Date Range
1873-1997
Year Range From
1873
Year Range To
1997
Date of Accumulation
1873-1997
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Microfilm Room
Subjects
Court records
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Court cases
Court of Common Pleas
Court records
Depositions
Extent
3702 reels of microfilm
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 2308 Microfilm
Copies
Lancaster County Archives, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Only available on microfilm. See microfilm finding aid.
For the year 1997, the microfilm boxes are labeled LC1997 and the cases are still identified as CI-1997.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 2308
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Certiorari Books
Object ID
RG 01-00 2311 Docket
Date Range
1824-1831
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Certiorari Books
Description
One hardbound volume and one softbound volume, each containing lists of cases showing court term, the names of the parties, the attorneys, cause of action, and charge. Possibly cases appealed and sent to the appellate court. Handwritten.
Contents and Object IDs:
Vol. 1 (1824-1827) RG 01-00 2311-005
Vol. 2 (1830-1831) RG 01-00 2311-010
Date Range
1824-1831
Year Range From
1824
Year Range To
1831
Date of Accumulation
1824-1831
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Subjects
Court records
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Certiorari
Court calendars
Court cases
Court of Common Pleas
Court records
Appeals
Extent
2 volumes
Object Name
Docket
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 2311 Docket
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 2311
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Plaintiffs in Error
Object ID
RG 01-00 2311
Date Range
1819-1854
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Plaintiffs in Error
Description
Papers filed in pleas of error, appealing lower court decisions. Include explanations for the appeal; summaries of evidence, writs, depositions, decisions. Show names of plaintiff and defendant; court term and case number; description of point at error; decision of Supreme Court; names of justices; official seals. Handwritten.
System of Arrangement
Arranged by first letter of plaintiff's surname; except that, in alphabetizing, plaintiffs who are administrators of a decedent's estate are ignored and the papers are filed under the decedent's name; also, the Farmer's Bank of Lancaster is filed under "B."
Date Range
1819-1854
Year Range From
1819
Year Range To
1854
Date of Accumulation
1819-1854
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subjects
Court records
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Appeals
Court of Common Pleas
Court records
Defendants
Plaintiffs
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Extent
7 boxes
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 2311
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 2311
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Common Pleas Trial List
Object ID
RG 01-00 2320
Date Range
1852-1872
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Common Pleas Trial List
Description
List of cases tried showing court term, case number, names of the parties and attorneys, the cause of action, and disposition. Arranged chronologically by court term. Handwritten.
Contents and Object IDs:
Vol. 1 (Jan 1852-Jan 1855) RG 01-00 2320-005
Vol. 2 (Mar 1855-Apr 1858) RG 01-00 2320-010
Vol. 3 (May 1858-Nov 1862) RG 01-00 2320-015
Vol. 4 (Aug 1868-May 1872) RG 01-00 2320-020
Date Range
1852-1872
Year Range From
1852
Year Range To
1872
Date of Accumulation
1852-1872
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Subjects
Trials
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Court of Common Pleas
Judges
Trial lists
Trials
Extent
4 volumes
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 2320
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Some volumes are titled Trial Lists or Judges' Book. These volumes may only be related to Continuance cases.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 2320
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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