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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
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
Conditional Sales Papers
Object ID
RG 01-00 2402
Date Range
1864-1866
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Conditional Sales Papers
Description
Documents detailing the conditions of a sale of real estate or property. Information includes conditions of the sale; who the property belonged to; date of sale; description of the property. Handwritten and handwritten on printed form.
Date Range
1864-1866
Year Range From
1864
Year Range To
1866
Date of Accumulation
1864-1866
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subjects
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Real property
Selling--Real property
Search Terms
Conditions of sale
Court of Common Pleas
Real estate
Extent
1 box
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 2402
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Associated Material
The Lancaster County Archives has the Conditional Sales Dockets 1925-1981.
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
The Conditional Sales Papers are in the box with Partition Papers RG 01-00 [0702].
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 2402
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Naturalization Petitions
Object ID
RG 01-00 0103
Date Range
1800-1940
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Naturalization Petitions
Description
Petitions filed for admission to citizenship. Documents may contain: petition number, date, name, nationality, declaration of intention, oath of allegiance, affidavits of witnesses, date admitted in court, and official signatures. Twentieth century petitions may include notes of testimony.
System of Arrangement
Arranged numerically by petition number.
Date Range
1800-1940
Creation Date
1800-1940
Year Range From
1800
Year Range To
1940
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Microfilm Room
Subjects
Emigration and immigration
Naturalization--United States
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Court of Common Pleas
Immigration
Naturalization papers
Notes of testimony
Extent
Microfilm
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 0103
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 0103
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 09 December 2023.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Naturalization Miscellaneous Papers
Object ID
RG 01-00 [0106]
Date Range
1929-1947
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Naturalization Miscellaneous Papers
Description
Transfer documents submitted to transfer naturalization application from one court jurisdiction to another. Documents may include: transfer application with name, petition number, occupation, last and current address, birthday and birthplace, birthday and birthplace for spouse and children; correspondence; and photograph of applicant.
Naturalization duplicates are certificates filed as a record of those who were admitted as citizens, showing name, local address, age, date of admission, date certificate issued by Court of Common Pleas, petition number, and certificate number. Signed by applicant. Arranged numerically by certificate number.
Orders of court for naturalization are lists of names of those the court has granted or denied citizenship, showing name, date, petition number, name of beneficiary, change of name, and cause for denial or continuance.
Notebook of DAR citizenship committee contains documents related to naturalization including information pamphlets and directions, lists of people who were naturalized, newspaper clippings, and programs from Naturalization Day Luncheons.
Oath of Allegiance notebook contains oath of allegiance applications, showing name, date, address, occupation, birthday and birthplace, physical Description spouse name, spouse birthday and birthplace, and petition number. Notebook also contains an index. Arranged numerically by petition number.
Date Range
1929-1947
Year Range From
1929
Year Range To
1947
Date of Accumulation
20th Century; 1929-1947
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Microfilm Room
Subjects
Naturalization--United States
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Court of Common Pleas
Naturalization papers
Oaths of Allegience
Extent
Microfilm
Object Name
Document
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 [0106]
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 [0106]
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 09 December 2023.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Naturalization Notes of Testimony
Object ID
RG 01-00 0129
Date Range
1907-1940
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Naturalization Notes of Testimony
Description
Stenographic notes taken in naturalization proceedings, showing court term; petition number; names of petitioner, judge, and attorneys; nature of testimony; place of birth; official signatures; and date filed.
System of Arrangement
Arranged numerically by petition number.
Date Range
1907-1940
Creation Date
1907-1940
Year Range From
1907
Year Range To
1940
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Microfilm Room
Subjects
Emigration and immigration
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Court of Common Pleas
Immigration
Notes of testimony
Extent
Microfilm
Object Name
Testimony
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 0129
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 0129
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 09 December 2023.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
RG 01-00 0202
Date Range
1837, 1840-1869
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Description
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; volume and page number of recording in Mechanics' Liens Docket; and date filed.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Date Range
1837, 1840-1869
Year Range From
1837
Year Range To
1869
Date of Accumulation
1837, May 1840 - Apr 1858, 1861 - 1869, incomplete
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subjects
African American churches
African Americans--History
Mechanics' liens
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Associations, institutions, etc.
Buildings
Church buildings
Churches
Contractors
Court of Common Pleas
Dwellings
Franklin and Marshall College
Houses
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Outbuildings
Persons of color
Religious institutions
Sidewalks
Synagogues
Extent
10 boxes
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 0202
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 may be searched in the online collection database. https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/
Incomplete (inc.) denotes large gaps in the record group.
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 0202
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 09 December 2023.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Municipal Liens
Object ID
RG 01-00 0205
Date Range
1876-1901
1 �Vogan, John; Tamany, Frank Lancaster North Queen Street 1878 2, 125 125 1 Walsh, George Lancaster Middle Street 1878 2, 125 125 1 Hougendobler, Samuel H. Columbia corner of South Third Street and Lawrence Street 1878 2, 126 126 1 Weimer, Michael Lancaster Love Lane 1878 2. 126 126 1 Brown, Lydia
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Municipal Liens
Description
Documents filed with the Court of Common Pleas by municipalities in Lancaster County placing liens on real estate. The overwhelming majority were filed by the City of Lancaster. The next greatest number were filed by the Borough of Columbia. Other liens were filed by the boroughs of Adamstown, Ephrata, New Holland, Quarryville, Strasburg, and Washington. The liens show docket book and page numbers, the name of property owner, and then describe the location and size of the property along with buildings and improvements, the amount of money in question, and the cause for the assessment. These documents were recorded in Municipal Lien Docket Books 2 through 5, and are arranged in the order they appear therein. This leads to an oddity in filing order, in that the last 45 liens in Book 4 fall out of chronological sequence, overlapping and extending slightly beyond the dates of the liens in Book 5. Handwritten, plus a very few typewritten.
Date Range
1876-1901
Year Range From
1876
Year Range To
1901
Date of Accumulation
1876-1901
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subjects
African Americans--History
Liens
Real property
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Adamstown
Columbia
Court of Common Pleas
Ephrata
Lancaster
Liens
Municipal liens
New Holland
Persons of color
Quarryville
Real estate
Strasburg
Washington Boro
Extent
6 boxes
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 0205
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.
Information for each lien has been recorded in an Excel Spreadsheet which is available in the Research Center and the attached PDF.
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 0205
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 09 December 2023.
Documents
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Equity Papers
Object ID
RG 01-00 0602
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Equity Papers
Description
These are papers filed in equity proceedings, a process where the court, not a jury, makes the final decision and issues a decree, usually resulting in someone taking action or forbidden from taking action. The types of documents include notes of testimony, petitions, bills in equity, and decrees. Early equities were filed with the NARRS or Appearance files.
System of Arrangement
Arranged according to entry order into the Equity Dockets and docket page number.
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Microfilm Room
Subjects
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Petitions
Search Terms
Court of Common Pleas
Decrees
Notes of testimony
Petitions
Extent
116 reels of microfilm
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 0602
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.
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 0602
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 09 December 2023.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Petitions to Make Sheriff's Deeds
Object ID
RG 01-00 [1840]
Date Range
1783-1902
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Petitions to Make Sheriff's Deeds
Description
Petitions from landowners to the Court of Common Pleas requesting an order to the sheriff to issue deeds for property purchased at the previous sheriff's land sales. Petitions show names of petitioner, former owner, and former sheriff; signature of petitioner; a brief description of the property; location; purchase price; and date. Most are handwritten on printed forms.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by purchaser's name.
Date Range
1783-1902
Year Range From
1783
Year Range To
1902
Date of Accumulation
1783, 1800, 1823-1827, 1895, 1902
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subjects
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Petitions
Real property
Search Terms
Court of Common Pleas
Petitions
Real estate
Sheriff's sales
Sheriffs
Extent
1 Box
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 [1840]
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.
Petitions to Make Sheriff's Deeds 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 [1840]
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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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
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.
Less detail
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
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Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 [2119]
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
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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.
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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.
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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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