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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
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of Jarret
Object ID
Habeas 1817 F011
Date Range
1817
  1 document  
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of Jarret
Admin/Biographical History
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 persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1817
Year
1817
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Albert, William
Green, Benjamin Jr.
Green, Clement
Jarret
Stump, John
Stump, William
Wheeler, Benjamin
Wheeler, Bennet
Wheeler, Jonas R.
Wheeler, Michael
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Habeas corpus
Search Terms
Charge: suspicion of being a runaway
Depositions
Freedom Seekers
Habeas corpus
Persons of color
Runaways
Writs
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1817 F011
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
002
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
No case number.
Person of color.
Suspicion of being a runaway.
Depositions of Clement Green, Bennet Wheeler, and William Albert.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment-contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus paper for George James
Object ID
Habeas 1813 F024
Date Range
1813
  1 document  
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus paper for George James
Admin/Biographical History
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 persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1813
Year
1813
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Ash, Peter
Graeff, John
James, George
James, Tom
Jones, Tom
Shippen, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Habeas corpus
Search Terms
Charge: suspicion of being a runaway
Commitment papers
Habeas corpus
Jailors
Persons of color
Pleas
Runaways
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1813 F024
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
001
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Person of color.
Suspicion of being a runaway.
Petitioner: [Shippen, Henry].
Filed against: Graeff, John. His occupation: jailor.
Commitment paper.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
Annexed plea from Peter Ash.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment-contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Case Number
67.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Fieri Facias Writs
Object ID
RG 01-00 2331 Writs
Date Range
1762-1889, incomplete
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Fieri Facias Writs
Description
Papers filed in execution of judgment, showing court term and case number; names of parties; location of property; amounts involved; disposition; official seal and signatures; and dates of issues, return, and filing. No index. Handwritten, and handwritten and typed on printed form.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Date Range
1762-1889, incomplete
Year Range From
1762
Year Range To
1889
Date of Accumulation
1762-1889, incomplete
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 of Common Pleas
Fieri facias
Judgments
Writs
Extent
72 boxes
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 2331 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.
The corresponding papers have not been cataloged. Documents for APR 1856 - NOV 1889 are in folders by court term. (RG 01-00 2331 Writs)
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 2331
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 16 March 2024.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Plaintiffs Index
Object ID
RG 01-00 2330p
Date Range
1741-1874
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Plaintiffs Index
Description
These volumes are an index to the Appearance Dockets. Shows the names of plaintiff and defendant, court term, and case number. Handwritten.
Contents and Object IDs:
Vol. 1 (1741-1744) RG 01-00 2330-005p
Vol. 2 (1744-1749) RG 01-00 2330-010p
Vol. 3 (1749-1753) RG 01-00 2330-011p
Vol. 4 (1753-1755) RG 01-00 2330-015p
Vol. 5 (1755-1758) RG 01-00 2330-020p
Vol. 6 (1757-1775) RG 01-00 2330-021p
Vol. 7 (1781-1784) RG 01-00 2330-025p
Vol. 8 (1784-1789) RG 01-00 2330-030p
Vol. 9 (1784-1805) RG 01-00 2330-035p
Vol. 10 (1789-1791) RG 01-00 2330-040p
Vol. 11 (1789-1805) RG 01-00 2330-045p
Vol. 12 (1791-1798) RG 01-00 2330-050p
Vol. 13 (1803-1812) RG 01-00 2330-055p
Vol. 14 (1803-1816) RG 01-00 2330-060p
Vol. 15 (1805-1818) RG 01-00 2330-065p
Vol. 16 (1812-1816) RG 01-00 2330-070p
Vol. 17 (1815-1851) RG 01-00 2330-075p
Vol. 18 (1817-1821) RG 01-00 2330-080p
Vol. 19 (1817-1823) RG 01-00 2330-085p
Vol. 20 (1820-1837) RG 01-00 2330-090p
Vol. 21 (1821-1825) RG 01-00 2330-095p
Vol. 22 (1822-1824) RG 01-00 2330-100p
Vol. 23 (1824-1837) RG 01-00 2330-105p
Vol. 24 (1825-1837) RG 01-00 2330-110p
Vol. 25 (1837-1844) RG 01-00 2330-115p
Vol. 26 (1837-1844) RG 01-00 2330-120p
Vol. 27 (1837-1848) RG 01-00 2330-125p
Vol. 28 (1844-1848) RG 01-00 2330-130p
Vol. 29 (1844-1849) RG 01-00 2330-135p
Vol. 30 (1852-1854) RG 01-00 2330-140p
Vol. 31 (1855-1857) RG 01-00 2330-145p
Vol. 32 (1858-1859) RG 01-00 2330-150p
Vol. 33 (1858-1860) RG 01-00 2330-155p
Vol. 34 (1860-1863) RG 01-00 2330-160p
Vol. 35 (1863-1867) RG 01-00 2330-165p
Vol. 36 (1870-1872) RG 01-00 2330-170p
Vol. 37 (1872-1874) RG 01-00 2330-175p
System of Arrangement
The index is arranged alphabetically by the surname of the plaintiff.
Date Range
1741-1874
Year Range From
1741
Year Range To
1874
Date of Accumulation
1741-1874
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Subjects
Indexes
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Appearance dockets
Court of Common Pleas
Indexes
Plaintiffs
Extent
38 volumes
Object Name
Index
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 2330p
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 2330
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Defendants Index
Object ID
RG 01-00 2330d
Date Range
1770-1870
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Defendants Index
Description
These volumes are an index to the Appearance Dockets. Includes names of defendant and plaintiff, court term, and case number. Handwritten.
Contents and Object IDs:
Vol. 1 (1770-1772) RG-01-00 2330-005d
Vol. 2 (1773-1775) RG 01-00 2330-010d
Vol. 3 (1773-1776) RG 01-00 2330-015d
Vol. 4 (1777-1784) RG 01-00 2330-020d
Vol. 5 (1784-1785) RG 01-00 2330-025d
Vol. 6 (1784-1789) RG 01-00 2330-030d
Vol. 7 (1784-1798) RG 01-00 2330-035d
Vol. 8 (1784-1810) RG 01-00 2330-040d
Vol. 9 (1790-1800) RG 01-00 2330-045d
Vol. 10 (1790-1802) RG 01-00 2330-050d
Vol. 11 (1810-1815) RG 01-00 2330-055d
Vol. 12 (1810-1816) RG 01-00 2330-060d
Vol. 13 (1816-1818) RG 01-00 2330-065d
Vol. 14 (1820-1837) RG 01-00 2330-070d
Vol. 15 (1824-1837) RG 01-00 2330-075d
Vol. 16 (1824-1837) RG 01-00 2330-080d
Vol. 17 (1837-1844) RG 01-00 2330-085d
Vol. 18 (1834-1837) RG 01-00 2330-090d
Vol. 19 (1837-1844) RG 01-00 2330-095d
Vol. 20 (1837-1848) RG 01-00 2330-100d
Vol. 21 (1844-1848) RG 01-00 2330-105d
Vol. 22 (1844-1848) RG 01-00 2330-110d
Vol. 23 (1852-1854) RG 01-00 2330-115d
Vol. 24 (1858-1860) RG 01-00 2330-120d
Vol. 25 (1863-1867) RG 01-00 2330-125d
Vol. 26 (1867-1870) RG 01-00 2330-130d
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by surname of defendant.
Date Range
1770-1870
Year Range From
1770
Year Range To
1870
Date of Accumulation
1770-1870
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Subjects
Indexes
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Appearance dockets
Court of Common Pleas
Defendants
Indexes
Extent
26 volumes
Object Name
Index
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 2330d
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 2330
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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Collection
Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2
Title
Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2
Object ID
MG0268_S02
Date Range
1759-1928
  1 document  
Collection
Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2
Title
Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2
Description
The Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2 was carefully curated by Mr. Slaymaker and contains papers dating from the mid-eighteenth century to the early twentieth century. This series is primarily composed of correspondence related to business, railroads, legal affairs, and personal matters. The personal letters are rich in details of social history and genealogy. Legal documents include estate papers for the Fleming, Slaymaker, Leech, and Boyd families. The remaining documents include land surveys, receipts, tickets, accounts, bonds, and wills.
System of Arrangement
The Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection is divided into six series according to the original order; Series 1, 2 and 4 have been cataloged and are available for research.
Series 1 Trunk: SRS I and Minnie
Series 2 Document Boxes
Series 3 Family Papers
Series 4 Museum Cases and Metal Box
Series 5 Slaymaker Lock Company Records
Series 6 Papers of Samuel R. Slaymaker II
Date Range
1759-1928
Year Range From
1759
Year Range To
1928
Date of Accumulation
1759-1928
Creator
Slaymaker, Samuel Redsecker, 1923-1989
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 07
People
Slaymaker, Amos
Slaymaker, Henry Fleming
Slaymaker, Minnie Louise Cohr
Slaymaker, Samuel Cochran, 1828-1894
Slaymaker, Samuel Redsecker
Other Creators
Slaymaker family
Subjects
African Americans--History
Business records
Court records
Deeds
Family records
Invitation cards
Legal documents
Letters
Postmasters
Railroads--Pennsylvania
Railroads--Records and correspondence
Real property surveys--Pennsylvania
Kinzers (Pa.)
Lancaster County (Pa.)
Salisbury (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township)
Search Terms
Accounts
Business records
Columbia Store
Correspondence
Court records
Deeds
Enslaved persons
Family records
Finding aids
Invitations
Kinzers, Paradise Twp.
Legal documents
Letters
Manuscript groups
Persons of color
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Postmasters
Railroads
Railroads, Records and correspondence
Reading and Chesapeake Railroad
Reading and Columbia Railroad Company
Reading, Lancaster and Baltimore Railroad
Real property surveys
Receipts
Salisbury Twp.
White Chimneys
Wilmington and Reading Railroad
Extent
7 boxes, 113 folders, 3.5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0268_S02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
See also Photograph and Object Collections
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restrictions are noted at the item level.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org. Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-268, Series 2
Classification
MG0268
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 8 August 2022.
Much of this series was microfilmed by the Pennsylvania State Archives. The microfilmed items are noted within the finding aid and the microfilm is available in LancasterHistory's Research Center.
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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
Partition Papers
Object ID
RG 01-00 [0702]
Date Range
1755-1797
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Partition Papers
Description
Collection consists of just 16 cases. Writs of partitions, summons, and decrees recording the legal division of real estate. Documents show court term and case no.; names of plaintiffs and defendants, interested parties, judge, sheriff, twelve men; description and value of estate; and date filed. Handwritten.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Date Range
1755-1797
Year Range From
1755
Year Range To
1797
Date of Accumulation
1755-1797
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
Summons
Search Terms
Court of Common Pleas
Real estate
Summons
Writs
Extent
1 box
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 [0702]
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Associated Material
Partition Dockets (1850-1907) are at the Lancaster County Archives.
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 [0702]
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 09 December 2023.
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Collection
Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection
Title
Return of John Wilkes Kittera
Object ID
MG0166_F001_In02
Date Range
1798/12/31
: Bonds Business records Certificates Court records Finance, Personal Indentures Invoices Letters Lotteries Minutes (Records) Probate records Receipts Schools Stocks �230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633 • www.LancasterHistory.org Search Terms: Accounts African
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Collection
Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection
Title
Return of John Wilkes Kittera
Description
Return of John Wilkes Kittera regarding the Frank, son of Dauphne, an enslaved woman. Dauphne had formerly been held by a Mr. Hunter. Signed by John Wilkes Kittera and witnessed by John Hubley.
Date Range
1798/12/31
Creation Date
31 December 1798
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Quarter Sessions (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
People
Dauphne
Frank
Hubley, John
Kittera, John Wilkes
Subjects
African Americans--History
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery
Court of Quarter Sessions
Enslaved persons
Persons of color
Slaveholders
Slavery
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Register
Language
English
Object ID
MG0166_F001_In02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Black History Collection, Series 1 (MG0240_Ser01)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, Frank R. Diffenderffer Collection (MG0166), MG0166_F001_In02, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
1964.013
Other Numbers
MG-166
Other Number
MG-166, Folder 1, Insert 2
Classification
MG0166
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 5 January 2022.
Accession # L64-13
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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