This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Silver sugar tongs. U-shaped, with hollow ends in the shape of acorns. Ornate arms with a dotted and zig-zag design. Diamond shape at bottom with 'R' in script at center.
Provenance
Unknown beyond donors. Mrs. Maguire (Pauline) is the great, great granddaughter of James Buchanan's brother, Edward Buchanan.
