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Letter

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/890201ba-c4dc-4c62-aa57-339236821184
Collection
Correspondence Collection
Title
Letter from John Henry Brown to Dr. G. R. Hoecker
Object ID
MG0402_F015
Date Range
1844/09/27
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Collection
Correspondence Collection
Title
Letter from John Henry Brown to Dr. G. R. Hoecker
Description
Letter from John Henry Brown to Dr. G. R. Hoecker, Walnut Street, Philadelphia, regarding a portrait of William Frazier. Brown apologizes for his delayed response. He also describes the difficulties of fulfilling all the orders for miniature portraits, including unpleasant customers.
Date Range
1844/09/27
Creation Date
27 September 1844
Creator
Brown, John Henry, 1818-1891
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 10
People
Brown, John Henry
Frazier, William
Hoecker, G. R.
Subjects
Artists
Letters
Search Terms
Artists
Correspondence
Letters
Portraits
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0402_F015
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
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.
Accession Number
2014.MG0402.F15
Other Numbers
MG-402
Other Number
MG-402, Folder 15
Classification
MG0402
Description Level
Item
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Archive

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/3cc9c820-1c63-4cf1-ab36-013019025371
Collection
Alice E. Brown Family Papers
Title
Alice E. Brown Family Papers
Object ID
MG0583
Date Range
1727-1963
. F. Brinton, Susanna Brown, Alice E. Brown, Barbara Brown, Clemson Brown, David Brown, David, Jr. Brown, Elizabeth F. Brown, Hannah Brown, J. Norris Brown, Jacob Brown, John H. Brown, John Henry Brown, Leah Brown, Lindley T. Brown, Lizzie F. Brown, Lydia Brown, Margaret C. Brown, Phares Brown, Samuel
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Collection
Alice E. Brown Family Papers
Title
Alice E. Brown Family Papers
Description
The Alice E. Brown Family Papers contain genealogy and family records, deeds, land drafts, ads and ephemera for local businesses, bonds, estate papers, wills, and personal papers. Some of the deeds and maps are for property also owned by the Coates and Pownall families. Alice's father was a race horse breeder and the collection contains certificates from the American Trotting Register for some of his horses.
Admin/Biographical History
"Alice E. Brown, age 93, of Christiana, PA passed away on Monday, March 15, 2010 at Tel Hai Retirement Community. She was born in Salisbury Twp., daughter of the late John H. & Lizzie F. Brown. She was a member of Latta Memorial Presbyterian Church of Christiana. Alice graduated from the Millersville Normal School in 1934. She was a School Teacher for 7 years at the former Simmontown one-room schoolhouse. She also worked for Dr. Beacher of Gap. She was known as a wonderful artist. She was preceded in death by 4 siblings: Norris, Phares, Lela, and Leah Brown. She was the last of her immediate family. Funeral service will take place from the Shivery Funeral Home, 111 Elizabeth Street, Christiana, PA on Wednesday, March 17th, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jane DeFord officiating. Interment will be in the Sadsbury Friends Burial Grounds, Gap, PA."
From the obituary of Alice E. Brown, Lancaster Intelligencer Journal, 16 March 2010.
Date Range
1727-1963
Year Range From
1727
Year Range To
1963
Date of Accumulation
1727-1963
Creator
Brown, Alice E., 1916-2010
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 12
People
Bedard, A. J.
Beecher, Eleanor
Beecher, Samuel
Beyer, W. F.
Brinton, Susanna
Brown, Alice E.
Brown, Barbara
Brown, Clemson
Brown, David
Brown, David, Jr.
Brown, Elizabeth F.
Brown, Hannah
Brown, J. Norris
Brown, Jacob
Brown, John H.
Brown, John Henry
Brown, Leah
Brown, Lindley T.
Brown, Lizzie F.
Brown, Lydia
Brown, Margaret C.
Brown, Phares
Brown, Samuel
Brown, Sarah "Sallie"
Brown, William
Coates, Lindley
Davis, Benjamin F.
Dubree, Absolom
Dubree, Ann
Elliot, Joseph
Eshleman, Jacob
Fleming, John
Hipple, Mary Ann
Hostetter, Abraham F.
Howell, Philip
Jackson, Mary Louise
Kunkel, H. Clinger
Lindley T. Brown
McNeely, Abigail
Mews, Hannah
Mews, John
Moore, Thomas
Murray, John
Murry, John
Murry, Susanna
Pownall, Deborah
Pownall, Ellen
Pownall, George H.
Pownall, Harriet
Pownall, Levi
Wasson, Samuel
Pownall, Martha
Pownall, Theodore
Rhea, Ann
Samson, Margaret
Samson, William
Steele, Elizabeth
Steele, Hugh E.
Swanger, John H.
Taylor, Isaac
Walker, Asahel
Wasson, Ann
Wasson, Ruth
Wasson, Usher
Wayser, Janet L. Knox
Whitson, George
Williams, Robert
Subjects
Advertisements
Deeds
Family archives
Genealogy
Horse breeders
Probate records
Search Terms
Advertisements
Certificates
Deeds
Family records
Finding aids
Genealogy
Horse breeders
Lutheran and Reformed Church
Manuscript groups
Pikeland Church
Probate records
Sadsbury Friends Cemetery
Simmontown School
Union Cemetery
Extent
1 box, 35 folders, .5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0583
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
See also the Photograph Collections
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Alice E. Brown Family Papers (MG0583), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
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.
Accession Number
2010.MG0583
Other Numbers
MG-583
Classification
MG0583
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Processed by RW, February 2010; finding aid typed by SH, July 2013. Added to database 26 December 2021.
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Painting

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/36a2119c-a425-453d-b54c-344059457391
Collection
Fine Arts Collection: Paintings
Title
Christian Gast
Object ID
2009.020.2
Date Range
1843
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Collection
Fine Arts Collection: Paintings
Title
Christian Gast
Description
Portrait, Christian Gast
By John Henry Brown, 1843
Date Range
1843
Creator
Brown, John Henry
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 40
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
People
Brown, John Henry
Gast, Christian
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Painting
Oither Names
Portrait
Condition
Good
Object ID
2009.020.2
Credit
Given in Memory of Marsha Sener Schuyler by Janet Godfrey Alspach and Gretchen Godfrey
Accession Number
2009.020
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Painting

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/64d852e9-2ae3-4517-8429-434627037740
Collection
Fine Arts Collection: Paintings
Title
Mary Skiles
Object ID
2004.051
Date Range
circa 1840
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Collection
Fine Arts Collection: Paintings
Title
Mary Skiles
Description
Portrait of Mary Skiles by John Henry Brown, c. 1840
Date Range
circa 1840
Year Range From
1837
Year Range To
1843
Creator
Brown, John Henry
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 40
People
Skiles, Mary
Brown, John Henry
Subcategory
Art
Object Name
Painting
Length (cm)
88.265
Length (ft)
2.8958333333
Length (in)
34.75
Width (cm)
76.2
Width (ft)
2.5
Width (in)
30
Object ID
2004.051
Accession Number
2004.051
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Painting

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/78379d39-9326-4ff4-a1a8-957902472317
Collection
Fine Arts Collection
Title
Sarah Young Hubley
Object ID
2006.035.1
Date Range
1842
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Collection
Fine Arts Collection
Title
Sarah Young Hubley
Description
Miniature painting on ivory, Sarah Young Hubley, painted by John Henry Brown, circa 1845. In gold oval frame
Date Range
1842
Year Range From
1840
Year Range To
1845
Creator
Brown, John Henry
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 15
People
Hubley, Sarah Young
Brown, John Henry
Subcategory
Art
Object Name
Painting
Material
Ivory
Medium
Painting, Oil
Height (in)
3.44
Width (in)
2.25
Condition
Good
Object ID
2006.035.1
Notes
small spot of paint loss on background and dress, some black may have been retouched
Accession Number
2006.035
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Documents

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ebfd5ab8-dc1d-40d7-abf9-542574923252
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #595
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1830
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Albright, Caroline
Albright, John
Albright, Mrs.
Allen, Mary
Allen, Nat
Arms, Henry
Arms, Jacob
Arms, John
Arms, Samuel
Aston, Henry
Aston, Jacob
Aston, Mary
Beaver, Frederick
Beaver, George
Beaver, John
Bennet, Abraham
Bennet, James
Bennet, John
Bennet, Joseph
Bogle, George
Bothoff, Elizabeth
Bothoff, Henry
Bothoff, John
Boyers, James
Boyers, Jesse
Boyers, Mary
Brooks, Catyann
Brooks, James
Brooks, Mrs.
Brown, Elizabeth
Brown, Hosea
Brown, John
Brown, John G.
Brown, Rebecca
Brown, Westly
Carchaman, Mary
Clark, Oliver
Clark, Philip
Clinton, Jacob
Clinton, John
Clinton, Joseph
Clouse, Emaly
Clouse, Mary
Cohick, Daniel
Cohick, Susan
Cohick, Mrs.
Cole, Charles
Conklin, John
Conklin, Joseph
Correl, George
Creamer, Christian
Creamer, Henry
Creamer, Jacob
Curry, Loransa
Curry, Martin
Curry, Rebecca
Doudrick, Isaac W.
Duck, Fanny
Duck, George
Duck, Solomon
Eberline, George
Engle, Hiram
Engle, Mary
Engle, Moses
Fight, Emanuel
Fight, John
Fight, Lewis
Fight, Mrs.
Findley, Uriah
Findley, Mrs.
Gallager, Daniel
Gallager, Francis
Gallager, Henry
Gallager, Mary
Giger, Catharine
Giger, George
Greff, Henry
Hander, Elizabeth
Hander, Magdaline
Hander, Mrs.
Hass, Christian
Hass, Jacob
Hass, Mrs.
Hatch, Sarah
Houtch, Margaret
Houtch, William
Howard, Angeline
Hughs, James
Hughs, James H.
Hughs, Josiah
Hummel, Catharine
Hummel, Elizabeth
Hummel, Mrs.
Hutten, Enos
Hutten, Lydiann
Hutten, Mrs.
Isenberger, Abraham
Isenberger, Christian
Isenberger, Henry
Kame, Catharine
Kame, Mrs.
Keller, Amos
Keller, Ira
Keller, Leonard
Keller, Michael
Lewis, Joseph
Lewis, Sarah
Liebhart, Elizabeth
Liebhart, Martha
Liebhart, Mrs.
Lightiser, Jacob
Lightiser, John
Lightiser, Wayne
Lively, Catharine
Lockard, Charles
Lockard, Elizabeth
Lockard, Hannah
Lockard, Samuel
Lockard, William
Lockard, Mrs.
Long, Elizabeth
Mason, Ann
Mason, Isaac
Mason, William
Maxten, Ann
Maxten, George
Maxten, Samuel
Maxten, Mrs.
Mays, Elizabeth
Mays, Margaret
Mays, Peter
Mays, Samuel
McCarty, Joseph
McCuray, Susan
McFadden, Hetty
Mellinger, Ann
Mellinger, Jacob
Mellinger, Joseph
Mellinger, Nancy
Mellinger, Susan
Metzgar, Andrew
Metzgar, Catharine
Metzgar, Frederick
Metzgar, Jacob V.
Metzger, Abraham
Miller, Ann
Miller, Philip
Miller, Polly
Minnich, Daniel
Minnich, Sarah
Minnich, Susan
Moon, Ann
Moon, Catty
Moon, Samuel
Moon, Mrs.
Nickatson, Matilda
Onetto, Henry
Onetto, Joseph
Onetto, William
Pearson, Mary Jane
Pearson, William
Pearson, Mrs.
Poor, Elizabeth
Poor, Samuel
Road, Fanny
Robison, Barbary
Robison, Mrs.
Shneader, Frederick
Sickel, Decomma
Sickel, Edwin
Sickel, Lewis
Sickel, Mrs.
Smith, Henry
Smith, Mrs.
Snyder, Henry
Springer, Henry
Springer, Jacob
Stittinger, Nancy
Stittinger, Mrs.
Strawbridge, George
Strawbridge, Mrs.
Taylor, Charles
Taylor, Hannah
Torbet, David
Torbet, John
Treaner, Ann
Treaner, Patrick
Treaner, Rosanna
Wade, Elizabeth
Walsh, David
Walsh, Henry
Watto, Wesley
Way, George
Way, John
Way, Mrs.
Welsh, Mary
Welsh, Thomas
Welsh, Mrs.
Wiley, Rebecca
Wiley, Susan
Wiley, Mrs.
Witty, Walter
Wolf, Charles
Wolf, Henry
Wolf, Nat
Wolf, Mrs.
Wright, Ann Eliza
Search Terms
Columbia
West Hempfield Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
West Hempfield Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #595
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1995/08/03.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
NAMES TAKEN FROM LANCASTER COUNTY TAX LISTS.
Columbia and West Hempfield Township.
Albright, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Albright, Caroline, age 8; Albright, John, age 11.
Allen, Mary. Orphan. Age 5.
Allen, Nat. Orphan. Age 6.
Arms, Jacob. Father of Arms, Henry, age 6; Arms, John, age 11; Arms, Samuel, age 9.
Aston, Jacob. Father of Aston, Henry, age 9; Aston, Mary, age 11.
Beaver, John. Father of Beaver, Frederick, age 8; Beaver, George, age 11.
Bennet, Abraham. Father of Bennet, James, age 10; Bennet, John, age 8.
Bennet, Joseph. Orphan. Age 6.
Bogle, George. Orphan. Age 11.
Bothoff, Henry. Father of Bothoff, Elizabith, age 9; Bothoff, John, age 11.
Boyers, Jesse. Father of Boyers, James, age 8; Boyers, Mary, age 10.
Brooks, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Brooks, Catyann, age 8; Brooks, James, age 10.
Brown, Hose. Father of Brown, Elizabeth, age 9; Brown, Westly, age 6.
Brown, John. Father of Brown, John G., age 10; Brown, Rebecca, age 8.
Carchaman, Mary. Orphan. Age 6.
Clark, Philip. Father of Clark, Oliver, age 6.
Clinton, Joseph. Father of Clinton, Jacob, age 7; Clinton, John, age 5.
Clouse, Emaly. Fatherless. Age 9.
Clouse, Mary. Fatherless. Age 7.
Cohick, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Cohick, Daniel, age 6; Cohick, Susan, age 11.
Cole, Charles. Father of Cole, Charles, age 5.
Conklin, Joseph. Father of Conklin, John, age 8.
Correl, George. Orphan. Age 10.
Creamer, Christian. Father of Creamer, Henry, age 11; Creamer, Jacob, age 9.
Curry, Martin. Father of Curry, Loransa, age 6; Curry, Rebecca, age 8.
Doudrick, Isaac W. Orphan. Age 6.
Duck, George. Father of Duck, Fanny, age 6; Duck, Solomon, age 10.
Eberline, George. Orphan. Age 8.
Engle, Moses. Father of Engle, Hiram, age 9; Engle, Mary, age 10.
Fight, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Fight, Emanuel, age 9; Fight, John, age 6; Fight, Lewis. age 11.
Findley, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Findley, Uriah, age 9.
Gallager, Daniel.Father of Gallager, Francis, age 5; Gallager, Henry, age 8; Gallager, Mary, age 9.
Giger, George. Father of Giger, Catharine, age 6.
Greff, Henry. Orphan. Age 6.
Hander, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Hander, Elizabeth, age 10; Hander, Magdaline, age 7.
Hass, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Hass, Christian, age 9; Hass, Jacob, age 7.
Hatch, Sarah. Orphan. Age 7.
Houtch, William. Father of Houtch, Margaret, age 7; Houtch, William, age 5.
Howard, Angeline. Orphan. Age 8.
Hughs, James. Father of Hughs, James H., age 9. Hughs, Josiah, age 11.
Hummel, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Hummel, Catharine, age 9; Hummel, Elizabeth, age 7.
Hutten, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Hutten, Enos, age 8; Hutten, Lydiann, age 6.
Isenberger, Abraham. Father of Isenberger, Christian, age 11; Isenberger, Henry, age 8.
Kame, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Kame, Catharine, age 11.
Keller, Michael. Father of Keller, Amos, age 7; Keller, Ira, age 10; Keller, Leonard, age 6.
Lewis, Joseph. Father of Lewis, Sarah, age 6.
Liebhart, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Liebhart, Elizabeth, age 10; Liebhart, Martha, age 8.
Lightiser, Jacob. Father of Lightiser, John, age 8; Lightiser, Wayne, age 10.
Lively, Catharine. Mother of Lockard, Elizabeth, age 9; Lockard, William, age 6.
Lockard, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Lockard, Charles, age 8; Lockard, Samuel, age 10; Lockard, Hannah, age 7.
Long, Elizabeth. Orphan. Age 5.
Mason, Isaac. Father of Mason, Ann, age 11; Mason, William, age 7.
Maxten, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Maxten, Ann, age 9; Maxten, George, age 11; Maxten, Samuel, age 7.
Mays, Peter. Father of Mays, Elizabeth, age 7; Mays, Margaret. age 8.
Mays, Samuel. Orphan. Age 6.
McCarty, Joseph. Orphan. Age 8.
McCuray, Susan. Orphan. Age 10.
McFadden, Hetty. Orphan. Age 11.
Mellinger, Jacob. Father of Mellinger, Ann, age 8; Mellinger, Susan, age 11.
Mellinger, Nancy. Mother of Mellinger, Joseph, age 5.
Metzgar, Andrew. Father of Metzger, Abraham, age 9; Metzgar, Catharine, age 8; Metzgar, Frederick, age 6; Metzgar, Jacob V., age 5.
Miller, Philip. Father of Miller, Ann, age 8; Miller, Polly, age 10.
Minnich, Daniel. Father of Minnich, Sarah, age 5; Minnich, Susan, age 10.
Moon, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Moon, Ann, age 9; Moon, Catty, age 11; Moon, Samuel, age 7.
Nickatson, Matilda. Orphan. Age 8.
Onetto, Joseph. Father of Onetto, Henry, age 6; Onetto, William, age 5.
Pearson, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Pearson, Mary Jane, age 9; Pearson, William, age 11.
Poor, Samuel. Father of Poor, Elizabeth, age 10.
Road, Fanny. Orphan. Age 9.
Robison, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Robison, Barbary, age 11.
Shneader, Frederick. Orphan. Age 8.
Sickel, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Sickel, Decomma, age 7; Sickel, Edwin, age 8; Sickel, Lewis, age 10.
Smith, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Smith, Henry, age 9.
Snyder, Henry. Father of Snyder, Henry, age 9.
Springer, Jacob. Father of Springer, Henry, age 9; Springer, Jacob, age 6.
Stittinger, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Stittinger, Nancy, age 9.
Strawbridge, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Strawbridge, George, age 7.
Taylor, Charles. Father of Taylor, Hannah, age 8.
Torbet, David. Father of Torbet, David, age 11; Torbet, John, age 9.
Treaner, Patrick. Father of Treaner, Ann, age 9; Treaner, Rosanna, age 11.
Wade, Elizabeth. Orphan. Age 7.
Walsh, Henry. Father of Walsh, David, age 6.
Watto, Wesley. Orphan. Age 8.
Way, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Way, George, age 9; Way, John, age 11.
Welsh, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Welsh, Mary, age 8; Welsh, Thomas, age 6.
Wiley, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Wiley, Rebecca , age 7; Wiley, Susan, age 11.
Witty, Walter. Orphan. Age 8.
Wolf, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Wolf, Charles, age 9; Wolf, Henry, age 11; Wolf, Nat, age 6.
Wright, Ann Eliza. Orphan. Age 7.
1 item. 4 pieces.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
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Documents

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/03a4ab0b-28dd-4a6a-b05f-341052973793
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #190
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Arms, John
Bennett, Christian
Bennett, James
Bennett, John
Brown, John G.
Clark, Samuel
Clouse, Emaley
Clouse, George
Clouse, Mary
Eberline, George
Fisher, George
Gallager, Henry
Gallager, John
Gallager, Mary
Houch, Margaret
Lockhard, Charles
Lockhard, Samuel
Lockhard, Sophia
McCammon, William
Onetto, Henry
Oroings, Benjamin
Strein, Michael
Welsh, Mary
Welsh, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Columbia
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Columbia
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #190
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/15.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Onetto, Henry.
Arms, John.
Bennett, Christian.
Bennett, James.
Bennett, John.
Brown, John G.
McCammon, William.
Clark, Samuel.
Clouse, Emaley.
Clouse, George.
Clouse, Mary.
Eberline, George.
Fisher, George.
Gallager, Henry.
Gallager, John.
Gallager, Mary.
Houch, Margaret.
Lockhard, Charles.
Lockhard, Samuel.
Lockhard, Sophia.
Oroings, Benjamin.
Strein, Michael. Teacher.
Welsh, Mary.
Welsh, William.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
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Documents

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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #191
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Arms, John
Bennet, James
Bennet, John
Brown, John C.
McCannon, William
Clouse, Emaly
Clouse, Mary
Eberline, George
Gallager, John
Gallager, Mary
Houch, Margaret
Lockard, Samuel
Lockard, Sophia
Onetto, Henry
Strein, Michael
Welsh, Mary
Welsh, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Columbia
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Columbia
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #191
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/15.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Arms, John.
Bennet, James.
Bennet, John.
Brown, John C.
McCannon, William.
Clouse, Emaly.
Clouse, Mary.
Eberline, George.
Gallager, John.
Gallager, Mary.
Houch, Margaret.
Lockard, Samuel.
Lockard, Sophia.
Onetto, Henry.
Strein, Michael. Teacher.
Welsh, Mary.
Welsh, William.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Probate

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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1848 F007
Date Range
1848
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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
Date Range
1848
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1848
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Brown, George
Brown, Elizabeth
Brown, John G.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Rohrerstown, East Hempfield Twp.
Place
Rohrerstown, East Hempfield Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1848 F007
Box Number
005
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Brown, Elizabeth.
Administrator: Brown, John G.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Order for Payment

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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #062
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1823
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Brown, John N.
Kelly, Edward
Kelly, Hugh
Strom, Susanna
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Maytown, Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Maytown, Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #062
Box Number
003
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1992/12/22.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
School: Maytown
Brown, John N. Teacher.
Kelly, Edward.
Kelly, Hugh.
Strom, Susanna.
1 item 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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