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Collection
Lancaster County Almshouse and Hospital Collection
Title
Lancaster County Almshouse and Hospital Collection
Object ID
MG0277
Date Range
1798-1993
scrapbook of Conestoga View. Creator: Lancaster County (Pa.). Board of County Commissioners LancasterHistory (Organization) Conditions for Access: Restrictions noted at the item level. Conditions Governing Reproductions: Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at
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Collection
Lancaster County Almshouse and Hospital Collection
Title
Lancaster County Almshouse and Hospital Collection
Description
The Lancaster County Almshouse and Hospital Collection is comprised of accounts, registers, minutes, and other records kept by this county department. There are birth and death records, lists of inmates, supply and payroll books, and auditors' reports, and a scrapbook of Conestoga View.
Date Range
1798-1993
Year Range From
1798
Year Range To
1993
Date of Accumulation
1798-1993
Creator
Lancaster County (Pa.). Board of County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 08
People
Ash, Phineas
Bachman, J. M.
Bachman, John
Bair, Ivan
Baney, William
Bard, R. W.
Bare, Adam
Bausman, John
Bubach, Gerhart
Carpenter, Sam
Centini, Jane E.
Clark, Thomas
Coleman, Thomas
Colwell, James
Dale, Samuel
Dorwart, Jonas
Dunlap, Stephan
Eaby, George W.
Esler, P. O.
Gibbons, William
Good, William
Graybill, N. W.
Graybill, H.
Gryder, Christian
Haines, Timothy
Halbach, W. A.
Harnish, Jacob
Harnish, Samuel
Heck, Lewis
Herr, Christian
Hershey, W. E. H.
Hildebrant, W.
Hollinger, George
Humes, Samuel
Jackson, James J.
Kean, Thomas M.
Kready, David C.
Lane, P. C.
Lenegan, Archibald M.
Light, John
Livingston, J. B.
Long, Jacob
Metzger, John W.
Meyers, Samuel M.
Murray, William
Musser, George
Nauman, J. W.
Nicholson, John
Overholzer, H. D.
Patterson, D. W.
Reed, John K.
Schwartz, Conrad
Slaymaker, Henry
Snyder, Simon
Stone, Abraham
Strine, Jacob S.
Summy, A.
Sweigart, E.
Weaver, B. F.
Webb, Will
Wein, John
Wentz, Thomas
Witmer, Abraham
Witters, Jacob W.
Young, Mathias
Zantzinger, Paul
Other Creators
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Subjects
Almshouses
Almshouses--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--History
Auditors' reports
Conestoga View (Lancaster, Pa.)
Poor--Services for--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--History
Scrapbooks
Search Terms
Almshouses
Auditors' reports
Conestoga View
Finding aids
Manuscript groups
Scrapbooks
Extent
3 boxes, 33 books and folders, 3.5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0277
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Lancaster County Almshouse and Hospital Collection (MG0277), Folder or Book #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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.
Classification
MG0277
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Most of the items in this collection are part of the Lancaster County Government Records, RG 08-12. They were transferred into MG-277 in 1999 during the planning of the Almshouse and Hospital exhibition. Other items are on loan from the Edward Hand Medical Heritage Foundation or were collected by LancasterHistory.
Added to database 21 July 2017.
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #556
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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 0010
People
Atley, Rachael
Evans, Albert
Evans, Caleb
Frempt , Caroline
Frempt, Samuel
Herrington, Rebekah
Mingle, Catharine
Mingle, Francis
Root, Peter
Swatswalter, Allen
Townsley, Barton
Townsly, Elizabeth
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Caernarvon Twp.
Salisbury Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Caernarvon Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #556
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/07/01.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Caernarvon Twp. unless noted.
Atley, Rachael.
Evans, Albert.
Evans, Caleb. Teacher.
Frempt , Caroline.
Frempt, Samuel.
Herrington, Rebekah. Salisbury Twp.
Mingle, Catharine.
Mingle, Francis.
Root, Peter.
Swatswalter, Allen.
Townsley, Barton.
Townsly, Elizabeth.
1 item, 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #557
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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 0010
People
Albright, Joseph
Basset, Polly
Bay, Jacob
Butler, John
Curran, John Quimby
Dalbow, Jeremiah
Gibson, John
Hooks, Balthus
Johnson, David
Keller, Daniel
Kline, John
Malson, William
Martin, Jacob
Martin, Thomas
Miller, Mary
Palmer, Emanuel
Parke, Samuel
Perry, Nancy
Pickle, Adam
Redcay, Elias
Reuben, John
Sheaffer, George
Sneivley, Abraham
Temple, Joseph
Wade, Francis
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #557
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A Jul 31, 2001.
Additional Notes
[Courthouse]
Payment to Parke, Samuel.
Other names mentioned (all are Commonwealth vs.)
Albright, Joseph.
Basset, Polly.
Curran, John Quimby.
Dalbow, Jeremiah.
Pickle, Adam.
Butler, John.
Martin, Jacob.
Hooks, Balthus.
Reuben, John.
Bay, Jacob.
Gibson, John.
Temple, Joseph.
Johnson, David.
Keller, Daniel.
Kline, John.
Miller, Mary.
Redcay, Elias.
Sheaffer, George.
[Segenheim], Mary.
Wade, Francis.
Perry, Nancy.
Sneivley, Abraham.
Palmer, Emanuel.
Martin, Thomas.
Malson, William.
1 item, 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #558
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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 0010
People
Longenecker, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #558
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A Jul 31, 2001.
Additional Notes
Payment for powder.
Longenecker, John.
1 item, 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #559
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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 0010
People
Lane, John N.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Prisons
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #559
Box Number
010
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Prison.
Payment for rugs.
Lane, John N.
1 item, 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #560
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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 0010
People
Armstrong, Ruth Ann
Bird, Jacob
Brown, Rachael
Bushong, Martha
Bushong, Samuel
Crawford, Samuel
Cunningham, Elizabeth
Jenkins, Esther Ann
MCairn, Michael
Moore, Martha
Moore, Samuel
Peck, Eliza Jane
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans
Search Terms
Colerain Twp.
Drumore Twp.
Little Britain Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Colerain Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #560
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/07/01.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Armstrong, Ruth Ann. Person of color. Drumore Twp.
Bird, Jacob. Little Britain Twp.
Brown, Rachael. Little Britain Twp.
Bushong, Martha. Colerain Twp.
Bushong, Samuel. Colerain Twp.
Crawford, Samuel. Teacher.
Cunningham, Elizabeth. Drumore Twp.
Jenkins, Esther Ann. Drumore Twp.
MCairn, Michael. Drumore Twp.
Moore, Martha. Drumore Twp.
Moore, Samuel, Drumore Twp.
Peck, Eliza Jane. Person of color. Drumore Twp.
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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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #561
More detail
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 0010
People
Eisenberger, Elias
Eisenberger, Elizabeth
Ford, David
Garrison, Abigail
Garrison, Jane
Henry, George
Henry, John
Oxer, Ann
Oxer, Samuel
Sissler, John
Smith, Matthais
Wise, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster Twp.
Manor Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Manor Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #561
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/07/01.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Manor or Lancaster Twp. as noted.
Eisenberger, Elias. Lancaster Twp.
Eisenberger, Elizabeth. Lancaster Twp.
Ford, David. Manor Twp.
Garrison, Abigail. Manor Twp.
Garrison, Jane. Manor Twp.
Henry, George. Lancaster Twp.
Henry, John. Manor Twp.
Oxer, Ann. Manor Twp.
Oxer, Samuel. Manor Twp.
Sissler, John. Teacher.
Smith, Matthais. Manor Twp.
Wise, George. Manor Twp.
1 item, 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #562
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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 0010
People
Coffroad, Harriet
Dunlap, James
Evans, Davis
Evans, Oliver John
Miller, Hugh
Miller, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Caernarvon Twp.
Salisbury Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Salisbury Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #562
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/07/01.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Salisbury Twp. unless noted.
Coffroad, Harriet. Teacher.
Dunlap, James. Caernarvon Twp.
Evans, Davis.
Evans, Oliver John.
Miller, Hugh.
Miller, James.
1 item, 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #563
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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 0010
People
Redsecker, Jacob
Curran, John
McLaughlin, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Courthouses
Lancaster
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #563
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A Jul 31, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment for apprehending a prisoner and returning him to court.
Redsecker, Jacob.
Curran, John. Prisoner. Convicted of stealing a horse belonging to Maj. John McLaughlin.
1 item, 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #564
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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 0010
People
Mayer, George Louis
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #564
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A Jul 31, 2001.
Additional Notes
Purpose of the payment was not recorded.
Mayer, George Louis.
1 item, 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
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Description Level
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