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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.
Documents
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #515
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 0007
People
Burk, Catharine
Devlin, Eliza
Kaufman, Michael
Kline, Jacob
Masterson, Edward
Reilly, James
Sproat, Mary A.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Mount Joy Twp.
Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Mount Joy Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #515
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/04.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Mount Joy Twp. unless noted.
Burk, Catharine.
Devlin, Eliza.
Kaufman, Michael. Donegal Twp.
Kline, Jacob.
Masterson, Edward. Teacher.
Reilly, James.
Sproat, Mary A.
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
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #518
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 0007
People
Hartly, Barbara
Hartly, George
Long, Martin
Norris, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #518
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/05.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Hartly, Barbara.
Hartly, George.
Long, Martin. Teacher.
Norris, John.
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
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #552
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 0007
People
Barlow, James
Carn, David
Miller, Elizabeth Bersheba
Snyder, Henry
Wilton, Richard
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #552
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/09.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Barlow, James.
Carn, David.
Miller, Elizabeth Bersheba.
Snyder, Henry.
Wilton, Richard. Teacher.
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
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #615
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 0007
People
Buchanan, Catharine
Dickey, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #615
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/09.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Payment for stationery.
Buchanan, Mrs. Catharine.
Dickey, Thomas.
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
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #624
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 0007
People
Cooper, Margaret
Graham, Augustus
Jamieson, Henry
Kelly, Charles
Kelly, Mary
Leader, Eliza
Leader, Simon
Lentz, Sarah
Martin, Lewis
Martin, William
McCullough, Susan
McGregor, Dennis
McGregor, George
McNeel, Hannah
Nagle, Emanuel
Reed, John
Sands, Rachel
Sands, William
Wilson, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #624
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/24.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Cooper, Margaret.
Graham, Augustus.
Jamieson, Henry.
Kelly, Charles.
Kelly, Mary.
Leader, Eliza.
Leader, Simon.
Lentz, Sarah.
Martin, Lewis.
Martin, William.
McCullough, Susan. Teacher.
McGregor, Dennis.
McGregor, George.
McNeel, Hannah.
Nagle, Emanuel.
Reed, John.
Sands, Rachel.
Sands, William.
Wilson, Thomas.
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
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #631
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 0007
People
Boot, Caroline
Boot, John
Boot, Mary
Caldwell, Hannah
Clark, Deborah
Clark, Rachael
Fenefruck, Benjamin
Fenefruck, Emanuel
Fenefruck, Henry
Herr, Henry
Herr, Levi
Herr, Martin
Keffer, Elizabeth
McCarren, James
McCarren, William
McDowell, Robert
Meteer, Elizabeth
Meteer, Jacob
Nedry, James
Nedry, Margaret
Neisly, Abraham
Neisly, Sarah
Probes, John
Probes, Mary
Reamon, James
Simpson, Elizabeth
Simpson, Mary
Young, Samuel
Zeller, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Mount Joy Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #631
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/24.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Donegal Twp. unless noted.
Boot, Caroline.
Boot, John.
Boot, Mary.
Caldwell, Hannah.
Clark, Deborah. Mount Joy Twp.
Clark, Rachael. Mount Joy Twp.
Fenefruck, Benjamin.
Fenefruck, Emanuel.
Fenefruck, Henry.
Herr, Henry.
Herr, Levi.
Herr, Martin.
Keffer, Elizabeth.
McCarren, James.
McCarren, William.
McDowell, Robert. Teacher.
Meteer, Elizabeth. Mount Joy Twp.
Meteer, Jacob. Mount Joy Twp.
Nedry, James.
Nedry, Margaret.
Neisly, Abraham.
Neisly, Sarah.
Probes, John.
Probes, Mary.
Reamon, James. Mount Joy Twp.
Simpson, Elizabeth.
Simpson, Mary.
Young, Samuel. Mount Joy Twp.
Zeller, Thomas.
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
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #026
Date Range
1827
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 Range
1827
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Boggs, Aaron
Boggs, Alexander
Boggs, Matthew
Cowhack, Eliza
Doyle, Eliza
Doyle, Henry
Druckenmiller, George
Hartman, Christian
Hartman, Sarah
Kneisley, Abraham
Kneisley, Sarah
Mateer, Jacob
McGrann, Lydia
Roan, Joseph
Sharer, Henry
Weaver, Lewis
Weaver, Martin
White, John
White, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Mount Joy Twp.
Rapho Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #026
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/01/07.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Donegal, Mount Joy and Rapho Townships.
Myers, Jacob. Teacher.
Donegal Twp.
Boggs, Aaron.
Boggs, Alexander.
Boggs, Matthew.
Cowhack, Eliza.
Druckenmiller, George.
Hartman, Christian.
Hartman, Sarah.
Kneisley, Abraham.
Kneisley, Sarah.
McGrann, Lydia.
Mount Joy Twp.
Doyle, Eliza.
Doyle, Henry.
Mateer, Jacob.
White, John.
White, Samuel.
Sharer, Henry.
Rapho Twp.
Roan, Joseph.
Weaver, Lewis.
Weaver, Martin.
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
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #054
Date Range
1827
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 Range
1827
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Baxter, William
Davis, George
Davis, Hannah
Davis, James
Dougherty, Elizabeth
Dougherty, James
Dougherty, Michael
Dougherty, Susannah
Dun, Hannah
Dysinger, Elizabeth
Dysinger, Jacob
Dysinger, Joseph
Klugh, Catharine
Klugh, Henry
Kuster, Elizabeth
Kuster, Mary A.
McBride, David
Miller, John
Miller, Lewis
Opp, John
Rhinehart, Anthony
Shaise, George
Sharrer, Catharine
Sharrer, John
Sharrer, Michael
Shimp, Henry
Smith, Frederick
Snyder, Elizabeth
Snyder, George
Swords, Jane
Swords, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #054
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/05/28.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Baxter, William. Teacher.
Davis, George.
Davis, Hannah.
Davis, James.
Dougherty, Elizabeth.
Dougherty, James.
Dougherty, Michael.
Dougherty, Susannah.
Dun, Hannah.
Dysinger, Elizabeth.
Dysinger, Jacob.
Dysinger, Joseph.
Klugh, Catharine.
Klugh, Henry.
Kuster, Elizabeth.
Kuster, Mary A.
McBride, David.
Miller, John.
Miller, Lewis.
Opp, John.
Rhinehart, Anthony.
Shaise, George.
Sharrer, Catharine.
Sharrer, John.
Sharrer, Michael.
Shimp, Henry.
Smith, Frederick.
Snyder, Elizabeth.
Snyder, George.
Swords, Jane.
Swords, Mary.
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
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #055
Date Range
1827
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 Range
1827
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Baxter, William
Davis, George
Davis, Hannah
Davis, James
Dougherty, Elizabeth
Dougherty, James
Dougherty, Michael
Dougherty, Susanna
Dysinger, Elizabeth
Dysinger, Jacob
Dysinger, Joseph
Klugh, Henry
Kuster, Elizabeth
Kuster, Mary A.
McBride, David
Miller, John
Miller, Lewis
Opp, John
Sharrer, George
Sharrer, Catharine
Sharrer, John
Sharrer, Michael
Shimp, Henry
Shimp, Matty
Snyder, Elizabeth
Snyder, George
Swords, Jane
Swords, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #055
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/05/28.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Baxter, William. Teacher.
Davis, George.
Davis, Hannah.
Davis, James.
Dougherty, Elizabeth.
Dougherty, James.
Dougherty, Michael.
Dougherty, Susanna.
Dysinger, Elizabeth.
Dysinger, Jacob.
Dysinger, Joseph.
Klugh, Henry.
Kuster, Elizabeth.
Kuster, Mary A.
McBride, David.
Miller, John.
Miller, Lewis.
Opp, John.
Sharrer, George.
Sharrer, Catharine.
Sharrer, John.
Sharrer, Michael.
Shimp, Henry.
Shimp, Matty.
Snyder, Elizabeth.
Snyder, George.
Swords, Jane.
Swords, Mary.
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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