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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #465
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
Boughter, Catharine
Bryan, Adaline
Davis, Eliza
Davis, Sarah
Faur, Mary
Hayborn, James
Hayborn, M. J.
Hemphill, John
Hemphill, Samuel
Hollon, Phoebe
Mathews, John
Mathews, Margaret
Pugh, Hannah
Pugh, Jane
Russell, Joshua
Smith, Harriet
Smith, John
Search Terms
Poor children
Teachers
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 1830 #465
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1995/05/16.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Chester County and Lancaster County.
Boughter, Catharine.
Bryan, Adaline. Teacher.
Davis, Eliza.
Davis, Sarah.
Faur, Mary.
Hayborn, James.
Hayborn, M. J.
Hemphill, John.
Hemphill, Samuel.
Hollon, Phoebe.
Mathews, John.
Mathews, Margaret.
Pugh, Hannah.
Pugh, Jane.
Russell, Joshua.
Smith, Harriet.
Smith, 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 1830 #476
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
Alexander, Elizabeth
Alexander, William
Bell, Francis
Bright, Mary
Brown, Harriet
Davis, Mira
Davis, Nathaniel
Dickinson, Joseph
Dickinson, Mary
Goodin, William
Green, Cassa
Green, Sarah
Green, Walter
Harris, Stephen
Harris, Susan
Henderson, Rebecca
Henderson, Sarah
Jackson, Elizabeth
Jenkins, Emanuel
King, David
Loney, James
Randall, Ann
Randall, John
Richards, James
Smith, Daniel
Snively, Mary
Tailor, Emilia
Tailor, Isaac
Thomas, Hetty
Thomas, Susan
Tolson, Elmira
Tolson, William
Williams, James
Wilson, Elizabeth
Wilson, James
Search Terms
Poor children
Teachers
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 1830 #476
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1995/05/16.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Alexander, Elizabeth.
Alexander, William.
Bell, Francis.
Bright, Mary.
Brown, Harriet.
Davis, Mira.
Davis, Nathaniel.
Dickinson, Joseph.
Dickinson, Mary.
Goodin, William.
Green, Cassa.
Green, Sarah.
Green, Walter.
Harris, Stephen.
Harris, Susan.
Henderson, Rebecca.
Henderson, Sarah.
Jackson, Elizabeth.
Jenkins, Emanuel.
King, David.
Loney, James.
Randall, Ann.
Randall, John.
Richards, James. Teacher.
Smith, Daniel.
Snively, Mary.
Tailor, Emilia.
Tailor, Isaac.
Thomas, Hetty.
Thomas, Susan.
Tolson, Elmira.
Tolson, William.
Williams, James.
Wilson, Elizabeth.
Wilson, James.
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 1830 #551
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
Boughter, Catharine
Boughter, Eliza
Bryan, Adaline R.
Davis, Eliza
Davis, Sarah
Faur, Mary
Hayborn, James
Hayborn, M. J.
Hemphill, John
Hemphill, Samuel
Mathews, John
Pugh, Hannah
Pugh, Jane
Russell, J.
Smith, Harriet
Smith, John
Search Terms
Poor children
Teachers
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 1830 #551
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1995/06/13.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Boughter, Catharine.
Boughter, Eliza.
Bryan, Adaline R. Teacher.
Davis, Eliza.
Davis, Sarah.
Faur, Mary.
Hayborn, James.
Hayborn, M. J.
Hemphill, John.
Hemphill, Samuel.
Mathews, John.
Pugh, Hannah.
Pugh, Jane.
Russell, J.
Smith, Harriet.
Smith, 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 1829 #356
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
Davis, Nathaniel
Dellum, Hannah
Ellexanders, Elizabeth
Ellexanders, William
Gooden, William
Green, Cassa
Green, Sarah
Green, Walter
Harden, Elizabeth
Harris, Stephen
Harris, Susan
Jackson, Elizabeth
James, Williams
Loney, James
Randall, James
Randall, John
Richards, James
Snively, Mary
Stokes, Peter
Thomas, Elizabeth
Thomas, Hetty
Wheeler, Mary
Wilson, Elizabeth
Wilson, James
Wilson, Rebecca
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Poor children
Teachers
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 #356
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/05/20.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Davis, Nathaniel.
Dellum, Hannah.
Ellexanders, Elizabeth.
Ellexanders, William.
Gooden, William.
Green, Cassa.
Green, Sarah.
Green, Walter.
Harden, Elizabeth.
Harris, Stephen.
Harris, Susan.
Jackson, Elizabeth.
James, Williams.
Loney, James.
Randall, James.
Randall, John.
Richards, James. Teacher.
Snively, Mary.
Stokes, Peter.
Thomas, Elizabeth.
Thomas, Hetty.
Wheeler, Mary.
Wilson, Elizabeth.
Wilson, James.
Wilson, Rebecca.
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 #474
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 0006
People
Cross, Andrew
Grosch, Samuel S.
Hamler, Alexander
Hamler, John
Jemison, David
Johnston, William
Jones, Samuel
Law, Elizabeth
Law, Thomas
Longenecker, James
Longenecker, Levi
McCafferty, James
McClasky, Ann
Park, James
Rathvon, Catharine
Sands, John
Williams, William
Wilson, James
Wittich, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Marietta
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Marietta
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #474
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/02.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Cross, Andrew.
Grosch, Samuel S. Teacher.
Hamler, Alexander.
Hamler, John.
Jemison, David. Lives outside the borough. Too old.
Johnston, William.
Jones, Samuel.
Law, Elizabeth.
Law, Thomas.
Longenecker, James. Lives outside the borough.
Longenecker, Levi. Lives outside the borough.
McCafferty, James. Lives outside the borough.
McClasky, Ann. Lives outside the borough.
Park, James.
Rathvon, Catharine.
Sands, John. Lives outside the borough. Too old.
Williams, William.
Wilson, James.
Wittich, 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 #662
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
Armstrong, Nancy
Armstrong, Thomas
Beech, Amos
Beech, Henry
Beech, John
Brady, Amos
Brady, John
Brady, Robert
Brooks, Eli C.
Brooks, Mary C.
Cromwell, Ann
Doebler, Christopher
Ervin, Daniel
Fisher, Matilda
Gortner, Jacob
Gortner, Maria
Goss, Henry
Hess, Amos
Hess, Edward
Hess, Elizabeth
Hess, Martha
Kepperley, Abraham
Kepperley, Frederick
Kurtz, George
Kurtz, Harry
Kurtz, Marion
Lighty, Christian
Lighty, Jacob
McMullen, Josiah
Meheffy, John
Morrison, John
Morrison, Margaret
Morrison, William
Nelson, Edward
Nelson, Martha
Peters, Benjamin
Peters, George
Peters, Jacob
Peters, Samuel
Peters, William
Ressel, Leah
Roads Augustus
Roads John
Rogers, John
Rogers, Sarah
Shenk, Christian
Shenk, Elizabeth
Shenk, Hetty
Shenk, Jacob
Shenk, John
Smith, Harriet
Sourbeer, Jonas
Sourbeer, Nancy
Sourbeer, Philip
Williamson, Anne
Williamson, John
Wilson, Charles
Yentzer, Peggy
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Conestoga Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Conestoga Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #662
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A Jan 5, 1996.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Armstrong, Nancy. Age 7.
Armstrong, Thomas. Age 10.
Beech, Amos, age 9.
Beech, Henry, age 10.
Beech, John, age 7.
Brady, Amos, age 8.
Brady, John, age 9.
Brady, Robert, age 7.
Brooks, Eli C., age 7
Brooks, Mary C., age 8.
Cromwell, Ann, age 8.
Doebler, Christopher, age 8.
Ervin, Daniel, age 9.
Fisher, Matilda, age 9.
Gortner, Jacob, age 7.
Gortner, Maria, age 8.
Goss, Henry, age 7.
Hess, Amos, age 7.
Hess, Edward, age 11.
Hess, Elizabeth, age 8.
Hess, Martha, age 10.
Kepperley, Abraham, age 8.
Kepperley, Frederick, age 9.
Kurtz, George, age 7.
Kurtz, Harry, age 11.
Kurtz, Marion, age 9.
Lighty, Christian, age 9.
Lighty, Jacob, age 10
McMullen, Josiah, age 11.
Meheffy, John, age 9.
Morrison, John, age 9.
Morrison, Margaret, age 7.
Morrison, William, age 11.
Nelson, Edward, age 7.
Nelson, Martha, age 9.
Peters, Benjamin, age 5.
Peters, George, age 11.
Peters, Jacob, age 7.
Peters, Samuel, age 8.
Peters, William, age 9.
Ressel, Leah, age 11.
Roads Augustus, age 10.
Roads John, age 7.
Rogers, John, age 10.
Rogers, Sarah, age 7.
Shenk, Christian, age 7.
Shenk, Elizabeth, age 6.
Shenk, Hetty, age 11.
Shenk, Jacob, age 9.
Shenk, John, age 11.
Smith, Harriet [age was not recorded]
Sourbeer, Jonas, age 8.
Sourbeer, Jonas, age 7.
Sourbeer, Nancy, age 10.
Sourbeer, Philip, age 7.
Williamson, Anne, age 8.
Williamson, John, age 9.
Wilson, Charles, age 10.
Yentzer, Peggy, age 7.
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 #031
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
Cross, Andrew
Grosch, Samuel S.
Jemison, David
Johnston, Mary A.
Johnston, William
Jones, Eliza
Jones, Samuel
Kelley, Charles
Kelly, Charles
Kelly, Mary
Leader, Mary
Lentz, Hiram
Longenaker, James
Longenaker, Levi
McCafferty, James
McClasky, Ann
Park, James
Sands, John
Williams, William
Wittich, John
Wilson, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Marietta
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Marietta
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #031
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/01/07.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Cross, Andrew.
Grosch, Samuel S. Teacher.
Jemison, David.
Johnston, Mary A.
Johnston, William.
Jones, Eliza.
Jones, Samuel.
Kelley, Charles.
Kelly, Charles.
Kelly, Mary.
Leader, Mary.
Lentz, Hiram.
Longenaker, James.
Longenaker, Levi.
McCafferty, James.
McClasky, Ann.
Park, James.
Sands, John.
Williams, William.
Wittich, John.
Wilson, James.
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 1831 #438
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 0011
People
Bolten, Franklin
Bolten, Harriet
Bolten, William
Crowley, D.
Irwin, John
Irwin, Robert
Irwin, William
Mayberry, Jane
Mayberry, Sarah
Mayberry, William
McCormick, Margaret
McCormick, Nathan
McKown, Sarah
McKown, William
Moore, Margaret
Moore, Mary
Moore, Matthew
Moore, Richard
Platt, Henry
Platt, Sarah Jane
Smith, Eliza
Smith, Harriet
Smith, Stephen
Stewart, Benjamin
Stewart, Samuel L.
Search Terms
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 1831 #438
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/07/02.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Bolten, William. Father of Bolten, Harriet; Bolten, Franklin
Crowley, D. Teacher.
Sarah Mayberry. 1993/07/02
Irwin, Robert. Father of Irwin, John; Irwin, William.
Mayberry, William. Father of Mayberry, Jane; Mayberry, Sarah.
McCormick, Nathan. Father of McCormick, Margaret.
McKown, William. Father of McKown, William; McKown, Sarah.
Moore, Matthew. Father of Moore, Mary; Moore, Margaret.
Platt, Henry. Father of Moore, Richard; Platt, Sarah Jane.
Smith, Stephen. Father of Smith, Harriet; Smith, Eliza.
Stewart, Benjamin. Father of Stewart, Samuel L.
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 1828 #496
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
Briley, Leonard
Dellum, Hannah
Dellum, James
Dellum, Nancy
Dellum, William
Dickson, Margaret
Dickson, Mary
Gilmore, Nancy
Gooden, William
Harden, Elizabeth
Henderson, Sarah
King, David
Mayberry, Emanuel
Miller, Elizabeth
Miller, Margret
Jackson, Elizabeth
Randall, James
Randall, John
Richards, James
Smiley, John
Smile, Nancy
Snively, Mary
Stoaks, Peter
Suel, Trustey
Wheeler, Mary
White, Elizabeth
Wilson, James
Wilson, Samue
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #496
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/06/09.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Briley, Leonard
Dellum, Hannah
Dellum, James
Dellum, Nancy
Dellum, William
Dickson, Margaret
Dickson, Mary
Gilmore, Nancy
Gooden, William
Harden, Elizabeth
Henderson, Sarah
King, David
Mayberry, Emanuel
Miller, Elizabeth
Miller, Margret
Jackson, Elizabeth
Randall, James
Randall, John
Richards, James. Teacher.
Smiley, John
Smile, Nancy
Snively, Mary
Stoaks, Peter
Suel, Trustey
Wheeler, Mary
White, Elizabeth
Wilson, James
Wilson, Samuel
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 1828 #554
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
Fissel, George
Hains, Henry
Shertzer, Benjamin
Smith, Harriet
Smith, Mary
Young, Matty
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
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 1828 #554
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/06/16.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Fissel, George.
Hains, Henry. Teacher.
Shertzer, Benjamin.
Smith, Harriet.
Smith, Mary.
Young, Matty.
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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