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.
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Additional Notes
Poor children.
Bombarger, Henry. Father of Bombarger, Jacob; Bombarger, Peter.
Crammer, Isaac. Father of Crammer, Joseph.
Engle, Rosannah. Mother of Engle, Joseph.
Hanley, Jacob. Teacher.
Highet, Joseph. Father of Highet, Abraham; Highet, Samuel.
Hunt, John C. Father of Hunt, Anna Marie.
Markley, Adam. Father of Markley, Susan; Markley, Margaret.
Proctor, Hannah. Person of color. Mother of Proctor, Jeremiah.
Waterson, Phebe. Person of color. Mother of McDowell, Cyrus.
1 item. 1 piece.
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Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
