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.
Adams, Eve. Mother of Adams, Elizabeth, age 11; Adams, Mary, age 9. Mount Joy Twp. Barnett, Isaac.Father of Barnett, Isaac, age 8; Barnett, John, age7. Donegal Twp.
Fisher, Eve. Mother of Campbell, Ephriam, age 11.
Leader, Susan. Mother of Leader, Jacob. Donegal Twp.
Thomas, Joseph R. Teacher.
Vance, Susanna. Mother of Vance, Isaac, age 11. Mount Joy Twp.
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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.
