A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Notes
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Filed against: White, William. His occupation: jailor.
Affidavit.
Copy of commitment paper.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
3 items, 2 pieces
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Case Number
239.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Court martial records of the Pennsylvania Militia from the War of 1812. Docket book entries include charges, pleadings, witness accounts, court minutes, and judgments. Summons papers include defendant's name, name of commanding officer, appearance date, and amount of fine.
System of Arrangement
Arranged by regiment and company, then numerically by case number.
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.
Barstler, John. Deceased. Father of Barstler, Samuel, age 10.
Bauman, Samuel. Father of Bauman, Samuel, age 10; Bauman, Charlotte, age 9; Bauman, Margaret, age 6.
Beitelman, Jacob. Father of Beitelman, Jacob, age 9; Beitelman, Samuel, age 7.
Carson, Richard. Father of Carson, Isaac, age 8; Carson, Joseph, age 6; Carson, Eliza, age 11.
Coot, Thomas., Deceased. Father of Coot, Thomas Jefferson, age 6.
Daum, Peter. Father of Daum, Lucy, age 9; Daum, Nancy, age 10.
Duck, George. Father of Duck, Lydia, age 9; Duck, Adam, age 7; Duck, Elizabeth, age 6.
Gensimer, John. Father of Gensimer, John, age 11; Gensimer, Daniel (or George), age 9; Gensimer, Polly, age 7.
Getz, Philip. Father of Getz, Catharine, age 10; Getz, Peter, age 6.
Grove, George. Father of Grove, Daniel, age 6.
Hart, John. Father of Hart, John, age 9; Hart, Christian, age 7.
Hartung, Jacob. Father of Hartung, Cyrus, age 7.
Hinkle, Jonathan. Father of Hinkle, Levi, age 9; Hinkle, Emanuel, age 8.
Jones, Jesse. Father of Jones, Conrad, age 10; Jones, William, age 8; Jones, Thomas, age 6.
Kerner, Elizabeth. Mother of Kerner, John, age 10.
Lehr, John. Father of Lehr, James, age9; Lehr, David, age 7.
Leinbach, Elias.. Father of Leinbach, Samuel, age 10; Leinbach, John, age 9; Leinbach, Frederick, age 7.
Mumma, Leonard. Father of Mumma, Susanna, age 11; Mumma, John, age 10; Mumma, Leah, age 8.
Oberlin, George. Father of Oberlin, George, age 10.
Pfundt, Adam. Father of Pfundt, Philip, age 9.
Ranck, Michael. Father of Ranck, Isaac, age 11; Ranck, William, age 8.
Sands, Aron. Father of Sands, Aron, age 10; Sands, Joseph, age 7.
Sheaffer, Henry. Father of Shaeffer, Samuel, age 11; Shaeffer, Henry, age 7.
Slough, Jacob. Father of Slough, Elizabeth, age 9; Slough, Catharine, age 7.
Snyder, Jacob. Father of Snyder, Nancy, age 7; Snyder, Veronica, age 6.
Spera, William. Father of Spera, John, age 9; Spera, Gibson, age 6.
Stark, Joseph. Father of Stark, Samuel, age 10.
Stober, Jacob. Father of Stober, Polly, age 10; Stober, William, age 9.
Switzgable, Thomas. Father of Switzgable, Thomas, age 11 years 2 months; Switzgable, Samuel, age 8 years 8 months; Switzgable, Elizabeth, age 7 years 1 month.
Usner, Christian. Father of Usner, Elizabeth, age 10.
Zell, Jacob. Father of Zell, Allen, age 7.
Zimmerman, George. Father of ZImmerman, Hanah, age 6; Zimmerman, Mary, age 8.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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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.
Payment to mayor and unnamed constables for arresting, examining and disposing of Vagrants ajd disorderly persons and hearing cases in which the charges were not supported by testimony.
Lightner, Nathaniel. Mayor.
Other names on the document:
Dresmond, William.
Jones, Thomas.
West, James.
Jefferns, Mary.
Davis, Jesse.
Johnson, John.
Cambell, Alexander.
Cambell, Mary Ann.
Hess, David.
Kerr, Robert.
Berry, Mary.
Philips, George.
Pile, Henry.
Pile, Elizabeth.
Buckram, John.
Connelly, Dennis.
Branton, Susan.
Casata, Joseph.
Sutton, Isaac.
Steward, William.
Kelly, John.
Reed, Paterik.
Keller, Daniel.
Jones, Joseph.
Blunt, George.
Ochston, Philip.
Hauser, Abraham.
Diller, George.
Reed, William.
Allen, Peggy.
Paine, Rotert.
Smith, Mary.
Montgomery, John.
Basset, Polly.
Davis, Sanford.
Thomas, George.
Doyle, John.
Terrance, Margaret.
Harris, William.
Johnson, Simon.
Aaron, Joseph.
Cambell, Daniel.
Jones, Hiram.
Henry, James.
Myer, John.
Parker, Joseph.
Hamilton, Charles.
Anderson, Pompey.
Porter, Mathew.
deaf and dumb man
Graeff, David.
Peters, Ann.
Buckram, Joseph.
Groff, George.
Hewlett, George.
Harring, William.
Tully, Margaret.
Binsley, William.
Drake, John.
Royer, Joseph.
Smith, Mathias.
Groff, David.
Brown, Samuel.
Lind, Henry. Boy - charge Larceny - discharged
Trainer, Hugh.
O'Riley, George.
Kernes, Robert.
1 item. 1 piece.
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