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.
Signers of Petition: Christian Stauffer, Joseph Wright, Frederick Fenstermacher, Valentine Rumel, Jacob Stauffer, Thomas Graham, Martin Kindig, George Kentig, John Kindig, John Stehman, John Miller, John Hess, Christian Hess, John Yentzer, Christian Mylley, Christopher Brenner, and two others.
1 Item, 1 Piece
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Located in Safe Harbor on the west side of Conestoga Creek.
Formerly occupied by Adam Fogle.
Petition allowed.
Signers of Petition: Jacob Goodman, Frederick Fentsrmacher, Isaac King, Adam Titzenberger, Christian Stauffer Jr., Lewis Urbon, Jacob Yentzer, George Hoffman, Adam Fogle, Edward O'Brien, George Urban, Abraham Witmer, John Lintner, Christian Rorer, Christopher Brennen, Jacob Baughman, Hugh Wilson, and several others.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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