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The life of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin / written by himself ; together with a number of his humorous, moral, and literary essays, chiefly in the manner of the Spectator

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Author
Franklin, Benjamin,
Date of Publication
ca.1817.
Call Number
923.2 F831
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Alternate Title
Life of the late Doctor Benjamin Franklin.
Author
Franklin, Benjamin,
Uniform Title
Selections.
Date of Publication
ca.1817.
Physical Description
303 p. ; 21 cm.
Notes
Includes Stueber's continuation of Franklin's Life.
Title page missing; information from 1823 ed. in Library of Congress.
Ford, P.L. Franklin bibliography,
Subjects
Franklin, Benjamin, - 1706-1790.
Statesmen - United States - Biography.
Additional Author
Stueber, Henry,
Franklin, Benjamin,
Martin, William
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
923.2 F831
Websites
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #370
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
Barnes, John
Barr, Richard
Boot, John
Burg, Aaron
Callahan, Edward
Campbell, James
Carter, Catherine
Collins, Thomas
Evans, Maria
Franciscus, John
Gumpf, Henry
Hatz, Eliza
Humes, Samuel
Johnson, Henry
Jones, Samuel
Leonard, George
Martin, William
McLenegan, Zephariah
Swenk, Peter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
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 1829 #370
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A Jul 26, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment to the prosecuting attorney for work on the following cases (all are Commonwealth vs.)
McLenegan, Zephariah. Prosecuting attorney of the Mayor's Court
Boot, John. Assault and Battery on Martin, William. Bill ignored.
Barnes, John. Convicted of assault and battery on Leonard, George.
Franciscus, John. Convicted of assault and battery on Campbell, James.
Johnson, Henry. Convicted of fornication.
Hatz, Eliza. Convicted of adultery.
Swenk, Peter. Convicted of disorderly house.
Franciscus, John. Convicted of adultery.
Burg, Aaron. Convicted of assault and battery with intent to commit murder.
Evans, Maria. Surety of the Peace; bound over for court.
Gumpf, Henry. Surety of the Peace; heard and determined.
Callahan, Edward. Surety of the Peace; heard and determined.
Franciscus, John. Surety of the Peace, heard and determined.
Collins, Thomas. Surety of the Peace; heard and determined.
Carter, Catherine. Surety of the Peace; heard and determined.
Jones, Samuel. Surety of the Peace; heard and determined.
Humes, Samuel. Assault and Battery. Bill ignored.
Barr, Richard. Acquitted of assault and battery.
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 #464
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
Draper, Eliza
Elliott, Mary Ann
Graham, Augustus
Heckrotte, Henry
Jameson, Henry
Kelley, Charles
Kelly, Mary
Leader, Simon
Lentz, Sarah
Martin, Lewis
Martin, William
McCullough, Susanna
McGregor, Dennis
McGregor, George
McNeal, Hannah
Nagle, Emanuel
Reed, John
Sands, Rachel
Sands, William
Wilson, Thomas
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 #464
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/02.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Draper, Eliza.
Elliott, Mary Ann.
Graham, Augustus.
Heckrotte, Henry.
Jameson, Henry.
Kelley, Charles.
Kelly, Mary.
Leader, Simon.
Lentz, Sarah.
Martin, Lewis.
Martin, William.
McCullough, Susanna. Teacher.
McGregor, Dennis.
McGregor, George.
McNeal, Hannah.
Nagle, Emanuel.
Reed, John.
Sands, Rachel.
Sands, William.
Wilson, Thomas.
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 #624
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
Cooper, Margaret
Graham, Augustus
Jamieson, Henry
Kelly, Charles
Kelly, Mary
Leader, Eliza
Leader, Simon
Lentz, Sarah
Martin, Lewis
Martin, William
McCullough, Susan
McGregor, Dennis
McGregor, George
McNeel, Hannah
Nagle, Emanuel
Reed, John
Sands, Rachel
Sands, William
Wilson, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #624
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/24.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Cooper, Margaret.
Graham, Augustus.
Jamieson, Henry.
Kelly, Charles.
Kelly, Mary.
Leader, Eliza.
Leader, Simon.
Lentz, Sarah.
Martin, Lewis.
Martin, William.
McCullough, Susan. Teacher.
McGregor, Dennis.
McGregor, George.
McNeel, Hannah.
Nagle, Emanuel.
Reed, John.
Sands, Rachel.
Sands, William.
Wilson, Thomas.
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
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1897 F067
Date Range
1897
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
Date Range
1897
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1897
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0018
People
Martin, William Henry
Martin, George S.
Martin, Eliza
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Lancaster
Place
Lancaster
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1897 F067
Box Number
018
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Martin, George S.
Administrator: Martin, Eliza.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #510
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
Beittleman, Mary
Beittleman, William
Boldenstott, Henry
Boldenstott, William
Brightman, Catharine
Brooks, Henry
Bucher, Fanny
Fittera, Elizabeth
Fittera, Stephen
Heidler, Cyrus
Hinkel, Margaret
Johnson, William
Leeder, Frederick
Leider, Simon
Malony, Martin
Martin, Lewis
Martin, William
Michael, Ann
Miner, P. F.
Nace, Rebecca
Nace, Sarah
Plat, Mary
Quest, Emily
Rice, William
Rollin, Fany
Rollin, Henry
Schwalge, Henry
Schwalge, John
Spangler, George
Wilson, Thomas
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 1828 #510
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/06/09.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Beittleman, Mary.
Beittleman, William.
Boldenstott, Henry.
Boldenstott, William.
Brightman, Catharine.
Brooks, Henry.
Bucher, Fanny.
Fittera, Elizabeth.
Fittera, Stephen.
Heidler, Cyrus.
Hinkel, Margaret.
Johnson, William.
Leeder, Frederick.
Leider, Simon.
Malony, Martin.
Martin, Lewis.
Martin, William.
Michael, Ann.
Miner, P. F. Teacher.
Nace, Rebecca.
Nace, Sarah.
Plat, Mary.
Quest, Emily.
Rice, William.
Rollin, Fany.
Rollin, Henry.
Schwalge, Henry.
Schwalge, John.
Spangler, George.
Wilson, Thomas.
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 #507
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 0010
People
Algier, Catherine
Beitleman, Mary
Breitleman, William
Briteman, Catharine
Briteman, Henry
Charles, Benjamin
Charles, Juliana
Doebler, John
Evans, Evan
Evans, John
Galligher, Ervin
Hollinger, Elizabeth
Hollinger, Monroe G.
Keeden, Curtis
Kelly, Mary
Markley, Elizabeth
Martin, John L.
Martin, William
McClelland, Mary Jane
McElroy, William
Myers, John
Platt, Elizabeth
Rappl, Philip
Strome, Elizabeth
Strome, Hetty
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Marietta
Maytown, East Donegal Twp.
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 1829 #507
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/06/24.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
From Marietta unless noted.
Algier, Catherine.
Beitleman, Mary.
Breitleman, William.
Briteman, Catharine.
Briteman, Henry.
Charles, Benjamin.
Charles, Juliana.
Doebler, John.
Evans, Evan.
Evans, John.
Galligher, Ervin.
Hollinger, Elizabeth. Maytown.
Hollinger, Monroe G. Maytown.
Keeden, Curtis.
Kelly, Mary.
Markley, Elizabeth.
Martin, John L.
Martin, William.
McClelland, Mary Jane.
McElroy, William. Teacher.
Myers, John.
Platt, Elizabeth.
Rappl, Philip.
Strome, Elizabeth.
Strome, Hetty.
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 1831 #456
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #519
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment 1831 #456
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 Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0012
People
Dyer, George
Dyer, Nathan
Galligher, Irwin
Hackman, David H.
Hamler, Samuel
Hamler, Sarah
Hummer, Matilda
Lisle, Catharine
Martin, Lewis
Martin, William
Rollin, Henry
Weaver, Henry
Search Terms
Poor children
Marietta
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 1831 #519
Box Number
012
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/07/23.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Dyer, George
Dyer, Nathan
Galligher, Irwin
Hackman, David H. Teacher.
Hamler, Samuel
Hamler, Sarah
Hummer, Matilda
Lisle, Catharine
Martin, Lewis
Martin, William
Rollin, Henry
Weaver, Henry [name crossed out]
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 1831 #456
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #675
Date Range
1831
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment 1831 #456
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
1831
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0012
People
Cline, John
Dyer, George
Dyer, Nathan
Galligher, Irwing
Hackman, David H.
Hamler, Samuel
Hamler, Sarah
Hummer, Matilda
Martin, Lewis J.
Martin, William
Meloney, Nelson
Rolling, Henry
Schwalge, Henry
Weaver, Emanuel
Wilson, Thomas
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Manheim
Marietta
Poor children
Students
Teachers
Place
Marietta
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #675
Box Number
012
Notes
Entered into Q&A Aug 3, 2005.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Marietta unless noted.
Cline, John. Manheim.
Dyer, George.
Dyer, Nathan.
Galligher, Irwing.
Hackman, David H. Teacher.
Hamler, Samuel.
Hamler, Sarah.
Hummer, Matilda.
Martin, Lewis J.
Martin, William.
Meloney, Nelson.
Rolling, Henry.
Schwalge, Henry.
Weaver, Emanuel.
Wilson Thomas.
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 #140
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 0010
People
Algeir, Catherine
Beitleman, Mary
Beitleman, William
Brightman, Catharine
Brightman, Henry
Doebler, John
Evans, John
Galligher, Irvin
Hollinger, Monroe G.
Johnson, William
Keeden, Curtis
Leader, Frederick
Markley, Elizabeth
Markley, Joseph
Martin, John L.
Martin, William
McClelland, Mary Jane
McElroy, William
Michael, Anna
Myers, John
Myers, Samuel
Platt, Elizabeth
Rogen, James
Shank, David
Shank, Robert
Spangler. George
Spangler, Peter
Strome, Elizabeth
Strome, Hetty
Taylor, Elizabeth
Taylor, George
Weaver, Emanuel
Weaver, Ephraim
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 1830 #140
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/10/04.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Algeir, Catherine.
Beitleman, Mary.
Beitleman, William.
Brightman, Catharine.
Brightman, Henry.
Doebler, John.
Evans, John.
Galligher, Irvin.
Hollinger, Monroe G.
Johnson, William.
Keeden, Curtis.
Leader, Frederick.
Markley, Elizabeth.
Markley, Joseph.
Martin, John L.
Martin, William.
McClelland, Mary Jane.
McElroy, William. Teacher.
Michael, Anna.
Myers, John.
Myers, Samuel.
Platt, Elizabeth.
Rogen, James.
Shank, David.
Shank, Robert.
Spangler. George.
Spangler, Peter.
Strome, Elizabeth.
Strome, Hetty.
Taylor, Elizabeth.
Taylor, George.
Weaver, Emanuel.
Weaver, Ephraim.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
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