George and Rhonda Andreadis Collection of Lancaster City Records, Series 2 Fire Department
Description
The documents in MG0545, Series 2 represent the business of the City of Lancaster related to the fire department, which was established in 1881 by consolidating the private fire companies in the city. These nineteenth century documents are primarily invoices for engine and hose parts and repairs; horse tack, feed and stables; alarm boxes; supplies; engine house maintenance; and salary payments. A few invoices are for the earlier volunteer fire companies.
Admin/Biographical History
"A radical change in the method of providing protection against fire was brought about in 1882, a paid city fire department being substituted for the volunteer fire companies. The old system had to some extent fallen into
disrepute and become inefficient. The ordinance creating the new system was approved Dec. 21, 1881, and actual organization was commenced in February 1882 by the appointment of Henry N. Howell as chief engineer.
The engine-houses, engines, and hose-carts of the American and Washington Fire Companies were purchased, and also the engines of the Union and Sun Companies and the house of the Humane. The department was in working order in April 1882 and has since then been constantly undergoing improvement."
Ellis, Franklin and Samuel Evans. History of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with Biographical Sketches of Many of Its Pioneers and Prominent Men. Philadelphia: Everts & Peck. 1883.
System of Arrangement
This collection is organized into series by subject:
George and Rhonda Andreadis Collection of Lancaster City Records, MG0545
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions. Original documents may be used. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-545, Series 2
Other Number
MG-545, Series 2
Classification
MG0545
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Note: These documents are mostly administrative records, not permanent records, and were likely purged by the city offices when they were no longer needed. We are fortunate that they survived as they contain details about Lancaster's past.
Collection was organized and rehoused by PH, Summer 2011; finding aid typed by HST, April 2012.
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.
Bandon, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Bandon, William, age 9.
Bart, John. Father of Bart, Martin, age 7.
Bausman, John. Father of Bausman, Henry, age 9; Bausman, Jacob, age 11.
Bear, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Bear, Isaac, age 9.
Boyer, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Boyer, Michael, age 10.
Buch, Ephraim. Father of Buch, Elias, age 10; Buch, Maria, age 7.
Butts, Jacob. Father of Butts, Maria, age 10; Butts, Philip, age 8.
Conrad, John. Father of Conrad, Daniel, age 11.
Diffenderfer, George. Father of Diffenderfer, George, age 11; Diffenderfer, Polly, age 12.
Engel, George. Father of Engel, Adam, age 9.
Fasz, Jacob. Father of Fasz, Ann, age 10; Fasz, Elizabeth, age 8; Fasz, Susanna, age 11.
Finck, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Finck, Isaac, age 8; Finck, Sally, age 11.Fisher, Christian. Father of Fisher, Jacob and Fisher, Elizabeth, twins age 10; Fisher, Caroline, age 8.
Frederick, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Frederick, Martin,age 12; Frederick, Samuel, age 8.
Fry, Andrew. Father of Fry, William, age 10; Fry, Jacob, age 8.
Garber, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Garber, Barbara, age 9.
Hambright, Martin. Father of Hambright, Henry, age 11; Hambright, Rosanna, age 10.
Hermes, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Hermes, Emanuel, age 7.
Hipple, Joseph. Father of Hipple, Elizabeth, age 8; Hipple, Polly, age 11.
Hoffman, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Hoffman, Michael, age 13.
Keil, Ludwig. Father of Ludwig, Anny, age 8.Keil, Charles. Father of Keil, George, age 12; Keil, Magdalene, age 10; Keil, Henry, age 9.
Keil, Samuel. Father of Keil, Catharine, age 11; Keil, Jacob, age 8.
Kercher, John. Father of Kercher, Henry, age 9; Kercher, Margarth, age 8; Kercher, William, age 11.
Kissinger, John. Father of Kissinger, Eve, age 8.
Leininger, John. Father of Leininger, Elizabeth, age 8.
McCracken, William. Father of McCracken, William, age 10.
M'Cutchen, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of M'Cutchen, Benjamin, age 10.
Miller, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Miller, Abraham, age 7.
Miller, Jacob. Father of Miller, Jacob, age 11; Miller, Ann, age 8.
Moyer, George. Father of Moyer, Emanuel,age 8; Moyer, Polly, age 9; Moyer, Samuel, age 12.
Mumma, Peter. Father of Mumma, Julian, age 11; Mumma, Mary, age 9.
Neuman, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Neuman, John, age 10; Neuman, Susanna, age 13.
Nicholas, Rebecca. Age 9.Paulic, George. Father of Paulic, Louis, age 11; Paulic, Paulian, age 8.
Renchler, John. Father of Renchler, Mary, age 8; Renchler, John, age 7.
Schlutt, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Schlutt, William, age 9.
Seamiller, Philip. Father of Seamiller, Nancy, age 10.
Sellers, Absolom. Father of Sellers, Jophinus, age 8; Sellers, Matitta, age 6.
Sharp, Samuel. Father of Sharp, Adam, age 9; Sharp, Barbara, age 10; Sharp, Sophia, age 8.
Shudy, John. Father of Shudy, David, age 8; Shudy, Peter, age 10.
Stam, Samuel. Father of Stam, Henry, age 11; Stam, Margaret, age 8.
Stober, George. Father of Stober, Daniel, age 8; Stober, Elizabeth, age 10; Stober, Maria, age 12.
Streit, Christian. Father of Streit, Fanny, age 8.
Wagoner, George. Guardian of M'Cracken, William, age 10; Streit, Fanny. age 8.
Wells, Benjamin. Father of Wells, Nelson, age 10; Wells, Josiah, age 8.
Willis, Henry. Father of Willis, Henry, age 9; Willis, Joseph, age 12; Willis, Maria, age 11.
Wressler, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Wressler, Nancy, age 11.
Young, Jacob. Father of Young, Samuel, age 9.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
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.
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.
