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.
Located on the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Road.
Formerly occupied by William Smith.
Petition granted.
Signers of Petition: Adam Keller, Jacob Sherer, Peter Forney, W. B. Ross, Michael Musselman, John Landis, Philip Heitshu, Hambright Jr., William Cooper, John Kauffman.
1 Item, 1 Piece
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Located at the Pequea Bridge on the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike road.
Lately occupied by James Phillips.
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of Petition: Samuel Carpenter, John Carpenter, Michael Musselman, David Witmer Jr., Joel Lightner, Nathaniel W. Sample, Joseph Lefever, Michael Witmer, Jr.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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