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Collection
Mechanics' Society Collection
Title
Mechanics' Society Collection
Object ID
MG0285
Date Range
1858-1934
. Accruals: No further accruals are expected. Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Mechanics’ Society Collection (MG0285), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. People: Rathvon, Simon Snyder �230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125
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Collection
Mechanics' Society Collection
Title
Mechanics' Society Collection
Description
The Mechanics' Society Collection contains the constitution and by-laws for the organization, a minute book, lists of the society's library books, and a library subscription book.
Admin/Biographical History
The Mechanics' Society of the City and County of Lancaster was formed "for the purpose of promoting the improvement of the Mechanic Arts, elevating the character of those concerned in them to their just standard, and advancing their general interest and welfare."
Date Range
1858-1934
Year Range From
1858
Year Range To
1934
Date of Accumulation
1858-1934
Creator
Mechanics' Society of the City and County of Lancaster (Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 08
People
Rathvon, Simon Snyder
Subjects
Business records
Minutes (Records)
Search Terms
Business records
By-laws
Catalogs
Finding aids
Inquirer Printing Company
John Baer's Sons
Libraries
Manuscript groups
Minutes
Extent
1 box, 4 folders, 1 book, .5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0285
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Mechanics' Society Collection (MG0285), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org. Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
Unknown.MG0285
Other Numbers
MG-285
Classification
MG0285
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Added to database 5 October 2017.
Documents
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #467
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
Year
1830
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Bentel, Mary
Billet, Mary
Buller, Mary
Caldwell, Benjamin
Caldwell, Thomas
Dickey, Catharine
Doyle, Henry
Ealy, George
Ealy, Matthias
Gorner, Elizabeth
Gorner, John
Holtzapple, Samuel
Jacobs, Elizabeth
Jacobs, John
Long, Perry
Lynch, Mary
Montgomery, Margaret
Ralston, Fanny
Rathvon, Michael
Reiff, Ann
Reiff, Mary
Stengel, John
Strome, Elizabeth
Strome, Hetty
Swords, Mary
Updegraff, Louisa
Search Terms
Maytown, East Donegal Twp.
Mount Joy
Marietta
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Maytown, East Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #467
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1995/05/16.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Maytown unless noted.
Bentel, Mary.
Billet, Mary.
Buller, Mary.
Caldwell, Benjamin.
Caldwell, Thomas.
Dickey, Catharine.
Doyle, Henry. Mount Joy.
Ealy, George.
Ealy, Matthias.
Gorner, Elizabeth.
Gorner, John.
Holtzapple, Samuel.
Jacobs, Elizabeth.
Jacobs, John.
Long, Perry.
Lynch, Mary.
Montgomery, Margaret.
Ralston, Fanny.
Rathvon, Michael. Teacher.
Reiff, Ann.
Reiff, Mary.
Stengel, John.
Strome, Elizabeth. Marietta.
Strome, Hetty. Marietta.
Swords, Mary.
Updegraff, Louisa.
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 #236
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
Briscoe, George
Brooks, Andrew
Brooks, George
Jones, Eliza
Jones, Samuel
Leonard, Henry
Martin, Christopher
Martin, Jacob
McGinnis, Mary
McVey, Michael
McVey, William
Meloney, Margaret
Plum, Christian
Plum, Mary
Quest, Elizabeth
Rathvo, Catharine
Rathvon, Eliza
Rathvon, George
Rice, Hester
Road, Jacob
Road, Rebecca
Sheets, Adam
Spencer, Ann
Williams, William
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 #236
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/07/19.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Briscoe, George. Teacher.
Brooks, Andrew.
Brooks, George.
Jones, Eliza.
Jones, Samuel,
Leonard, Henry.
Martin, Christopher.
Martin, Jacob.
McGinnis, Mary.
McVey, Michael.
McVey, William.
Meloney, Margaret.
Plum, Christian.
Plum, Mary.
Quest, Elizabeth.
Rathvo, Catharine.
Rathvon, Eliza.
Rathvon, George.
Rice, Hester.
Road, Jacob.
Road, Rebecca.
Sheets, Adam.
Spencer, Ann.
Williams, William.
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 #316
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
Albright, Frederick
Docherty, James
Docherty, Michael
Rathvon, Michael
Spoon, Catharine
Spoon, Jacob
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 #316
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/07/22.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Albright, Frederick.
Docherty, James.
Docherty, Michael.
Rathvon, Michael. Teacher.
Spoon, Catharine.
Spoon, Jacob.
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 #390
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
Cooper, Margaret
Cross, Andrew
Grosch, Samuel S.
Hamler, Alexander
Hamler, John
Jemison, David
Jones, Samuel
Kelly, Charles
Kelly, Mary
Longenecker, James
Longenecker, Levi
McNeal, Hannah
Park, James
Rathvon, Catharine
Rathvon, Elizabeth
Sands, John
Williams, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
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 #390
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/07/29.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Marietta unless noted.
Cooper, Margaret. Donegal Twp.
Cross, Andrew.
Grosch, Samuel S. Teacher.
Hamler, Alexander.
Hamler, John.
Jemison, David. Donegal Twp.
Jones, Samuel.
Kelly, Charles.
Kelly, Mary.
Longenecker, James. Donegal Twp.
Longenecker, Levi. Donegal Twp.
McNeal, Hannah. Donegal Twp.
Park, James.
Rathvon, Catharine.
Rathvon, Elizabeth.
Sands, John. Donegal Twp.
Williams, William.
1 item. 1 pieces.
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 1831 #018
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
Year
1831
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Billet, Mary
Caldwell, Benjamin
Dickey, Catharine
Doyle, Henry
Ealy, George
Ealy, Mathias
Gorner, Elisabeth
Gorner, John
Holtzapple, Samuel
Jacobs, Elisabeth
Jacobs, John
Kuster, Michael
Lynch, Mary
Montgomery, Margaret
Ralston, Fanny
Rathvon, Michael
Reiff, Ann
Reiff, Mary
Strome, Elisabeth
Strome, Hetty
Swords, Mary
Search Terms
Maytown, East Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Maytown, East Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #018
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/01/22.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Billet, Mary.
Caldwell, Benjamin.
Dickey, Catharine.
Doyle, Henry.
Ealy, George.
Ealy, Mathias.
Gorner, Elisabeth.
Gorner, John.
Holtzapple, Samuel.
Jacobs, Elisabeth.
Jacobs, John.
Kuster, Michael.
Lynch, Mary.
Montgomery, Margaret.
Ralston, Fanny.
Rathvon, Michael. Teacher.
Reiff, Ann.
Reiff, Mary.
Strome, Elisabeth.
Strome, Hetty.
Swords, Mary.
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 1831 #196
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 0011
People
Bentel, Mary
Billet, Mary
Buller, Mary
Caldwell, Benjamin
Dickey, Catharine
Dickey, John
Doyle, Henry
Gorner, Philip
Haines, Louisa
Holtzapple, Leah
Holtzapple, Samuel
Jacobs, Elizabeth
Lynch, Mary
Montgomery, Margaret
Nicholas, Frederick
Rathvon, Michael
Reiff, Ann
Reiff, Mary
Shoemaker, Ann
Shoemaker, Christiana
Strome, Hetty
Strome, Jacob
Swords, David
Swords, Mary
Updegraff, Louisa
Search Terms
East Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
East Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #196
Box Number
068
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/23.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Bentel, Mary.
Billet, Mary.
Buller, Mary.
Caldwell, Benjamin.
Dickey, Catharine.
Dickey, John.
Doyle, Henry.
Gorner, Philip.
Haines, Louisa.
Holtzapple, Leah.
Holtzapple, Samuel.
Jacobs, Elizabeth.
Lynch, Mary.
Montgomery, Margaret.
Nicholas, Frederick.
Rathvon, Michael. Teacher.
Reiff, Ann.
Reiff, Mary
Shoemaker, Ann or Christiana.
Strome, Hetty.
Strome, Jacob.
Swords, David.
Swords, Mary.
Updegraff, Louisa.
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 #145
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
Boyles, Lewis
Buller, Mary
Dickey, Catharine
Ealy, George
Ealy, Mathias
Gorner, Elizabeth
Gorner, John
Holtzapple, Samuel
Jacobs, Elizabeth
Jacobs, John
Kuster, Michael
Lynch, Mary
Montgomery, Margaret
Moore, Elizabeth
Rathvon, Michael
Rife, Ann
Rife, Mary
Stengel, John
Swords, Mary
Updegraff, Louisa
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Maytown, East Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Maytown, East Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #145
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/10/04.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Maytown School.
Boyles, Lewis.
Buller, Mary.
Dickey, Catharine.
Ealy, George.
Ealy, Mathias.
Gorner, Elizabeth.
Gorner, John.
Holtzapple, Samuel.
Jacobs, Elizabeth.
Jacobs, John.
Kuster, Michael.
Lynch, Mary.
Montgomery, Margaret.
Moore, Elizabeth.
Rathvon, Michael. Teacher.
Rife, Ann.
Rife, Mary.
Stengel, John.
Swords, Mary.
Updegraff, Louisa.
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 #293
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
Bentel, Mary
Caldwell, Benjamin
Caldwell, Thomas
Dickey, Catharine
Ealy, George
Ealy, Matthias
Gorner, Elizabeth
Gorner, John
Holtzapple, Samuel
Jacobs, John
Kuster, Michael
Lynch, Mary
Montgomery, Margaret
Moore, Elizabeth
Rathvon, Michael
Reiff, Ann
Reiff, Mary
Stengel, John
Swords, Mary
Updegraff, Louisa
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
East Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
East Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #293
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/11/29.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Bentel. Mary.
Caldwell, Benjamin.
Caldwell, Thomas.
Dickey, Catharine.
Ealy, George.
Ealy, Matthias.
Gorner, Elizabeth.
Gorner, John.
Holtzapple, Samuel.
Jacobs, John.
Kuster, Michael.
Lynch, Mary.
Montgomery, Margaret.
Moore, Elizabeth.
Rathvon, Michael. Teacher.
Reiff, Ann.
Reiff, Mary.
Stengel, John.
Swords, Mary.
Updegraff, Louisa .
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 #160
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
Boyles, Lewis
Buller, Mary
Caldwell, Leah
Caldwell, Thomas
Gorner, John
Hollinger, Elizabeth
Hollinger, G. Monroe
Jacobs, Elizabeth
Jacobs, John
Kuster, Elizabeth
Kuster, Michael
Lynch, Mary
Moore, Elizabeth
Moore, Jane
Ralston, Frances
Rathvon, Michael
Reiff, Ann
Reiff, Mary
Shaeffer, Elizabeth
Updegraff, Louisa
Uplinger, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Maytown, Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Maytown, Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #160
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/08.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Maytown School.
Boyles, Lewis.
Buller, Mary.
Caldwell, Leah.
Caldwell, Thomas.
Gorner, John.
Hollinger, Elizabeth.
Hollinger, G. Monroe.
Jacobs, Elizabeth.
Jacobs, John.
Kuster, Elizabeth.
Kuster, Michael.
Lynch, Mary.
Moore, Elizabeth.
Moore, Jane.
Ralston, Frances.
Rathvon, Michael. Teacher.
Reiff, Ann.
Reiff, Mary.
Shaeffer, Elizabeth.
Updegraff, Louisa.
Uplinger, John.
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

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