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Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1775 F001 S
Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1775
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0109
People
Scott, Abraham
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
None
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1775 F001 S
Box Number
109
Additional Notes
Please use photocopy. 1 item, 6 pieces
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
NOV 1795 F028
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1795
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Scott, Abraham
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
NOV 1795 F028
Additional Notes
Tippling house.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 4
Title
Letter to Amos Slaymaker from Peter Ellmaker
Object ID
MG0268_S04_F038_In01_It01
Date Range
1794/09/17
  2 documents  
Collection
Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 4
Title
Letter to Amos Slaymaker from Peter Ellmaker
Description
A letter to Amos Slaymaker from Peter Ellmaker regarding the availability of an unnamed woman and child, [possibly Dinah Scott and her son, Abraham].
Date Range
1794/09/17
Creation Date
17 September 1794
Creator
Ellmaker, Peter, 1766-1798
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 07
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Ellmaker, Peter
Scott, Abraham
Scott, Dinah
Slaymaker, Amos
Subjects
African Americans--History
Indentured servants
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Indentured servants
Letters
Persons of color
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0268_S04_F038_In01_It01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Receipt (MG0268_S02_F002_In06_It13)
Bill of sale and certificate of freedom for Dinah Scott (MG0268_S02_F016_In03_It02)
Birth record of Abraham Scott (MG0268_S02_F037_In05_It01)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-268, Series 4
Other Number
MG0268, Series 4, Folder 38, Insert 1, Item 1
Classification
MG0268
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 9 August 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-14-06-08
  1 image  
Object Name
Negative
Collection
General Collection
Description
Three framed documents: 1. Return of enslaved persons - Abraham Scott, b. February 4, 1795, son of Dinah Scott, belonging to Amos Slaymaker. 2. Letter from G. Washington dated October 7, 1779. 3. Members of Presbyterian Congregation of Pequea, 1795.
Provenance
From the Slaymaker Collection
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Scott, Abraham
Scott, Dinah
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Documents
Enslaved persons
Letters
Pequea Presbyterian Church
Negatives
Object Name
Negative
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
2-14-06-08
Images
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Collection
Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 4
Title
Birth record of Abraham Scott
Object ID
MG0268_S04_F038_In03
Date Range
1795/04/15
  2 documents  
Collection
Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 4
Title
Birth record of Abraham Scott
Description
Birth record of Abraham Scott, son of Dinah Scott, on 4 February 1795. Submitted by Amos Slaymaker on 15 April 1795. Document glued to backing board.
Date Range
1795/04/15
Creation Date
15 April 1795
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 07
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Hubley, John
Scott, Abraham
Scott, Dinah
Slaymaker, Amos
Subjects
African Americans--History
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery
Enslaved persons
Persons of color
Slaveholders
Slavery
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Record, Birth
Language
English
Object ID
MG0268_S04_F038_In03
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Receipt (MG0268_S02_F002_In06_It13)
Bill of sale and certificate of freedom for Dinah Scott (MG0268_S02_F016_In03_It02)
Birth record of Abraham Scott (MG0268_S02_F037_In05_It01)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-268, Series 4
Other Number
MG0268, Series 4, Folder 38, Insert 3
Classification
MG0268
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 12 August 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1794 F003 QS
Date Range
1794/08
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1794/08
Year
1794
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Brenneman, John
Anderson, James
Peter, Jacob
Leman, John
Nicholas, Michael
Pedan, Hugh
Scott, Abraham
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Supervisors
Donegal Twp.
Mount Joy Twp.
Rapho Twp.
Elizabethtown, Mount Joy Twp.
Mount Joy, Mount Joy Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1794 F003 QS
Additional Notes
List of recognizances.
Names: John Brenneman, James Anderson, Jacob Peter, John Leman, Michael Nicholas, Hugh Pedan, John Wolfley, Abraham Scott.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2
Title
Birth record of Abraham Scott
Object ID
MG0268_S02_F037_In05_It01
Date Range
1817/04/22
  2 documents  
Collection
Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2
Title
Birth record of Abraham Scott
Description
Amos Slaymaker's statement to Court of Quarter Sessions regarding the birth of Abraham Scott, child of Dinah Scott, a servant and woman of color. Born 4 February 1795. Marked as corrected copy.
Date Range
1817/04/22
Creation Date
22 April 1817
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 07
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0002
People
Bachman, Christian
Scott, Abraham
Scott, Dinah
Slaymaker, Amos
Subjects
African Americans--History
Indentured servants
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery
Children
Court of Quarter Sessions
Enslaved persons
Indentured servants
Persons of color
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Object ID
MG0268_S02_F037_In05_It01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Receipt (MG0268_S02_F002_In06_It13)
Bill of sale and certificate of freedom for Dinah Scott (MG0268_S02_F016_In03_It02)
Birth record of Abraham Scott (MG0268_S04_F038_In03)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-268, Series 2
Other Number
MG0268, Series 2, Folder 37, Insert 5, Item 1
Classification
MG0268
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 8 August 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents

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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1795 F016 QS
Date Range
1795/02
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1795/02
Year
1795
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Scott, Abraham
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Roads
Conewago Creek
Lancaster
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1795 F016 QS
Additional Notes
Bill of expenses for viewing roads from Conewago Creek to Lancaster.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1795 F003 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1795
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Wolsley, John
Rodney, John
Scott, Abraham
Kapp, Martin
Barge, Catharina
Shroy, Samuel
Wilson, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Treasurers
Returns
Licenses
Public Houses
Donegal Twp.
Little Britain Twp.
Mount Joy Twp.
Strasburg Twp.
Sadsbury Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1795 F003 QS
Additional Notes
Treasurer's Return, a list of persons recommended to keep a public house.
John Wolsley, Donegal Twp.
John Rodney, Little Britain Twp.
Abraham Scott, Mount Joy Twp.
Martin Kapp, Mount Joy Twp.
Catharina Barge, Strasburg Twp.
Samuel Shroy, Strasburg Twp.
William Wilson, Sadsbury Twp.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1797 F047 QS
Date Range
1797/02
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1797/02
Year
1797
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Geer, William
Scott, Abraham
Rudy, Daniel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: nuisance
Subpoenas
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1797 F047 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Abraham Scott, Daniel Rudy.
Subpoena, charged with nuisance.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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