Series 1, Register of enslaved women and their children who were born after 1780, is a compilation of papers filed by holders of enslaved persons that show date; name and place of residence of slaveholder; name of mother (usually an enslaved person) and child; date of birth; sex of child; age when the child will be freed; official seal and signatures; and date when filed.
17 folders, 89 items, 648 pages to scan, .25 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240_Ser01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Copies of MG0240, Series 1, Folders 1-9 are also on microfilm in the Research Center Library (Drawer 3, sec. 2, #206) and bound (326 R294p Oversized)
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, these items reflect 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 In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.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. Restricted access for the Mayor's Register of Coloured Persons found in Series 2, Folder 2: Use transcript in Folder 3 or microfilm.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication of items in MG0240_Ser01.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-240, Series 1
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Processed prior to 1997 and updated from 2007-present. Added to database on 10 January 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
This collection contains papers and local government records related to Black history in Lancaster County, including an index to Lancaster County's register of enslaved persons, Mayor's Register of Coloured Persons or Negro Entry Book, and a biographical account of Rev. James William Charles Pennington. There are official records for enslaved persons and their children in Lancaster County, as well as freemen within Lancaster City. The collection also contains a manumission paper from the state of Virginia, a certificate for free persons of color, and letters from anit-slavery societies.
System of Arrangement
Series 1 consists of the "Slave Registers," official county records registering enslaved women and their children after 1780.
Series 2 contains the "Mayor's Register of Coloured Persons," a manumission paper, correspondence, and other records.
1 box, 33 folders, 128 items, 1,178 pages to scan, .5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. 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 collection 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. Restricted access for the Mayor's Register of Coloured Persons found in Series 2, Folder 2: Use transcript in Folder 3 or microfilm.
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.
Other Numbers
MG-240
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
The collection was formerly called "The Slave Records of Lancaster County Collection." Name changed to "African American Records Collection" and arrangement changed on 13 June 2007. Name changed again in 2022 to "Black History Collection."
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. 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. 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.
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.
Note: Most entries are followed by initials that may indicate their location.
Arford, Frederick. Father of Arford, John, age 5 years 3 months.
Atkinson, Benjamin. Father of Atkinson, Benjamin, age 8. Atkinson, Rachel, age 6.
Albright, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Albright, Frederica, age 11. Albright, Tobias, age 7.
Arnold, Peter. Lebanon County. Father of Arnold, Peter, age 10.
Bowermaster, Christopher. Father of Bowermaster, Lewis, age 7. Bowermaster, Joseph, age 6.
Buchter, Joseph. At Ressers mill. Father of Buchter, David, age 10. Buchter, Elizabeth, age 8.
Brosey, Henry. Father of Brosey, Solomon, age 7.
Witmer, Anna. Now wife of Dan[u]ber, Thomas. Mother of Bartruff, Jeremiah, age 6.
Lehnig, Christian. Father of Brehm, Andrew, age 7.
Bomgardner, Rosinna. Orphan. Age 9.
Black, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Black, George, age 8. The only child of Larber, Henry.
Colm, John. Father of Colm, Henry, age 6. Colm, Mary, age 8.
Diem, Henry. Father of Diem, David, age 8.
Diefenderfer, George. Father of Diefenderfer, Elizabeth, age 10. Diefenderfer, Cornelius, age 7 years six months.
Dorst, John. Father of Dorst, John, age 11. Dorst, Mary Ann, age 8.
Dewitt, John. Father of Dewitt, Daniel, age 8.
Ehrman, John. Not in the township. Drunkard. Father of Ehrman, Mary Ann, age 11 years 9 months. Ehrman, Elizabeth, age 9.
Eby, John. Father of Eby, Andrew, age 7.
Ensminger, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Ensminger, Adlina, age 6.
Frey, Jacob. Father of Frey, Joseph, age 11 years 3 months. Frey, E. David. Orphan, age 11 years 6 months.
Geltmacher, Jacob. Father of Geltmacher, Jacob, age 11. Geltmacher, Abraham, age 7.
Greider, Martin. Cripple. Father of Greider, Levi, age 9 years 6 months. Greider, Michael, age 6 years 6 months.
Gass, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Gass, Anna, age 7 years 6 months.
Hideler, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Hideler, William, age 8.
Thatcher, Hanna. Mother of Horencome, Robert, age 7.
Huber, Joseph. Father of Huber, George, age 7.
Huth, M. In Warwick. Father of Huth, Frederic, age 8.
Hubly, Jacob. Father of Hubly, Chathrina, age 9. Hubly, Mary, age 11.
Kauffman, Jacob. Stiller. Father of Kauffman, Martha, age 9.
Judy, John. Father of Judy, Robert, age 6.
Johns [or Jones], Henry L. Orphan, age 6.
Livermore, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Livermore, Daniel, age 10.
Lewis, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Lewis, Levi, age 11.
Lamparter, Catherina. Orphan, age 11.
Mummah, _____. Mrs. Widow. Mother of Mummah, Polly, age 7. Mummah, Joseph, age 10.
Miller, _____. Mrs. Widow. Mother of Miller, Henry, age 10.
Money [or Mony], Thomas. Father of Money [or Mony], Fanny, age 8.
Mayers, Frank. Taylor. Father of Mayers, Samuel, age 9. Mayers, Andrew, age 6.
Morgan, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Morgan, Mirick, age 7 years 6 months.
Moore, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Moore, Anna, age 8.
Mummer, Peter. Father of Mummer, Elizabeth, age 10. Mummer, Joseph, age 8.
Mummah, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Mummah, Joseph, age 10. Mummah, Polly, age 7.
Marshall, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Marshall, Sahra, age 9. Marshall, Joseph, age 8.
Mayer, George. Drunkard. Father of Mayer, Fanny, age 11. Mayer, Martha, age 9.
Musgrove, Jacob. Father of Musgrove, Jacob, age 11 years 4 months.
Murry, Margaret, age 11.
Ness, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Ness, Susan, age 11.
Peffer, Henry. Father of Peffer, George, age 11. Peffer, Henry, age 8.
Roan, John. Father of Roan, Chathrina, age 11.
Ritter, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Ritter, Daniel, age 7.
Smith, Anna. Mother of Smith, Elizabeth, age 10. Smith, Maria, age 7.
Schreiner, Michael. Father of Schreiner, John, age 10. Schreiner, Susan, age 8.
Shaur, David. Father of Shaur, Ann, age 11. Shaur, Cathrine, age 8.
Sholah, Peter. Father of Sholah, Jacob, age 7.
Shelly, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Shelly, John, age 7.
Sheaffer, John. Schumacher. Father of Sheaffer, Mary, age 8. Shaeffer, Jeremiah, age 6 years 8 months.
Sweney, Sarah. Mother of Sweney, Nancy, age 9.
Snyder, Ann. Orphan, age 11.
Sharer, Ann. Orphan, age 6.
Strawbridge, Samuel. Father of Strawbridge, Benjamin, age 10. Strawbridge, Philip, age 8.
Shearrer, John. Father of Shearrer, Abraham, age 11. Shearrer, Henry, age 8.
Smith, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Smith, Joseph, age 10. Smith, John, age 8.
Shelly, John. Blacksmith. Father of Shelly, John, age 11. Shelly, Cathrina, age 9.
Schlegelmayer, John. Father of Schlegelmayer, Godlob, age 7. Schlegelmayer, Jacob, age 8.
Shaeffer, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Shaeffer, Elizabet, age 9.
Trago, William. Father of Trago, Mary, age 11.
Willower, Isaac. Father of Willower, Rebeca, age 9. Willower, Mary Ann, age 7.
White, Lewis. Father of White, Juliana, age 9. White, Ann, age 7 years 6 months.
Brandt, Daniel. Holds title to the land Lewis White pays taxes on.
White [or Wite], Peter. Father of White [or Wite], Joseph, age 9 years 3 months.
Willower, Joseph. Father of WIllower, Henry, age 10 years 10 months. Willower, John, age 8 years 9 months.
Wright, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Wright, Elizabeth, age 9. Wright, Henry, age 6.
Walles, John. Father of Walles, Mary Sidney, age 5 years 5 months. Willis, Henry. Father of Willis, M. Peter, age 9 years 10 months. Willis, Urias, age 7 years 6 months.
Wate, John. Orphan, age 7 years 6 months.
Willis, John. Father of Willis, Mary, age 10. Willis, Susana, age 6.
Zentmayer, Samuel. Father of Zentmayer, Jacob, age 11. Zentmayer, Benjamin, age 9.
Zinck, John. Father of Zinck, Jacob, age 7. Zinck, Margaret, age 6.
1 item. 2 pieces.
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.
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.
Additional Notes
Bill For court fees.
Light, John. Clerk of the Courts of Quarter Sessions and Oyer and Terminer.
August Session 1818.
Yound, Samuel.
Roth, John.
Smith, John.
Hart, Daniel.
Baker, Jacob.
November Term 1818.
Waggoner, Christian.
Conrad, John.
Rowland, John.
McGranaham, John.
Bair, Joel.
Glaise, Peter.
Egle, Daniel.
Shaeffer, George.
Heringer, John.
Kniessley, John.
Guinn, Joseph.
Sumy, Jacob.
Thompson, Nathan.
Mann, William.
Hersh, Leonard.
Newswanger, Joseph.
Boxbury, William. Apprentice to Black, William.
Rodney, Cesar.
Vance, David.
Holsinger, Conrad.
Fenstermacher, Philip.
Heldebiddle, Jacob.
Kinard, Samuel.
West, John.
McCarby, James.
January Session 1819.
Coleson, George. African-American.
Johnston, Thomas. African-American.
Warfel, John.
Coleson, George.
Shenk, Abraham.
Fulton, William.
Burk, Hugh.
Black, Thomas.
Heisinger, John Jr.
Thompson, Elizabeth.
Burke, Thomas.
Lavensweiger, Christian.
Wann, Abraham.
Lytle, Joseph.
Padan, Sarah.
Hitselberger, George.
April Session 1819.
Kean, James.
Johnston, Jeremiah.
Stackhouse, John C. Mother of child: Gallacher, Ann.
Smith, Joseph.
Shuman, Michael.
Garber, John.
Benner, Harmer.
Hamilton, William.
Fritz, Susanna.
August Session 1819.
Derr, Jacob.
Knight, William Jr.
Meyers, Frederick.
Vandike, Jacob.
Lightner, Nathaniel F.
Newfer, Benjamin.
Boyd, Nicholas.
Hawkins, Nathaniel.
Newcomb, James W.
Oldfield, David.
Williams, Benjamin.
Williams, Hannah.
Williams, Sarah.
Parker, Phebe.
Getter, Samuel.
Hollbrook, Warum.
Latchem, Nathaniel.
Johnson, Thomas.
Vance, David. Commonwealth v. Isaac Vance. First name should be David.
Tangart, John.
Snyder, Henry.
Carter, Nathaniel.
Danner, Adam.
Plasterer, Molly.
Jones, Richard.
Benner, John.
Urban, Philip.
Leman, James.
Hersh, Martin.
Sutton, James.
Bitour, Abraham.
Beichtell, Isaac.
Henderson, Thomas.
Hamm, Peter.
Barten, James.
Green, Nelly.
Baker, William.
Ware, Andrew.
Miller, John.
Gross, Andrew.
Newfer, Banjamin.
Grove, Adam.
Letitia. African-American.
Hannah. African-American.
Delilah. African-American.
Child (name not recorded). African-American.
Harpham, Jeremiah G.
Duff, William.
Lewis, George.
April Session 1820.
Ellis, Isaac.
Lefever, Benjamin.
Still, Aaron.
November Session 1819.
Adams, Thomas F. G.
Thompson, James. Mother of child White, Rebecca.
Welsh, William.
Rosenbaum, Rudolph.
Brabson, Jesse.
Cheeny, John.
Crowley, John.
Grove, Christian.
Murray, Daniel.
Hess, John.
Ewing, James.
Urban, Lewis.
Hains, Isaac.
Irwin, Samuel.
Gelbaugh, Jacob.
Getz, Hannah.
Markley, John.
Wide, George.
Shippen, Sampson.
Eworthy, Joseph.
Morton, James.
Dysart, Andrew.
Hert, William B.
Huston, John P.
Clemson, Amos.
Gelbaugh, Hannah.
Hemor, Moses.
Bletcher, Joseph.
Diller, Elizabeth.
McManus, Christopher.
Weiss, George.
Kline, Jacob.
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.
