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Appraisal

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Collection
Collateral Appraisements
Title
Collateral Appraisements
Object ID
Coll App 1911 F007 S
Date Range
1911
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Collection
Collateral Appraisements
Title
Collateral Appraisements
Description
Appraisements of real estate for inheritance tax. Some personal property appraisals are also included. Appraisals include: name of decedent; location and description of real estate; description of personal property; valuation of real estate and personal property; and assessed tax. May also include names of heirs. Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name. Handwritten; from 1886, handwritten on printed forms.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name.
Date Range
1911
Date of Accumulation
1849-1913
Year
1911
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0015
People
Smith, Lydia
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Collateral appraisement
Penn Twp.
Place
Penn Twp.
Extent
16 boxes (8 cubic feet)
Object Name
Appraisal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Coll App 1911 F007 S
Box Number
015
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 03-00 0312
Description Level
Item
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Archive

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fc4d62c6-ef85-4f0f-bfb8-361140325885
Collection
Thaddeus Stevens Collection
Title
Thaddeus Stevens Collection
Object ID
MG0115_P01
Date Range
1812 - present
, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year). People: Stevens, Thaddeus Smith, Lydia Hamilton Subject Headings: Letters Search Terms: Related Materials: See the Photograph, Library and Object Collections. George M. Steinman Papers (MG0184_Part01; MG0184_Part02
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Collection
Thaddeus Stevens Collection
Title
Thaddeus Stevens Collection
Description
The Thaddeus Stevens Collection contains items related to Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith.
Date Range
1812 - present
Date of Accumulation
1812 - present
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
People
Smith, Lydia Hamilton
Stevens, Thaddeus
Subjects
Abolitionists
Antislavery movements
Estates (Law)
Ku Klux Klan (19th century)
Lawyers
Legislators--United States
Letters
Politicians
Programs (Publications)
Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
Slavery
United States. Congress. House
Search Terms
Abolition
Abolitionists
Antislavery movements
Congressmen
Correspondence
Estate settlement
Finding aids
KKK
Ku Klux Klan (19th century)
Lawyers
Legislators
Letters
Manuscript groups
Programs
Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
Slavery
Stevens and Smith Center
United States Congress, House of Representatives
Extent
1 box, 30 folders, .5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0115_P01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
George M. Steinman Papers (MG0184_S01; MG0184_S02)
Sally E. Nungesser Collection (MG0839)
See also the Photograph Collection
See also the Curatorial Collection
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115), Part 1, Box #, Folder # or Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restrictions are noted at the item level.
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. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
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-115
Other Number
MG-115, Part 1
Classification
MG0115
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Re-processed and finding aid prepared by SB, 2007-2008. Added to database 14 April 2022.
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Archive

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Collection
Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Property History Collection
Title
Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Property History Collection
Object ID
MG0947
Date Range
2001
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Collection
Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Property History Collection
Title
Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Property History Collection
Description
This collection contains historical information about the property of Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith in Lancaster.
Admin/Biographical History
Thaddeus Stevens (1792-1868) owned property at 45-47 South Queen Street, built c. 1820. Lydia Hamilton Smith owned adjacent property at 23 East Vine Street, Lancaster.
Date Range
2001
Date of Accumulation
2001
Creator
LancasterHistory
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Wall
Side 12
People
Stevens, Thaddeus
Smith, Lydia Hamilton
Subjects
Property--History
Search Terms
Finding aids
Manuscript groups
Property histories
Extent
1 folder
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0947
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Property History Collection (MG0947), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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.MG0947
Other Numbers
MG-947
Other Number
MG-947
Classification
MG0947
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Noted at item level.
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Documents

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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment 1831 #456
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #680
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment 1831 #456
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 Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0012
People
Barr, Mary A.
Benner, Barbara
Benner, George
Cramer, Eliza
Cramer, Martha
Hall, Ann
Hall, Susan
Holl, Maryan
Hood, Elizabeth
Hood, John
Humel, Joshua
Myers, George
Pelen, Augustus
Pelen, Henry
Powel, Frederick
Powel, Mary
Rohrer, David H.
Smith, Lydia
Sollars, Sarah
Sullabarger, Peter
Weaver, Benjamin
Weaver, Jacob
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Poor children
Teachers
Strasburg Twp.
Place
Strasburg Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #680
Box Number
012
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/09/03
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Additional Notes
Poor children.
Strasburg Union School.
Barr, Mary A.
Benner, Barbara.
Benner, George.
Cramer, Eliza.
Cramer, Martha.
Hall, Ann.
Hall, Susan.
Holl, Maryan.
Hood, Elizabeth.
Hood, John.
Humel, Joshua.
Myers, George.
Pelen, Augustus.
Pelen, Henry.
Powel, Frederick.
Powel, Mary.
Rohrer, David H. Teacher.
Smith, Lydia.
Sollars, Sarah.
Sullabarger, Peter.
Weaver, Benjamin.
Weaver, 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
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Estate Inventory

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Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1910 F017 S
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1910
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0123
People
Smith, Lydia
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Penn Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1910 F017 S
Box Number
123
Additional Notes
1 item, 3 pieces
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
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Indictment

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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1867 F019
Date Range
1867/04
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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1867/04
Year
1867
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Brubaker, John
Smith, Lydia
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: fornication and bastardy
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1867 F019
Additional Notes
Fornication and bastardy.
Mother of child: Smith, Lydia.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
19.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
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Letter

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Collection
Thaddeus Stevens Collection
Title
Letter from Lydia Smith to Mrs. McKiny
Object ID
MG0115_P01_F016_In01
Date Range
No date
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Collection
Thaddeus Stevens Collection
Title
Letter from Lydia Smith to Mrs. McKiny
Description
Letter from Lydia Smith in Washington, D.C. to Mrs. McKiny. Discusses McKiny's return to her home, Smith's boarders, death of mutual friend, and possible change of residence. Washington. May [year unspecified]
Date Range
No date
Creation Date
No date
Creator
Smith, Lydia Hamilton, 1813-1884
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
People
Smith, Lydia Hamilton
Subjects
Letters
Personal correspondence
Search Terms
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Stevens and Smith Center
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0115_P01_F016_In01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115_P01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fc4d62c6-ef85-4f0f-bfb8-361140325885
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115), Part 1, Folder # or Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please 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-115
Other Number
MG-115, Part 1, Folder 16, Insert 1
Classification
MG0115
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 18 April 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Letter

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Collection
Thaddeus Stevens Collection
Title
Letter from Lydia Smith to Mrs. McKiny
Object ID
MG0115_P01_F016_In02
Date Range
1868/05/03
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Collection
Thaddeus Stevens Collection
Title
Letter from Lydia Smith to Mrs. McKiny
Description
Letter from Lydia Smith to Mrs. McKiny. Discusses McKiny's recent wedding and forwards greetings from friends. Washington.
Date Range
1868/05/03
Creation Date
3 May 1868
Creator
Smith, Lydia Hamilton, 1813-1884
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
People
Smith, Lydia Hamilton
Subjects
Letters
Personal correspondence
Search Terms
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Stevens and Smith Center
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0115_P01_F016_In02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115_P01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fc4d62c6-ef85-4f0f-bfb8-361140325885
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115), Part 1, Folder # or Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please 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-115
Other Number
MG-115, Part 1, Folder 16, Insert 1
Classification
MG0115
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 18 April 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Letter

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Collection
Sally E. Nungesser Papers
Title
Letter from Lydia Hamilton Smith to Thaddeus Stevens, Jr.
Object ID
MG0839_F013
Date Range
1861/12/23
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Collection
Sally E. Nungesser Papers
Title
Letter from Lydia Hamilton Smith to Thaddeus Stevens, Jr.
Description
Letter from Lydia Hamilton Smith in Washington, D.C. to Thaddeus Stevens, Jr. in Lancaster requesting that he visit his uncle in Washington.
Date Range
1861/12/23
Creation Date
23 December 1861
Creator
Smith, Lydia Hamilton, 1813-1884
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Smith, Lydia Hamilton
Stevens, Thaddeus
Stevens, Thaddeus, Jr.
Stevens, Alanson J.
Subjects
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
Stevens and Smith Center
Washington, DC
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0839_F013
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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
Gift of Peggy Kellermeyer in honor of Kenneth and Sally Nungesser.
Accession Number
2021.007
Other Numbers
MG-839
Other Number
MG-839, Folder 13
Classification
MG0839
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 29 December 2023.
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Order for Payment

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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder no date #047
Date Range
No date
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
No date
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0068
People
Eager, Susan
Eager, Thomas
English, William
English, Mrs.
McMullen, Stephen
McMullen, William
McSurley, James
McSurley, John
McSurley, Mary
Quin, Alexander
Quin, Elizabeth
Sides, Andrew
Sides, Catherine
Sides, Barabara
Smith, Isaac
Smith, Lydia
Smith, William
Weignard, George
Weignard, Samuel
Weitzel, Casper
Weitzel, Jacob
Weitzel, Margaret
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder no date #047
Box Number
068
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Names taken from Lancaster County tax lists.
Eager, Thomas. Father of Eager, Susan; age 6. Eager, Thomas; age 5.
Weitzel, Jacob. Father of Weitzel, Margaret; age 11. Weitzel, Casper; age 6.
Smith, William. Father of Smith, Lydia; age 11. Smith, Isaac; age 6.
Weignard, Samuel; age 9.
Weignard, George; age 7.
McMullen, St[ephen]. Father of McMullen, Stephen; age 8. McMullen, William; age 10.
Sides, Andrew. Father of Sides, Catherine; age 10.
Sides; Barabara; age 8 years 6 months.
English, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of English, William; age 6.
McSurley, John. Father of McSurley, James; age 8 years 6 months. McSurley, Mary; age 6.
Quin, Alexander. Father of Quin, Elizabeth; age 6.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
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