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An essay on the causes of the variety of complexion and figure in the human species. To which are added, animadversions on certain remarks made on the first edition of this essay, by Mr. Charles White, in a series of discourses delivered before the Literary and Philosophical Society of Manchester in England. Also, Strictures on Lord Kaims' [sic] discourse on the original diversity of mankind. And an appendix

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Author
Smith, Samuel Stanhope,
Edition
The 2d ed., enl. and improved.
Date of Publication
1810.
Call Number
816 S659
Author
Smith, Samuel Stanhope,
Edition
The 2d ed., enl. and improved.
Place of Publication
New-Brunswick [N. J.]
Publisher
Published by J. Simpson and Co.; [etc., etc.] L. Deare, printer,
Date of Publication
1810.
Physical Description
411 p. ; 22 cm.
Notes
"Strictures on Lord Kaims' [i. e. Kames'] discourse on the original diversity of mankind": p. [307]-349.
"Appendix. Of the natural bravery and fortitude of the American Indians": p. [351]-411.
First published in Philadelphia in 1787.
"Remarks on certain strictures made on the first edition of this essay, by Mr. Charles White" (p. [247]-306) was published in London in 1799 under title: An account of the regular gradation in man, and in different animals and vegetables.
Subjects
Kames, Henry Home, - Lord.
White, Charles, - 1728-1813.
Kames, Henry Home, - Lord, - 1696-1782.
Anthropology
Monogenism and polygenism.
Human skin color.
Indians.
Additional Corporate Author
American Philosophical Society.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
816 S659
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Collection
Jacob Ream Collection
Title
Jacob Ream Collection
Object ID
MG0164
Date Range
1744-1848
Reeme, Jacob Riem, Jacob Rihm, Daniel Rihm, Jacob Rihm, Samuel Sheaffer, Philip Smith, Samuel Snyder, John Stauffer, John Stump, J. Subject Headings: Deeds Receipts (Acknowledgments) Search Terms: Agreements Bonds Chambersburg, Franklin County Cocalico Twp. Deeds Donegal Twp. Finding aids Green Twp
  1 document  
Collection
Jacob Ream Collection
Title
Jacob Ream Collection
Description
The Jacob Ream collection contains original documents pertaining to business conducted by Jacob Ream and his family of Donegal Township. Includes bonds, receipts, land agreement, mortgage, and fire insurance policy. The surname has various spellings, including Riem, Rihm, and Reeme.
Date Range
1744-1848
Year Range From
1744
Year Range To
1848
Date of Accumulation
1744-1848
Creator
Ream family
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
People
Baller, Samuel
Balmer, Jacob
Balmer, Samuel
Barthemer, John
Beck, Conrad,
Berringer, Elizabeth
Blaser, Peter
Boll, Jacob
Brightbill, John
Carpenter, Samuel
Coble, David
Colt, James
Cunningham, James
Difenbaugh, Isaac
Eckenrode, Henry
Eckenroth, John
Elliott, Robert U.
Fletcher, John
Greene, Daniel
Hart, Barbara
Huber, Jacob
Hughes, Samuel
Jenkins, David
Lauger, Philip
Myers, Henry
Musselman, Christian
Negely, Leonard
Nicholas, Michael
Parthemer, John
Parthimer, Esther
Patimore, John
Ream, Abraham
Ream, Christina
Ream, Daniel
Ream, Elizabeth
Ream, Isaac
Ream, Jacob
Ream, Samuel
Reem, Jamy
Reeme, Jacob
Riem, Jacob
Rihm, Daniel
Rihm, Jacob
Rihm, Samuel
Sheaffer, Philip
Smith, Samuel
Snyder, John
Stauffer, John
Stump, J.
Subjects
Deeds
Receipts (Acknowledgments)
Search Terms
Agreements
Bonds
Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Cocalico Twp.
Deeds
Donegal Twp.
Finding aids
Green Twp., Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Harford County, Maryland
Insurance policies
Letterkenny Twp., Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Letters
Lower Paxton Twp., Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Manuscript groups
Mortgages
Mount Joy Twp.
Presbyterian Church
Real estate
Receipts
Releases
Taxes
West Donegal Twp.
West Hanover Twp., Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Wills
Extent
1 box, 12 folders, .25 cubic ft
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0164
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Jacob Ream Collection (MG0164), 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.
Other Numbers
MG-164
Classification
MG0164
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared in 1998. Added to database 7 September 2021.
Documents
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #107
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
Aynson, Joseph
Beam, Catharine
Beam, Elizabeth
Beam, John
Beam, Samuel
Byce, Abram
Byce, David
Lambert, Isaac
Lambert, Stephen
McCasle, Hannah
McCasle, Magdalena
Rank, Barbara
Rank, Mary Ann
Smith, Jonathan
Smith, Martin
Smith, Samuel
Stain, Henry
Tetterlin, Lewis
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Brecknock Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Brecknock Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #107
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/07/12.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Aynson, Joseph. Teacher.
Beam, John. Father of Beam, Elizabeth; Beam, Catharine; Beam, Samuel.
Byce, Abram. Father of Byce, David.
Rank, Barbara. Mother of Rank, Mary Ann; McCasle. Magdalena; McCasle, Hannah.
Smith, Martin. Father of Smith, Jonathan; Smith, Samuel.
Stain, Henry. Father of Stain, Henry.
Tetterlin, Lewis. Stepfather of Lambert, Isaac; Lambert, Stephen.
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 #377
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
Beam, Catharine
Beam, Eliza
Beam, John
Hinton, Jacob
Hinton, Rebecca
Hinton, Susanna
Hinton, William
King, Catharine
King, Eliza
King, Michael
Lampert, Stephen
Lewis, David
Lewis, John
Lewis, Joseph
March, Nathan
March, Eliza
McCasley, Hannah
McCasley, Martha
Smith, Henry
Smith, Martin
Smith, Samuel
Titterline, Lewis
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Brecknock Twp.
Caernarvon Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Brecknock Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #377
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/07/28.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Beam, John. Brecknock Twp. Father of Beam, Catharine; Beam, Eliza.
Hinton, William. Caernarvon Twp. Father of Hinton, Jacob; Hinton, Susanna; Hinton, Rebecca.
King, Michael. Caernarvon Twp. Father of King, Catharine; King, Eliza.
Lewis, David. Caernarvon Twp. Father of Lewis, Joseph; Lewis, John.
March, Jesse. Brecknock Twp. Father of March, Jesse; March, Nathan; March, Eliza.
Smith, Martin, or Smith, Henry. Brecknock Twp. Father of Smith, Samuel; McCasley, Hannah; McCasley, Martha.
Titterline, Lewis. Brecknock Twp. Father of Lampert, Stephen.
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 1827 #146
Date Range
1827
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 Range
1827
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Beam, Catharine
Beam, Elizabeth
Beam, John
Beam, Samuel
Fetterline, Lewis
Hinton, Jacob
Hinton, Nicholas
Hinton, Rebecca
Hinton, Susanna
Hinton, William
Ingleheart, Catharine
Ingleheart, John
King, Catharine
King, Elizabeth
King, Michael
Lambert, Stephen
Lewis, David
Lewis, John
Lewis, Joseph
March, Eliza
March, Jesse
March, Nathan
McCasley, Martha
Seright , John
Seright, William
Siverling, George
Siverling, Mary
Smith, Henry
Smith, Martin
Smith, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Brecknock Twp.
Caernarvon Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Brecknock Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #146
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/07/29.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Brecknock or Caernarvon Twp., as noted.
Beam, John. Father of Beam, Elizabeth; Beam, Samuel; Beam, Catharine. Brecknock Twp.
Fetterline, Lewis. Father of Lambert, Stephen. Brecknock Twp.
Hinton, William. Father of Hinton, Susanna; Hinton, Jacob; Hinton, Rebecca; Hinton, Nicholas. Caernarvon Twp.
Ingleheart, John. Father of Ingleheart, John; Ingleheart, Catharine. Caernarvon Twp.
King, Michael. Father of King, CatharineKing, Elizabeth. Caernarvon Twp.
Lewis, David. Father of Lewis, Joseph; Lewis, John. Caernarvon. Twp.
March, Jesse. Father of March, Nathan; March, Eliza. Brecknock Twp.
Seright , John. Teacher. Father of Seright, John; Seright, William. Caernarvon Twp.
Siverling, George. Father of Siverling, Mary. Brecknock Twp.
Smith, Henry. Father of McCasley, Martha. Brecknock Twp.
Smith, Martin. Father of Smith, Samuel. Brecknock Twp.
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 1827 #310
Date Range
1827
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 Range
1827
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Beam, John
Beam, Elizabeth
Beam, Catharine
Beam, Samuel
Beam, Leah
Carefoot, William
Carfoot, Catharine
Carfoot, George
Frimds, George
Frimds, Jacob
Frimds, Peter
Hinton, William
Hinton, Rebecca
Hinton, Nicholas
Ingleheart, John
Ingleheart, Catharine
King, Michael
King, Elizabeth
March, Jesse
King, Nathan
King, Eliza
King, Jacob
LeRight, John
Siverling, George
Siverling, Mary
Smith, Henry
McCasley, Magdalena
Smith, Martin
Smith, Samuel
Tetterline, Lewis
Lambert, Stephen
Tetterline, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Brecknock Twp.
Caernarvon Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Brecknock Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #310
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/03/25.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Brecknock Twp. unless noted.
Beam, John. Father of Beam, Elizabeth; Beam, Catharine; Beam, Samuel; Beam, Leah.
Carefoot, William. Caernarvon Twp. Father of, Carfoot, Catharine; Carfoot, George.
Frimds, George. Caernarvon Twp. Father of Frimds, Jacob; Frimds, Peter.
Hinton, William. Caernarvon Twp. Father of Hinton, Rebecca; Hinton, Nicholas.
Ingleheart, John. Caernarvon Twp. Father of Ingleheart, John; Ingleheart, Catharine.
King, Michael. Caernarvon Twp. Father of King, Elizabeth.
March, Jesse. Father of King, Nathan; King, Eliza; King, Jacob.
LeRight, John. Teacher.
Siverling, George. Father of Siverling, Mary.
Smith, Henry. Father of McCasley, Magdalena.
Smith, Martin. Father of Smith, Samuel.
Tetterline, Lewis. Father of Lambert, Stephen; Tetterline, 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 1825 #045
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 0005
People
Casson, Isaac
Casson, Joseph
Casson, Richart
Fogs, George
Gath, David
Kisly, Maty
Lambert, Isaac
Lambert, Stivin
Martz, Jacob
Martz, Jese
Martz, Joseph
Martz, Leicy
Martz, Nathan
Martz, Samuel
Seitenstricker, Elisabeth
Seitenstricker, Jacob
Seiverling, Betzey
Seiverling, Daniel
Seiverling, George
Seiverling, Mary
Smith, Henry
Smith, Jonathan
Smith, Martin
Smith, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Brecknock Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Brecknock Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1825 #045
Box Number
005
Notes
Never entered into Q & A.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Taken from the township tax list.
Seitenstricker, Jacob. Father of Seitenstricker, Elisabeth, age 8.
Seiverling, George. Father of Seiverling, George, age 11; Seiverling, Betzey, age 10; Seiverling, Mary, age 9; Seiverling, Daniel, age 8.
Lambert, Stivin. age 7. Lambert, Isaac, age 11. Father [deceased].
Smith, Martin. Father of Smith, Jonathan, age 11; Smith, Samuel, age 9.
Smith, Henry. Father of Kisly, Maty, age 6.
Martz, Joseph. Father of Martz, Jese, age 9; Martz, Samuel, age 10; Martz, Nathan, age 8; Martz, Jacob, age 7; Martz, Leicy, age 7.
Casson, Richart. Father of Casson, Isaac, age 10; Casson, Joseph, age 7.
Gath, David. Age 7.
Fogs, George. Father of Fogs, George, age 7.
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 #516
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 0007
People
Beam, John
Beam, Catharine
Beam, Elizabeth
Hinton, William
Hinton, Jacob
Hinton, Susanna
Hinton, Rebecca
Ingleheart, John
King, Michael
King, Catharine
King, Elizabeth
Lewis, David
Lewis, Joseph
March, Jesse
March, Nathan
March, Eliza
March, Jacob
Seright, John
Smith, Martin
Smith, Samuel
Tetterline, Lewis
Lambert, Stephen
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Brecknock Twp.
Caernarvon Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Brecknock Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #516
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/05.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Brecknock or Caernarvon Twp., as noted.
School: Hamburg School-House.
Beam, John. Brecknock Twp. Father of Beam, Catharine; Beam, Elizabeth.
Hinton, William. Caernarvon Twp.Father of Hinton, Jacob; Hinton, Susanna; Hinton, Rebecca.
Ingleheart, John. Caernarvon Twp. Father of Ingleheart, John.
King, Michael. Caernarvon Twp. Father of King, Catharine; King, Elizabeth.
Lewis, David. Caernarvon Twp. Father of Lewis, Joseph.
March, Jesse. Brecknock Twp. Father of March, Nathan; March, Eliza; March, Jacob.
Seright, John. Teacher.
Smith, Martin. Brecknock Twp. Father of Smith, Samuel.
Tetterline, Lewis. Brecknock Twp. Father of Lambert, Stephen.
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 #654
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 0007
People
Beam, Catharina
Beam, Eliza
Beam, Lea
Beam, Samuel
Beis, David
Fox, Barbara
Fox, George
Fox, Samuel
Getz, Isaac
Lembert, Stiphan
March, Eliza
Marck, Jacob
March, Nathaniel
MCaslin, Magdalena
Rossel, Sarah
Seiverling, Daniel
Seiverling, Magdalena
Seiverling, Maria
Smith, Samuel
Zonn, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Brecknock Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Brecknock Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #654
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1995/04/28.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Beam, Catharina.
Beam, Eliza.
Beam, Lea.
Beam, Samuel.
Beis, Daveid.
Fox, Barbara.
Fox, George.
Fox, Samuel.
Getz, Isaac.
Lembert, Stiphan.
March, Eliza.
Marck, Jacob.
March, Nathaniel.
MCaslin, Magdalena.
Rossel, Sarah.
Seiverling, Daniel.
Seiverling, Magdalena.
Seiverling, Maria.
Smith, Samuel.
Zonn, 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 #655
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 0007
People
Amos, Isaac
Amos, Sarah
Amos, William
Beam, Catharine
Beam, Eliza
Beam, John
Beam, Samuel
Fuchs, George
Fuchs, Samuel
Getz, Isaac
Getz, Leonard
Lambert, Christopher
Lambert, Isaac
Lambert, Stephen
Laub, John
Laub, Washington
March, Eliza
March, Jacob
March, Jesse
March, Nathaniel
McCaskley, Barbara
McCaskley, Henry
McCaskley, Magdalene
Rank, George
Rank, Maria
Smith, Jonathan
Smith, Martin
Smith, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Brecknock Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Brecknock Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #655
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1995/04/28.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Amos, William. Father of Amos, Isaac,age 12; Amos, Sarah, age 13.
Beam, John. Father of Beam, Catharine, age 9; Beam, Eliza, age 11; Beam, Samuel, age 6.
Fuchs, George. Father of Fuchs, George, age 10; Fuchs, Samuel; age 7.
Getz, Leonard. Deceased. Father of Getz, Isaac, age 10; Getz, Leonard, age 8.
Lambert, Christopher. Father of Lambert, Isaac, age 12; Lambert, Stephen, age 8.
Laub, John. Deceased. Fathe of Laub, Washington, age 12.
March, Jesse. Father of March, Eliza, age 8; March, Jacob, age 8; March, Jesse, age 12; March, Nathaniel, Jesse, age 10.
McCaskley, Barbara. Mother of McCaskley, Henry, age 6; McCaskley, Magdalene, age 7.
Rank, George. Father of Rank, Maria, age 12.
Smith, Martin. Father of Smith, Jonathan, age 13; Smith, Samuel, age 11.
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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