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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #288
Date Range
1826
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
1826
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Abold, Trace
Beaman, John
Beaver, George
Beaver, Martin
Bogle, George
Clouse, George
Cornell, George
Cornell, Jacob
Deitweiler, Jacob
Deitweiler, Nancy
Denormandy, Anthony
Denormandy, Elisabeth
Denormandy, Thomas
Dickey, William
Fite, Lewis
Graham, Susanna
Hewes, John
Hewes, Josiah
Hippy, John
Kulp, John
Kulp, Mary
Lewis, Joseph
Lloyd, Thomas
Maxton, George
McLane, Christy Ann
Miller, Barbara
Miller, Nancy
Miller, Samuel
Moon, Catharine
Richards, John
Richards, Mary
Richardson, Henry
Richardson, William
Shidle, George
Taylor, Sarah
Taylor, William
Trainor, Bernard
Trainor, Rosanna
Walsh. Henry
Walsh, Mariah
Walsh, Mary
Willis, Elisa
Willis, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Columbia
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Poor children
Students
Teachers
Place
Columbia
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #288
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/07/21.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Abold, Trace.
Beaman, John.
Beaver, George.
Beaver, Martin.
Bogle, George.
Clouse, George.
Cornell, George.
Cornell, Jacob.
Deitweiler, Jacob.
Deitweiler, Nancy.
Denormandy, Anthony.
Denormandy, Elisabeth.
Denormandy, Thomas.
Dickey, William.
Fite, Lewis.
Graham, Susanna.
Hewes, John.
Hewes, Josiah.
Hippy, John.
Kulp, John.
Kulp, Mary.
Lewis, Joseph.
Lloyd, Thomas. Teacher.
Maxton, George.
McLane, Christy Ann.
Miller, Barbara.
Miller, Nancy.
Miller, Samuel.
Moon, Catharine.
Richards, John.
Richards, Mary.
Richardson, Henry.
Richardson, William.
Shidle, George.
Taylor, Sarah.
Taylor, William.
Trainor, Bernard.
Trainor, Rosanna.
Walsh. Henry.
Walsh, Mariah,
Walsh, Mary.
Willis, Elisa.
Willis, 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 1826 #409
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
Beaman, John
Beaver, Frederick
Beaver, George
Beaver, Martin
Bennet, Christian
Bennet, James
Bennet, John
Bogle, George
Boyd, George
Clouse, George
Currie, Catharine
Currie, Rebecca
Deitweiler, Jacob
Deitweiler, Nancy
Denormandy, Anthony
Denormandy, Elisabeth
Denormandy, Paul
Findlay, Uriah
Fite, George
Fite, Lewis
Graham, Susanna
Hewes, Harvey
Hughes, Harvey
Hewes, John
Hughes, John
Hewes, Josiah
Hughes, Josiah
Kulp, John
Kulp, Mary
Lewis, Joseph
Lloyd, Thomas
Maxton, Ann
Maxton, George
Moon, Ann
Moon, Catharine
Moon, Samuel
Richards, John
Richards, Mary
Shidle, George
Taylor, Hannah
Taylor, Sarah
Taylor, William
Trainor, Rosanna
Walsh, Henry
Walsh, Maria
Walsh, Mary
Walsh, Wesley
Watts, William
Willis, Elisa
Willis, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Columbia
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Columbia
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #409
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/07/29.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Beaman, John. Too old.
Beaver, Frederick.
Beaver, George.
Beaver, Martin. Too old.
Bennet, Christian.
Bennet, James.
Bennet, John.
Bogle, George.
Boyd, George.
Clouse, George.
Currie, Catharine.
Currie, Rebecca.
Deitweiler, Jacob
Deitweiler, Nancy.
Denormandy, Anthony.
Denormandy, Elisabeth.
Denormandy, Paul.
Findlay, Uriah.
Fite, George.
Fite, Lewis.
Graham, Susanna. Too old.
Hewes, Harvey. AliasHughes, Harvey. Too old.
Hewes, John. Alias Hughes, John.
Hewes, Josiah. Alias Hughes, Josiah.
Kulp, John.
Kulp, Mary.
Lewis, Joseph.
Lloyd, Thomas. Teacher.
Maxton, Ann.
Maxton, George.
Moon, Ann.
Moon, Catharine.
Moon, Samuel. Not returned.
Richards, John.
Richards, Mary.
Shidle, George.
Taylor, Hannah.
Taylor, Sarah.
Taylor, William.
Trainor, Rosanna.
Walsh, Henry.
Walsh, Maria.
Walsh, Mary.
Walsh, Wesley.
Watts, William.
Willis, Elisa.
Willis, 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
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
APR 1850 F018 ML
Date Range
1850/04
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Description
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property; volume and page number of recording in Mechanics' Liens Docket; and date filed.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Date Range
1850/04
Year
1850
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Taylor, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1850 F018 ML
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Dwelling.
Withers, Michael. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #484
Date Range
1824
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
1824
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Bishop, Susanna
Culp, John
Culp, Mary Ann
Curee, Mrs.
Barnan, John
Curree, Martin
Curree, Edwin
Curree, Sarah
Curree, Catharine
Bixler, David
Boyle, Mrs.
Boyle, Margaret
Boyle, Mary Ann
Boyle, George
Climens, Elizabeth
Brown, Daniel
Brown, James
Brown, Fanny
Cowlick, Catharina
Evans, Mrs.
Deekey, William
Graham, Susan
Hass, Adam
Hass, Joseph
Hass, Michael
Hews, James
Hews, John
Hews, Joshua
Hews, Shoophy
Hews, Harriet
Hippy, John
Horn, Mrs.
Horn, Nathe
Hughes, James
Hughes, John
Hughes, Joshua
Kevin, Mrs.
Kevin, Katey
Miller, Mrs.
Miller, Elizabeth
Minich, Mrs.
Minich, John
Minich, Daniel
Moor, Catharina
Moore, Agnest
Moore, Jane
Moore, John
Moore, Mary
Moore, William
O'Donnel, John
Pearson, Mrs.
Pearson, Mary
Peters, Barbara
Price, John
Richards, Mrs.
Richards, Mary
Richards, John
Richartson, Henry
Richartson, William
Seich, Joseph
Sherick, Joseph
Shidle, William
Shidle, Hannah
Shidle, George
Shidle, Susanna
Slaughter, Catherine
Slaughter, Elisabeth
Slaughter, John
Slaughter, Mary
Stephenson, Henry
Stillinger, John
Stillinger, Samuel
Taylor, Charles
Taylor, William
Taylor, May
Trainer, Bernard
Wakefield, Samuel
Weidle, Daniel
Weidle, Sally
Weidle, Samuel
Willis, John
Willis, Mary
Willis, Charles
Wise, George
Wolf, Mrs.
Wolf, Charles
Wolf, Henry
Wolf, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Columbia
West Hempfield Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Columbia
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #484
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/12/28.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Names taken from Lancaster County tax lists.
Columbia or West Hempfield Twp., as noted.
Bishop, Susanna. West Hempfield Twp. Age 6.
Culp, John. Columbia. Father of Culp, John, age 7; Culp, Mary Ann, age 10.
Curee, Widow. Mother of Barnan, John, age 9 to 10. Columbia.
Curree, Martin. Columbia. Father of Curree, Edwin, 11; Curree, Sarah, age 8; Curree, Catharine, agge 6.
Bishop, Susanna. Age 6. West Hempfield Township.
Bixler, David. Age 8 to 9. West Hempfield Township.
Boyle, Widow. Columbia. Mother of Boyle, Margaret, age 11; Boyle, Mary Ann, age 8 to 9; Boyle, George, age 6 to 7.
Climens, Elizabeth. Columbia. Mother of Brown, Daniel, age 9 to 10; Brown, James, age to 8; Brown, Fanny, age 11.
Cowlick, Catharina. West Hempfield Twp. Age 7. Culp, John. Columbia. Father of Culp, John; Culp, Mary Ann.
Curree, Martin. Columbia. Father of Curree, Edwin; Curree, Sarah; Curree, Catharine.
Evans, _____ Mrs. Mother of Deekey, William, age 7 to 8. Columbia.
Graham, _____ Mr. Father of Graham, Susan, age 9 to 10. Columbia.
Hass, Adam. West Hempfield Twp. Age 6.
Hass, Joseph. West Hempfield Twp. Age 10.
Hass, Michael. West Hempfield Twp. Age 8.
Hews, James. Columbia. Father of Hews, John, age 8 to 9; Hews, Joshua, 5 to 6.
Hews, Shoophy. Parent of Hews, John, age 8; Hews, Harriet, age 11. Columbia.
Hippy, John. Columbia. Father of Hippy, John, age 10.
Horn, Widow. Columbia. Mother of Horn, Nathe, age 11.
Hughes, James. Columbia. Father of Hughes, John; Hughes, Joshua.
Kevin, Widow. Columbia. Mother of Kevin, Katey, age 7.
Miller, Widow. Columbia. Mother of Miller, Elizabeth, age 11.
Minich, Widow. Columbia. Mother of Minich, John, age 9; Minich, Daniel, age 11.
Moor, Catharina. Columbia. Age 5.
Moore, Agnest. West Hempfield Twp. Age 9.
Moore, Jane. West Hempfield Twp. Age 6.
Moore, John. West Hempfield Twp. Age 11.
Moore, Mary. West Hempfield Twp. Age 8.
Moore, William. West Hempfield Twp. Age 5.
O'Donnel, John. Father of O'Donnel, James , age 10. Columbia.
Pearson, Widow. Columbia. Mother of Pearson, Mary, age 5 to 6.
Peters, Barbara. West Hempfield Twp. Age 8.
Price, John. West Hempfield Twp. Age 6.
Richards, Widow. Columbia. Mother of Richards, Mary, age to 7; Richards, John, age 5.
Richartson, Henry. Columbia. Father of Richartson, William, age 8; Richartson, Henry, age 6.
Seich, Joseph. West Hempfield Twp. Age 9.
Sherick, Joseph. West Hempfield Twp. Age 9.
Shidle, William. Columbia. Father of Shidle, Hannah, age 10; Shidle, George, age 5; Shidle, Susanna, age 11.
Slaughter, Catherine. West Hempfield Twp. Age 7 to 8.
Slaughter, Elisabeth. West Hempfield Twp. Age 5 to 6.
Slaughter, John. West Hempfield Twp. Age 11.
Slaughter, Mary. West Hempfield Twp. Age 9.
Stephenson, Henry. West Hempfield Twp. Age 6 to 7.
Stillinger, John (or Samuel). West Hempfield Twp. Age 10.
Taylor, Charles. Columbia. Father of Taylor, William, age 6; Taylor, May, age 9.
Trainer, Bernard. Columbia. Age 11. Father deceased.
Wakefield, Samuel. West Hempfield Twp. Age 11.
Weidle, Daniel. West Hempfield Twp. Age 9.
Weidle, Sally. West Hempfield Twp. Age 11.
Weidle, Samuel. West Hempfield Twp. Age 7.
Willis, John. Columbia. Father of Willis, John, age 9; Willis, Mary, age 8; Willis, Charles, age 10.
Wise, George. West Hempfield Twp. Age 10.
Wolf, _____ Mrs. Columbia. Mother of Wolf, Charles, age 5; Wolf, Henry, age 6; Wolf, Mary, age 8.
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 1822 #193
Date Range
1822
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
1822
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1822
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Taylor, William
Powel, Edward
Philips, Henry
Flanagan, Margaret
Martin, Maria
Walker, Ann
Lockey, C
Coyle, John
Coyle, Ann
McCool, E
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Courthouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1822 #193
Box Number
002
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment for services as ordered by Alderman Moore.
Taylor, William. Performed services. [Appears to be constable work, apprehending ang bring to court; executing a search warrant.]
Powel, Edward.
Philips, Henry.
Flanagan, Margaret.
Martin, Maria.
Walker, Ann.
Lockey, C.
Coyle, John.
Coyle, Ann.
McCool, E.
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
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1849 F016 QS
Date Range
1849/04
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
1849/04
Year
1849
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Taylor, William
Saylor, William
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: assault and battery
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1849 F016 QS
Additional Notes
Assault and battery.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #069
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
Abold, Elisa
Abold, Trace
Beaman, John
Beaver, George
Beaver, Martin
Bogle, George
Bogle, Mary
Clinton, Joseph
Clouse, George
Cornell, George
Cornell, Jacob
Culp, John
Culp, Mary
Deitweiler, Jacob
Deitweiler, Nancy
Denormandy, Anthony
Denormandy, Elisabeth
Denormandy, Thomas
Dickey, William
Fite, Lewis
Graham, Susanna
Hatch, Mary
Hews, John
Hews, Josiah
Hippy, John
Lewis, Joseph
Lloyd, Thomas
Maxton, George
McLane, Christy Ann
Miller, Barbara
Miller, Nancy
Miller, Samuel
Moon, Catharine
Morrow, Jemmima
Richards, John
Richards, Mary
Richardson, Henry
Richardson, William
Taylor, Mary
Taylor, Sarah
Taylor, William
Trainor, Bernard
Trainor, Rosanna
Walsh, Henry
Walsh, Maria
Walsh, Mary
Willis, Elisa
Willis, John
Willis, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Columbia
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Columbia
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #069
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/07/07.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Abold, Elisa.
Abold, Trace.
Beaman, John.
Beaver, George.
Beaver, Martin.
Bogle, George.
Bogle, Mary.
Clinton, Joseph.
Clouse, George.
Cornell, George.
Cornell, Jacob.
Culp, John.
Culp, Mary.
Deitweiler, Jacob.
Deitweiler, Nancy.
Denormandy, Anthony.
Denormandy, Elisabeth.
Denormandy, Thomas.
Dickey, William.
Fite, Lewis.
Graham, Susanna.
Hatch, Mary.
Hews, John.
Hews, Josiah.
Hippy, John.
Lewis, Joseph.
Lloyd, Thomas. Teacher.
Maxton, George.
McLane, Christy Ann.
Miller, Barbara.
Miller, Nancy.
Miller, Samuel.
Moon, Catharine.
Morrow, Jemmima.
Richards, John.
Richards, Mary.
Richardson, Henry.
Richardson, William.
Taylor, Mary.
Taylor, Sarah.
Taylor, William.
Trainor, Bernard.
Trainor, Rosanna.
Walsh, Henry.
Walsh, Maria.
Walsh, Mary.
Willis, Elisa.
Willis, John.
Willis, 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
Quarter Sessions
Title
Prison calendar
Object ID
AUG 1845 F002 QS
Date Range
1845/08
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Prison calendar
Date Range
1845/08
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Aaron, Joseph
Albert, Philip Jr.
Arney, Benjamin
Bensing, Philip
Blackburn, John
Brooks, John
Buckman, John
Campbell, B. D.
Carter, Charles
Chubbs, Perry
Clarke, James
Clarke, James P.
Cook, Allen
Cupid, Levi
Duck, George
Franciscus, Christian
Freeman, Jonathan
Funk, David
Gipson, Samuel
Groff, John M.
Harpur, John
Hart, Andrew
Hughes, Joseph
Jay, Thomas
King, John
Kuhns, John
Lind, John
McMillen, William
Miller, John
Myers, Catharine
Myers, Elizabeth
O'Nail, Henry
O'Neal, Henry
Shock, Frederick
Smith, William
Sterret, Reason M.
Stewart, Joseph
Stewart, Samuel
Stocks, Charles
Taylor, William
Thompson, John
Willis, Margaret
Wilson, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Prisoners
Search Terms
Incarcerated persons
Jails
Prisons
Quarter Sessions
Women
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1845 F002 QS
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Additional Notes
Prison calendar.
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
General Collection
Title
Hannah Bosley, corn doctress of Columbia
Object ID
1-02-01-11
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Title
Hannah Bosley, corn doctress of Columbia
Description
Cabinet card. Hannah Bosley, corn doctress of Columbia.
Year Range From
1888
Year Range To
1892
Creator
Taylor, William Curtis
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Bosley, Hannah
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subject
African American women
African Americans
African Americans--History
Free Black people
Search Terms
African American Women
Cabinet cards
Free persons of color
Medicine
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Film Size
2.5 x 3.5 inches
Print Size
4.125 x 7.5 inches
Object ID
1-02-01-11
Negative Number
yes
Images
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #121
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 0004
People
Culp, John
Culp, Maryann
Hughes, Harriet
Hughes, James
Hughes, John
Hughes, Theophilous
Lloyd, Thomas
Moore, Catharine
Richardson, Henry
Richardson, William
Taylor, Mary
Taylor, William
Trainor, Bernard
Willis, Charles
Willis, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Columbia
Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Columbia
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #121
Box Number
004
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/05/20.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
[All are from Columbia unless noted.]
Culp, John.
Culp, Maryann.
Trainor, Bernard.
Hughes, James. Father of Hughes, John.
Hughes, Harriet.
Hughes, Theophilous. Father of Hughes, John.
Lloyd, Thomas. Teacher.
Moore, Catharine.
Richardson, Henry.
Richardson, William.
Taylor, Mary.
Taylor, William.
Willis, Charles.
Willis, John. Donegal 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

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