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Collection
Bridge Information Compiled by Benjamin Weaver
Title
Bridge Information Compiled by Benjamin Weaver
Object ID
MG0587
Date Range
1960s-1970s
destruction or replacement of the bridge. Creator: Weaver, Benjamin. Conditions for Access: No restrictions. Conditions Governing Reproductions: Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org. Permission for reproduction and/or publication
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Collection
Bridge Information Compiled by Benjamin Weaver
Title
Bridge Information Compiled by Benjamin Weaver
Description
This collection of Bridge Information Compiled by Benjamin Weaver contains index cards prepared by Mr. Weaver with information about bridges over several creeks in Lancaster County. The waterways include the Beaver, Calamus, Big Chiques, Little Chiques, Cocalico, Conestoga, Little Conestoga, Conewago, Conowingo, Coon, Conoy, Hammer, Mill, Muddy, East Octoraro, West Octoraro, Pequea and Peters. Information includes the name, township(s), and type of each bridge, and may also include the date of construction, contractors, commissioners, size and weight limit, details on location and/or destruction or replacement of the bridge.
Admin/Biographical History
Mr. Weaver photographed these bridges in the 1960s and 1970s.
Date Range
1960s-1970s
Date of Accumulation
1960s-1970s
Creator
Weaver, Benjamin
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 12
People
Weaver, Benjamin
Subjects
Bridges
Search Terms
Beaver Creek
Big Chickies Creek
Big Chiques Creek
Conestoga River
Bridges
Calamus Run
Cocalico Creek
Conewago Creek
Conowingo Creek
Conoy Creek
Coon Creek
East Octoraro Creek
Finding aids
Hammer Creek
Little Chiques Creek
Little Chickies Creek
Little Conestoga Creek
Manuscript groups
Mill Creek
Muddy Creek
Pequea Creek
Peters Creek
West Octoraro Creek
Extent
1 box, 3 folders
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0587
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Mr. Weaver photographed these bridges in the 1960s and 1970s; the slides are in the Photograph Collection.
Some of these cards correspond with the Bridge Records in the Lancaster County Government Records.
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Bridge Information Compiled by Benjamin Weaver (MG0587), 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.
Accession Number
2010.MG0587
Other Numbers
MG-587
Classification
MG0587
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared by HT, 10 September 2010. Added to database 26 December 2021.
Documents
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Bridge information compiled by Benjamin Weaver

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17409
Author
Weaver, Benjamin.
Call Number
MG-587, Archives South
  1 website  
Author
Weaver, Benjamin.
Physical Description
3 folders.
Notes
Mr. Weaver photographed these bridges in the 1960s and 1970s; the slides are in the Photograph Collection. Some of these cards correspond with the Bridge Records in the Lancaster County Government Records.
Finding aid available at LancasterHistory.org.
Summary
This collection contains index cards prepared by Benjamin Weaver with information about bridges over several creeks and rivers in Lancaster County: Beaver, Calamus, Big Chicques, Little Chicques, Cocalico, Big Conestoga, Little Conestoga, Conewago, Conowingo, Coon, Conoy, Hammer, Mill, Muddy, East Octoraro, West Octoraro, Pequea and Peters. The information includes the name, township(s) and type of each bridge and may also include the date of construction, contractors, commissioners, size and weight limit, details on location and/or destruction or replacement of the bridge.
Rights
May not be photocopied.
Subjects
Bridges - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Location
Lancaster History Archive - Manuscript Group
Call Number
MG-587, Archives South
Websites
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
JAN 1863 F002 ML
Date Range
1863/01
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Date Range
1863/01
Year
1863
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Gillespie, Nathaniel
Gillespie, Stephen W.
Magee, Joseph W.
Weaver, Benjamin
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Churches
Contractors
Intercourse United Methodist Church
Intercourse, Leacock Twp.
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Place
Intercourse, Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1863 F002 ML
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Methodist Episcopal Church in Intercourse.
Magee, Joseph W. (Reverend); Weaver, Benjamin. Contractors, additional defendants.
Building.
Gillespie, Nathaniel; Gillespie, Stephen W. Contractors.
2 items, 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 1831 #124
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
Year
1831
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Benner, Barbara
Benner, George
Cramer, Elizabeth
Cramer, Martha
Eberly, Ann
Eberly, Barbara
Hall, Ann
Hall, Susanna
Holl, Mary Ann
Hood, Elizabeth
Hood, John
Hummel, Joshua
Rohrer, David H. Teacher.
Selen, Augustus
Selen, Helen
Snyder, Simon
Sollars, Sarah
Weaver, Benjamin
Weaver, Jacob
Search Terms
Strasburg Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
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 #124
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/02.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Strasburg Union School.
Benner, Barbara.
Benner, George.
Cramer, Elizabeth.
Cramer, Martha.
Eberly, Ann.
Eberly, Barbara.
Hall, Ann.
Hall, Susanna.
Holl, Mary Ann.
Hood, Elizabeth.
Hood, John.
Hummel, Joshua.
Rohrer, David H. Teacher.
Selen, Augustus.
Selen, Helen.
Snyder, Simon.
Sollars, Sarah.
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
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #091
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 0008
People
Clark, Catharine
Clark, Margaret
Clark, Samuel
Fremt, Caroline
Fremt, George
Fremt, Samuel
Jones, Rebecca
Pleam, John
Richer, Catharine
Richer, William
Sheafer, John
Townsly, Barten
Townsly, Elizabeth
Townsly, Rosetta
Weaver, Benjamin
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Caernarvon Twp.
Earl Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Caernarvon Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #091
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/03/16.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Earl and Caernarvon townships.
Clark, Catharine.
Clark, Margaret.
Clark, Samuel.
Fremt, Caroline.
Fremt, George.
Fremt, Samuel.
Jones, Rebecca.
Pleam, John. Teacher.
Richer, Catharine.
Richer, William.
Sheafer, John.
Townsly, Barten.
Townsly, Elizabeth.
Townsly, Rosetta.
Weaver, Benjamin.
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 1828 #103
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 0008
People
Hastings, Stephen H.
Weaver, John
Weaver, Benjamin
Weaver, Hanah
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Strasburg Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Strasburg Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #103
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/03/16.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Hastings, Stephen H. Teacher.
Weaver, John. Father of Weaver, Benjamin; Weaver, Hanah.
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 1828 #116
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 0008
People
Weaver, John
Carpenter, Elizabeth
Carpenter, Jeremiah
Good, Peter
Sheaffer, John
Weaver, Benjamin
Weaver, Sarah
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Earl Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #116
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/03/16.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Schoolhouse on the land of Weaver, John (deceased).
Carpenter, Elizabeth.
Carpenter, Jeremiah.
Good, Peter. Teacher.
Sheaffer, John.
Weaver, Benjamin.
Weaver, Sarah.
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 1828 #254
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 0008
People
Atley, Jeremiah
Atley, Philip
Atley, Rachel
Clark, Catharine
Clark, Margaret
Clark, Samuel
Edwards, Susan
Evans, Davis
Evans, Oliver
Ford, Israel
Ford, John
Frame, Caroline
Frame, George
Frame, Samuel
Jamison, Catharine
Jamison, Isaac
Jamison, Leah
Mingle, Catharine
Mingle, Francis
Mingle, Levi
Olds, Rosetta
Root, Eliza
Root, Peter
Skeen, Edward
Stufflebine, William
Templin, Charles
Townsley, Barton
Townsley, Elizabeth
Townsley, James
Weaver, Benjamin
Zell, Isaac
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Caernarvon Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Caernarvon Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #254
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/04/14.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Atley, Jeremiah.
Atley, Philip.
Atley, Rachel.
Clark, Catharine.
Clark, Margaret.
Clark, Samuel.
Edwards, Susan.
Evans, Davis.
Evans, Oliver.
Ford, Israel.
Ford, John.
Frame, Caroline.
Frame, George.
Frame, Samuel.
Jamison, Catharine.
Jamison, Isaac.
Jamison, Leah.
Mingle, Catharine.
Mingle, Francis.
Mingle, Levi.
Olds, Rosetta.
Root, Eliza.
Root, Peter.
Skeen, Edward.
Stufflebine, William.
Templin, Charles.
Townsley, Barton.
Townsley, Elizabeth.
Townsley, James.
Weaver, Benjamin.
Zell, Isaac. Teacher.
1 item. 2 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 1828 #340
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 0008
People
Hastings, Stephen
Bennard, Philip
Bennard, Joseph
Bennard, Eve Ann
Weaver, John
Weaver, Benjamin
Weaver, Hannah
Work, Mary.
Bennard, Samuel
Snyder, Simon
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Strasburg Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Strasburg Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #340
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/05/05.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Hastings, Stephen. Teacher.
Bennard, Philip. Father of Bennard, Joseph; Bennard, Eve Ann.
Weaver, John. Father of Weaver, Benjamin; Weaver, Hannah.
Work, Mary. Mother of Bennard, Samuel.
Snyder, Simon. Father of Snyder, Simon.
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 1828 #470
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 0009
People
Bennard, Eve Ann
Bennard, Joseph
Bennard, Philip
Bennard, Samuel
Commons, William
Grubb, George
Grubb, Henrietta
Hastings, Stephen
Miller, Alison
Miller, Rebecca
Roberts, John
Snyder, Simon
Weaver, Benjamin
Weaver, John
Work, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Strasburg Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Strasburg Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #470
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/06/09.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Miller, Rebecca. Mother of Miller, Alison.
Bennard, Philip. Father of Bennard, Eve Ann.
Commons, William. Father of Commons, William.
Grubb, George. Father of Grubb, Henrietta.
Hastings, Stephen. Teacher.
Roberts, John
Snyder, Simon. Father of Snyder, Simon.
Weaver, John. Father of Weaver, Benjamin.
Work, Mary. Mother of Bennard, Samuel; Bennard, Joseph.
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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