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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1814 #031
Date Range
1814
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
1814
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1814
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Brady, Charles
Brady, Edward
Brady, Michael
Deitrich, Elizabeth
Dietrich, Henry
Dietrich, Mary
Fritz, Ludwig
Fritz, Peggy
Given, Elizabeth
Given, Margaret
Given, Oliver
Hofehines, Jacob
Hofehines, John
Martin, John
Martin, Mary
Martin, Thomas
McGilligim, George
McGilligim, John
McGilligim, Nancy
McGilligim, Radney
Moore, Mrs.
Moore, Samuel
Rodaker, Caty
Rodaker, George
White, Hannah
White, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lampeter Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1814 #031
Box Number
001
Notes
Entered into Q&A on 1994/08/11
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Photocopy, names taken from Lancaster County Tax Lists.
Given, Oliver. Father of Elizabeth Given, age 12; Margaret Given, age 8.
Martin, Thomas. Father of John Martin, age 10; Mary Martin, age 6.
Moore, Widow. Mother of Samuel Moore, age 5.
Fritz, Ludwig. Father of Ludwig Fritz, age 11; Peggy Fritz, age 9.
Brady, Edward. Father of Michael Brady, age 11; Charles Brady, age 9.
Dietrich, Henry. Father of Henry Dietrich, age 9; Mary Dietrich, age 7; Elizabeth Deitrich, age 11.
Hofehines, Jacob. Father of John Hofehines, age 9.
White, William. Father of Hannah White, age 9.
Rodaker, George. Father of Caty Rodaker, age 11.
McGilligim, Radney. Father of John McGilligim, age 10; Nancy McGilligim, age 8; , George McGilligim, 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
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #608
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
1830
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Banker, Peter
Boots, Mary
Burk, Catharine
Clark, Juliana
Clark, Lewis
Clark, Nancy
Develin, Elizabeth
Donahan, David
Doyle, Henry
Eckert, Catharine
Erwin, Elizabeth
Gormley, James
Gormley, Joseph
Hair, Lewis
Hair, Martin
Hoster, Margaret
Hubley, Jacob
Hubley, Mary
Kline, David
Kline, Elizabeth
Kline, Frederick
Kline, George
Kline, Jacob
Leib, Christina
Mateer, Eliza
Mateer, James
McCarran, Eliza
McCarran, James
Messersmith, John
Porter, Joseph
Reman, James
Reman, John
Sanders, Elizabeth
Sanders, Maryann
Seser, William
Smith, John
Smith, Abraham
Sproat, Fanny
Sproat, James
Wartman, Isaac
White, James
White, William
Search Terms
Mount Joy Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Mount Joy Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #608
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A Feb 13, 1996.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
NAMES TAKEN FROM LANCASTER COUNTY TAX LISTS
Banker, Peter. Age 9.
Boots, Mary. Age 9.
Burk, Catharine. Age 11.
Clark, Juliana. Age 11.
Clark, Lewis. Age 6.
Clark, Nancy. Age 9.
Clark, Nancy. Age 10.
Develin, Elizabeth. Age 11.
Donahan, David. Age 8.
Doyle, Henry. Age 6.
Eckert, Catharine. Age 8.
Erwin, Elizabeth. Age 7.
Gormley, James. Age 9.
Gormley, Joseph. Age 6.
Hair, Lewis. Age 7.
Hair, Martin. Age 10.
Hoster, Margaret. Age 11.
Hubley, Jacob. Age 10.
Hubley, Mary. Age 7.
Kline, David. Age 9.
Kline, Elizabeth. Age 7.
Kline, Frederick. Age 10.
Kline, George. Age 5.
Kline, Jacob. Age 11.
Leib, Christina. Age 7.
Mateer, Eliza. Age 10.
Mateer, James. Age 7.
McCarran, Eliza. Age 6.
McCarran, James. Age 8.
Messersmith, John. Age 10.
Porter, Joseph. Age 8.
Reman, James. Age 10.
Reman, John. Age 9.
Sanders, Elizabeth. Age 6.
Sanders, Maryann. Age 10.
Seser, William. Age 6.
Smith, Abraham. Age 6.
Smith, John. Age 8.
Sproat, Fanny. Age 10.
Sproat, James. Age 6.
Wartman, Isaac. Age 6.
White, James. Age 10.
White, William. 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
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1865 F25 I19
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Year
1865
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0034
People
White, Jacob
White, William
Search Terms
Liquor License
Lancaster
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1865 F25 I19
Box Number
034
Additional Notes
Signed as Jacob and William White.
15 signatures in support of petition.
April term.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1824 F009
Date Range
1824
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1824
Year
1824
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Herr, John
White, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Habeas corpus
Sheriffs
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1824 F009
Box Number
002
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Filed against: White, William. His occupation: High Sheriff.
Copy of habeas corpus.
Answer.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
219.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1825 F001
Date Range
1825
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1825
Year
1825
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Hershey, Benjamin
White, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Sheriffs
Jailors
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1825 F001
Box Number
002
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Filed against: White, William. His occupation: sheriff and jailor.
Copy of habeas corpus, includes answer.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
220.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1825 F002
Date Range
1825
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1825
Year
1825
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Pratt, John
White, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: debt
Sheriffs
Jailors
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1825 F002
Box Number
002
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Insolvent debtor.
Petitioner: Pratt, John.
Filed against: White, William. His occupation: sheriff and jailor.
Affidavit.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
221.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1825 F003
Date Range
1825
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1825
Year
1825
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Stouter, Samuel
Stouter, Mary
White, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Jailors
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1825 F003
Box Number
002
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Petitioner: Stouter, Mary.
Filed against: White, William. His occupation: jailor.
Affidavit.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
222.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1825 F006
Date Range
1825
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1825
Year
1825
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Flanagan, Edward
White, William
Kleiss, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: suspicion of desertion
Jailors
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Depositions
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1825 F006
Box Number
002
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Charged with suspicion of desertion.
Petitioner: Flanagan, Edward.
Filed against: White, William. His occupation: jailor.
Affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
Deposition of George Kleiss.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
225.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1826 F002
Date Range
1826
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1826
Year
1826
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Sneder, John
White, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Sheriffs
Habeas corpus
Affidavits
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1826 F002
Box Number
002
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Petitioner: Sneder, John.
Filed against: Hambright, Charles. His occupation: Sheriff of Lancaster County.
Affidavit.
Action of debt.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
227.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1826 F003
Date Range
1826
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1826
Year
1826
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Pettit, Eman
Dale, Samuel
White, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Sheriffs
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1826 F003
Box Number
002
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Petitioner: Dale, Samuel.
Filed against: White, William. His occupation: sheriff.
Affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
228.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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