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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/73361681-4e4c-4ff1-b9a2-475385984604
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1810 F074 QS
Date Range
1810/08
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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
1810/08
Year
1810
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Bryan, James
Meilin, John Jr.
Westley, Henry
Metzger, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: stealing wood
Depositions
Commitment papers
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1810 F074 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, stealing wood from John Meilin Jr., Lampeter Twp.
Deposition of Henry Westley.
Commitment paper.
Additional name: John Metzger.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/52a157bd-bfb2-45ed-9e5c-798133822282
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
OCT 1781 F002 QS
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1781
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Williamson, William
Buckwalter, Abraham
Drum, Charles
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: stealing
Commitment papers
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
OCT 1781 F002 QS
Additional Notes
Commitment, charged with stealing the coat of Abraham Buckwalter from the house of Charles Drum.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ae5a7ec0-9426-4ad1-96cb-396673231860
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1804 F005 QS
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1804
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
McGraw, John
Frey, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Commitment papers
Charge: stealing
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1804 F005 QS
Additional Notes
Commitment paper, charged with stealing from Jacob Frey.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/27908a2e-a75d-4dad-9a0b-707832522699
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1804 F007 QS
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1804
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Bird, Charles
Stewart, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Commitment papers
Charge: stealing
Oysters
Persons of color
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1804 F007 QS
Additional Notes
Mulatto.
Commitment paper, charged with stealing oysters.
Additional name: Samuel Stewart.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/5d3d7e2a-2443-429f-b4ae-409920808219
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1805 F020 QS
Date Range
1805/04
More detail
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
1805/04
Year
1805
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Carter, Daniel
Eberly, Jacob
Black Dina
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Commitment papers
Charge: stealing
Pigs
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1805 F020 QS
Additional Notes
Commitment, charged with stealing three pigs, property of Jacob Eberly, found in the possession of Black Dina.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/49de09a0-7ec5-4d7f-bad6-449512289377
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1797 F008 QS
Date Range
1797/08
More detail
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
1797/08
Year
1797
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Neff, Jacob
Jones, Jonathan
Mayland, John
Mayland, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Commitment papers
Recognizance
Charge: stealing
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1797 F008 QS
Additional Notes
Commitment.
Recognizance, charged with stealing.
Additional names: Jonathan Jones, John Mayland, Mary Mayland.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/c991e5fd-03c0-4d2b-af9d-049364816734
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JAN 1798 F003 QS
More detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1798
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Hard, William
Witmer, Daniel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Commitment papers
Charge: stealing
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1798 F003 QS
Additional Notes
Commitment paper, charged with stealing goods from Daniel Witmer, valued at 30 shillings.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
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Item
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Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/c8c835b2-2873-4939-8828-421676979920
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1835 F001
Date Range
1835
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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
1835
Year
1835
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Evans, Jacob
Reed, Peter Jr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: stealing a gun
Jailors
Petitions
Warrants
Commitment papers
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1835 F001
Box Number
003
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 stealing a gun.
Petitioner: Evans, Jacob.
Filed against: Reed, Peter Jr. Occupation: jailor.
Petition, includes copy of warrant of commitment.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
280.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
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Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/59bbb118-b6b1-44cf-a252-226226069310
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1841 F013
Date Range
1841
More detail
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
1841
Year
1841
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Commous, John
Roberts, A. E.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: stealing cattle
Sheriffs
Petitions
Warrants
Habeas corpus
Commitment papers
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1841 F013
Box Number
003
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 stealing cattle.
Petitioner: Commous, John.
Filed against: Roberts, A. E. Occupation: sheriff.
Petition.
Habeas corpus, includes answer.
Warrant of commitment.
Decision.
4 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
351.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
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Writ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/af612236-ed83-45e5-9dfd-166117113422
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1844 F003
Date Range
1844
More detail
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
1844
Year
1844
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Martin, Henry
Ehler, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: stealing
Sheriffs
Jailors
Petitions
Commitment papers
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1844 F003
Box Number
004
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 stealing.
Petitioner: Martin, Henry.
Filed against: Ehler, John. Occcupation: Sheriff and jailor.
Petition.
Commitment paper.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
409.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
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