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Collection
Geist Family Papers
Title
Geist Family Papers
Object ID
MG0294
Date Range
1865-1961
, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633 • www.LancasterHistory.org Millersville Millersville State Normal School Millersville University Minneapolis, Minnesota Minot, Ward County, North Dakota Mountville Farm Women's Society New Berlin, Ephrata Twp. New Holland Newspaper clippings Ocean City, Cape May County, New
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Collection
Geist Family Papers
Title
Geist Family Papers
Description
The Geist Family Papers include correspondence, tax records, legal documents, and other items related to the Geist family. Some correspondence is personal, while other letters relate to legal proceedings concerning estates and inheritances. A number of wills and associated materials, generally related to adjudications involving family members. Numerous local tax notices and federal income tax returns largely pertain to Daniel W. and Bertha W. Geist. Other materials include notebooks and receipts from Daniel W. Geist's time at Millersville State Normal School, visiting cards, and newspaper clippings.
Date Range
1865-1961
Year Range From
1865
Year Range To
1961
Date of Accumulation
1865-1961
Creator
Geist family
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 08
People
Alexander, James K.
Anderson, Howard
Bachman, Julie C.
Bard, Bertha
Brown, George
Bulleit, Edward Banister
Dague, Isaac W.
Dague, Lily C. Geist
Diller, Luther R.
Eshleman, John H.
Fox, Christian, Jr.
Geist, Adam
Geist, Agnes
Geist, Bertha Wanner
Geist, Daniel W.
Geist, Ettie G.
Geist, Everett S.
Geist, Harry Kohler
Geist, Lilly Kate
Groff, John M.
Heisher, Daniel
Hobson, Jesse
Hobson, Maria
Horst, Jacob G.
Kjorlien, Alvin C.
Leaman, William
Lyte, Eliphalet Oram
Martin, Luke W.
Milledge, Stanley
Miller, Helen Mildred Diller
Miller, Leon H. B.
Miller, Ruth
Ott, Janet F.
Overly, Herman Witmer
Overly, Richard Geist
Pond, B. C.
Pool, Virginia L.
Roosevelt, Franklin Delano
Rush, Charles William
Rush, Harriet Geist
Shaub, Sadie
Shirk, H. S.
Shirk, Henry
Shirk, Lawrence
Stoner, H. K.
Weaver, C. R.
Weaver, George A.
Werner, John Thomas
Witmer, Clara
Wolf, Lemon A.
Wolfe, Helen
Subjects
Decedents' estates
Estates (Law)
Letters
Receipts (Acknowledgments)
Taxation
Search Terms
A. Geist and Son
Adams County, Pennsylvania
Albert Pick Company
Births
Bismarck, North Dakota
Blue Ball Bank
Blue Ball, East Earl Twp.
Calling cards
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Coatesville, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Correspondence
Death
Decedents' estates
Earl Twp.
East Earl Twp.
Ephrata
Estate settlement
Farmers National Bank
Finding aids
Florida
Franklin Twp., Adams County, Pennsylvania
Funerals
Gap, Salisbury Twp.
Grand Forks Herald
Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota
Health
Hotel Gladstone
Hunters
Inheritance
Internal Revenue Service
Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota
Johnson City, Broome County, New York
K. Aslesen Company
Lancaster
Lancaster New Era
Leland-Parker Hotel
Letters
Manuscript groups
Masons
McClure House
Miami, Florida
Millersville
Millersville State Normal School
Millersville University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minot, Ward County, North Dakota
Mountville Farm Women's Society
New Berlin, Ephrata Twp.
New Holland
Newspaper clippings
Ocean City, Cape May County, New Jersey
Parades
Patterson Hotel
Pennsylvania State Normal School
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Postage stamps
Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Receipts
Republican Party
San Francisco, California
Schools
Stamps
Stevens, East Cocalico Twp.
Stocks
Tax returns
Taxation
Trusts and trustees
United Commercial Travelers of America
Vienna Bakery Company
Visiting cards
Washington, DC
West Cocalico School District
Wheeling, West Virginia
Wills
YMCA
Young Men's Christian Association
Extent
1 box, 12 folders, .5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0294
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Original documents may be used by researchers--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit or request at Reference Desk.
Copyright
Collection items may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org. Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Accession Number
2002.Hawbaker
Other Numbers
MG-294
Classification
MG0294
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Added to database 19 January 2022.
Documents
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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Indemnity bond for bridge
Object ID
Bridge F0220 I007
Date Range
1896
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Indemnity bond for bridge
Description
Location: Over Conestoga Creek near Hinkletown, Earl Twp.
Document type: Indemnity bond for bridge
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1896
Year
1896
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bonds
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Earl Twp.
Ephrata Twp.
Hinkletown Bridge
Hinkletown, Earl Twp.
Place
Earl Twp. and Ephrata Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Bond, Legal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0220 I007
Box Number
003
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Contract for bridge construction
Object ID
Bridge F0220 I008
Date Range
1896
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Contract for bridge construction
Description
Location: Over Conestoga Creek near Hinkletown, Earl Twp.
Document type: Contract for bridge construction
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1896
Year
1896
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Contracts
Creeks
Earl Twp.
Ephrata Twp.
Hinkletown Bridge
Hinkletown, Earl Twp.
Place
Earl Twp. and Ephrata Twp.
Extent
1 item, 1 piece
Object Name
Contract
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0220 I008
Box Number
003
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0215 I005
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1846
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Gable
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Muddy Creek
Earl Twp.
Ephrata Twp.
Hinkletown, Earl Twp.
Churchtown, Caernarvon Twp.
Gable's Ford
Fords
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Earl Twp. and Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0215 I005
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1846.
Location: On public highway from Hinkletown, Earl Twp., to Churchtown,Caernarvon Twp., at Gable's Fording.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0215 I006
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1862
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Muddy Creek
Earl Twp.
Ephrata Twp.
Hinkletown, Earl Twp.
Churchtown, Caernarvon Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Earl Twp. and Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0215 I006
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1862.
Location: On public highway from Hinkletown, Earl Twp., to Churchtown,Caernarvon Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 5 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
81.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0215 I007
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Gable
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Muddy Creek
Earl Twp.
Ephrata Twp.
Roads
Fairville and Hinkletown Road
Gable's Ford
Fords
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Earl Twp. and Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0215 I007
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1868.
Location: On the Fairville and Hinkletown Road, at Gable's Fording.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
260.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0215 I008
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1872
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Gable
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Muddy Creek
Earl Twp.
Ephrata Twp.
Gable's Ford
Fords
Contracts
Bridges
Place
Earl Twp. and Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0215 I008
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Location: Near Gable's Fording.
Document type: Contract for bridge construction.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
67.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0215 I009
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1872
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Gable
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Muddy Creek
Earl Twp.
Ephrata Twp.
Hinkletown, Earl Twp.
Churchtown, Caernarvon Twp.
Gable's Ford
Fords
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Earl Twp. and Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0215 I009
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1872.
Location: On public road from Hinkletown, Earl Twp., to Churchtown, Caernarvon Twp. at Gable's Fording.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
401.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Correspondence to County Commissioners
Object ID
Bridge F0220 I006
Date Range
1896
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Correspondence to County Commissioners
Description
Location: Over Conestoga Creek near Hinkletown, Earl Twp.
Document type: Correspondence to County Commissioners from Penn Bridge Company
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1896
Year
1896
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Correspondence
Creeks
Earl Twp.
Ephrata Twp.
Hinkletown Bridge
Hinkletown, Earl Twp.
Letters
Penn Bridge Company
Place
Earl Twp. and Ephrata Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0220 I006
Box Number
003
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Map of new bridge site
Object ID
Bridge F0215 I001
Date Range
No date
  1 image  
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Map of new bridge site
Description
Earl Twp. and [Ephrata Twp.]
Location: Over Conestoga Creek at Hinkletown, Earl Twp.
Document type: Map of new bridge site
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
No date
Year
none
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Earl Twp.
Ephrata Twp.
Hinkletown Bridge
Hinkletown, Earl Twp.
Maps
Place
Earl Twp. and Ephrata Twp.
Extent
1 item, 1 piece
Object Name
Map
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0215 I001
Box Number
003
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Images
Less detail

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