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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Letter to Marianna Gibbons from T. H. Sands Pennington
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F014_In01
Date Range
1897/08/01
  1 document  
Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Letter to Marianna Gibbons from T. H. Sands Pennington
Description
Letter to Miss Marianna Gibbons in Bird-in-Hand from T. H. Sands Pennington, adopted son of Rev. Pennington, in Saratoga Springs, New York, enclosing the detailed accounts of the capture, trial and return of his father's relatives to slavery and regretting that he cannot furnish information about Harper's Ferry. With envelope.
Date Range
1897/08/01
Creation Date
1 August 1897
Creator
Pennington, Thomas H. Sands, d. 1900
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Brubaker, Marianna Gibbons
Pembroke, James
Pennington, James William Charles
Pennington, Thomas H. Sands
Subjects
African Americans--History
Fugitive slaves
Letters
Slavery
Harpers Ferry (W. Va.)
Search Terms
Correspondence
Enslaved persons
Freedom Seekers
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Letters
Persons of color
Slavery
Extent
2 items, 6 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F014_In01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
"Prominent events in the life of Rev. J. W. C. Pennington, D.D." (MG0240_Ser02_F014_In02)
"Capture, trial and return of the fugitives, Stephen Pembroke and his two sons, to slavery" (MG0240_Ser02_F014_In03)
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Potentially Harmful Content Statement: LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this narrative reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era, and contains language that is offensive, oppressive, and may cause distress. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-240, Series 2
Other Number
MG-240, Series 2, Folder 14, Insert 1
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from Document Collection, 15 March 2012. Added to database on 30 March 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
"Prominent events in the life of Rev. J. W. C. Pennington, D.D."
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F014_In02
Date Range
No date
  1 document  
Collection
Black History Collection
Title
"Prominent events in the life of Rev. J. W. C. Pennington, D.D."
Description
"Prominent events in the life of Rev. J. W. C. Pennington, D.D.," as recorded by his adopted son, Thomas H. Sands Pennington of Saratoga Springs, New York.
Date Range
No date
Creation Date
[1897]
Creator
Pennington, Thomas H. Sands, d. 1900
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Pembroke, James
Pennington, James William Charles
Pennington, Thomas H. Sands
Subjects
African Americans--History
Biographies
Clergy, Black
Fugitive slaves
Slavery
Search Terms
Biographies
Enslaved persons
Freedom Seekers
Ministers, Black
Persons of color
Slavery
Extent
1 item, 12 pages to scan
Object Name
Narrative
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F014_In02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Letter to Marianna Gibbons from T. H. Sands Pennington (MG0240_Ser02_F014_In01)
"Capture, trial and return of the fugitives, Stephen Pembroke and his two sons, to slavery" (MG0240_Ser02_F014_In03)
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Potentially Harmful Content Statement: LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this narrative reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era, and contains language that is offensive, oppressive, and may cause distress. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-240, Series 2
Other Number
MG-240, Series 2, Folder 14, Insert 2
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from Document Collection, 15 March 2012. Added to database on 30 March 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents

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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
"Capture, trial and return of the fugitives, Stephen Pembroke and his two sons, to slavery"
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F014_In03
Date Range
No date
  1 document  
Collection
Black History Collection
Title
"Capture, trial and return of the fugitives, Stephen Pembroke and his two sons, to slavery"
Description
"Capture, trial and return of the fugitives, Stephen Pembroke and his two sons, to slavery." Brother and nephews of Rev. J. W. C. Pennington, D.D. [As recorded by his adopted son, Thomas H. Sands Pennington]
Date Range
No date
Creation Date
[1897]
Creator
Pennington, Thomas H. Sands, d. 1900
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Pembroke, James
Pembroke, Stephen
Pennington, James William Charles
Pennington, Thomas H. Sands
Subjects
African Americans--History
Biographies
Fugitive slaves
Slavery
Search Terms
Biographies
Enslaved persons
Freedom Seekers
Persons of color
Slavery
Extent
1 item, 6 pages to scan
Object Name
Narrative
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F014_In03
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Letter to Marianna Gibbons from T. H. Sands Pennington (MG0240_Ser02_F014_In01)
"Prominent events in the life of Rev. J. W. C. Pennington, D.D." (MG0240_Ser02_F014_In02)
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Potentially Harmful Content Statement: LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this narrative reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era, and contains language that is offensive, oppressive, and may cause distress. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-240, Series 2
Other Number
MG-240, Series 2, Folder 14, Insert 3
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from Document Collection, 15 March 2012. Added to database on 30 March 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
RG 01-00 2313
Date Range
1799-1897, inc.
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Description
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 African-Americans, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees. Handwritten, handwritten on printed forms, and a very few typewritten.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of filing.
Date Range
1799-1897, inc.
Year Range From
1799
Year Range To
1897
Date of Accumulation
1799-1894, 1896, 1897
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subjects
African Americans--History
Free Black people
Fugitive slaves
Habeas corpus
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Petitions
Search Terms
African American men
African American women
Court of Common Pleas
Court records
Free persons of color
Freedom seekers
Habeas corpus
Persons of color
Petitions
Writs
Extent
17 boxes
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 2313
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
These papers are cataloged individually and may be searched in the online collection database. https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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