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.
Signers of petition: John W. Gross, Abraham Bowman, Martin Gross, [signature in German], George Bauman, David Bowman, John Reafsnyder, Jacob Smuck, Jacob Gorgas, Jacob [Wever], Jacob L. Gross, Jacob W. Erb, Giles Carpenter, Samuel H. Gross, [signature in German], George Hortin, T. G. Bach, Chambers Yundt, John Hortin, Joseph Eigelberger.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Located on the Newport road where the road leading from George Eckert's mill to New Holland crosses the same.
Catherine Sides is widow of Samuel Sides who was murdered about six years ago by a certain [ ] Smith for which he was tried and convicted.
Petition granted.
January term.
Signers of Petition: Joel Lightner, [Sr.], Joel Lightner, Nathaniel Lightner, David Witmer, Jr., John Witmer, Jacob Eakert, Jo Lefever, Theophilus Shertz, Michael Musselman, Henry Brackbill, Samuel Houston, Samuel Watson, Isaac Smoker, George Eckert, Jr., [name in German], John Lightner, George Spies, Moses Sharp, Jacob Stauffer, Abraham Gerhart, John Brisben, David Brisben, [unknown signature], J. W. Bair, John Light, Benjamin Vernor, John Stauffer.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Located near the Pequea Creek on the Newport Road.
Lately occupied by Doctor Bigelow.
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of Petition: [signature in German], John Brison, Jacob [Hess], Edward Kelly, George Wike, [signature in German], [signature in German], John J. Ressler.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
