- Collection
- Land Records Collection
- Title
- Land draft of Bethelstown, Lancaster Borough
- Object ID
- MG0304_FramedDeed#10
- Date Range
- 1764/05/20
- Collection
- Land Records Collection
- Title
- Land draft of Bethelstown, Lancaster Borough
- Description
- Land draft of Bethelstown, Lancaster Borough. "A draught of a tract of land belonging to Mr. Samuel Bethel situate within the limits of the Borough of Lancaster. Shows the lots and lot holders. Great part of which he has lett out upon Ground Rent." Surveyed by John Hubley. 20 May 1764.
- Date Range
- 1764/05/20
- Creation Date
- 20 May 1764
- Creator
- Hubley, John
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives South
- Storage Wall
- Side 08
- People
- Baker, Philip
- Bausman, William
- Bethel, Samuel
- Boyd, Samuel
- Breidenhart, Christian
- Davis, Joseph
- Dehoof, Abraham
- Dehoof, Henry
- Dehoof, Mathias
- Dellow, Nicholas
- Duncan, Robert
- Feight, Michael
- Fulton, Robert
- Hamilton, James
- Hopson, John
- Hubley, Bernard
- Hubley, John
- Kline, Godfried
- Knight, Nicholas
- Kuhn, Adam Simon
- Lowden, Richard
- Lowman, Ludwig
- Lowman, Martin
- Meyer, George
- Michael, Hubley
- Miller, John
- Mummart, John
- Nelson, Samuel
- Nutz, Michael
- Poultney, Thomas
- Price, John
- Ralfe, James
- Reese, Abel
- Smith, Christian
- Snyder, Melchor
- Stewart, Andrew
- Stewart, Charles
- Stone, Frederick
- Stout, David
- Vertz, Christian
- Walters, Maria
- Wells, Stephen
- Whitelock, Isaac
- Young, John
- Subjects
- Real property surveys--Pennsylvania
- Search Terms
- Beaver Street
- Bethelstown, Lancaster
- Cherry Street
- Conestoga River
- Hazel Street
- Lancaster
- Land drafts
- Mill Road
- Plum Street
- Queen Street
- Real estate
- Real property surveys
- Extent
- 1 item, framed
- Object Name
- Survey, Land
- Language
- English
- Object ID
- MG0304_FramedDeed#10
- Location of Originals
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Related Item Notes
- Land Records Collection (MG0304) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/1e0d265e-e717-4874-98fa-012242172365
- 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).
- Provenance:
- Owned and framed by Houston Mifflin, 1897
- Purchased by John Aungst from the estate of Lloyd Mifflin in 1961
- Purchased by Bruce Shoemaker from Margaret Aungst in 1990
- Purchased by Jack and Ruth Bryson in 2012
- Purchased by Baldwin House Antiques from the estate of Ruth Bryson
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- This item may be viewed by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
- Copyright
- This item 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 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.
- Accession Number
- 2022.032
- Other Numbers
- MG-304
- Other Number
- MG-304, Framed Deed #10
- Classification
- MG0304
- Description Level
- Item
- Collection
- James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 5 Other Members of the Buchanan Family
- Title
- A transcription of births and deaths taken from a family bible
- Object ID
- JBFP 5.2.4.003
- Date Range
- 1761-1849
2 documents
4 images
- Title
- A transcription of births and deaths taken from a family bible
- Description
- A transcription of births and deaths taken from a family bible. The heading reads “An exact Copy of the Record contained in the Bible belonging to my Grandfather and Grandmother.” It starts with the births of James Buchanan, Sr. and Elizabeth Speer.
- Date Range
- 1761-1849
- Year Range From
- 1761
- Year Range To
- 1849
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives South
- Storage Container
- JBFP Part 5, Box 1
- Subjects
- Genealogy
- Extent
- 1 item, 4 pages to scan, 14.5 x 19 cm.
- Object Name
- Register, Family
- Language
- English
- Parent Object ID
- JBFP Part 5 Series 2
- Object ID
- JBFP 5.2.4.003
- Associated Material
- James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
- http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
- James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
- https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
- James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
- http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
- James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
- https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
- Related Item Notes
- James Buchanan Family Papers
- MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
- Photograph collections
- Curatorial collections
- Wheatland Mansion
- Notes
- May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
- Copyright
- Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
- 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.
- Accession Number
- JBMS2001.005
- Other Number
- JBFP Part 5, Series 2, Subseries 4, Folder 3
- Description Level
- Item
- Custodial History
- The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
Images
Documents
- Collection
- Mining in Lancaster County Collection
- Title
- Mining in Lancaster County Collection
- Object ID
- MG0907
- Date Range
- 1763
1 document
- Collection
- Mining in Lancaster County Collection
- Title
- Mining in Lancaster County Collection
- Description
- The Mining in Lancaster County Collection contains a typescript copy of a patent granted to William Allen, Esq., for the land encompassing the Gap Copper Mine dated 7 November 1763.
- Date Range
- 1763
- Creator
- LancasterHistory (Organization)
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives South
- Storage Wall
- Side 19
- People
- Allen, William
- Penn, John
- Subjects
- Mines and mineral resources
- Real property
- Search Terms
- Finding aids
- Gap Copper Mine
- Manuscript groups
- Mines
- Mining
- Real estate
- Extent
- 1 folder
- Object Name
- Archive
- Language
- English
- Object ID
- MG0907
- Location of Originals
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Notes
- Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Mining in Lancaster County Collection (MG0907), Folder # (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- No restrictions. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
- Copyright
- Collection 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 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
- Accession Number
- 2022.MG0907
- Other Numbers
- MG-907
- Classification
- MG0907
- Description Level
- Item
- Custodial History
- Noted at item level
Documents
- Collection
- George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
- Title
- Letter from John Yeates to Jasper Yeates
- Object ID
- MG0184_S02_F010_In01_It03
- Date Range
- 1762/12/15
1 document
- Title
- Letter from John Yeates to Jasper Yeates
- Description
- Letter from John Yeates to his brother, Jasper Yeates, from Reedy Island, regarding a rift between them. He mentions press gangs and a brief stay in York.
- Date Range
- 1762/12/15
- Creation Date
- 15 December 1762
- Creator
- Yeates, John, 1743-1765
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives South
- Storage Wall
- Side 04
- Storage Container
- Series 02, Box 0001
- Extent
- 1 item, 4 pages scanned
- Object Name
- Letter
- Language
- English
- Object ID
- MG0184_S02_F010_In01_It03
- Location of Originals
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Related Item Notes
- George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650
- George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
- Notes
- Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
- 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-184, Series 2
- Other Number
- MG-184, Series 2, Folder 10, Insert 1, Item 3
- Classification
- MG0184
- Description Level
- Item
- Custodial History
- Added to database 4 November 2023.
- Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.
Documents
- Collection
- George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
- Object ID
- MG0184_S02_F109_In02_It02
- Date Range
- 1784/05/12
1 document
- Description
- Letter to General Edward Hand from Rev. John Ettwein in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania regarding a memorial dedicated to the "Christian Indians".
- Date Range
- 1784/05/12
- Creation Date
- 12 May 1764
- Creator
- Ettwein, John, 1721-1802
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives South
- Storage Wall
- Side 04
- Storage Container
- Series 02, Box 0004
- People
- Ettwein, John
- Hand, Edward
- Subjects
- Indians of North America
- Indigenous peoples
- Letters
- Memorials
- Native Americans
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
- Search Terms
- Correspondence
- Indigenous peoples
- Letters
- Memorials
- Native Americans
- Persons of color
- Revolutionary War
- Extent
- 1 item, 3 pages to scan
- Object Name
- Letter
- Language
- English
- Object ID
- MG0184_S02_F109_In02_It02
- Location of Originals
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Related Item Notes
- George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650
- George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
- Notes
- Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
- LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. 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-184, Series 2
- Other Number
- MG-184, Series 2, Folder 109, Insert 2, Item 2
- Classification
- MG0184
- Description Level
- Item
- Custodial History
- Added to database 30 May 2023
- Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents
- Collection
- George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
- Title
- Letter from Col. James Burd to Jasper Yeates
- Object ID
- MG0184_S02_F003_In01_It01
- Date Range
- 1769/09/12
1 document
- Title
- Letter from Col. James Burd to Jasper Yeates
- Description
- Letter from Col. James Burd to son-in-law, Jasper Yeates, about Mrs. Burd's illness and requests that Yeates communicate her continuing symptoms with Dr. Boyd.
- Date Range
- 1769/09/12
- Creation Date
- 12 September 1769
- Creator
- Burd, James Edward, 1726-1793
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives South
- Storage Wall
- Side 04
- Storage Container
- Series 02, Box 0001
- Search Terms
- Correspondence
- Health
- Illnesses
- Letters
- Extent
- 1 item, 3 pages scanned
- Object Name
- Letter
- Language
- English
- Object ID
- MG0184_S02_F003_In01_It01
- Location of Originals
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Related Item Notes
- George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650
- George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
- Yeates, Lancaster County Historical Collection (MG0205)
- Yeates, Aungst Collection (MG0206)
- Yeates, Carson Collection (MG0207)
- Notes
- Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
- 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-184, Series 2
- Other Number
- MG-184, Series 2, Folder 3, Insert 1, Item 1
- Classification
- MG0184
- Description Level
- Item
- Custodial History
- Added to database 15 September 2023.
- Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.
Documents
- Collection
- Renunciations
- Title
- Renunciations
- Description
- Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
- System of Arrangement
- Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
- Date Range
- 1874
- Date of Accumulation
- 1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
- Year
- 1874
- Creator
- Register of Wills
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Container
- Box 0010
- Subcategory
- Documentary Artifact
- Search Terms
- Renunciation
- New York, New York
- Place
- New York, New York
- Extent
- 12 cubic feet
- Object Name
- Probate
- Language
- English
- Condition
- Fair
- Object ID
- Ren 1874 F017
- Box Number
- 010
- Associated Material
- Administrators Accounts
- Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
- Additional Notes
- Renouncer: Diffenderfer, Margaret.
- Administrator: Sutton, Albert G.
- 1 item, 1 piece
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
- Classification
- RG 03-00 0115
- Description Level
- Item
- Collection
- Renunciations
- Title
- Renunciations
- Description
- Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
- System of Arrangement
- Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
- Date Range
- 1898
- Date of Accumulation
- 1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
- Year
- 1898
- Creator
- Register of Wills
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Container
- Box 0018
- Subcategory
- Documentary Artifact
- Search Terms
- Renunciation
- Brooklyn, New York
- Place
- Brooklyn, New York
- Extent
- 12 cubic feet
- Object Name
- Probate
- Language
- English
- Condition
- Fair
- Object ID
- Ren 1898 F080
- Box Number
- 018
- Associated Material
- Administrators Accounts
- Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
- Additional Notes
- Renouncer: Lively, Lottie.
- Administrator: Habecker, Christian H.
- 1 item, 1 piece
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
- Classification
- RG 03-00 0115
- Description Level
- Item
- Collection
- Renunciations
- Title
- Renunciations
- Description
- Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
- System of Arrangement
- Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
- Date Range
- 1898
- Date of Accumulation
- 1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
- Year
- 1898
- Creator
- Register of Wills
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Container
- Box 0019
- Subcategory
- Documentary Artifact
- Search Terms
- Renunciation
- Buffalo, New York
- Place
- Buffalo, New York
- Extent
- 12 cubic feet
- Object Name
- Probate
- Language
- English
- Condition
- Fair
- Object ID
- Ren 1898 F097
- Box Number
- 019
- Associated Material
- Administrators Accounts
- Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
- Additional Notes
- Renouncer: Rathfon, G. B.
- Administrator: Sener, F. K.
- 1 item, 1 piece
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
- Classification
- RG 03-00 0115
- Description Level
- Item
- Collection
- Renunciations
- Title
- Renunciations
- Description
- Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
- System of Arrangement
- Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
- Date Range
- 1893
- Date of Accumulation
- 1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
- Year
- 1893
- Creator
- Register of Wills
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Container
- Box 0016
- Subcategory
- Documentary Artifact
- Search Terms
- Renunciation
- Lisbon, New York
- Place
- Lisbon, New York
- Extent
- 12 cubic feet
- Object Name
- Probate
- Language
- English
- Condition
- Fair
- Object ID
- Ren 1893 F004
- Box Number
- 016
- Associated Material
- Administrators Accounts
- Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
- Additional Notes
- Renouncer: Baldwin, George.
- Administrator: Carpenter, Henry.
- 1 item, 1 piece
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
- Classification
- RG 03-00 0115
- Description Level
- Item