LancasterHistory Research Collections

Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of John Miller
Object ID
Habeas 1816 F006
Date Range
1816
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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of John Miller
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
1816
Year
1816
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Eberman, Philip
Miller, John
Read, Thomas M.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Habeas corpus
Search Terms
Affidavits
Charge: suspicion of being a runaway servant
Habeas corpus
Jailors
Persons of color
Runaway servants
Runaways
Servants
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1816 F006
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
001
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.
Notes
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 In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Person of color.
Suspicion of being a runaway servant.
Petitioner: Read, Thomas M.
Filed against: Eberman, Philip. His occupation: jailor.
Affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment-contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Case Number
127.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1822 #296
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1822
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Both, John
Brown, Catherine
Brown, Margaret
Carlock, William
Carpenter, Isaac
Chambers, Joseph
Clark, John
Cochran, David
Combs, John
Coulder, Jane
Cross, Samuel
Dell, Thomas
Dellet, Adam
Derrdinger, Polly
Fegeler, Daniel
Fitzgerald, Thomas
Foster, Catherine
Franciscus, Jacob
Freeman, Clarkson Jr.
Freeman, Clarkson Sr.
Haines, Elizabeth
Hames, Daniel
Hantch, John
Henry, Michael
Kain, Robert
Lengel, John H.
McCoy, Archibald
McCoy, Louisa
McDonald, Ann
Reed, Francis
Remley, John
Roff, Barbara
Shertz, Catherine
Simpson, John
Smith, Elizabeth
Stewart, John
Valentine, Jonathan
Walker, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Prisons
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1822 #296
Box Number
002
Notes
Entered into Q&A Aug 26, 2003.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payments to witnesses.
Mayors Court. August Sessions 1822.
Comm. v. McDonald, Ann.
Foster, Catherine. Witness.
Both, John. Witness.
Roff, Barbara. Witness.
Comm. v. Dell, Thomas.
Combs, John. Witness.
Comm. v. Stewart, John.
Hames, Daniel. Witness.
Valentine, Jonathan. Witness.
Kain, Robert. Witness.
Mayors Court. November Sessions 1822.
Comm. v. Lengel, John H.
Cochran, David. Witness.
Simpson, John. Witness.
Brown, Catherine; Brown, Margaret. WItnesses.
Remley, John. Witness.
Comm. v. Shertz, Catherine.
Smith, Elizabeth. Witness.
Comm. v. Coulder, Jane.
Haines, Elizabeth. Witness.
Comm. v. Dellet, Adam.
Hantch, John. Witness.
Derrdinger, Polly. Witness.
Comm. v. McCoy, Louisa.
Henry, Michael; Chambers, Joseph. Witnesses.
McCoy, Archibald. Witness.
Comm. v. Franciscus, Jacob.
Clark, John. Witness.
Henry, Michael. Witness.
Fitzgerald, Thomas. Witness.
Comm. v. Cross, Samuel.
Carlock, William. Witness.
Walker, John. Witness.
Freeman, Clarkson Jr.; Reed, Francis; Carpenter, Isaac; Fegeler, Daniel; Freeman, Clarkson Sr. Witnesses.
1 item 25 pieces.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #007
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Clark, John
Krissinger, Nancy
Krissinger, Susan
McCarty, Joseph
Tarbert, David
Tarbert, Nancy
Thomas, Eli H.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #007
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/02/10.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Clark, John.
Krissinger, Nancy.
Krissinger, Susan.
McCarty, Joseph.
Tarbert, David.
Tarbert, Nancy.
Thomas, Eli H. Teacher.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #223
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Clark, Creighton
Clark, John
Clark, Mary
Galloway, Harriett
Galloway, Joseph
McCartney, George
McCartney, Lemon
McCartney, Mary Jane
McLaughlin, John
Oatman, George
Oatman, Jemima
Oatman, Kezia
Oatman, Sheredon
Welch, Ann
Welch, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Colerain Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Colerain Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #223
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/04/14.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Clark, Creighton.
Clark, John.
Clark, Mary.
Galloway, Harriett.
Galloway, Joseph.
McCartney, George.
McCartney, Lemon.
McCartney, Mary Jane.
McLaughlin, John. Teacher.
Oatman, George.
Oatman, Jemima.
Oatman, Kezia.
Oatman, Sheredon.
Welch, Ann.
Welch, Thomas.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #384
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Clark, Creighton
Clark, John
Clark, Mary
Davis, Elizabeth
Davis, Eliza
Galloway, Harriet
McCartney, Lemon
McCartney, Mary Jane
McLaughlin, John
Oatman, Jemima
Oatman, Kezia
Welch, Ann
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Sadsbury Twp.
Colerain Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Colerain Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #384
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/05/12.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Colerain Twp. unless noted.
Clark, Creighton.
Clark, John.
Clark, Mary.
Davis, Elizabeth. Also known as Davis, Eliza. Sadsbury Twp.
Galloway, Harriet.
M'Cartney, Lemon.
M'Cartney, Mary Jane.
McLaughlin, John. Teacher.
Oatman, Jemima.
Oatman, Kezia.
Welch, Ann.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1839 F007
Date Range
1839
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
1839
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1839
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Brenner, Philip
Brenner, Susanna
Myer, Susanna
Myer, Henry
Myer, Barbara
Bailor, Polly
Brenner, Polly
Miller, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Place
None
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1839 F007
Box Number
003
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Myer, Susanna (formerly Brenner, Susanna); Myer, Henry; Myer, Barbara; Bailor, Polly (formerly Brenner, Polly).
Administrator: Miller, John.
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
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1839 F035
Date Range
1839
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
1839
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1839
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Miller, Rudolph
Miller, Judith
Miller, John
Miller, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Salisbury Twp.
Place
Salisbury Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1839 F035
Box Number
003
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Miller, Judith.
Administrators: Miller, John; Miller, David.
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
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #540
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Clark, Creighton
Clark, John
Clark, Mary
Davis, Eliza
Galloway, Harriet
McCartney, Lemon
McCartney, Mary Jane
McLaughlin, John
Oatman, Jemima
Oatman, Kezia
Oatman, Sheredon
Welch, Ann
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bart Twp.
Colerain Twp.
Sadsbury Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Colerain Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #540
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/06/16.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
The children live in Colerain Twp. unless noted. The school may be located in Bart Twp.
Clark, Creighton.
Clark, John.
Clark, Mary.
Davis, Eliza. Sadsbury Twp.
Galloway, Harriet.
McCartney, Lemon.
McCartney, Mary Jane.
McLaughlin, John. Teacher.
Oatman, Jemima.
Oatman, Kezia.
Oatman, Sheredon.
Welch, Ann.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #549
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Miller, John
Over, Ann
Stoner, Pennington
Wart, Salem
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #549
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/06/16.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Conoy Schoolhouse.
Miller, John.
Over, Ann.
Stoner, Pennington. Teacher.
Wart, Salem.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #480
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Aiken, Ebenezer
Aiken, William
Aiken, George
Brown, Samuel
Brown, Wilhelmina
Brown, William
Brown, Thomas
Burkins, Charles
Burkins, Eliza
Burkins, John
Burnett , D.
Carl, Joseph
Carl, William
Carroll, William H.
Corthers, John
Corthers, Richard
Corthers, White
Corthers, William
Dever, Elinor
Dever, John
Dever, Samuel
Evans, Jock
Evans, Thomas
Johnson, David
Leek, Elizabeth
Lewis, Andrew
Lewis, James
Lewis, Mary
Long, Abner
Long, Kersey
Long, Mary
Maxfield, Amos
Maxfield, George
Maxfield, Margaret
Maxwell, Amos
Maxwell, George
Maxwell, Margaret
McGuigan, Rosana
McGuigen, Agnes
McGuigen, Charles
Millburn, Abraham
Millburn, James
Millburn, Nancy
Millburn, William
Miller, Adaline
Miller, Charlotte
Miller, John
Norris, D.C.
Norris, E.
Norris, Levi
Norris, Sarah Ann
Peters, Abraham
Peters, Joshua
Peters, Robert
Peters, William
Richardson, William
Ross, Reason
Thatcher, Amos
Thatcher, Matthew
Tobias, Darias
Tobias, Lydia Ann
Tobias, Samuel
Towsen, Joseph
Towson, Ephram
Towson, Isaac
Wippen, James
Wippen, John
Wippen, Washington
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Little Britain Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #480
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/12/14.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Names taken from Lancaster County tax lists.
Aikin, George. Father of Aiken, William, age 8; Aiken, Ebenezer, age 7.
Brown Samuel. Father of William, age 7 (or Brown, Wilhelmina, age 7); Brown,Thomas, age 5.
Burkins, Charles. Father of Burkins, Eliza, age 10; Burkins, John, age 8.
Burnett , D. Parent of Ross, Reason, age 9.
Carl, Joseph. Father of Carl, William, age 9.
Carroll, William H.
Corthers, John. Father of Corthers, William, age 10; Corthers, White, age 8; Corthers, Richard, age 6.
Dever, Samuel. Father of Dever, Elinor, age 9; Dever, John, age, 7.
Evans, Jock. Father of Evans, THomas, age 6.
Leek, Elizabeth. Mother of Richardson, William, age 5; Johnson, David, age 9.
Lewis, Mary. Mother of Lewis, James, age 9; Lewis, Andrew, age 6.
Long, Mary. Mother of Long, Kersey, age 9; Long, Abner, age 7.
Maxfield, George. (Or Maxwell.) Father of Maxfield, Margaret, age 9; Maxfield, Amos, age 5.
McGuigen, Agnes. Mother of McGuigen, Charles, age 9; McGuigan, Rosana, age 8.
Millburn, James. Father of Millburn, Nancy, age 10; Millburn, William, age 8; Millburn, Abraham, age 7.
Miller, John. Father of Miller, Charlotte, age 8; Miller, Adaline, age 6.
Norris, Levi. Father of Norris, E., age 10; Norris, D.C., age 7; Norris, Sarah Ann, age 6.
Peters, Abraham. Father of Peters, Joshua, age 11; Peters, William, age 9; Peters, Robert, age 7.
Thatcher, Amos. Father of Thatcher, Matthew, age 8.
Tobias, Samuel. Father of Tobias, Samuel, age 9; Tobias, Lydia Ann, age 7; Tobias, Darias, age 5.
Towson, Isaac. Father of Towsen, Joseph, age 10; Towson, Ephram, age 9.
Wippen, John. Father of Wippen, Washington, age 10; Wippen, James, age 6.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail