LancasterHistory Research Collections

Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Elliott Eskridge Lane
Object ID
Inv 1857 F002 L
Date Range
1857
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Elliott Eskridge Lane
Description
Estate inventory of Elliott Eskridge Lane
Date Range
1857
Year
1857
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0076
People
Lane, Elliott Eskridge
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Estate inventories
Probate records
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1857 F002 L
Box Number
076
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of John N. Lane
Object ID
Inv 1856 F008 L
Date Range
1856
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of John N. Lane
Description
Estate inventory of John N. Lane
Date Range
1856
Creation Date
1856
Year
1856
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0076
People
Lane, John N.
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
Estate inventories
Probate records
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1856 F008 L
Box Number
076
Additional Notes
1 item, 15 pieces
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
2018.007.001
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
American Empire straight-front sideboard with crotch-grain veneered oblong gallery. The upper front has a shallow overhang with a wide center drawer and two replacement glass pulls. Front also has two end drawers with original spiral cut glass pulls. Below the frieze is a double-door cupboard flanked by single door cupboards faced with crotch-grain veneer with slightly sunk oblong panels, each fitted with brass-keyhole surrounds. The freeze surmounts four turned and reeded pilasters with bull-nose trim along the apron. The piece stands on eight turned legs terminating on bun feet.
Provenance
James Buchanan
To Harriet Lane Johnston
Purchased by Julius Friedrick Sachse at a Lancaster Auction
Bequeathed to Samuel B. Sadtler, Great Grandson to Mr. Sachse
Year Range From
1840
Year Range To
1856
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Dining Room
Storage Wall
West Wall
People
Buchanan, James
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Sideboard
Material
Pine, Mahogany Veneer
Height (cm)
114.935
Height (ft)
3.7708333333
Height (in)
45.25
Length (cm)
185.42
Length (ft)
6.0833333333
Length (in)
73
Width (cm)
59.69
Width (ft)
1.9583333333
Width (in)
23.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-02-17
Condition Notes
Several pieces of veneer missing.
Object ID
2018.007.001
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
2018.007
Images
Less detail
Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1935.179.001
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Dark Brown Leather, Tan Suede, Stitched Seat. Red, Blue, Green, and Cream Woven Girth. Quilted Padding Underneath. Tulip Motif Painted on Saddle in Red, Green and Brown. Maker's Mark - 'H. Pinkerton, Maker, Lancaster'
Provenance
Johnston, Harriet Lane
To - Landis, Bertha Lefever
To - James Buchanan Foundation LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1860
Made By
Pinkerton, H.
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subcategory
Land Transportation -- Accessory
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Sidesaddle
Material
Leather/Cloth/Metal/Straw
Height (in)
23
Length (in)
23
Width (in)
14.5
Dimension Details
length between horns 10 5/8'
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2023-06-14
Object ID
W.1935.179.001
Notes
Sidesaddle Accession Record contains a photograph of engraving 'General Grant & His Family', that was used when sidesaddle was on exhibit (1989)
Photo of saddle was taken at the White House ca. 1860 on one of Harriet Lane's horses.
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Credit
Miss Bertha Lefevre Landis, Granddaughter of John Reynolds
Accession Number
W.1935.179
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Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators' account for Elliott Eskridge Lane
Object ID
AdAcct 1858 F004 L
Date Range
1858
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators' account for Elliott Eskridge Lane
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Date Range
1858
Creation Date
1858
Year
1858
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
ArchivesWest
Storage Container
Box 0230
People
Lane, Elliott Eskridge
Lane, James Buchanan
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
Administrators' accounts
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Probate records
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1858 F004 L
Box Number
230
Additional Notes
Lane, James B. Administrator.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
General Collection
Title
St. James Episcopal Church
Object ID
1-23-01-31
Date Range
c. 1870
  1 image  
Object Name
Negative, Glass Plate
Collection
General Collection
Title
St. James Episcopal Church
Description
Stereoview of St. James Episcopal Church, rear view showing apse and graveyard.
Date Range
c. 1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subject
Photographs
Classification
1-23-01-31
Search Terms
St. James Episcopal Church
Churches
Graveyards
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Negative, Glass Plate
Original or Copy
Original
Print Size
5 x 7 inches
Object ID
1-23-01-31
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
2023.034
Images
Less detail
Collection
Lancaster Magazine Photograph Collection
Object ID
LM-01-02-68
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster Magazine Photograph Collection
Description
St. James Episcopal Church Graveyard, corner of North Duke and East Orange Streets, Lancaster.
Provenance
Donated by Lancaster Magazine
Year Range From
1870
Year Range To
1880
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
St. James Episcopal Church
Cemeteries
Churchyards
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
4 x 2.5 inches
Object ID
LM-01-02-68
Images
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
MAR 1851 F015 ML
Date Range
1851/03
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Date Range
1851/03
Year
1851
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Gemperling, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Churches
Contractors
First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster
Lancaster
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Reneker and Osman
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAR 1851 F015 ML
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Reneker & Orman. Contractor. Second Defendant.
Trustees of the English Presbyterian Church of Lancaster.
Gemperling, John. Contractor.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
MAR 1851 F016 ML
Date Range
1851/03
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Date Range
1851/03
Year
1851
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Miller, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Churches
Contractors
First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster
Lancaster
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Reneker and Osman
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAR 1851 F016 ML
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Trustees of the English Presbyterian Church of Lancaster.
Reneker & Orman. Architect, buildier, and contractor. Second Defendant.
Building.
Miller, William. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
MAR 1851 F018 ML
Date Range
1851/03
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Date Range
1851/03
Year
1851
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Sprecher, George D.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Churches
Contractors
First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster
Lancaster
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Reneker and Osman
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAR 1851 F018 ML
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Reneker & Orman. Buildier and contractor. Second Defendant.
Trustees of the English Presbyterian Church of Lancaster.
Sprecher, George D. Contractor.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
MAR 1851 F021 ML
Date Range
1851/03
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Date Range
1851/03
Year
1851
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Diller, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Churches
Contractors
First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster
Lancaster
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Reneker and Osman
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAR 1851 F021 ML
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Reneker & Orman. Buildier and contractor. Second Defendant.
Trustees of the English Presbyterian Church of Lancaster.
Diller, William. Contractor.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
MAY 1851 F035 ML
Date Range
1851/05
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Admin/Biographical History
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property.
Date Range
1851/05
Year
1851
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Wall
Side 01
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Richards, Allen
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Church trustees
Churches
Contractors
First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster
Lancaster
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Reneker and Osman
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1851 F035 ML
Box Number
005
Additional Notes
Reneker & Osman. Builder and contractor. Second defendant.
The Trustees of the English Presbyterian Church of Lancaster.
Richards, Allen. Contractor.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
JUN 1851 F040 ML
Date Range
1851/06
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Date Range
1851/06
Year
1851
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Bouvier, Michael
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Churches
Contractors
First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster
Lancaster
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Reneker and Osman
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JUN 1851 F040 ML
Box Number
005
Additional Notes
Reneker & Osman. Builder and contractor. Second defendant.
Trustees of the English Presbyterian Church of Lancaster.
Bouvier, Michael. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
JUL 1851 F045 ML
Date Range
1851/07
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Date Range
1851/07
Year
1851
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Gable, John S.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Churches
Contractors
First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster
Lancaster
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Reneker and Osman
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JUL 1851 F045 ML
Box Number
005
Additional Notes
Reneker & Osman. Builder and contractor. Second defendant.
Trustees of the English Presbyterian Church in Lancaster.
Gable, John S. Contractor.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #081
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 0010
People
Eberman, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Lancaster Twp.
Bridges
Courthouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #081
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A Aug 2, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Bridges.
Payment of interest on loan to purchase Witmer's bridge.
Eberman, John. Cashier, Farmers Bank .
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 1831 #028
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
1831
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Livergood, Henry
Search Terms
Courthouses
Lancaster
Lancaster Twp.
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #028
Box Number
011
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment for assessor's duties, Lancaster Twp.
Livergood, Henry.
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 1831 #006
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
1831
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Eberman, John
Search Terms
Lancaster
Lancaster Twp.
Courthouses
Bridges
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #006
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/05/28.
Additional Notes
Bridges.
Interest payment on the mortgage for Witmer's Bridge.
Farmers Bank of Lancaster, Eberman, John, cashier.
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
General Collection
Title
Photograph- Carte de visite. Old courthouse, Lancaster.
Object ID
1-01-01-97
Date Range
c. 1850
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Title
Photograph- Carte de visite. Old courthouse, Lancaster.
Description
Carte de visite. Old courthouse, Lancaster.
Date Range
c. 1850
Creator
Gill, William L.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Studio
Gill's City Gallery
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Government
Lancaster County Courthouse
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
2.5 x 4 inches
Object ID
1-01-01-97
Images
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #442
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 0006
People
Dorwart, Jonas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Almshouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #442
Box Number
006
Notes
Date entered into Q & A was not recorded.
Additional Notes
Almshouse.
Payment on account of the estimate for 1826.
Dorwart, Jonas Esq.
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 1826 #443
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 0006
People
Allen, Samuel
Arndt, Jacob
Atkinson, Benjamin
Bitterman, Catherine
Britten, Joseph
Campbel, John
Eckley, John P.
Hammond, Benjamin
Henry, Catherine
Horst, Joseph
Kelly, Jesse
Malson, Jacob
Mauch, Christian
Mayer, Lewis
McGirk, Dennis
Ream, Charles
Ringold, Elizabeth
Shannon, John
Sherman, John
Smith, Selah
Stauffer, John
Weidel, John
Wieland, Samuel
Workman, John
Wright, Eben
Zarn, William
Zentman, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Prisons
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #443
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A May 31, 2001.
Additional Notes
Prison.
Wright, Eben Esq.
Payment of attorney's fees in the following cases (all are Commonwealth v. ...)
Kelly, Jesse.
Malson, Jacob.
Allen, Samuel.
McGirk, Dennis.
Zarn, William.
Bitterman, Catherine.
Stauffer, John.
Workman, John.
Ream, Charles.
Mayer, Lewis.
Weidel, John. Not guilty.
Zentman, David.
Campbel, John.
Britten, Joseph.
Shannon, John.
Sherman, John.
Atkinson, Bemjamin.
Wieland, Samuel.
Horst, Joseph.
Henry, Catherine.
Ringold, Elizabeth.
Mauch, Christian. Arson.
Eckley, John P.
Arndt, Jacob.
Smith, Selah.
Hammond, Benjamin.
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