LancasterHistory Research Collections

Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #483
Date Range
1824
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1824
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Best, John
Best, Samuel
Best, William
Comfort, Henry
Dayly, Abraham
Dayly, John
Dayly, Mariah
Griffith, Amelia
Griffith, Merian
Griffith, Mrs.
Kindig, George
Kindig, Hetty
Kindig, Michael
Kunkel, Polly
Kunkel, Solomon
Linton, Betsy
Linton, Mrs.
Martin, James
Martin, Jane
Martin, Mrs.
McCurdy, Merian
McCurdy, Samuel
McNab, John
McNab, Mrs.
Mecknap, John
Mecknap, Mrs.
Miller, Isaac
Miller, Joseph
Miller, Mrs.
Tolin, Anny
Tolin, Elias
Tolin, John
Waggoner, Martin
Waggoner, Eve
Waggoner, John
Williams, Joanna
Williams, Mrs.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lampeter Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
List
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #483
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/12/28.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Names taken from Lancaster County tax lists.
Best, John. Father of Best, Samuel, age 9; Best, William, age 7.
Kindig, Hetty. Mother of Comfort, Henry, age 11.
Dayly, John. Father of Dayly, Abraham, age 10; Dayly, Mariah, age 8.
Griffith, Widow. Mother of Griffith, Amelia, age 9 Griffith, Merian, age 6.
Kindig, Michael. Father of Kindig, George, age 10; Kindig, Michael, age 9.
Kunkel, Polly. Mother of Kunkel, Solomon, age 8.
Linton, Widow. Mother of Linton, Betsy, age 8.
Martin, Widow. Mother of Martin, Jane, age 10; Martin, James, age 8.
McCurdy, Samuel, Father of McCurdy, Merian, age 6.
McNab, Widow. Mother of McNab, John, age 6. (Also spelled: Mecknap, Widow. Mother of Mecknap, John, age 6.)
Miller, Widow. Mother of Miller, Isaac, age 9; Miller, Joseph, age 6.
Tolin, John. Father of Tolin, Elias, age 8; Tolin, Anny, age 7.
Waggoner Martin. Father of Waggoner, Eve, age 10; Waggoner, John, age 7.
Williams, Widow. Mother of Williams, Joanna, age 7.
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 1827 #604
Date Range
1827
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 Range
1827
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Carwell, John
Deeds, Henry
Deeds, John
Gerrer, Hugh
Gerrer, Sussana
Gerrer, Isaac
Henry, Mary
Kendig, Michael
Kendig, William
Kremer, Hariet
Kremer, Solomon
Miller, Ann
Miller, Joseph
Monholen, Elizabeth
Monhollen, Mary
Mourer, Ann
Mourer, Jacob
Tolin, Ann
Tolin, Elias
Waggoner, Henry
Waggoner, Martin
Williams, Joana
Wisner, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lampeter Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #604
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/18.
Additional Notes
List of poor children in Lampeter Twp.
Carwell, John.
Deeds, Henry.
Deeds, John.
Gerrer, Hugh.
Gerrer, Sussana.
Gerrer, Isaac.
Henry, Mary. Age 7.
Kendig, Michael, Age 9.
Kendig, William. Age 7.
Kremer, Hariet. Age 11.
Kremer, Solomon. Age 10.
Miller, Ann. Age 8.
Miller, Joseph.
Monholen, Elizabeth. Age 8.
Monhollen, Mary. Age 7.
Mourer, Ann. Age 9.
Mourer, Jacob. Age 11.
Tolin, Ann. Age 8.
Tolin, Elias. Age 11.
Waggoner, Henry. Age 8.
Waggoner, Martin. Age 7.
Williams, Joana. Age 9.
Wisner, Samuel. Age 8.
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 1825 #021
Date Range
1825
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1825
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Daily, John
Daily, Maria
Griffith, Amelia
Griffith, Merian
Griffith, Mrs.
Kendig, George
Kendig, Michael
Kremer, Hariet
Kremer, Solomon
Martin, James
Martin, Jane
Martin, Mrs.
McCrady, Mary
McCrady, Samuel
McKnap, John
McKnap, Mrs.
McPhillips, John
McPhillips, Johnston
McPhillips, Mrs.
Miller, Joseph
Miller, Mrs.
Monhollin, Elisabeth
Monhollin, James
Monhollin, John
Tolin, John
Waggoner, Henry
Waggoner, John
Waggoner, Martin
Williams, Joana
Williams, Mrs.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lampeter Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
List
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1825 #021
Box Number
005
Notes
Never entered into Q & A.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Taken from Lancaster county tax list.
Griffith, Widow. Mother of Griffith, Amelia, age 10; Griffith, Merian, 8.
McKnap, Widow. Mother of McKnap, John, age 8.
Martin, Widow. Mother of Martin, Jane, age 10; Martin, James, age 9.
Williams, Widow. Mother of Williams, Joana, age 7.
McPhillips, Widow. Mother of McPhillips, Johnston, age 9; McPhillips, John, age 7.
Kendig, Michael. Father of Kendig, George, age 8; Kendig, Michael, age 6.
Kremer, Solomon. Father of Kremer, Solomon, age 9; Kremer, Hariet, age 10.
Monhollin, James. Father of Monhollin, John, age 9; Monhollin, Elisabeth, age 7.
Tolin, John. Father of Tolin, John, age 12.
Waggoner, Martin. Father of Waggoner, John, age 8; Waggoner, Henry, age 7.
Miller, Widow. Mother of Miller, Joseph, age 8.
Daily, John. Father of Daily, Maria, age 9.
McCrady, Samuel. Father of McCrady, Mary, age 8.
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
Darmstaetter Collection
Title
Photograph- School class of Earl L. Herr, Lampeter.
Object ID
D-02-01-35
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Darmstaetter Collection
Title
Photograph- School class of Earl L. Herr, Lampeter.
Description
School class of Earl L. Herr, Lampeter.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Herr, Earl L.
Studio
Darmstaetter's
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lampeter, West Lampeter Twp.
Schools
Students
Teachers
Place
West Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Film Size
5 x 7 inches
Print Size
5 x 7 inches
Object ID
D-02-01-35
Negative Number
yes
Other Number
13
Images
Less detail
Collection
General Collection
Title
Photograph- Gas station at Bridgeport.
Object ID
2-04-03-20
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Title
Photograph- Gas station at Bridgeport.
Description
Gas station at Bridgeport.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Studio
Darmstaetter's
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Gas stations
Bridgeport, East Lampeter Twp.
Place
East Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
10.5 x 6.675 inches
Object ID
2-04-03-20
Negative Number
yes
Images
Less detail
Collection
Darmstaetter Collection
Title
Photograph- Willow Street baseball team.
Object ID
D-02-04-02
Date Range
October 6, 1930
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Darmstaetter Collection
Title
Photograph- Willow Street baseball team.
Description
Willow Street baseball team. Front row, left to right: Arthur Forrey, Edwin Werner, Melvin Witmer, Richard Irving, Ivan Smith, Park Althouse. Back row, left to right: Norman Trimble, Lee Hensel, Earl Neidig, Harry Forrey, Ray Herr and John Eager. Customer: Willow Street Athletic Club.
Date Range
October 6, 1930
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Forrey, Arthur
Werner, Edwin
Witmer, Melvin
Irving, Richard
Smith, Ivan
Althouse, Park
Trimble, Norman
Hensel, Lee
Neidig, Earl
Forrey, Harry
Herr, Ray
Eager, John
Studio
Darmstaetter's
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Willow Street, West Lampeter Twp.
Willow Street Athletic Club
Baseball
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Film Size
7 x 11 inches
Print Size
7 x 11 inches
Object ID
D-02-04-02
Negative Number
yes
Other Number
722-1609
Images
Less detail
Collection
Darmstaetter Collection
Title
Photograph- Santa with gifts at the Christmas tree for children at the Home for Friendless Children.
Object ID
D-03-03-86
Date Range
December 28, 1925
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Darmstaetter Collection
Title
Photograph- Santa with gifts at the Christmas tree for children at the Home for Friendless Children.
Description
Santa with gifts at the Christmas tree for children at the Home for Friendless Children. Customer: New Era.
Date Range
December 28, 1925
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Studio
Darmstaetter's
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Christmas trees
Santa Claus
Christmas
Home for Friendless Children
Orphanages
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Film Size
7 x 11 inches
Print Size
7 x 11 inches
Object ID
D-03-03-86
Negative Number
yes
Other Number
643-265
Images
Less detail
Collection
Darmstaetter Collection
Title
Photograph- East Lampeter High School, group of boy clowns.
Object ID
D-01-04-60
Date Range
May 5, 1924
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Darmstaetter Collection
Title
Photograph- East Lampeter High School, group of boy clowns.
Description
East Lampeter High School, group of boy clowns.
Date Range
May 5, 1924
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Studio
Darmstaetter's
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Clowns
East Lampeter High School
Performing arts
Schools
Place
East Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Film Size
11 x 7 inches
Print Size
11 x 7 inches
Object ID
D-01-04-60
Negative Number
yes
Other Number
612-1454
Images
Less detail
Collection
Darmstaetter Collection
Title
Photograph- East Lampeter High School, minstrel show cast. Standing, at right rear, probably is A. G. Breidenstine, principal.
Object ID
D-01-04-61
Date Range
March 3, 1930
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Darmstaetter Collection
Title
Photograph- East Lampeter High School, minstrel show cast. Standing, at right rear, probably is A. G. Breidenstine, principal.
Description
East Lampeter High School, minstrel show cast. Standing, at right rear, probably is A. G. Breidenstine, principal.
Date Range
March 3, 1930
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Breidenstine, A. G.
Studio
Darmstaetter's
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
East Lampeter High School
Theatrical performances
Students
Place
East Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Film Size
8 x 10 inches
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
D-01-04-61
Negative Number
yes
Other Number
712-1120
Images
Less detail
Collection
Darmstaetter Collection
Title
Photograph- East Lampeter High School, minstrel show cast.
Object ID
D-01-04-62
Date Range
February 24, 1930
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Darmstaetter Collection
Title
Photograph- East Lampeter High School, minstrel show cast.
Description
East Lampeter High School, minstrel show cast.
Date Range
February 24, 1930
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Studio
Darmstaetter's
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Auditoriums
Blackface
East Lampeter High School
Minstrel shows
Music
Performing arts
Pianos
Schools
Students
Place
East Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Film Size
8 x 10 inches
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
D-01-04-62
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this photograph 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.
Negative Number
yes
Other Number
712-1097
Images
Less detail