LancasterHistory Research Collections

Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1794 F026 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1794
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Werntz, Conrad
Lutz, John
McWilliams, John
Woods, David
Black, Samuel
Ramsey, Manasse
Hamilton, John
Grube, Everard
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Bills
Justices of the Peace
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1794 F026 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Lutz, John.
Everard Gruber, Justice of the Peace, Bill.
Additional names: John McWilliams, David Woods, Samuel Black, Manasse Ramsey, John Hamilton.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1836 F027 QS
Date Range
1836/08
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1836/08
Year
1836
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Elser, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Justices of the Peace
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1836 F027 QS
Additional Notes
For keeping his stated office of a Justice of the Peace in a tavern or public house of entertainment.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1788 F003 QS
Date Range
1788/04
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1788/04
Year
1788
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Offner, John
Hubley, Michael
Klotz, Jacob
Row, Peter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: making threatening remarks
Justices of the Peace
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1788 F003 QS
Additional Notes
Occupation: Justice of the Peace.
Recognizance, charged with using abusive language against Michael Hubley.
Additional names: Jacob Klotz, Peter Row.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1791 F002 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1791
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Shubert, Ann Margaret
Church, Thomas
Johns, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Appeals
Overseers of the Poor
Lancaster
Earl Twp.
Justices of the Peace
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1791 F002 QS
Additional Notes
Appeal for maintenance to the Overseers of the Poor of Lancaster from the Overseers of the Poor of Earl Twp. by Justices of the Peace Thomas Church and Jacob Johns.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
MAY 1799 F015 QS
Date Range
1799/05
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1799/05
Year
1799
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Hastings, Henry
Hestins, Henry
Bletcher, Jacob
Bletcher, Elizabeth
Welch, Elizabeth
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Martic Twp.
Agreements
Charge: adultery
Certificates
Weddings
Constables
Place
Martic Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1799 F015 QS
Additional Notes
Agreement between Jacob Bletcher and his wife Elizabeth Bletcher, formerly Elizabeth Welch.
Defendant charged with adultery.
Justice fees.
Wedding date varified.
Constable fees.
5 items, 5 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1799 F006 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1799
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Bear, Samuel
Freier, Mary
Roland, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: fornication and bastardy
Examinations
Constables
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1799 F006 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with fornication and bastardy on Mary Freier.
Additional name: George Roland.
Examination of Mary Freier.
Constable fees.
4 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JUN 1800 F005 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1800
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Messencop, Adam
Lloyd, John
Dufresne, Albright
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Constables
Charge: neglect of duty
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JUN 1800 F005 QS
Additional Notes
Occupation: constable.
Recognizance, charged with neglecting the duty of his office.
Additional names: John Lloyd, Albright Dufresne.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1800 F003 QS
Date Range
1800/08
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1800/08
Year
1800
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constables
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1800 F003 QS
Additional Notes
No date given.
List of Constables.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1800 F003 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1800
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constables
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1800 F003 QS
Additional Notes
No date provided.
List of Constables.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JUN 1801 F001 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1801
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Road, Philip
Long, Joseph
Stover, Michael
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Constables
Charge: forcible entry
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JUN 1801 F001 QS
Additional Notes
Occupation: Constable.
Recognizance, charged with forcible entry and seizing items from the house of Joseph Long.
Additional name: Michael Stover.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1801 F003 QS
Date Range
1801/08
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1801/08
Year
1801
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constables
Lists
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1801 F003 QS
Additional Notes
List of Constables.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1801 F004 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1801
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constables
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1801 F004 QS
Additional Notes
No date provided.
List of Constables.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1801 F006 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1801
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Neff, Abraham
Bricker, John
Wanderley, John
Buffenmyer, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Constables
Elizabeth Twp.
Charge: neglect of duty
Place
Elizabeth Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1801 F006 QS
Additional Notes
Occupation: Constable.
Recognizance, charged with neglect of duty.
Additional names: John Bricker, John Wanderley, David Buffenmyer.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1802 F002 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1802
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constables
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1802 F002 QS
Additional Notes
List of Constables.
No date provided.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
MAY 1802 F002 QS
Date Range
1802/05
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1802/05
Year
1802
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constables
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1802 F002 QS
Additional Notes
List of Constables.
No date provided.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
MAY 1802 F007 QS
Date Range
1802/05
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1802/05
Year
1802
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Erbe, John
Boyer, Christian
Eckman, John
Rohrer, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constables
Lampeter Twp.
Petitions
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1802 F007 QS
Additional Notes
Occupation: Constable, Lampeter Twp.
Petition to have fine dismissed.
Additional names: Christian Boyer, John Eckman, Christian Rohrer.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1802 F010 QS
Date Range
1802/08
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1802/08
Year
1802
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constables
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1802 F010 QS
Additional Notes
List of Constables.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1802 F013 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1802
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constables
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1802 F013 QS
Additional Notes
List of Constables.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1803 F002 QS
Date Range
1803/08
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1803/08
Year
1803
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constables
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1803 F002 QS
Additional Notes
List of Constables.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1804 F026 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1804
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Corbman, Mary
Barber, Thomas
Jefferies, Emmor
Kennedy, Joseph
Evan, Charles
Lloyd, Israel
Burk, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: bastardy
Charge: assault and battery
Charge: obstructing the legal process
Constables
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1804 F026 QS
Additional Notes
List of recognizance.
Thomas Barber, charged with bastardy against Mary Corbman.
Emmor Jefferies, charged with assault and batter on Joseph Kennedy.
Charles Evan, charged with obstructing the Constable in his legal duty.
Additional names: John Burk, Israel Lloyd.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail