LancasterHistory Research Collections

Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #477C
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 Container
Box 0005
People
Cheney, Charles
Cheney, Mrs.
Cornelius, Adam
Cornelius, Charles
Cornelius, Conrad
Cornelius, Pevy
Cornelius, Polly
Rice, Peggy
Rice, Mrs.
Stump, Benjamin
Stump, Eliza
Williams, Jesse
Williams, Mary
Wilson, Charles
Yarlet, Caty
Yarlet, Peter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Manor Twp.
Persons of color
Poor children
Students
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #477C
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
005
Notes
Never entered into Q & A.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Rice, Widow. Mother of Rice, Peggy, age 10.
Stump, Benjamin. Father of Stump, Eliza, age 7.
Wilson, Charles. Father of Wilspn, Charles, age 9.
Yarlet, Peter. Father of Yarlet, Caty, age 8.
Cheney, Widow. Mother of Cheney, Charles, age 7.
Cornelius, Conrad. Father of Cornelius, Charles, age 9; Cornelius, Pevy, age 10; Cornelius, Polly, age 9; Cornelius, Adam, age 7.
Williams, Jesse. Father of Williams, Mary, 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
Churches Album
Object ID
A-32-03-50
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Churches Album
Description
Highville Evangelical United Brethren Church
Provenance
Album compiled as a companion to "Churches and Cemeteries of Lancaster County - A Complete Guide" by A. Hunter Rineer.
Page 287, #13
Creator
Rineer, Amos Hunter Jr.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Religion
Churches
Highville, Manor Twp.
Highville Evangelical United Brethren Church
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
3 x 3 inches
Object ID
A-32-03-50
Images
Less detail
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of James Knox
Object ID
Inv 1820 F007 K
Date Range
1820
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of James Knox
Date Range
1820
Year
1820
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0066
People
Knox, James
Thomas
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
African Americans--History
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Enslaved persons
Estate inventories
Persons of color
Probate records
Place
Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1820 F007 K
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
066
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
Occupation: surveyor.
Enslaved man listed.
1 item, 1 piece
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.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents

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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Joseph Ritter
Object ID
Inv 1775 F002 R
Date Range
1775
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Joseph Ritter
Date Range
1775
Year
1775
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0100
People
Ritter, Joseph
Eve
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
African Americans--History
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Enslaved persons
Estate inventories
Persons of color
Probate records
Women
Place
Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1775 F002 R
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
100
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
Enslaved woman listed.
1 item, 1 piece
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.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents

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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of James Brisben
Object ID
Inv 1800 F013 B
Date Range
1800
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of James Brisben
Date Range
1800
Year
1800
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Brisben, James
Esther
Eve
Grace
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
African Americans--History
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Children
Enslaved persons
Estate inventories
Girls
Persons of color
Probate records
Slaveholders
Women
Place
Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1800 F013 B
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
006
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
Occupation: doctor.
Enslaved persons listed, one woman and two girls.
1 item, 3 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.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents

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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #605
Date Range
1830
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
1830
Year
1830
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Abolt, Benjamin
Abolt, Frances
Armstrong, Margaret
Armstrong, Reuben
Barney, Henry
Barney, John
Bender, Elizabeth
Bittner, Jacob
Brenner, Israel
Brenner, Lydia
Calaghan, Margaret
Calaghan, Samuel
Camber, Christian
Camber, Mary
Chamberlain, Johanna
Cheney , Elizabeth
Cober, Michael
Collins, Elizabeth
Collins, James
Collins, Nancy
Copland, Matilda
Creaton, Abraham
Creaton, James
Dombach, John
Dombach, Joseph
Eckman, Elizabeth
Eckman, Martha
Ford, David
French, Jonathan
Funck, Martin
Garber, Stephen
Garrison, Jane
Griffin, Elizabeth
Hall, Ann
Hall, Jacob
Hardeman, Catharine
Hardeman, Christian
Heisinger, Nancy
Huber, John
Isenberger, Elizabeth
Johnson, Hiram
Johnson, Sarah
Kauffman, Harriet
Kauffman, Mary
Kauffman, Tobias
Keiss, Magdalene
Kemmins, Jonas
Kemmins, Margaret
Kinard, Anna
Kinard, Sophia
Kise, Daniel
Kise, Lena
Kurtz, Augustus
Kurtz, Mary Ann
Lagrow, Isaac
Lawrence, Catharine
Lawrence, Cordelia
Lawrence, Joseph
Lawrence, Wendell
Loyman, Jacob
Loyman, Michael
Maulson, Amos
Maulson, William
McAllister, Leah
McAllister, Mary
McMichael, Abner
McMichael, William
Mylin, John
Neff, Ann
Neff, Jacob
Ottstadt, Sophia
Oxer, Anna
Oxer, Samuel
Parker, William
Patrick, Stephen
Peters, Jacob
Rineer, Rebecca
Sailer, Hester
Smith, Mary
Stahle, Jefferson
Stevenson, Matilda
Stevenson, William
Steward, Ephraim
Steward, Sarah
Stofer, Elizabeth
Stofer, Nancy
Stoner, Jacob
Stoner, Nancy
Wertz, Henry
Wertz, Susanne
White, Anna
White, Benjamin
White, Sarah
Wholafer, Eliza
Wholafer, Jacob
Williams, Daniel
Wilson, Jacob
Wise, George
Wissler, John
Wissler, Rudy
Yelletz, Pece
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Manor Twp.
Poor children
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
List
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #605
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A Feb 13, 1996.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
NAMES TAKEN FROM LANCASTER COUNTY TAX LISTS
Abolt, Benjamin. Age 8.
Abolt, Frances. Age 10.
Armstrong, Margaret. Age 8.
Armstrong, Reuben. Age 10.
Brenner, Israel. Age 11.
Brenner, Lydia. Age 6.
Barney, Henry. Age 7.
Barney, John. Age 8.
Bender, Elizabeth. Age 11.
Bittner, Jacob. Age 7.
Calaghen, Margaret. Age 8.
Calaghen, Samuel. Age 10.
Camber, Christian. Age 8.
Camber, Mary. Age 10.
Chamberlain, Johanna. Age 11.
Cheney , Elizabeth. Age 9.
Cober, Michael. Age 11.
Collins, Elizabeth. Age 6.
Collins, James. Age 11.
Collins, Nancy. Age 6.
Copland, Matilda. Age 11.
Creaton, Abraham. Age 8.
Creaton, James. Age 7.
Dambaugh, John. Age 9.
Dambaugh, Joseph. Age 10.
Eckman, Elizabeth. Age 11.
Eckman, Martha.Age 9.
Ford, David. Age 8.
French, Jonathan. Age 8.
Funck, Martin. Age 10.
Garber, Stephen. Age 8.
Garrison, Jane. Age 9.
Griffin, Elizabeth. Age 11.
Hall, Ann. Age 8.
Hall, Jacob. Age 9.
Hardeman, Catharine. Age 11.
Hardeman, Christian. Age 9.
Heisinger, Nancy. Age 7.
Huber, John. Age 9.
Isenberger, Elizabeth. Age 8.
Johnson, Hiram. Age 9.
Johnson, Sarah. Age 11.
Kauffman, Mary. Age 7.
Kauffman, Harriet. Age 7.
Kauffman, Tobias. Age 9.
Keiss, Magdalene. Age 9.
Kemmins, Jonas. Age 11.
Kemmins, Margaret. Age 10.
Kinard, Anna. Age [8].
Kinard, Sophia. Age 11.
Kise, Daniel. Age 11.
Kise, Lena. Age 6.
Kurtz, Augustus. Age 6.
Kurtz, Mary Ann. Age 9.
Lagrow, Isaac. Age 7.
Lawrence, Catharine. Age 8.
Lawrence, Cordelia. Age 10.
Lawrence, Joseph. Age 10.
Lawrence, Wental. Age 8.
Loyman, Jacob. Age 11.
Loyman, Michael. Age 9.
Maulson, Amos. Age 8.
Maulson, William. Age 6.
McAllister, Leah. Age 9.
McAllister, Mary . Age 11.
McMichael, Abner. Age 10.
McMichael, William. Age 11.
Mylin, John. Age 7.
Neff, Ann. Age 11.
Neff, Jacob. Age 10.
Ottstadt, Sophia. Age 10.
Oxer, Anna. Age 11.
Oxer, Samuel. Age 9.
Parker, William.Age 8.
Patrick, Stephen. Age 11.
Peters, Jacob. Age 10.
Rineer, Rebecca. Age 9.
Sailer, Hester. Age 11.
Smith, Mary. Age 10.
Stahle, Jefferson. Age 11.
Stevenson, Matilda. Age 10.
Stevenson, William. Age 11.
Steward, Ephraim. Age 9.
Steward, Sarah. Age 6.
Stofer, Elizabeth. Age 7.
Stofer, Nancy. Age 9.
Stoner, Jacob. Age 11.
Stoner, Nancy. Age 9.
Wertz, Henry. Age 8.
Wertz, Susanne. Age 6.
White, Anna. Age 7.
White, Benjamin. Age 10.
White, Sarah. Age 7.
Wholafer, Eliza. Age 9.
Wholafer, Jacob. Age 7.
Williams, Daniel. Age 9.
Wilson, Jacob. Age 9.
Wise, George. Age 9.
Wissler, John. Age 9.
Wissler, Rudy. Age 11.
Yelletz, Pece. Age 9.
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 #446
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
Cassedy, John
Duck, Elizabeth
Fissell, George
Frye, Amos
Hines, Henry
Holsinger, Abraham
Holsinger, Archibald
Lawrence, Leah
Markley, George
Markley, Peter
Noles, Mary
Olds, Ezra
Olstatt, John
Olstat, Sophia
Snyder, Joseph
Snyder, Samuel
Stoner, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Manor Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Manor Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #446
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/02.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Cassedy, John. Teacher.
Duck, Elizabeth.
Fissell, George.
Frye, Amos.
Hines, Henry.
Holsinger, Abraham.
Holsinger, Archibald.
Lawrence, Leah.
Markley, George.
Markley, Peter.
Noles, Mary.
Olds, Ezra.
Olstatt, John.
Olstat, Sophia.
Snyder, Joseph.
Snyder, Samuel.
Stoner, Jacob.
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 #453
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
Eberman, Jacob
Scherzer, Benjamin
Scherzer, John
Smith, Henrietta
Smith, Maria
Smith, Sarah
Young, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Manor Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Manor Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #453
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/02.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Eberman, Jacob. Teacher.
Scherzer, Benjamin.
Scherzer, John.
Smith, Henrietta.
Smith, Maria.
Smith, Sarah.
Young, Mary.
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 #465
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
Baker, Eliza
Baker, Isaac
Baker, Samuel
Berkehiser, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Leacock Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Leacock Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #465
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/02.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Baker, Eliza.
Baker, Isaac.
Baker, Samuel. Teacher.
Berkehiser, Mary.
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 #472
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
Baxter, Levi
Hasson, Margaret
Hasson, Samuel
Hoar, Joseph
Hoar, Uriah
McFadden, John
Slack, Joseph
Slack, Thomas
Stager, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Earl Twp.
Leacock Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Leacock Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #472
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/02.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Leacock Twp. or Earl Twp.But who is from where is not broken down.
Baxter, Levi.
Hasson, Margaret.
Hasson, Samuel.
Hoar, Joseph.
Hoar, Uriah.
McFadden, John. Teacher.
Slack, Joseph.
Slack, Thomas.
Stager, John.
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