- Collection
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Title
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Object ID
- Habeas 1835 F008
- Date Range
- 1835
- Collection
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Title
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- 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
- 1835
- Year
- 1835
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives West
- Storage Container
- Box 0003
- People
- Duncan, Daniel
- Reed, Peter Jr.
- Subcategory
- Documentary Artifact
- Object Name
- Writ
- Language
- English
- Condition
- Fair
- Object ID
- Habeas 1835 F008
- Box Number
- 003
- 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.
- Additional Notes
- Charged with stealing a horse.
- Petition: Duncan, Daniel.
- Filed against: Reed Peter Jr. Occupation: jailor.
- Affidavit.
- Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
- Warrant of commitment.
- 3 items, 2 pieces
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
- Case Number
- 287.000
- Classification
- RG 01-00 2313
- Description Level
- Item
- Collection
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Title
- Habeas Corpus Papers of John Weston
- Object ID
- Habeas 1841 F002
- Date Range
- 1841
- Collection
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Title
- Habeas Corpus Papers of John Weston
- 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
- 1841
- Year
- 1841
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives West
- Storage Container
- Box 0003
- People
- Brien, John McPherson
- Champneys, Benjamin
- Dale, Samuel
- James, Watkins
- Mathiot, John
- Proctor, Alfred
- Roberts, Anthony E.
- Strong, Lawrence M.
- Weston. John
- Subcategory
- Documentary Artifact
- Subjects
- Habeas corpus
- Search Terms
- Charge: horse stealing
- Charge: larceny
- Commitment papers
- Habeas corpus
- Notes
- Persons of color
- Sheriffs
- Warrants
- Object Name
- Writ
- Language
- English
- Condition
- Fair
- Object ID
- Habeas 1841 F002
- Location of Originals
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvvania
- Box Number
- 003
- 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
- Charged with horse theft and larceny.
- Alias: Proctor, Alfred.
- Person of color.
- Filed against: Roberts, A. E. Occupation: sheriff.
- Warrant.
- Warrant of commitment.
- Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
- Notes concerning the case.
- 4 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 publication fee.
- Credit
- Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
- Case Number
- 339.000
- 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.
- Collection
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Title
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Object ID
- Habeas 1819 F007
- Date Range
- 1819
- Collection
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Title
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- 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
- 1819
- Year
- 1819
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives West
- Storage Container
- Box 0002
- Subcategory
- Documentary Artifact
- Object Name
- Writ
- Language
- English
- Condition
- Fair
- Object ID
- Habeas 1819 F007
- Box Number
- 002
- 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.
- Additional Notes
- Charged with horse theft.
- Petitioner: Groves, Thornton John.
- Filed against: Barber, Robert. His occupation: jailor.
- Commitment paper.
- Affidavit.
- Examination taken before justice.
- Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
- 4 items, 3 pieces
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
- Case Number
- 161.000
- Classification
- RG 01-00 2313
- Description Level
- Item
- Collection
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Title
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Object ID
- Habeas 1837 F007
- Date Range
- 1837
- Collection
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Title
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- 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
- 1837
- Year
- 1837
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives West
- Storage Container
- Box 0003
- People
- Ripley, James
- Reed, Peter Jr.
- Subcategory
- Documentary Artifact
- Object Name
- Writ
- Language
- English
- Condition
- Fair
- Object ID
- Habeas 1837 F007
- Box Number
- 003
- 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.
- Additional Notes
- Suspicion for having stolen a horse.
- Petitioner: Ripley, James.
- Filed against: Reed, Peter Jr. Occupation: Jailor.
- Petition.
- Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
- Commitment paper.
- 3 items, 2 pieces
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
- Case Number
- 307.000
- Classification
- RG 01-00 2313
- Description Level
- Item
- Collection
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Title
- Habeas Corpus Paper of Venus
- Object ID
- Habeas 1811 F006
- Date Range
- 1811
1 document
- Collection
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Title
- Habeas Corpus Paper of Venus
- 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
- 1811
- Year
- 1811
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives West
- Storage Container
- Box 0001
- Subcategory
- Documentary Artifact
- Subjects
- African Americans--History
- Habeas corpus
- Object Name
- Writ
- Language
- English
- Condition
- Fair
- Object ID
- Habeas 1811 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.
- Petitioner: Hemor, Moses.
- Filed against: Atlee, William P. His occupation: jailor.
- Warrant.
- Petition and affidavit.
- Habeas corpus, answer and decision.
- 3 items, 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.
- Case Number
- 29.000
- 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.
Documents
- Collection
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Title
- Habeas Corpus Paper of John Thompson
- Object ID
- Habeas 1843 F022
- Date Range
- 1843
1 document
- Collection
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Title
- Habeas Corpus Paper of John Thompson
- 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
- 1843
- Year
- 1843
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives West
- Storage Container
- Box 0003
- People
- Aaron, Elizabeth
- Aaron, Joseph
- Dorwart, Samuel
- Ehler, John
- Musser, George
- Schaeffer, Emanuel
- Thompson, John
- Subcategory
- Documentary Artifact
- Subjects
- African Americans--History
- Habeas corpus
- Object Name
- Writ
- Language
- English
- Condition
- Fair
- Object ID
- Habeas 1843 F022
- Location of Originals
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Box Number
- 003
- 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.
- Petitioner: Thompson, John.
- Filed against: Ehler, John. Occupation: sheriff and jailor.
- Petition, includes warrant of commitment.
- Commitment paper.
- Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
- 3 items, 2 pieces
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment - please 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 publication fee.
- Credit
- Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
- Case Number
- 397.000
- 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.
Documents
- Collection
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Title
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Object ID
- Habeas 1833 F002
- Date Range
- 1833
- Collection
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Title
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- 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
- 1833
- Year
- 1833
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives West
- Storage Container
- Box 0002
- People
- Good, William
- Reed, Peter
- Subcategory
- Documentary Artifact
- Object Name
- Writ
- Language
- English
- Condition
- Fair
- Object ID
- Habeas 1833 F002
- Box Number
- 002
- 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.
- Additional Notes
- Charged with false entry and theft.
- Petitioner: Good, William.
- Filed against: Reed, Peter. His occupation: jailor.
- Affidavit, includes copy of warrant of commitment.
- 1 item, 1 piece
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
- Case Number
- 265.000
- Classification
- RG 01-00 2313
- Description Level
- Item
- Collection
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Title
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Object ID
- Habeas 1843 F013
- Date Range
- 1843
- Collection
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Title
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- 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
- 1843
- Year
- 1843
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives West
- Storage Container
- Box 0003
- Subcategory
- Documentary Artifact
- Search Terms
- Charge: assault
- Charge: attempted robbery
- Sheriffs
- Jailors
- Petitions
- Warrants
- Commitment papers
- Habeas corpus
- Object Name
- Writ
- Language
- English
- Condition
- Fair
- Object ID
- Habeas 1843 F013
- Box Number
- 003
- 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.
- Additional Notes
- Committing an assault and attempted robbery.
- Alias: Duar, John; Murphy, John.
- Petitioner: Murphy, John Duar.
- Filed against: Ehler, John. Occupation: sheriff and jailor.
- Petition, includes copy of warrant of commitment.
- Commitment paper.
- Habeas corpus, includes decision.
- 3 items, 2 pieces
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
- Case Number
- 388.000
- Classification
- RG 01-00 2313
- Description Level
- Item
- Collection
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Title
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Object ID
- Habeas 1826 F005
- Date Range
- 1826
- Collection
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Title
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- 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
- 1826
- Year
- 1826
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives West
- Storage Container
- Box 0002
- Subcategory
- Documentary Artifact
- Search Terms
- Charge: neglect
- Jailors
- Affidavits
- Warrants
- Commitment papers
- Habeas corpus
- Object Name
- Writ
- Language
- English
- Condition
- Fair
- Object ID
- Habeas 1826 F005
- Box Number
- 002
- 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.
- Additional Notes
- Formerly Briceland, Mary.
- Charged with neglect.
- Petitioner: Stephen, Mary
- Filed against: Hambright, Charles. His occupation: jailor.
- Affidavit.
- Copy of warrant of commitment.
- Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
- 3 items, 2 pieces
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
- Case Number
- 230.000
- Classification
- RG 01-00 2313
- Description Level
- Item
- Collection
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Title
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Object ID
- Habeas 1831 F001
- Date Range
- 1831
- Collection
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- Title
- Habeas Corpus Papers
- 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
- 1831
- Year
- 1831
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives West
- Storage Container
- Box 0002
- Subcategory
- Documentary Artifact
- Object Name
- Writ
- Language
- English
- Condition
- Fair
- Object ID
- Habeas 1831 F001
- Box Number
- 002
- 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.
- Additional Notes
- Alias Moreland, John.
- Charged as an escaped fugitive.
- Petitioner: Murray, William.
- Filed against: McFadden, John. His occupation: jailor.
- Warrant of commitment.
- Affidavit.
- Habeas corpus, includes answer.
- 3 items, 2 pieces
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
- Case Number
- 252.000
- Classification
- RG 01-00 2313
- Description Level
- Item