LancasterHistory Research Collections

Collection
Collateral Appraisements
Title
Collateral Appraisements
Object ID
Coll App 1892 F001 R
Date Range
1892
Collection
Collateral Appraisements
Title
Collateral Appraisements
Description
Appraisements of real estate for inheritance tax. Some personal property appraisals are also included. Appraisals include: name of decedent; location and description of real estate; description of personal property; valuation of real estate and personal property; and assessed tax. May also include names of heirs. Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name. Handwritten; from 1886, handwritten on printed forms.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name.
Date Range
1892
Date of Accumulation
1849-1913
Year
1892
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0012
People
Ream, Tobias
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Collateral appraisement
Reamstown, East Cocalico Twp.
Place
Reamstown, East Cocalico Twp.
Extent
16 boxes (8 cubic feet)
Object Name
Appraisal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Coll App 1892 F001 R
Box Number
012
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 03-00 0312
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
FEB 1854 F007 ML
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Year
1854
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Smith, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1854 F007 ML
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Dwelling.
Hartley & Kautz. 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
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #247
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
Bryan, Adaline R.
Davis, Eliza
Davis, Sarah
Faur, Mary
Graul, George
Graul, John
Hallon Elizabeth M.
Hallon, Phoebe
Hayborn, James
Hayborn, M. J.
Hemphill, John
Hemphill, Samuel
Matthews, John
Matthews, Margaret
McAlivee, George W.
Pugh, Hannah
Pugh, Jane
Russell, Charlotte
Russell, Joshua
Smith, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #247
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/11/15.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Wasteland School.
Bryan, Adaline R. Teacher.
Davis, Eliza. Age 9.
Davis, Sarah. Age 7.
Faur, Mary. Age 10.
Graul, George. Age 9.
Graul, John. Age 10.
Hallon Elizabeth M. Age 7.
Hallon, Phoebe. Age 9.
Hayborn, James. Age 10.
Hayborn, M. J. Age 11.
Hemphill, John. Age 10.
Hemphill, Samuel. Age 6.
Matthews, John. Age 8.
Matthews, Margaret. Age 10.
McAlivee, George W.
Pugh, Hannah. Age 8.
Pugh, Jane. Age 9.
Russell, Charlotte. Age 10.
Russell, Joshua. Age 5.
Smith, John. Age 10.
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 1830 #112
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
Aaron, Christiana
Aaron, Susanna
Griffith, Jacob K.
Maust, Jacob
Maust, John
McMichael, Eliza
McMichael, James
Muckel, Eliza
Muckel, Lovinia
Simmons, Jonathan
Smith, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Leacock Twp.
Strasburg
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 1830 #112
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/06/04.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Leacock Twp. unless noted.
Aaron, Christiana.
Aaron, Susanna.
Griffith, Jacob K. Strasburg.
Maust, Jacob.
Maust, John.
McMichael, Eliza.
McMichael, James.
Muckel, Eliza.
Muckel, Lovinia.
Simmons, Jonathan.
Smith, John. Teacher.
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 #109
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
Smith, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
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 #109
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A May 29, 2001.
Additional Notes
Payment for repairs and/or maintenance.
Smith, 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
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #372
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
Allison, Miller
Benner, Evanna
Benner, Joseph
Poul, Ann
Poul, David
Poul, Elizabeth
Rice, Rebecca
Rice, Sarah Ann
Rohrer, David H.
Slater, Lucida
Smith, John
Snyder, Hetty
Sollars, Abraham
Sollars, Sarah
Witmer, Ann
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Strasburg
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Strasburg
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #372
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/07/28.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
School: Strasburg Union School.
Allison, Miller.
Benner, Evanna.
Benner, Joseph.
Poul, Ann.
Poul, David.
Poul, Elizabeth.
Rice, Rebecca.
Rice, Sarah Ann.
Rohrer, David H. Teacher.
Slater, Lucida.
Smith, John.
Snyder, Hetty.
Sollars, Abraham.
Sollars, Sarah.
Witmer, Ann.
1 item. 1 pieces.
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 1829 #419
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
Smith, John
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 1829 #419
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A Jul 26, 2001.
Additional Notes
Prisons.
Payment for wood for the prison.
Smith, 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
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #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 0010
People
Bryan, Adaline R.
Cain, Hannah
Cain, John
Davis, Eliza
Davis, Sarah
Fox, John
Fox, Mary
Hayborn, James
Hayborn, Mary Jane
Hemphill, Caroline
Hemphill, John
Holland, William
Pugh, Hannah
Pugh, Jane
Pugh, Marah
Smith, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Sadsbury Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Sadsbury Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #453
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/06/03.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Bryan, Adaline R. Teacher.
Cain, Hannah.
Cain, John.
Davis, Eliza.
Davis, Sarah.
Fox, John.
Fox, Mary.
Hayborn, James.
Hayborn, Mary Jane.
Hemphill, Caroline.
Hemphill, John.
Holland, William.
Pugh, Hannah.
Pugh, Jane.
Pugh, Marah.
Smith, 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
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #482
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
Mathiot, John
Buchanan, John
Peeler, Jacob
Ranck, Peter
Hibsman, John
Hoffman, George
Smith, John
Henderson, William
Hibsman, Jacob
Callwell, Timothy
Zell, Jacob L.
Wentz, Joseph
Patterson, Robert
Jackson, Samuel
Ask, Pheneas
Pennell, Benjamin
John, Stephen A.
Fogle, Adam
Johns, John
Steiner, Jacob
Meyers, Jacob
Eggert, Christian
Rohrer, John
Mehaffy, Hugh
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Courthouses
Elections
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 #482
Box Number
006
Notes
Never entered into Q & A.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment to return judges for expenses of the General Election of the county, Tuesday, October 10, 1826.
List of return judges:
Mathiot, John Esq. Lancaster city.
Buchanan, John Esq. Drumore Twp.
Peeler, Jacob Esq. Elizabethtown.
Ranck, Peter New Holland.
Hibsman, John. Erbs (Winters).
Hoffman, George Esq. Strasburg.
Smith, John. Manheim Town.
Henderson, William Esq. Salisbury.
Hibsman, Jacob Esq. Reamstown.
Callwell, Timothy. Maytown.
Zell, Jacob L. Esq. Churchtown.
Wentz, Joseph Esq. Martic.
Patterson, Robert. Bart.
Jackson, Samuel. Colerain.
Ask, Pheneas. Little Britain.
Pennell, Benjamin Esq. Lititz.
John, Stephen A. Marietta.
Lloyd, Thomas. Columbia.
Fogle, Adam. Sadsbury.
Johns, John. Leacock.
Steiner, Jacob. Brecknock.
Meyers, Jacob. Mount Joy Schoolhouse.
Eggert, Christian Esq. Petersburg.
Rohrer, John Esq. Lampeter.
Mehaffy, Hugh. Conestoga.
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 #519
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 0007
People
Allison, Miller
Benner, Evannah
Benner, Joseph
Cramer, Henry
McMurry, Hyrem
McMurry, John
Poul, Ann
Poul, Elizabeth
Poul, Frederick
Rice, Rebeccah
Rice, Sarah Ann
Rohrer, David H.
Slater, Lucinda
Smith, John
Snyder, Hetty
Snyder, Rebeccah
Sollars, Abraham
Sollars, Sarah
Witmer, Ann
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Strasburg
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Strasburg
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #519
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/05.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
School: Strasburg Union School.
Allison, Miller.
Benner, Evannah.
Benner, Joseph.
Cramer, Henry.
McMurry, Hyrem.
McMurry, John.
Poul, Ann.
Poul, Elizabeth.
Poul, Frederick.
Rice, Rebeccah.
Rice, Sarah Ann.
Rohrer, David H. Teacher.
Slater, Lucinda.
Smith, John.
Snyder, Hetty.
Snyder, Rebeccah.
Sollars, Abraham.
Sollars, Sarah.
Witmer, Ann.
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