LancasterHistory Research Collections

Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1822 #169
Date Range
1822
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.
Date Range
1822
Year
1822
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Heinitsh, Augustus
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Jailors
Lancaster
Prisons
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1822 #169
Box Number
002
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Prison.
Payment for jail fees.
Heinitsch, Augustus. Jailor.
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 1822 #187
Date Range
1822
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.
Date Range
1822
Year
1822
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Heinitsh, Augustus
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Jailors
Lancaster
Prisons
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1822 #187
Box Number
002
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Prison.
Turnkey fees since April 1822.
Heinitsch, Augustus. Jailor.
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 1823 #089
Date Range
1823
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.
Date Range
1823
Year
1823
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Heinitsh, Augustus
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Jailors
Lancaster
Prisons
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #089
Box Number
003
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/02/23.
Additional Notes
Prison.
Payment for maintenance of prisoners and turnkey fees.
Heinitsch, Augustus. Jailor.
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 1821 #303
Date Range
1821
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.
Date Range
1821
Year
1821
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Algiger, Joseph
Bard, George
Barr, Jacob
Becker, Christian Jr.
Briedand, Benjamin
Brown, Luke
Brubaker, Jacob
Brubaker, Michael
Bruner, Casper
Brungard, George
Buck, William
Buckwalter, David
Burton, James
Buyers, Daniel
Christ, John
Clark, Robert
Cover, John
Dehuff, John
Diller, Jonathan
Dorwart, Jonas
Duffy, James
Evans, John
Ewing, Samuel
Fetter, Jacob
Fordney, Philip
Gerber, Samuel
Getz, Daniel
Getz, John Jr.
Gibson, John
Good, Samuel
Graff, John
Greider, Benjamin
Greybill, Jacob
Grimler, Benjamin
Grosh, Jacob
Hambright, William
Hartman, John
Heinitsh, Augustus
Hendel, Jacob
Herman, Joseph
Hershey, John
Hershey, Joseph
Hoffman, John
Huber, Joseph
Huber, Martin
Hunkle, Thomas
Jameson, Samuel
John, Paul
King, Robert
KIng, Vincent
Kuntz, John
Landis, Joseph
Laux, Jacob
Leib, John
Leonard, John
Light, Martin
Long, Herman
Longenecker, Henry
McClung, Hugh
McConomy, Neal
Meanert, Jacob
Mehaffey, John
Mentzer, Michael
Mentzer, Simon
Messencope, George
Messenkope, Philip
Morry, George
Mosher, Jeremiah
Musselman, Michael
Nagle, Frederick
Peterman, George
Pugh, Jonathan
Reitenbach, Peter
Reynolds, Morris
Rind, Christian
Seitz, Andrew
Shaefer, Emanuel
Shertz, Jacob
Shultz, Christian
Silknitter, Michael
Sourbeer, Conrad
Sproul, James
Stauffer, Christian
Stauffer, George
Tresslen, Adam
Weigart, George
Whitehill, James
Whiteside, John
Wither, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Courthouses
Jurors
Lancaster
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1821 #303
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
001
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Jurors pay.
Dorwart, Jonah.
Shaefer, Emanuel.
Algiger, Joseph.
Brown, Luke.
Getz, John Jr.
Leonard, John.
[McConomy], Neal.
Stauffer, George.
Christ, John.
Bruner, Casper.
Buck, William.
Tresslen, Adam.
Nagle, Frederick.
Huber, Joseph.
Hendel, Jacob.
Pugh, Jonathan.
Hunkle, Thomas.
Rind, Christian.
Peterman, George.
Buyers, Daniel.
McClung, Hugh.
Shertz, Jacob.
Laux, Jacob.
Meanert, Jacob.
Morry, George.
Reynolds, Morris.
King, Robert.
Hambright, William.
Wither, George.
Reitenbach, Peter.
Seitz, Andrew.
Mehaffey, John.
Gerber, Samuel.
Evans, John.
Clark, Robert.
Mentzer, Michael.
Fordney, Philip.
Kuntz, John.
Whitehill, James.
Good, Samuel.
Becker, Christian Jr.
Musselman, Michael.
Messencope, George.
Hartman, John.
Sourbeer, Conrad.
Hershey, John.
KIng, Vincent.
Fameson, Samuel.
Cover, John.
Herman, Joseph.
Stauffer, Christian.
Brungard, George.
Long, Herman.
Hoffman, John.
King, Vincent.
Graff, John.
Traverse jurors.
Dehuff, John.
Shultz, Christian.
Ewing, Samuel.
Mosher, Jeremiah.
Heinitsh, Augustus.
Greider, Benjamin.
Buckwalter, David.
Sproul, James.
Brubaker, Jacob.
Weigart, George.
Hershey, Joseph.
Messenkope, Philip.
Duffy, James.
Landis, Joseph.
Barr, Jacob.
John, Paul.
Briedand, Benjamin.
Dorwart, Jonas.
Gibson, John.
Diller, Jonathan.
Grosh, Jacob.
Greybill, Jacob.
Getz, Daniel.
Whiteside, John.
Fetter, Jacob.
Leib, John.
Bard, George.
Huber, Martin.
Light, Martin.
Brubaker, Michael.
Longenecker, Henry.
Silknitter, Michael.
Mentzer, Simon.
Grimler, Benjamin.
Burton, James.
8 items, 8 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 1824 #378
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 0005
People
Heinitsh, Augustus
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Prisons
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #378
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A May 24, 2001.
Additional Notes
Prison.
Payment for key fees and maintenance of prisoners.
Heinitsh, Augustus. Jailor.
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 1824 #395
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.
Date Range
1824
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Adams, James
Addims, Levi
Anderson, James
Anderson, John
Anderson, Mary
Anderson, Pompy
Armstrong, Hugh
Aron, Joseph
Baker, Mary Ann
Barnum, Luther G.
Bartle, George
Boyer, Samuel
Boyle, George
Brinton, Joseph
Brown, Benjamin
Brown, John
Bryson, James
Buckian, Daniel
Buckley, William
Caarson, Jane
Cane, Barney
Carnes, Robert
Carter, Thomas
Clinger, Thomas
Corgan, John
Cowsin, Jane
Cowsins, Jane
Currin, Barney
Davis, Henry
Dchagins, John
Deeds, Margaret
Dentlinger, Joseph
Ditterline, Lewis
Docherty, Michael
Downey, James
Dunkel, S.
Eberman, Philip
Eckenroat, Richard
Ehrisman, Abraham
Fisher, Lewis
Fitzjeriald, Washington
Flemson, Joseph
Flick, Christian
Folk, Polly
Galliger, Daniel
Galliger, John
Gamper, Nicholas
Gardner, Washington
Garlach, George
Glass, Margaret
Goodman, George
Green, Charles
Grupp, James
Guteluis, J.
Haisting, Samuel
Hambright, Frederick
Hamilton, William
Harling, William
Harpeson, Winford
Hasee, Charles
Heftkin, Samuel
Heinitsh, Augustus
Heinitsh, Salome
Herbst, Peter
Hess, David
Hickman, Sally
Hickman, Sarah
Hipkins, Calip
Hornley, John
Ingo, Benjamin
Insey, Charles
Jackson, Richard
James, George
Jones, William
Jonston, Margaret
Jonston, Robert
Jonston, Thomas
Kalor, William
Kelly, Edward
Kelly, Patrick
Kilheffer, Christ
Lemon, Sarah
Lewis, John
Linch, Hanna
Linch, Hannah
Loanich, Michael
Malson, Bidde
Malson, E.
McCall, George
McCall, Sophia
McCammert, Alexander
McCammet, Alexander
McClane, Margaret
McConnoway, WIlliam
McCowin, John
McGlure, Benjamin
McGran, H.
McGrimes, Mary
McKeading, Edward
McKetrick, John
McKitrick, John
McKitrick, Nancy
McKittery, Nancy
McLane, Mary
Mead, Henry
Mellon, James
Michael, John
Moore, William
Mull, John
Munford, John
Myers, John
Neff, George
O'Donald, Domenick
O'Donald, John
O'Donnel, Donnel
Orbeson, Alexander
Parker, Jim
Pierce, Calip
Poke, Robert
Ress, John
Rockey, Eliza
Rogers, Hariot
Rogers, James
Ropp, Fanny
Sensenich, Jesse
Sheaman, Ann
Shenk, John
Shippert, Benjamin
Shrnk, Christian
Shroat, Samuel
Smith, James
Smith, Lewis
Smith, William
Snider, George
Speara, Henry
Steinman, John F.
Stengle, Daniel
Stewart, Hugh
Sweigert, John
Taylor, John A.
Thomas, John
Thomson, John
Thomson, Joseph
Times, Patient
Wallice, Samuel
Waltz, Valentine
Wats, Jane
Watt, Jane
Watts, Jane
Weal, David
Weaver, John
Webb, Frederick
Weidely, Adam
Williams, Hannah
Williams, Jeremiah
Williamson, S.
Wilson, James
Wimbley, Joseph
Wise, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Prisoners
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Incarcerated persons
Lancaster
Prisons
Women
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #395
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A May 24, 2001.
Additional Notes
Prison.
Payment for key fees and maintenance of prisoners.
Heinitsh, Augustus. Jailor, desceased. Heinitsh, Salome; Hambright, Frederick, executors.
Prisoners mentioned:
Grupp, James.
Ingo, Benjamin.
McConnoway, WIlliam.
Brown, John.
Folk, Polly.
Neff, George.
Brown, Benjamin.
Hornley, John.
Corgan, John.
Ress, John.
Goodman, George.
Buckley, William.
Insey, Charles.
Barnum, Luther G.
McCowin, John.
Jones, William.
Lemon, Sarah.
McKitrick, John.
Ehrisman, Abraham.
Adams, James.
Wilson, James.
Sheaman, Ann.
Brinton, Joseph.
Wimbley, Joseph.
Kelly, Patrick.
McGrimes, Mary and daughter.
McClane, Margaret.
Rockey, Eliza.
Orbeson, Alexander.
Harpeson, Winford.
Mead, Henry.
Hickman, Sally.
Armstrong, Hugh.
Smith, William.
Wise, David.
Weal, David.
Snider, George.
Webb, Frederick.
Wallice, Samuel.
Bryson, James.
McCammert, Alexander.
Harling, William.
Lewis, John.
Clinger, Thomas.
Malson, E.
Malson, Bidde.
McCammet, Alexander.
Loanich, Michael.
Mull, John.
Rogers, Hariot.
Williams, Jeremiah.
Carnes, Robert.
Poke, Robert.
Hipkins, Calip.
Cowsins, Jane.
Shrnk, Christian.
Dchagins, John.
Stewart, Hugh.
Williamson, S.
Galliger, John.
Linch, Hannah.
McCall, George.
Baker, Mary Ann.
O Donnel, Donnel.
Cane, Barney.
Thomas, John.
Kilheffer, Christ.
Munford, John.
Parker, Jim.
Anderson, James.
Smith, Lewis.
James, George.
Ditterline, Lewis.
Heftkin, Samuel.
Pierce, Calip.
Stengle, Daniel.
Eckenroat, Richard.
Sweigert, John.
Speara, Henry.
Currin, Barney.
Jonston, margaret.
O'Donald, Domenick.
O'Donald, John.
Jonston, Robert.
Malson, E. and wife.
Glass, Margaret.
McLane, Mary.
Boyle, George.
Mellon, James.
McKetrick, John.
Gardner, Washington.
Addims, Levi.
McKeading, Edward.
Downey, James.
Eberman, Philip.
Aron, Joseph.
Linch, Hanna.
Hasee, Charles.
Flick, Christian.
McKittery, Nancy.
Kalor, William.
Gamper, Nicholas.
Weidely, Adam.
Anderson, John.
Anderson, Pompy.
Garlach, George.
Thomson, Joseph.
Hess, David.
Moore, William.
Anderson, Mary.
Ropp, Fanny.
Flemson, Joseph.
Wats, Jane.
Buckian, Daniel.
Docherty, Michael.
Hamilton, William.
Shhippert, Benjamin.
Jonston, Robert.
Haisting, Samuel.
Cowiin, Jane.
Rogers, James.
Jackson, Richard.
McCall, Sophia.
Green, Charles.
Deeds, Margaret.
Dentlinger, Joseph.
Williams, Hannah.
McGlure, Benjamin.
Boyer, Samuel.
Carter, Thomas.
Weaver, John.
Sensenich, Jesse.
Herbst, Peter.
Caarson, Jane.
Thomson, John.
Jonston, Thomas.
McKitrick, Nancy.
Times, Patient.
Davis, Henry.
Kelly, Edward.
Watt, Jane.
Dunkel, S.
Guteluis, J.
Taylor, John A.
McGran, H. and wife.
Michael, John.
Shroat, Samuel.
Bartle, George.
Galliger, Daniel.
Watts, Jane.
Fitzjeriald, Washington.
Williams, JEremiah.
Hickman, Sarah.
Other names:
Myers, John. For muslin.
Smith, James. For brooms.
Steinman, John F. For lead.
Fisher, Lewis. For stones and sand.
Shenk, John. For firewood.
Waltz, Valentine. For work done.
1 item. 2 pieces.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1822 F003
Date Range
1822
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
1822
Year
1822
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Long, Frederick
Heinitsh, Augustus
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Warrants
Jailors
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1822 F003
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
Held on a warrant of commitment.
Petitioner: Long, Frederick.
Filed against: Heinitsh, Augustus. His occupation: jailor.
Affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
189.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1822 F004
Date Range
1822
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
1822
Year
1822
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Doak, Robert
Heinitsh, Augustus
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Jailors
Warrants
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1822 F004
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
Petitioner: Doak, Robert.
Filed against: Heinitsh, Augustus. His occupation: jailor.
Warrant.
Affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
190.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1822 F005
Date Range
1822
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
1822
Year
1822
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Hoak, Jonathan
Heinitsh, Augustus
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: theft
Jailors
Warrants
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1822 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
Charged with theft.
Petitioner: Hoak, Jonathan.
Filed against: Heinitsh, Augustus. His occupation: jailor.
Copy of warrant of commitment.
Petition.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
191.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1822 F009
Date Range
1822
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
1822
Year
1822
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Green, Charles
Harman, William
Klefelter, Abraham
Kerns, Eli
Heinitsh, Augustus
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: larceny
Jailors
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1822 F009
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
Also: Harman, William; Klefelter, Abraham.
Charged with larceny.
Petitioner: Kerns, Eli.
Filed against: Heinitsh, Augustus. His occupation: jailor.
Affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
195.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail