Nov 12
- Polly Wolf, orphan of Peter, chose Jacob Hart as guardian.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind John Balthis, orphan of John, to Jacob Reager to learn the trade of blacksmith.
Dec 10
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind Andrew Spraker, orphan, to Bernard Pratt to learn the trade of tanner and currier. 16 yrs next Feb. 12.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind William Gradage, orphan of John, to Benjamin Horn to learn the trade of shoemaker. 12 yrs old Sept. last.
- Eddy Wood, orphan of William, made choice of James Wood as guardian.
- John A. Barber is appointed guardian to Ann W. and Mary F. Barber, orphans of Eleanor Barber, under 14.
- Anna Mary Munch, orphan of Philip, chose D. McInturff as guardian.
- Elizabeth Munch, orphan of Philip, chose D. McInturff as guardian.
Dec 11
- Magdalena Funkhouser, orphan of David, chose David Moily as guardian.
- Overseer of Poor to bind John Newman, orphan of Leonard, to John Thomas to learn the trade of joiner and cabinetmaker.
- Philip Doll, orphan of Nicholas chose Frederick Doll as guardian.
- Peter Doll, orphan of Nicholas chose Daniel Huddle as guardian.
- Frederick Doll is appointed guardian to Abraham Doll, orphan of Nicholas.
1811
Jan 8
- Benjamin Bowman is summoned to Court to show why Charles Veach shall not be taken from him and bound out to another on account of his maltreatment of the said Charles.
Feb 12
- Overseer of Poor Dist # 2 to bind James Clark to William Broy to learn the art of distilling. 18 yrs old Aug. 8, last.
- Tobias Stickley is summonded to Court to show why Rachel Ramey should not be taken from him and bound to another on account of his maltreatment of the said Rachel.
- Overseer of the Poor is to bind Polly a free Negro girl, daughter of Darky Pattison, to Samuel Walton. She is 13 yrs old Mar. 2, 1811.
- Overseer of Poor to bind Sigh, a free Negro boy, son of Darky Pattison, to Samuel Walton. He is five years old Oct. 13, next.
- Overseer of Poor to bind Minah, a free Negro girl, daughter of Darky Pattison, to Samuel Hawkins. She is 7 yrs old Aug. 10, 1811.
- Jacob Keffer, orphan of Nicholas chose John Keffer as his guardian.
- Sarah Roberts, a base born child of Jemima Roberts is to be bound by the Overseer of the Poor to Robert Bryan and Samuel Roberts base born son of same is to be bound to Isaac Hoffman to learn the trade of tanner and currier.
March
- Joel Funkhouser, orphan of Jacob, chose Jacob Funkhouser as guardian.
- Jacob Funkhouser, guardian of Joel Funkhouser, orphan of Jacob, is to bind him to Christian Bear to learn the trade of joiner and cabinetmaker. He is 20 yrs old Sept. 4, last.
- Ordered that the Overseer of the Poor Dist. # 1 take Rachel Ramey from Tobias Stickley and bind her to Christian Stover (of Peter). 18 yrs old Aug. 1, last.
- Jacob Coffman is appointed guardian to Barbara Burns orphan of Arthur.
- Ordered that Samuel Buck be appointed guardian to Anna Supinger, Abraham Supinger, Mary Supinger and Rebecca Supinger, grandchildren of Michael Klipple, age 14.
Apr 9
- Joseph Sibert, base born child of Mary Sibert, is bound by Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to Jacob Houck to learn the trade of a hatter. He is 15 years old May 1, 1811.
- Elizabeth Drum, a base born child of Margaret Boram is bound to Jonas Crabill by Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1.
Apr 10
- Elizabeth Keffer, orphan of Nicholas chose William Richardson as guardian.
- John Evans and John Keffer are appointed guardian to William Keffer, John Keffer, Mary Keffer and Mary Ann Keffer, orphans of Nicholas under 14.
May 13
- Mary Moyers, orphan of George chose Henry Hollar as guardian.
- Mary Riffey, orphan of Andrew chose George Miller as guardian.
- Christian Graybill, orphan of Christian, chose Daniel Grabill as guardian.
June 10
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 bind Thomas Airs (?) child of Susanna, to Jacob Hockman to learn trade of tanner and currier. He is 9 yrs. Old Aug. 30 next.
June 11
- Ordered that John Kieffer, guardian to Jacob Kieffer, orphan of Nicholas, bind him to Peter Liggett to learn the trade of a hatter. 18 yrs. Old in Sept.
July 8
- Overseer of Poor to bind Henrietta Love, base born child of Elizabeth Love to Samuel Way, she is 5 years old Oct. 17 next.
- Tilly Porch, a base born child, is bound to Catherine Doll, widow of Nicholas, she is six years old Sept. 23, next.
Aug 12
- I. Copperstone is ordered to pay the Overseer of Poor for support of a base born child of Barbara Burner.
- John Overall is appointed guardian to Lewis, Isaac, Polly, Jeremiah, William and Fielding McKay, orphans of Isaac McKay, under 14 years of age.
Sept 9
- Samuel Funkhouser, orphan of David, over 14 chose D. Miley as guardian.
- John Miley is appointed guardian to Martin Funkhouser, orphan of David under 14 years of age.
- Jacob Miller is appointed guardian to Richard Cain, orphan of Richard Cain under 14 years of age.
- Henry Kagy is appointed guardian to Martin Miley, orphan of Abraham under 14.
- John Bery, age 65, came into court and swore that he served as a soldier for one year in the 8th Reg. under Col Peter Muhlenberg and was soldier for five years in the 9th Reg. and was wounded at Battle of Germantown.
Sept 10
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind Barbara Hoshour to Samuel Way, agreeable to Margaret Foust to whom she was formerly bound. (See July 11, 1808)
Oct 7
- Dorothy Boehm, orphan of Jacob, over 14, chose David Pifer as guardian.
- Lydia Shenk, orphan of John, chose Jacob Lichliter as guardian over 14.
- Joseph Danner is ordered to reimburse Overseer of Poor for support of a base born child of Nancy Newman.
- Michael Kleindienst is appointed guardian to Polly Stockdale, orphan of J. Stockdale, under 14 years of age.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind William, a free mulatto boy to Israel Allen to learn farming. (No age given)
Nov 11
- Polly McCord, orphan of Abraham, over 14 chose Frederick Dellinger as gdn.
- Mary Hisey, orphan of John over 14 chose Henry Geeting as guardian.
- Rebecca Shenk, orphan of John, over 14, chose William Kemp as guardian.
- Frederick Dellinger is ordered to pay Overseer of Poor for support of a base born child of Barbara Weatherholtz.
- John Bucher is ordered to pay Overseer of Poor for support of a base born child of Celia Durst.
Nov 12
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind Catherine Rudolph, child of John, to David Pitman, to learn sewing and spinning. She is 14 years old Mar. 17 last.
- Same to bind Adam Rudolph, child of John, to Jonathan Pitman to learn farming. He is 12 years old Jan. 9, next.
- Same to bind James Burns or Bartley son of Betsy Bartley to George Koontz to learn farming. He is 15 years old at Christmas.
Dec 9
- Phebe McDaniel, orphan of James over 14, chose George Weathers as guardian.
- Elizabeth Bailey, orphan over 14, chose William McKnight as guardian.
- George Weathers, orphan of Spencer, over 14, chose William McKnight as gdn.
- Joseph Gochenour, orphan of Joseph, chose Jacob Gochenour as gdn. over 14.
- Franey Grove, orphan of Mark, over 14, chose David Grove as guardian.
- Abraham Forry is ordered to pay the Overseer of Poor for support of a base born child of Polly Procter.
- Polly Davis daughter of Abraham is to be bound to Jacob Kerlin to learn sewing and spinning. She is nine years old next Jan.
- William Anderson is bound to Joseph Allen to learn farming. He is nine years old Oct. 6, last.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind Sarah Horner, child of Sally Horner to John Keiffer. She is age 7.
1812
Jan 13
- John Borden is to be bound to Jacob Rodenheffer to learn the craft of blacksmith. Josiah Davidson to whom he was formerly bound gives consent. (See May 8, 1809)
- Lydia Fry, orphan of John is bound to George Dellinger, to learn spinning and sewing. She is six years old Sept. 1 last.
- Elizabeth Fry, orphan of same is bound to same. She is 12 yrs old next May.
- William Rader, a base born child of Eve Rader is to be provided for by the Overseer of Poor until he finds a suitable person to bind him to.
- Overseer of Poor, Dist. # 1 to bind David McGovern, a base born child of Polly McGovern to Jacob Hisey to learn the art of Blacksmith 11 yrs old Dec. 26, last.
- Jacob Summers is ordered to reimburse Commonwealth for support of a base born child of Catherine Burner.
- Nancy Hooper, orphan of William chose Joshua Wood as guardian over 14.
Mar 9
- William Long, orphan of Reuben chose Joshua Wood as guardian over 14.
- James Sullivan, orphan, is bound by Overseer of Poor to John Haun to learn the trade of a saddler. He is 18 yrs of age Dec. 23, last.
- John Sullivan, orphan, is bound to Henry Rose to learn the trade of a joiner. He is six years of age Nov. 5 last.
- Sophia Carter, orphan, is bound to Jas. Pennywit to learn sewing, spinning. She is 16 years old May 26 next.
April
- Joseph Blanham and Milly Blanham, free Negroes are bound to Jesse Allen.
- George Roland is summons to show why his ward, Sanford George, son of Mary shall not be taken from him on account of maltreatment.
- Overseer of Poor to bind William Washington George, base born son of Susanna George to William Overall to learn farming. He is 10 months old Oct. 9, last.
- Elizabeth Burner, orphan of Michael chose Jacob Clem as guardian over 14.
May 11
- Christly Adams is ordered to pay the Overseer of Poor for support of a bastard child of Polly Fletcher.
- Overseer of Poor to bind Strother Smith, son of Mary Smith to Samuel Hunt to learn the craft of a millwright. He is 15 yrs. Old Apr. 15, last.
- Overseer of Poor to bind Thomas Holtzclaw, son of Alexander, to John Bowman to learn the art of blacksmith. He is 14 yrs old May 18 this inst.
June
- Polly Dust, orphan of Daniel chose Dorman Veitch as guardian. Over 14.
- John Lee is ordered to pay for support of a base born child of Eliz. Love.
July
- Elizabeth Rudolph with Jacob Lockmiller on her behalf filed a petition against John Rudolph for alimony.
- On complaint of Sanford George, George Roland is summons to court to answer complaints of maltreatment.
Aug 10
- Overseer of the Poor Dist. # 1 to bind William Yeager to John Koontz Jr. to learn the business of farming. He is 10 yrs old July 17, last.
- Reuben Lionberger, orphan of John, is to be bound to David Staat to learn farming. He is 12 years old Sept. 2 next.
- David Lionberger, orphan of same bound to Peter Hayes. 10 yrs old July 17 last.
- Mary Gochenour, orphan of Abraham chose David Neff as guardian over 14.
- Jacob Gibler, orphan of William, chose Philip Miller as guardian over 14.
- Sally Hannon is ordered to show cause why her son John should not be taken from her and bound out according to law.
Sept
- John Hannon, a base born son of Sally is bound by Overseer of Poor to Frederick Hober to learn trade of wagonmaker. He is 10 yrs old June 10 last.
- Elkanah Skeen, orphan of James is bound by Overseer of Poor to Samuel Hunt to learn the craft of millwright. He is 16 yrs old Jan. 12 last.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 bind Samuel Ashwood, a base born child, to Henry Artz to learn farming. He is 7 yrs old July 26 last.
- Henry Denias is ordered to pay for support of base born child of Anny Arrington.
Oct
- Deborah Eaton, orphan of John chose James Williamson as guardian, over 14.
- Rebecca Battman, orphan of Owen, chose John Lemminson as guardian, over 14.
- John Miller and Richard Miller, orphans of Richard Miller chose Benjamin Miller as their guardian. Both over 14.
- John Funkhouser, orphan of Jacob Funkhouser chose Jacob Funkhouser as his guardian, being over 14.
- Dorothy Funkhouser of same, chose Abraham Funkhouser as guardian, over 14.
- Betsy Ann Stretchberry, a base born child of Elizabeth Stretchberry is to be bound to Joseph Taylor to learn sewing etc. 10 yrs old 1st day this mo.
Nov
- William Balthis, orphan of Valentine Balthis, is bound by Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to Geo. Hottel to learn tanning. 16 yrs old Nov. 21, last.
- Elizabeth Gochenour, orphan or Joseph chose Adam Wisman as guardian, over 14.
- Overseer of Poor to bind Aaron Neff, orphan of Jacob to Benjamin Gaines to learn the craft of blacksmith, 14 yrs old Apr. 7 last.
- Edward McCormick is ordered to support a base born child of Peggy Barrington.
1813
Jan 11
- William Boyd, a poor boy, is bound to Geo. Moyers to learn boot and shoemaking. He is 17 years old.
- Polly, a free black girl is bound to David Allen. She is 12 years old.
- Henry Leonard is to reimburse the commonwealth for support of a bastard child.
- William Hall, child of Nancy and orphan of Elisha is bound by Overseer of Poor to Abraham Heid (Hite?) to learn the trade of joiner and carpenter. He is 13 years old Oct. 17, next.
- Harriet Love, a base born child of Betsy Love is bound to Michael Roads. She is 6 years old Oct. 14, last. Samuel Way to whom she was formerly bound is now dead.
- Polly Flower, a base born child of Betsy Flower is to be bound to Abraham Sonifrank to learn sewing, spinning etc. 14 yrs old Mar. 21, last.
Feb
- David Coffman, orphan of Jacob, chose John Coffman as guardian, over 14.
- Owen Battman, orphan of Owen, is bound to Lewis Ramey to learn the trade of joiner and carpenter. He is 10 yrs old Apr. 4 last.
- Anna Shaffer, orphan of Moses, chose John Hoover as guardian, over 14.
Apr 13
- William Burkholder is bound to Samuel Lionberger to learn farming. He is 11 yrs old July 6 next.
- Charles McCord, orphan of Alexander McCord is bound to Peter Liggitt to learn farming. ( no age given)
May 10
- Susanna Johnson, orphan of John, chose Jacob Kagey (of John) as guardian.
- Christena Brubeck, orphan of John, chose Abraham Baker as guardian, over 14.
- Jacob Ellinger, son of George, is to be bound by Overseer of Poor to Philip Hamman to learn the trade of blacksmith. He is 17 yrs old Oct. 6 last.
- Mordecai Wilson and Mahlon Wilson, orphans of Stacy Wilson are to be bound to Jacob Adam, to learn the trade of a potter. Mordecai is 13 yrs old Oct. 27 next and Mahlon is 14 yrs old Jan. 27, next.
- George Stern is bound to Andrew Roller to learn the trade of Blacksmith. He is 8 yrs old Apr. 10 last.
June
- Mary Baughman, orphan of John, chose Abraham Boehm as guardian, over 14.
- Eleanor Young, orphan of John, chose Levi Orndorff as guardian, over 14.
July
- John Gyer is appointed guardian to Catherine Albert, orphan of Adam, under 14.
- Ephraim Rinker, guardian of Daniel Funkhouser, orphan of Jacob, is to bind him to Daniel Tusing to learn the trade of cooper. He is 19 yrs old Oct. 3, next.
Aug 11
- Adam Wolff is summons to show why his children should not be taken from him and bound out according to law.
Sept
- Mary Coffman is appointed guardian of Michael, John and Samuel Coffman, orphans of Michael Coffman dec. under 14 years of age.
- John Koontz is brought into court by warrant at the instance of the Overseer of the Poor and is ordered to reimburse the commonwealth for support of a base born child of Rebecca Kerns.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind Frederick Creamer, son of John, to George Huddle to learn the trade of tanner. He is 14 yrs of age.
- Elizabeth Edwards, child of Wenny Edwards is bound to Edward Bulger.
- Ordered that the children of Adam Wolff be taken from him as he is not bringing them up in orderly courses.
- Rebecca Miller, orphan of Joseph, is bound by Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to Sally Snapp, widow of Philip to learn sewing etc. She is 11 yrs old June, last.
Oct
- David Funkhouser is appointed guardian to his son, Moses, whose mother, Christina is now dead.
- Overseer of Poor to bind Lucy Redman, daughter of Elizabeth Johnson, late Redman, to Samuel Richardson. She is 14 years old Feb. 14, next.
Nov
- John Hannon, a base born child of Sally Hannon is bound to John Shull to learn the trade of wagonmaker. He is 17 yrs old June 10 last. (See Aug and Sept 1812)
- Reuben Stretchberry, a base born child of Elizabeth Stretchberry is bound by Overseer of Poor to Benjamin Gaines to learn the trade of blacksmith. He is 13 yrs old May 13, 1813.
- Nancy Roundtree is summons to court to show why her son, Edward shall not be taken from her and bound out according to the law.
- John Smith and Polly are summoned to show why their children shall not be taken from them and bound out according to the law.
- Edmund Roundtree, a base born child of Nancy Roundtree is bound by Overseer of Poor to David Funkhouser to learn farming. (no age given)
Dec
- Overseer of Poor to bind Archibald Dawson and John Dawson, sons of George and Henrietta Dawson to Edward Northcraft to learn farming. George Dawson enlisted in the U.S. Army and Henrietta is too poor to raise her children alone. Mary Dawson, daughter of same is bound to James Vanhouser.
- Moses Kelly a base born child of Sally Kelly is bound by Overseer of Poor to John Cleppard to learn farming. William Kelly of the same is bound to Michael Huffman to learn the craft of carpentry.
- Abraham Wolff and Jacob Wolff are bound by Overseer of Poor to Abraham Hess to learn the trade of tanner. Abraham is 13 yrs old last of July, 1813 and Jacob is 11 yrs old in Aprl, last.
1814
Jan 10
- Mary Ann Barton, orphan of Franky chose Henry Bowker as guardian, over 14.
- Jacob Knisely is appointed guardian to _____ Evans, daughter of John and Margaret and grandson and legatee of John Knisely, dec.
- David Clem is appointed guardian to John, Isaac, Jacob and Levi Walters, orphans of Henry Walters, under age 14.
- George Hottel is appointed guardian to Christina, Sarah and Lydia Hottel, orphans of Daniel Hottel, under 14 years of age.
- Harrison Moore, a poor boy, is bound by Overseer of Poor to Joseph Evans to learn the craft of tailor. He is 17 years old June 2, last.
- Neil, a boy of color, son of Zachariah Sett, is bound to Alexander Sanford to learn farming. He is 15 years old.
- Statia, a girl of color, daughter of Zachariah Sett is bound to James Lee. She is 9 years old.
- John Phillips and George Phillips, orphans of George, are bound by Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to Lewis Zirkle to learn the art of the tanner and currier. John is 18 yrs old Nov. 18 next and George is 17 yrs old Feb. 16 next.
- Jonathan Goliday, son of Daniel, is bound by Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to William Bosserman Jr. to learn farming. He is 10 yrs old Apr. 26, last.
- Caleb, a boy of color, son of Zachariah Sett, is bound to Elisha Russell to learn farming. He is about 12 years old.
- McKinsey, boy of color, son of Zachariah Sett bound to John Lee. Age 10.
- Zachariah, a boy of color, son of Daniel Sett, is bound to Martin Hupp.
Feb
- Peter Dull, orphan of Nicholas, chose Emanuel Windle as guardian. Over 14.
- Stephen Bowman is charged with being father of a base born child of Catherine Artz and is ordered to reimburse the Commonwealth 100 dollars for support of the child.
- Daniel Sett, son of Daniel Sett, a free boy of color is bound to Michael Effinger to learn farming. He is 9 years old Jan. 1 last.
- Nelly Sett, child of Daniel Sett, a free man of color, is bound to George Koontz. She is 13 years old July 1, last.
- Polly Calman, a girl of color and orphan of James and Rachel is bound to George Belleck. (no age given)
Mar 8
- John Boehm, a base born child of Regina Boehm, is bound by Overseer of Poor to David Pifer Jr. to learn the trade of a blacksmith. He is 6 yrs of age Dec. 25, last.
- Zachariah Shirley, a base born child of Elizabeth Kagy, is bound by Overseer of Poor to James Evans. He is 17 yrs old Oct. last.
- Overseer of Poor Dist # 1 bind John Cannidy to David Pifer Jr. to learn the trade of blacksmith. He is 16 years old.
- Hannah Jobe, a child of Sarah Jobe is bound to Henry Mouser. She is 6 years old 26th of this month.
- John McIlwee and wife are summons to show why their children should not be taken away from them and bound out according to law.
April
- Lucy Boyers, a child of Elizabeth is bound to Robert Turner. She is 12 years old Dec. 12 last.
- George, a free boy of color is bound to John Gibbons to learn farming.
- Polly a free girl of color is bound to John Gibbons to learn sewing, spinning and weaving. She is 13 years old Jan. 11, last.
- Philip, Mary and Joseph Wilkins, orphans of Godfrey Wilkins over 14 yrs of age chose John Wilkins as guardian. John Wilkins is appointed guardian to Esther Wilkins, orphan of same under 14.
May
- Jeremiah Cooper is ordered to pay for support of a base born child of Nancy Roundtree. (See Nov. 1813 Edmund Roundtree son of Nancy)
- Jacob Artz is ordered to pay for support of a base born child of Rebecca Jones.
- Benjamin Long, orphan or Reuben, is bound by Overseer of Poor Dist # 2 to George Armstrong to learn farming. He is 16 yrs old Feb. 15, last.
- Christian Funk is committed to jail for want of security on bond to reimburse the Commonwealth 150 dollars for support of two bastard children of Sally Horner. (See Dec. 1811)
July
- John Frazier, a free man of color is summons to show why his son, David, shall not be taken from him and bound out according to law.
- John Menely is ordered to reimburse the Commonwealth for the support of a male bastard child of Jemima Atwood.
Aug
- David Frazier, a free boy of color, is bound to Elias March to learn the trade of blacksmith. He is 17 years old.
Oct 11
- George Keller, guardian of George Lentz, orphan of Henry, is to bind his ward to Augustine Borden to learn the art of stone masonry. He is 16 yrs of age Dec. 1, last.
Nov 9
- Catherine Rees and Ann Rees, children of Catherine Rees, late Hockman, over 14 chose Francis Rees as guardian. The Court appoints Francis Rees guardian to Abraham Rees and Mary Ann Rees children of same under 14.
Dec
- Peter Wolff, son of Adam is to be bound by Overseer of Poor to Ephraim Pence to learn farming. He is 16 yrs of age April last.
1815
Jan 10
- Overseer of Poor to bind Reuben Offner, son of Henry Offner to William Vernon to learn the craft of a tailor. He is 10 yrs old Nov. last.
- John Snapp, orphan of Abraham, chose Henry Browning as gdn. Over 14.
- Emanuel Windel is appointed guardian to Joseph Snapp and Jacob Snapp, orphans of Abraham, under 14 years of age.
- Joseph Switzer, orphan of Henry, chose Philip P. Baker as gdn. Over 14.
- Philip P. Baker is appointed guardian to Leah and Rosena Switzer, orphans of Henry under 14 years of age.
March
- George Shenk, orphan of Martin, chose Catherine Shenk as gdn. Over 14.
- Henry Coffman, orphan of Daniel, chose Absalom Rinker as gdn. Over 14
- Mary Ann Funkhouser, orphan of Jacob, chose Wm. Stoner as gdn. Over 14.
- Martin Kibler is appointed guardian to Mary Kibler, orphan of Adam. Under 14.
- Henry Kibler appointed guardian to Dewalk Kibler, orphan of Adam, under 14.
- Henry Kibler appointed guardian to Susanna Kibler, orphan of Adam, under 14.
- Adam Kibler, orphan of Adam dec. chose John Kibler as guardian over 14.
- George Kibler, orphan of Adam dec. chose John Kibler as guardian over 14.
- Michael Baracker is appointed guardian to Elizabeth Baracker orphan of Daniel, under 14.
- Philip Baracker, orphan of Daniel, chose Michael Baracker as gdn. Over 14.
- The Overseer of Poor is to bind David Shirley, a base born child, to John Sinder to learn farming. He is 7 yrs old 22nd of this month.
- The same is to bind Augustus Smith to Cyrus Baldwin to learn the craft of weaving. He is 16 yrs old Aug. 6, 1814.
- The same to bind Jeremiah Brown to Cyrus Baldwin to learn spinning, he is 17 years old June 1, last.
- The same to bind Robert Medcalf to same. He is 17 yrs old June 10, last.
Apr 11
- Philip Quick, orphan of Tunis (?) Quick, chose Henry Trout as gdn. Over 14.
- Zachariah Shaw, orphan of James, is bound by Overseer of Poor to Christian Horn to learn the trade of millwright. He is 13 yrs old.
- Overseer of Poor to bind John Hansford, orphan of Richard Hansford to Benjamin Hupp to learn the art of blacksmith. He is 15 yrs old Nov. 10, last.
May 9
- Anthony Spengler is appointed guardian to Catherine Ann Cook, orphan of Jacob Cook, under 14.
- Wharton Jones is appointed guardian to Oliver M. and Daniel Jones, orphan of Thomas Jones, under 14.
- Frederick Hoffman is appointed guardian to Frederick and Franey Hoffman orphans of Abraham Hoffman.
- Barbara Gochenour and Rachel Gochenour, orphans of Joseph, chose Jacob Ott as guardian - over 14.
- Sarah Horner, a base born child of Sarah Horner is bond to George Fetzer to learn sewing and spinning. She is 10 yrs old Dec. 1, last.
- Basell, a free boy of color is bound to Josiah Davidson to learn farming. He is 11 yrs old.
- Absalom Rinker is appointed guardian of Henry Coffman, orphan of Daniel and is to bind his ward to Jacob Kepler to learn the trade of wagonmaking. The said Henry is 19 yrs old Apr. 1, last.
June 12
- Lydia and Franey Stover, orphans of Christian Stover, chose Isaac Funk as guardian, over 14 years of age.
- Isaac Funk is appointed guardian to Nimrod Stover, orphan of Christian.
- Sarah and Rachel Fisher, orphans of George Fisher, chose Henry Hockman as guardian, both over 14 years of age.
- Ann Fisher and Christina Fisher, orphans of George Fisher, chose Henry Kern as guardian, both over 14 years of age.
- Mary Dowdall, orphan of John, chose Michael Roadcap as guardian over 14.
- John Newton Kemp, orphan of of William Kemp, chose James Modisett as gdn.
- James Modisett is appointed guardian to Thomas B. Kemp, William H. Kemp, George N. Kemp and Joseph Harvey Kemp, orphans of William under 14.
- Sarah Kemp is appointed guardian to Sarah Minta Kemp and Lucy Atlanta Kemp, orphans of William under 14 years of age.
- Samuel Fisher, orphan of George Fisher, under 14, is made a ward of Henry Hockman.
June 13
- Mary Griffith, orphan of Martin, chose John Baker as guardian over 14.
July 10
- John Imshwiller is appointed guardian to Magdalene and Isaac Rhinehart, orphans of Michael Rhinehart, under 14.
- George Dawson, orphan or George is bound by Overseer of Poor to Harrison Wood to learn farming. He is 4 yrs old Dec. 4 next.
Aug 8
- Chertine, a boy of color is bound by Overseer of Poor to William Downey to learn farming. He is 2 ½ yrs old.
- Dorcas Weeks, orphan of Samuel Weeks, is bound by Overseer of Poor to David Roth to learn spinning, sewing and cooking. She is 12 yrs old Mar. 15, 1815.
- Thomas Skeen is charged by the commonwealth for the support of a base born child of Hannah Culley.
- Jacob Garber is appointed guardian to Mary Sager, orphan of Christian.
- Peter Foutz is appointed guardian to Jacob Sager, orphan of Christain.
Oct
- John Keffer (Kieffer), orphan of Nicholas, is bound to Peter Liggitt to learn the trade of a hatter. He is 14 years old.
- Nancy Roach, child of Polly, is bound by Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to David Funkhouser to learn spinning. She is 1 yr and 6 mo. Old 10th inst.
- George Hottel (tanner) is appointed guardian to Hannah Herbaugh, orphan of Peter Herbaugh, under 14.
- Charlotte, a child of color, is bound to Susannah Stover. She is 4 yrs old Dec. 9, last.
Nov 14
- Rebecca Jack, orphan of Andrew, is bound by Overseer of Poor, Dist # 1 to Michael Effinger, to learn spinning, sewing and cooking. She is 13 years old Apr. last.
- Overseer of Poor to bind William Siford to Martin Miley (River) to learn farming. He is two years old Jan. next.
- Overseer of Poor to bind Isaac Johnson, a free boy of color to Jonas Ruffner to learn farming.
Dec 12
- Thomas Bulger is charged by the commonwealth for support of two bastard children of Polly Keeran.
- Jacob Newman, orphan of Leonard is bound by Overseer of Poor to John Shomo to learn carpentry. (No age given)
- John Curry is bound by Overseer of Poor to Lewis Lawrence to learn carpentry. He is 8 yrs old June 5 last.
1816
Jan 8
- Polly Ann Beeser, child of Elizabeth Beeser, is bound by Overseer of Poor to John Zerkel to learn spinning and sewing. She is 6 yrs old Mar. 5 next.
- William Shaffer, orphan of John, is bound by Overseer of Poor Dist # 1 to John Balthis to learn trade of blacksmith. He is 14 yrs old Nov. 5, last.
- Selah, a free girl of color is bound to John Finley. (No age given_
Feb 12
- Anna Blasser, Elizabeth Blasser and Susanna Blasser, orphans of Tobias over 14 years of age chose John Coffman as guardian.
- Hugh Paril is to pay for support of a bastard child of Polly Shariker.
Feb 14
- Harriett Johnson, a girl of color is bound by Overseer of Poor Dist # 1 to Henry Aleshite. She is 8 yrs old Dec. 2, last.
- Barbara Keller, orphan of Jacob, over 14, chose Henry Keller as guardian.
- John Coffman is charged for support of a base born child of Elizabeth Love.
April
- Sarah Hamman, orphan of Jacob, over 14, chose Jacob Hudlow as guardian.
- George W. Smith is charged for the support of a bastard child of Cath. Smith.
May 13
- George Wolff, orphan of George, under 14 is made ward of Benjamin Richardson.
- George Jones, orphan of George, over 14, chose Wharton Jones as guardian.
- Wharton Jones is appointed guardian to Eliz. Jones, orphan of Thos. Under 14.
- Betsy Burkholder, orphan of Frekk, over 14, chose Benja. Jenkins as gdn.
- Catherine Spiggle, orphan of John, over 14 chose Geo Bender (of John) as gdn.
- Samuel Forrer is appointed guardian to Magdalena, Henry, Anna, John, Mary and Christina Huffman, orphans of Christian, under 14.
- Tom Goff, a boy of color, is bound to John Sanford to learn farming. He is five years old Nov. 30, last.
- Elijah Herbaugh, orphan of Peter, chose George Hottel (tanner) as guardian.
June
- John Skeen is charged for the support of a bastard child of Nancy McWilliams.
- Isaac Wolfe, orphan of George, chose Benja. Richards as guardian. Over 14.
- Catherine and Sally Bower, orphans of Lewis, over 14, chose Eliz. Bower as gdn.
- Eliz. Bower is appointed guardian to Christina, Samuel, Hannah, Rebecca and David Bower, orphans of Lewis, under 14.
- William Munroe, son of James, is bound by Overseer of Poor Dist # 1 to James Lichliter to learn the trade of saddler. He is 17 years old June 10.
July 8
- John Evy, orphan of Peter, is bound by Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to Jacob Keplar to learn wagonmaking. He is 16 years old Feb. 16, last.
Aug
- George Hupp is appointed guardian to Philip, Catherine and Joseph Machir, orphans of John Machir.
- Catherine Loyd, daughter of Eliz. Loyd is bound by Overseer of Poor to Jacob Sheets. She is 7 years old 7th day of Mar. last.
Sept 9
- Samuel Weeks, orphan of Samuel, over 14, chose George Hottel as guardian.
- Fanny Weeks, orphan of Samuel, chose John Weeks as guardian.
- David Roth is appointed guardian to Tabitha Weeks, orphan of Samuel under 14.
- Richard Burgess is charged for support of a base born child of Cath. Martin.
Oct
- Rebecca Shenk, orphan of Michael, over 14 chose Jacob McDaniel as guardian.
- John Kerns is charged for support of a base born child of Magdalena Stern, deserted wife of Samuel Stern.
- William Laughlin is charged for the support of a base born child of Celia Durst.
- Archibald, a boy of color, son of Simon Allen, is bound to Samuel Richardson to learn farming. He is 10 yrs old Apr. 1 last.