Series VI. Black Lick Township Records. 1870-1875.

Scope and content:

Folders 1 through Folder 10contain claims Black Lick residents filed for services rendered to the Township Board. Although most claims involved payment due for road maintenance, residents who built coffins, provided room and board, and gave medical care also filed claims. Boar dmembers reviewed and paid claims at most of their regular meetings. Claims are arranged alphabetically and date from 1870 to 1874.

Folder 11 through Folder 20 contain tax receipts dating 1871 to 1873 for Black Lick Township residents. The Township levied an 11% tax on eery $100 value of real estate and personal property; receipts are alphabetical by surname.

Folder 21 and Folder 22 contain Overseer of the Poor account statements dating 1870-1875, Folder 23 through Folder 25 contain claims dating 1870 to 1875. Folder 26 contains the bond of Dr. John D. Stuart for his services. Ephraim Buck served as Overseer of the Poor. As such he reviewed various claims from residents and businesses who provided care to indigent citizens. He also regularly supervised accounts established with businessed and individuals who provided regular services to paupers. Businesses often provided clothing and physicians medical care.

Folder 27 through Folder 30 contains bonds for District One, District Two, District Three, and District Four for the Overseers of the Roads. Folders 31 contains a list of road hands. Folder 32 through Folder 33 contain account statement and reports from 1870 to 1875. Folder 34 through Folder 36 contains claims for the Overseers of the Roads. Folder 37 contains miscelleneous receipts; Folder 38 contains list of delinquent taxpayers. Folder 39 contains an order book dated 1870-1875; Folder 40 a land book dated 1873; and Folder 41 contains receipts from the 2008 Addendum.

Physical description:

41 folders.

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