District 11, Montgomery County, Magistrate's Docket Book, 1856-1910

This magistrate docket book contains a record of court cases brought before magistrates of the 11th District of Montgomery County, primarily W.H. and G.A. Crotzer. The docket book, which dates from 1856 to 1910, consists of nearly sixty years of records which pertain to civil and criminal county court case proceedings. This item presents a robust and comprehensive record of legal disputes for the 11th District in the Montgomery County, County Court from the late 1800s to early 1900s.

The importance of this item can be ascribed to its utility for researchers interested in the legal history of the Montgomery County court system. This docket book not only delineates an extensive collection of court proceedings, but also serves as a noteworthy representation of the work of some of the county’s most esteemed public officials. Names of prominent individuals such as members of the Crotzer family are frequently referenced as the magistrates in charge of overseeing the majority of such court entries, attesting to the family’s notability in the county court during the latter half of the 19th century. The names of other important county officers, clerks and judges appear continuously throughout the bulk of this docket book. Researchers interested in information on prominent public servants, local civil and criminal disputes, or the history of the Montgomery County court system will find this item to be a valuable resource.