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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1895 F078
Date Range
1895
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
Date Range
1895
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1895
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0017
People
Miller, Michael E.
Miller, Daniel
Miller, John
Smith, Margaret
Smith, Rebecca
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Conoy Twp.
Place
Conoy Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1895 F078
Box Number
017
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Miller, Daniel; Miller, John; Smith, Margaret; Smith, Rebecca.
Administrator: none
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #029
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
Year
1831
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Buthoff, Elizabeth
Fritz, David
Geltmacher, Jacob
Hayes, Augustus
Horencom, George
Kolm, Jacob
Kolm, John
Louis, Levi
Loux, Charles
Loux, Jacob
Miller, Fredrick
Miller, John
Moore, Elizabeth
Moore, William
Mosey, Mary
Myers, Elizabeth
Myers, Margaret
Rhoad, Fanny
Sherer, Henry
Sherer, Susan
Snyder, Ann
Sweney, William
Wright, Christopher
Wright, David
Search Terms
Rapho Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Rapho Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #029
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/02/05.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Buthoff, Elizabeth.
Fritz, David.
Geltmacher, Jacob.
Hayes, Augustus. Teacher.
Horencom, George.
Kolm, Jacob.
Kolm, John.
Louis, Levi.
Loux, Charles.
Loux, Jacob.
Miller, Fredrick.
Miller, John.
Moore, Elizabeth.
Moore, William.
Mosey, Mary.
Myers, Elizabeth.
Myers, Margaret.
Rhoad, Fanny.
Sherer, Henry.
Sherer, Susan.
Snyder, Ann.
Sweney, William.
Wright, Christopher.
Wright, David.
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 1831 #188
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 0011
People
Colm, John
Fredrick, David
Fredrick, Elizabeth
Geltmacher, Jacob
Hayes, Augustus
Horencom, George
Louis, Isaac
Louis, Levi
Loux, Elizabeth
Loux, Jacob
Miller, John
Miller, Fredrick
Moore, Ann
Moore, Elizabeth
Moore, William
Mosey, Mary
Myers, Elizabeth
Myers, Samuel
Rhoad, Fanny
Shearrer, Henry
Shearrer, Susan
Snyder, Ann
Sweney, Nancy
Sweney, William
Wright, Christopher
Wright, Elizabeth
Search Terms
Rapho Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Rapho Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #188
Box Number
068
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/16.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Colm, John.
Fredrick, David.
Fredrick, Elizabeth.
Geltmacher, Jacob.
Hayes, Augustus. Teacher.
Horencom, George.
Louis, Isaac.
Louis, Levi.
Loux, Elizabeth.
Loux, Jacob.
Miller, John.
Miller, Fredrick.
Moore, Ann.
Moore, Elizabeth.
Moore, William.
Mosey, Mary.
Myers, Elizabeth.
Myers, Samuel.
Rhoad, Fanny.
Shearrer, Henry.
Shearrer, Susan.
Snyder, Ann.
Sweney, Nancy.
Sweney, William.
Wright, Christopher.
Wright, Elizabeth.
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 1831 #192
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 0011
People
Barnet, James
Baxter, W. M.
Miller, John
Mitchell, Joseph
Nicholas, John
Nicholas, Susan
Young, Catherine
Search Terms
Elizabethtown
West Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Elizabethtown
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #192
Box Number
068
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/16.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Elizabethtown unless noted.
Barnet, James. West Donegal Twp.
Baxter, W. M. Teacher.
Miller, John.
Mitchell, Joseph. W. Donegal Twp.
Nicholas, John.
Nicholas, Susan.
Young, Catherine. W. Donegal Twp.
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 1831 #272
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 0011
People
Abold, Elizabeth
Beaver, Frederick
Beaver, George
Bogle, George
Boyers, James
Boyers, Mary
Brown, Elizabeth
Brown, Wesley
Currie, Lorenzo
Currie, Rebecca
Engle, Ann
Engle, Hiriam
Engle, Mary
Fite, Emanuel
Hughes, Harriot
Hughes, Harvey
Hughes, Josiah
Lloyd, Thomas
Maxton, Ann
Maxton, Samuel
Miller, Francis
Miller, John
Moon, Ann
Moon, Catharine
Moon, Samuel
Sickle, Lewis
Stein, James
Stein, Lavesa
Trainor, Ann
Watts, Wesley
Walsh, David
Whitty, Walter
Witty, Walter
Search Terms
Columbia
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Columbia
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #272
Box Number
068
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/05/21.
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Additional Notes
Poor children.
Abold, Elizabeth.
Beaver, Frederick.
Beaver, George.
Bogle, George.
Boyers, James.
Boyers, Mary.
Brown, Elizabeth.
Brown, Wesley.
Currie, Lorenzo.
Currie, Rebecca.
Engle, Ann.
Engle, Hiriam.
Engle, Mary.
Fite, Emanuel.
Hughes, Harriot.
Hughes, Harvey.
Hughes, Josiah.
Lloyd, Thomas. Teacher.
Maxton, Ann.
Maxton, Samuel.
Miller, Francis.
Miller, John.
Moon, Ann.
Moon, Catharine.
Moon, Samuel.
Sickle, Lewis.
Stein, James.
Stein, Lavesa.
Trainor, Ann.
Watts, Wesley.
Walsh, David.
Whitby Walter.
Whitty, Walter. Or Witty, Walter.
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
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1887 F009
Date Range
1887
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
Date Range
1887
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1887
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0014
People
Brooks, J. Boyd
Brooks, Catharine J.
Pickel, Mary J.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Salisbury Twp.
Place
Salisbury Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1887 F009
Box Number
014
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Brooks, Catharine J.
Administrator: Pickel, Mary J.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #601
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
Abt, John
Bernhart, Anthony
Camp, Stephen P.
Dougherty, Eliza
Hess, Michael
Miller, John
Miller, William
Oliver, Mary Ann
Oliver, William
Schwelckey, Catharine Barbara
Shaffer, William
Sohn, Francis
Sohn, Urias
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #601
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/07/08.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Abt, John.
Bernhart, Anthony.
Camp, Stephen P. Teacher.
Dougherty, Eliza.
Hess, Michael.
Miller, John.
Miller, William.
Oliver, Mary Ann.
Oliver, William.
Schwelckey, Catharine Barbara.
Shaffer, William.
Sohn, Francis.
Sohn, Urias.
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 #130
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
Albright, Frederick
Baxter, William
Davis, Ann
Davis, Hannah
Davis, James
Dougherty, Eliza
Dougherty, James
Dougherty, Michael
Dougherty, Susanna
Dunn, Hannah
Dysinger, Catharine
Dysinger, Elizabeth
Dysinger, Jacob
Holtzapple, Ann
Klugh, Catharine
Klugh, Henry
Koch, Elizabeth
Kuster, Elizabeth
Lytle, James
Lytle, Rachael
Martin, Maria
Mason, William
McBride, David
Miller, John
Miller, Lewis
Miller, Mary
Miller, Sarah
Rhinehart, Anthony
Sharrer, Catharine
Sharrer, George
Sharrer, John
Sharrer, Michael
Shimp, Elizabeth
Shimp, Henry
Smith, Frederick
Swords, Jane
Swords, Mary
Ward, Edward
Ward, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bainbridge, Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Bainbridge, Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #130
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/07/12.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Albright, Frederick.
Baxter, William. Teacher.
Davis, Ann.
Davis, Hannah.
Davis, James.
Dougherty, Eliza.
Dougherty, James.
Dougherty, Michael.
Dougherty, Susanna.
Dunn, Hannah.
Dysinger, Catharine.
Dysinger, Elizabeth.
Dysinger, Jacob.
Klugh, Catharine.
Klugh, Henry.
Koch, Elizabeth.
Kuster, Elizabeth.
Lytle, James.
Lytle, Rachael.
Martin, Maria.
Mason, William.
McBride, David.
Miller, John.
Miller, Lewis.
Miller, Mary.
Miller, Sarah.
Rhinehart, Anthony.
Sharrer, Catharine.
Sharrer, George.
Sharrer, John.
Sharrer, Michael.
Shimp, Elizabeth.
Shimp, Henry.
Smith, Frederick.
Holtzapple, Ann.
Swords, Jane.
Swords, Mary.
Ward, Edward.
Ward, Samuel.
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
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1785 F006 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1785
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Offner, John
Brown, William
Frey, Martin
Evans, James
Becker, Peter
Crawford, John
Stayman, Henry
Snapper, George
McConnell, Thomas
Brown, Adam
Bare, Martin
Kauffman, Samuel
Lechler, Henry
Rheist, John
Miller, John
Rutter, John
McDowell, William
Frick, Christian
Witmore, Christian
Hart, John
Kauffman, Michael
Peter, John
Stoner, Henry
Cooper, James
McCommet, James
Widder, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Returns
Coroners
Constables
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1785 F006 QS
Additional Notes
Return of Coroner and Constables.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
MAY 1788 F005 QS
Date Range
1788/05
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1788/05
Year
1788
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Williams, Benjamin
Seger, Henry
Swiger, Henry
Miller, John
Williams, Thomas
Brown, David
Longnecker, David
Hains, Daniel
McHaffy, Robert
Miller, Elizabeth
Hook, Mathias
Boham, John
Smith, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1788 F005 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with assault and battery on Henry Seger, or Henry Swiger, at the house of John Miller.
Additional names: Thomas Williams, David Brown, David Longnecker, Daniel Hains, Robert McHaffy, Elizabeth Miller, Mathias Hook, John Boham, John Smith.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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