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.
Signers of petition: Jacob Kemper, George Frantz, David Kemper, Jacob H. Miller, Gershom Wenger, Jacob Hart, Henry Keller, Abraham Bowman, Gideon Likens, Martin Holsinger, Nathaniel Garman, David K. Kraatz, Isaac Freymeyer, E. A. Schrantz.
Bond: Jacob Kemper, David K. Kraatz.
Receipt to keep a tavern.
3 items, 3 pieces
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