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Early American probate inventories

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo227
Date of Publication
1989
Call Number
658.89 E12
Responsibility
editor, Peter Benes
Place of Publication
Boston, MA
Publisher
Boston University
Date of Publication
1989
Physical Description
184 p. ill. 23 cm.
Series
Dublin Seminar for New England Folklife, v. 12
Subjects
Probate law and practice - United States
Inventories of decedents' estates
United States - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 - Congresses.
Additional Author
Benes, Peter.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
658.89 E12
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A simplified guide to probate jurisdictions : where to look for wills in Great Britain and Ireland

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo5929
Author
Gibson, Jeremy Sumner Wycherley.
Edition
3rd ed.
Date of Publication
1986.
Call Number
929.1 G449p
Responsibility
compiled by J.S.W. Gibson.
ISBN
080631155X (pbk.)
Author
Gibson, Jeremy Sumner Wycherley.
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Baltimore
Publisher
Genealogical Pub. Co.,
Date of Publication
1986.
Physical Description
x, 62 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Wills - Great Britain - Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Wills - Ireland - Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Archives - Great Britain
Archives - Ireland
Great Britain - Genealogy - Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Ireland - Genealogy - Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929.1 G449p
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Abstracts of Snyder county probate and Orphans court records (1772-1855)

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7362
Author
Fisher, Charles Adam,
Date of Publication
1940]
Call Number
974.849 F533
Responsibility
by Dr. Charles A. Fisher...
Author
Fisher, Charles Adam,
Place of Publication
[Selinsgrove? Pa
Date of Publication
1940]
Physical Description
1 p.l., 77 numb. l., 9 l. 28 x 22 cm.
Notes
Mimeographed.
Subjects
Wills - Pennsylvania - Snyder County.
Court records - Pennsylvania - Snyder County.
Additional Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Orphans' Court (Snyder County)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.849 F533
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Collection
Education Collection
Object ID
E.2003.43
Date Range
1913-1944
Collection
Education Collection
Description
Collection of Maps related to World War I and II
Date Range
1913-1944
Year Range From
1913
Year Range To
1944
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum North
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Map
Material
Paper
Object ID
E.2003.43
Accession Number
E.2003.043
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Object ID
1989.997
Date Range
1989
  1 image  
Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Description
Pressed redware plate commemorating 175th anniversary of Mountville. Features incised jubilee emblem and floral decorations. Made by the mayor, Victor Lenox, for celebration.
Date Range
1989
Year Range From
1989
Year Range To
1989
Made By
Lenox, Victor
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum North
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 05
Storage Shelf
Shelf 7
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Mountville
Object Name
Plate, Commemorative
Material
Redware
Height (in)
1
Length (in)
11
Width (in)
14
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
1989.997
Place of Origin
Martic Twp.
Accession Number
1989.997
Images
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Collection
History Collection: Groups & Organizations
Object ID
2003.119
Date Range
1989
Collection
History Collection: Groups & Organizations
Description
Commemorative Medal
Face: "BPOE" image of animal and clock with Roman numerals
Reverse: "B.P.O.E. 134, Lancaster, PA, Chartered August 1, 1889, 10th Anniversary, (1889 - 1989)
Date Range
1989
Year Range From
1989
Year Range To
1989
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 20
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Copper
Depth (in)
0.25
Diameter (in)
1.5
Condition
Good
Object ID
2003.119
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Collection
History Collection: Person
Object ID
2008.024.1
Collection
History Collection: Person
Description
Black ribbon with attached medallion for marksmanship(?). Man taking aim at unseen target. Back: "Dupont / Beginner Trophy" Awarded to John E. Schroll
Year Range From
1880
Year Range To
1959
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Cloth, Satin, Metal
Object ID
2008.024.1
Accession Number
2008.024
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Collection
History Collection: Person
Object ID
2008.024.2
Date Range
1924
Collection
History Collection: Person
Description
medallion for marksmanship(?). Gold circle with two gold rifles intersecting in X behind blue and yellow target in medal's center. Reads: "Penna. State Champion / 1924 / Class B" awarded to John E. Schroll
Date Range
1924
Year Range From
1880
Year Range To
1959
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Gold
Object ID
2008.024.2
Accession Number
2008.024
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Collection
History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial
Object ID
2008.045.5
Date Range
1992
Collection
History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial
Description
Photo album with marbelized cover and 40 plastic sleeves. 12 contain photos and notes related to Lancaster's Bicentennial celebration. Handwritten on card on first page: "June 10, 1992/ These documents from the City Safe were taken to The Conservation Centre for Art, Historic Artifacts in Philadelphia for restoration and preservation. Here are before and after pictures of
a. The Lancaster Corporation Book, 1742
b. The Charter of the City of Lancaster, 1742
c. The Plot Plan of the City of Lancaster, (?)
...Jarvis "(signature)
On page 14, handwritten on a card: "This was the metal box in which the Charter was stored until someone framed it and exposed it to the light."
On page 19: "This is the Plot Plan which needs to be studied. It has the drawing of gentleman X on the reverse side. Who drew this?"
Made by Burnes (Made in China)
Date Range
1992
Year Range From
1976
Year Range To
1992
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 14
Storage Container
Box 0378
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Album, Photograph
Height (in)
2.25
Length (in)
6.5
Width (in)
4.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2018-09-17
Object ID
2008.045.5
Accession Number
2008.045
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Collection
History Collection: Groups & Organizations
Title
Commemorative bronze medal
Object ID
2009.019
Date Range
1989
Collection
History Collection: Groups & Organizations
Title
Commemorative bronze medal
Description
Double-sided bronze medal struck to commemorate bicentennial of James Buchanan's birth as well as honoring Winfield Scott Stoner. Both were R.W. Grand Masters of Masons.
Obverse is inscribed: "Pennsylvania's only United States President James Buchanan" around a raised image of Buchanan's bust in full profile. It notes he was "Worshipful Master - Lodge No. 43 - District Deputy Grand Master. Reverse has: "Winfield Scott Stoner 1990-1991" and "R.W. Grand Master of Masons - Pennsylvania" At center are Masonic symbols of a sun within a triangle/pyramid.
Inscribed on edge is "copyright Medallic Art Co., Danbury, CT. - Bronze."
Date Range
1989
Made By
Medallic Art Company
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 20
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Bronze
Depth (in)
0.25
Diameter (in)
3
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-03-17
Condition Notes
Minor nicks on edge, both sides. Two small areas of whitish substance on edge above "SCOTT".
Object ID
2009.019
Notes
Stoner was the 100th Right Worshipful Grand Master, 1990-1991. He lived in Lancaster, worked as a CPA and was born July 15, 1939 and died March 1, 2006.
Place of Origin
Danbury, Connecticut
Accession Number
2009.019
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