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.
This collection contains documents beginning with the American Revolution and continuing through the War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. There are account books, notes and written letters, vouchers, inspections of camps, receipts of payments, honorable discharge certificates, lists of absentees, envelopes used during the Civil War, and lists of unpaid fines during the service of the Pennsylvania Militia soldiers. There are also newsletters and articles relating to World Wars I and II and the Korean War for advertisement and description of items including the history of the Philadelphia Naval Base.
Photograph- Statue of James Buchanan at Buchanan Park being restored. Originally dedicated in 1926. Restored and rededicated by Lodge 43 F & M Masons, 1998.
Photograph- Statue of James Buchanan at Buchanan Park being restored. Originally dedicated in 1926. Restored and rededicated by Lodge 43 F & M Masons, 1998.
Description
Statue of James Buchanan at Buchanan Park being restored. Originally dedicated in 1926. Restored and rededicated by Lodge 43 F & M Masons, 1998.
Photograph- Statue of James Buchanan at Buchanan Park being restored. Originally dedicated in 1926. Restored and rededicated by Lodge 43 F & M Masons, 1998.
Photograph- Statue of James Buchanan at Buchanan Park being restored. Originally dedicated in 1926. Restored and rededicated by Lodge 43 F & M Masons, 1998.
Description
Statue of James Buchanan at Buchanan Park being restored. Originally dedicated in 1926. Restored and rededicated by Lodge 43 F & M Masons, 1998.
Photograph- Statue of James Buchanan at Buchanan Park being restored. Originally dedicated in 1926. Restored and rededicated by Lodge 43 F & M Masons, 1998.
Photograph- Statue of James Buchanan at Buchanan Park being restored. Originally dedicated in 1926. Restored and rededicated by Lodge 43 F & M Masons, 1998.
Description
Statue of James Buchanan at Buchanan Park being restored. Originally dedicated in 1926. Restored and rededicated by Lodge 43 F & M Masons, 1998.
Photograph- Statue of James Buchanan at Buchanan Park being restored. Originally dedicated in 1926. Restored and rededicated by Lodge 43 F & M Masons, 1998.
Photograph- Statue of James Buchanan at Buchanan Park being restored. Originally dedicated in 1926. Restored and rededicated by Lodge 43 F & M Masons, 1998.
Description
Statue of James Buchanan at Buchanan Park being restored. Originally dedicated in 1926. Restored and rededicated by Lodge 43 F & M Masons, 1998.
Leaded glass. 10 sided bottom. Finger-cut design toward bottom. 10 sided finger-cut shoulder. Neck has 3 beaded rings and flattish lip. Stopper is drop-shaped, pointed at top and is 7 faceted. Body is slightly flared to shoulder.