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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #598
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
1830
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Acheson, Samuel
Albright, Orlando
Albright, Ruben
Arnold, Elizabeth
Arnold, Samuel
Bastick, John
Bear, Jacob
Biterman, Joseph
Biterman, Mary Ann
Brown, Allen
Brown, Elizabeth
Buch, George
Buch, Jacob
Buch, Repeca
Buch, Susanna
Coleman, Aron
Coleman, Jacob
Conrad, Frederick
Cowick, Daniel
Evans, Catharine
Evans, Margareth
Fasz, Catharine
Fasz, Elizabeth
Feick, Elizabeth
Fisher, Cadilia
Forrest, Allen
Forrest, Barry
Frey, Elizabeth
Froehlig, Barbara
Froehlig, Jacob
Gerber, Jacob
Gerber, Sara
Gerner, Susanna
Gibble, Abraham
Groef, Barbara
Hermas, Emanuel
Herr, Susanna
Hippel, Jacob
Hippel, Joseph
Hornberger, Mary
Howerter, Adam
Howerter, George
Keener, Levina
Keul, Barbara
Keul, David
Keul, Elias
Keul, Emanuel
Kreiter, Matilda
McCutchen, John
McGervy, Ellender
McGervy, Repeca
Meyer, John
Meyer, William
Miller, Abraham F.
Miller, Anna
Miller, Levi
Miller, Samuel
Miller, Sophia
Muecke, Mathias
Muecke, Matilda
Mumma, John
Mumma, Susanna
Paulick, Paulina
Paulus, Margareth
Pfundt, Abraham
Pfundt, Samuel
Renshler, Elizabeth
Renshler, John
Rice, Mary
Rice, Peter
Rixecker, Edwin
Rixecker, Levi
Rock, August
Rock, Ruben
Rosenberger, Mary
Rosenberger, William
Sheetz, Henry
Sheetz, Peter
Shrantz, Samuel
Snyder, Leonard
Souder, Fanny
Souder, Liddia
Stamm, Jacob
Strawie, George
Unger, Elizabeth
Unger, George
Weiman, William
Wells, Charlotte
Whitcraft, John
Wolff, Christian
Wolff, Mary
Zankmeister, Jacob
Zieger, Catharine
Zieger, John
Search Terms
Warwick Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Warwick Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #598
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1995/08/31.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
NAMES TAKEN FROM LANCASTER COUNTY TAX LISTS.
Acheson, Samuel. Age: 6
Albright, Orlando. Age 10.
Albright, Ruben. Age 7.
Arnold, Elizabeth. Age 11.
Arnold, Samuel. Age 9.
Bastick, John. Age 8.
Bear, Jacob. Age 10.
Biterman, Joseph. Age 8.
Biterman, Mary Ann. Age 5.
Brown, Allen. Age 10.
Brown, Elizabeth. Age 8.
Buch, George. Age 10.
Buch, Jacob. Age 8.
Buch, Repeca. Age 8.
Buch, Susanna. Age 11.
Coleman, Aron. Age 8.
Coleman, Jacob. Age 9.
Conrad, Frederick. Age 9.
Cowick, Daniel. Age 8.
Evans, Catharine. Age 11.
Evans, Margareth. Age 9.
Fasz, Catharine. Age 10.
Fasz, Elizabeth. Age 11.
Feick, Elizabeth. Age 11.
Fisher, Cadilia. Age 10.
Forrest, Allen. Age 6.
Forrest, Barry. Age 9.
Frey, Elizabeth, Age 9.
Froehlig, Barbara. Age 8.
Froehlig, Jacob. Age 10.
Gerber, Jacob. Age 8.
Gerber, Sara. Age 6.
Gerner, Susanna. Age 5.
Gibble, Abraham. Age 11.
Groef, Barbara. Age 7.
Hermas, Emanuel. Age 10.
Herr, Susanna. Age 10.
Hippel, Jacob. Age 9.
Hippel, Joseph. Age 7.
Hornberger, Mary, Age 5.
Howerter, Adam. Age 11.
Howerter, George. Age 9.
Keener, Levina. Age 9.
Keul, Barbara. Age 8.
Keul, David. Age 6.
Keul, Elias. Age 9.
Keul, Emanuel. Age 10.
Kreiter, Matilda. Age 8.
McCutchen, John. Age 10.
McGervy, Ellender. Age 10.
McGervy, Repeca. Age 9.
Meyer, John . Age 10.
Meyer, William. Age 9.
Miller, Abraham F. Age 10.
Miller, Anna. Age 11.
Miller, Levi. Age 8.
Miller, Samuel. Age 9.
Miller, Sophia. Age 6.
Muecke, Mathias. Age 9.
Muecke, Matilda. Age 6.
Mumma, John. Age 7.
Mumma, Susanna. Age 10.
Paulick, Paulina. Age 10.
Paulus, Margareth. Age 8.
Pfundt, Abraham. Age 8.
Pfundt, Samuel. Age 9.
Renshler, Elizabeth. Age 9.
Renshler, John. Age 10.
Rice, Mary. Age 11.
Rice, Peter. Age 9.
Rixecker, Edwin. Age 9.
Rixecker, Levi. Age 7.
Rock, August. Age 6.
Rock, Ruben. Age 9.
Rosenberger, Mary. Age 6.
Rosenberger, William. Age 7.
Sheetz, Henry. Age 7.
Sheetz, Peter. Age 9.
Shrantz, Samuel. Age 9.
Snyder, Leonard. Age 7.
Souder, Fanny. Age 5.
Souder, Liddia. Age 7.
Stamm, Jacob, Age 8.
Strawie, George. Age 9.
Unger, Elizabeth. Age 8.
Unger, George. Age 9.
Weiman, William. Age 11.
Wells, Charlotte. Age 11.
Whitcraft, John. Age 9.
Wolff, Christian. Age 7.
Wolff, Mary. Age 9.
Zankmeister, Jacob. Age 9.
Zieger, Catharine. Age 7.
Zieger, John. Age 5.
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 #444
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
Campbell, Charles
Fraseur, Margaret
Fraseur, Susan
Hudson, Joseph
Miller, Samuel
Proudfoot, Eliza
Proudfoot, Levi
Reafsnyder, William
Townsley, Robert
Van Camp, John C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Earl Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #444
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/02.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Campbell, Charles.
Fraseur, Margaret.
Fraseur, Susan.
Hudson, Joseph.
Miller, Samuel.
Proudfoot, Eliza.
Proudfoot, Levi.
Reafsnyder, William.
Townsley, Robert.
Van Camp, John C. Teacher.
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 #592
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 0007
People
Fraseur, Margaret
Frasure, Margaret
Frasure, Susan
Fraseur, Susan
Hudson, Joseph
Miller, Samuel
Proudfoot, Eliza
Proudfoot, Levi
Reafsnyder, William
Townsley, Robert
Van Camp, John C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Earl Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #592
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/09.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Fraseur, Margaret.
Frasure, Susan.
Hudson, Joseph.
Miller, Samuel.
Proudfoot, Eliza.
Proudfoot, Levi.
Reafsnyder, William.
Townsley, Robert.
Van Camp, John C. Teacher.
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
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Summons to Amos Slaymaker and Henry F. Slaymaker, executors of James Boyd, deceased
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.3.002
Date Range
1829/09/03
  2 documents     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Summons to Amos Slaymaker and Henry F. Slaymaker, executors of James Boyd, deceased
Description
Summons to Amos Slaymaker and Henry F. Slaymaker, executors of the last will and testament of James Boyd, deceased v. James Boyd, John Boyd and Samuel Boyd, administrators of William Boyd, deceased, to produce the indenture between James Boyd, John Boyd, Samuel Boyd and Joseph Boyd dividing the land of their father, William Boyd, among themselves. Lancaster.
Date Range
1829/09/03
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 5
People
Buchanan, James
Slaymaker, Amos
Slaymaker, Henry F.
Boyd, James
Boyd, John
Boyd, Samuel
Boyd, William
Boyd, Joseph
Subjects
Summons
Search Terms
Summons
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 8 x 8.5 in.
Object Name
Summons
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.3.002
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1996.124
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 2, Subseries 3, Folder 2
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
Images
Documents
Less detail
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Summons to Boyd’s executors
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.3.003
Date Range
1829/09/15
  2 documents     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Summons to Boyd’s executors
Description
Summons to Boyd’s executors v. Boyd’s administrators requiring them to produce the deed of conveyance in which James Whitehall of Donegal Township is the grantor and James Boyd, John Boyd, Samuel Boyd and Joseph Boyd are the grantees. Buchanan served the notice on Samuel Boyd. Lancaster.
Date Range
1829/09/15
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 5
People
Buchanan, James
Boyd, James
Boyd, John
Boyd, Samuel
Boyd, Joseph
Whitehall, James
Subjects
Summons
Search Terms
Summons
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 8.5 x 6.5 in.
Object Name
Summons
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.3.003
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS2002.004
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 2, Subseries 3, Folder 3
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
Images
Documents
Less detail
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.3.006
Date Range
1829/11/23
  1 document  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Description
This item was moved to JBFP 8.2.3.004
Date Range
1829/11/23
Creator
United States. Circuit Court (Pennsylvania : Eastern District)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
People
Buchanan, James
Caldwell, D.
Extent
42 x 27 cm.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.3.006
Location of Originals
Original (1829) housed in Philadelphia. Official court copy should be housed in JBFP Oversized Box 1.
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1996.035
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 2, Subseries 3, Folder 6
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
Documents
Less detail
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
The Crawford Messenger article regarding resolutions introduced by James Buchanan at the Canal Convention
Object ID
JBFP 1.6.2.022
Date Range
1825/09/01
  1 document     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
The Crawford Messenger article regarding resolutions introduced by James Buchanan at the Canal Convention
Description
Lead article is an account of resolutions introduced by James Buchanan at the Canal Convention. 4 p. The Crawford Messenger, Meadville, Pa.
Date Range
1825/09/01
Creator
Crawford messenger
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
JBFP Oversized Box 2
People
Buchanan, James
Subjects
Newspapers
Search Terms
Newspapers
Crawford Messenger
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 16.25 x 7 in.
Object Name
Newspaper
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 6
Object ID
JBFP 1.6.2.022
Location of Originals
Housed in JBFP Oversized Box 2.
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS2005.002.1
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 6, Subseries 2, Folder 22
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
Images
Documents
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1862 F045
Date Range
1862
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
1862
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1862
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Miller, Emma E.
Miller, Henry
Miller, Samuel
Hershey, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Leacock Twp.
Place
Leacock Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1862 F045
Box Number
008
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Miller, Henry; Miller, Samuel.
Administrator: Hershey, Christian.
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
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1862 F046
Date Range
1862
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
1862
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1862
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Miller, Samuel
Miller, Hannah
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Lancaster
Place
Lancaster
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1862 F046
Box Number
008
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Miller, Hannah.
Administrator: Miller, Samuel.
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 1830 #433
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
1830
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Atlee, Rachael
Atlee, Thomas
Clemson, Davis
Ferguson, William
Frempt, Caroline
Frempt, Samuel
Gander, Anna
Gehr, Sarah
Hays, Oliver H.
Herrington, Rebecca
Jacobs, William
Joe, Allen
Joe, Marten
McAnally, Jacob
McAnally, James
Miller, George
Miller, Samuel
Mingle, Francis
Quigly, John
Ricker, Catharine
Ricker, Wilkenson
Swartzwalter, Allen
Townsley, Barton
Townsley, Eliza
Zell, Sarah
Search Terms
Caernarvon Twp.
Earl Twp.
Salisbury Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Caernarvon Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #433
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1995/05/02.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Caernarvon, Salisbury and Earl townships, as noted.
Atlee, Rachael. Caernarvon Twp.
Atlee, Thomas. Caernarvon Twp.
Clemson, Davis. Salisbury Twp.
Ferguson, William. Teacher.
Frempt, Caroline. Caernarvon Twp.
Frempt, Samuel. Caernarvon Twp.
Gander, Anna. Earl Twp.
Gehr, Sarah. Earl Twp.
Hays, Oliver H. Salisbury Twp.
Herrington, Rebecca. Caernarvon Twp.
Jacobs, William. Earl Twp.
Joe, Allen. Caernarvon Twp.
Joe, Marten. Caernarvon Twp.
McAnally, Jacob. Salisbury Twp.
McAnally, James. Salisbury Twp.
Miller, George. Caernarvon Twp.
Miller, Samuel. Caernarvon Twp.
Mingle, Francis. Caernarvon Twp.
Quigly, John. Earl Twp.
Ricker, Catharine. Caernarvon Twp.
Ricker, Wilkenson. Caernarvon Twp.
Swartzwalter, Allen. Caernarvon Twp.
Townsley, Barton. Caernarvon Twp.
Townsley, Eliza. Caernarvon Twp.
Zell, Sarah. Salisbury 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

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