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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1827 F055
Date Range
1827
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
1827
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1827
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Slaymaker, Jasper
Slaymaker, Jane
Reynolds, John
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Lancaster
Place
Lancaster
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1827 F055
Box Number
002
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Slaymaker, Jane.
Administrators: Reynolds, John; Buchanan, James.
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
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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1825 F044
Date Range
1825
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
1825
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1825
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Mackley, Jacob
Mackley, Mary
Brand, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Mount Joy Twp.
Place
Mount Joy Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1825 F044
Box Number
001
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Mackley, Mary.
Administrator: Brand, 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
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Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
Object ID
AdAcct 1782 F004 W
Date Range
1782
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Date Range
1782
Year
1782
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0404
People
Wolf, Jacob
Brand, Christian
Wolf, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Bethel Twp., Lancaster County
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1782 F004 W
Box Number
404
Additional Notes
Brand, Christian; Wolf, Christian. Administrators.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1831 F007
Date Range
1831
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
1831
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1831
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Brand, Christian
Brand, Adde
Fisher, John
Brand, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Place
None
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1831 F007
Box Number
002
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Brand, Adde.
Administrators: Fisher, John; Brand, Jacob.
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
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
Object ID
AdAcct 1789 F008 S
Date Range
1789
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Date Range
1789
Year
1789
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0334
People
Smutz, John
Brand, Christian
Bealor, George
Smutz, Elizabeth
Smutz, Barbara
Smutz, Catharine
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lebanon Twp., Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1789 F008 S
Box Number
334
Additional Notes
Brand, Christian; Bealor, George. Guardians of John Smutz, Elizabeth Smutz, Barbara Smutz, Catharine Smutz.
Document lists place as: Lebanon Twp., Lancaster County.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1939.015.001
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Bow front chest of drawers, 4 drawers, brass hardware. Hepplewhite Style, Old accession form dates artifact as being 1850
Provenance
James Buchanan
To Edward Y. Buchanan
To Alice Cunygham Buchanan Ewing
To Cornelia Lausdale Ewing Brooke
To Jack Brooke
To James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1785
Year Range To
1810
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northwest Bedchamber
Storage Wall
Northeast Wall
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Furniture
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Chest of Drawers
Material
Brass/Mahogany
Height (in)
38
Width (in)
42.5
Depth (in)
21.75
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2023-01-26
Object ID
W.1939.015.001
Accession Number
W.1939.015
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1942.001.001a-b
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
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.
Provenance
Mrs. Hostetter [donor]
To James Buchanan Foundation
To LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1714
Year Range To
1837
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Library
Storage Wall
Southeast Wall
Storage Cabinet
Table
Storage Shelf
Table Top
Subcategory
Food Service T&E
Object Name
Decanter
Material
Glass, Leaded
Height (in)
11.75
Diameter (in)
3.375
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2003-12-19
Object ID
W.1942.001.001a-b
Accession Number
W.1942.001
Images
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Collection
Currency Collection
Title
Commemorative coin
Object ID
2016.004.1
Date Range
2010
Collection
Currency Collection
Title
Commemorative coin
Description
On front, James Buchanan written along the top above a heatshot engraving of James Buchanan. Beneath the portrait, "IN GOD WE TRUST/15th President/1857-1861". On back, Statue of Liberty, showing top half only. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written alongside the outer edge of the back of the coin. Underneath arm holding torch is "$1". "DE" inscribed in tiny letters on the cover of the book the Statue of Liberty is holding. Copper colored edges. "E PLURIBUS UNUM" inscribed on edge. "2010 P" and 13 stars also inscribed on the edge.
Date Range
2010
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 05
Storage Drawer
Drawer 20
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Buchanan Collections
Coins
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Coin, Commemorative
Diameter (in)
1
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-05-11
Object ID
2016.004.1
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2016.004
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Collection
Currency Collection
Title
Commemorative coin
Object ID
2016.004.2
Date Range
2010
Collection
Currency Collection
Title
Commemorative coin
Description
On front, James Buchanan written along the top above a heatshot engraving of James Buchanan. Beneath the portrait, "IN GOD WE TRUST/15th President/1857-1861". On back, Statue of Liberty, zoomed in to show only the top half of the statue."UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written alongside the outer edge of the back of the coin. Underneath the arm holding the torch is "$1". "DE" inscribed in tiny letters on the cover of the book the Statue of Liberty is holding. Copper colored edges. "E PLURIBUS UNUM" inscribed on edge. "2010 P" and 13 stars also inscribed on the edge.
Date Range
2010
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 05
Storage Drawer
Drawer 20
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Buchanan Collections
Coins
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Coin, Commemorative
Diameter (in)
1
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-05-11
Object ID
2016.004.2
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2016.004
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Collection
Harry Lincoln Long Collection
Title
Harry Lincoln Long Collection
Object ID
MG0380
Date Range
1739-1883
  1 document  
Collection
Harry Lincoln Long Collection
Title
Harry Lincoln Long Collection
Description
The Harry Lincoln Long Collection contains documents of the Long family of Drumore Twp. Most papers pertain to property of the Long and Worrell families, and the estate of Robert H. Long. The documents include a broadside, deeds, land drafts, receipts, insurance policies, and correspondence.
Date Range
1739-1883
Year Range From
1739
Year Range To
1883
Date of Accumulation
1739-1883
Creator
Long, Harry Lincoln, 1865-1948
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 09
People
Ball, John
Ball, Joseph
Barclay, James
Barclay, Mary
Black, James
Boyd, Ann Margaret
Boyd, Hugh
Boyd, Isabella R.
Boyd, Samuel
Buchanan, James
Calvert, John
Churchman, George
Churchman, John
Clark, Nathaniel
Clerk, Nathan
Collins, Cornelius
Crawford, David
Crawford, Edward
Crawford, Robert
Dickson, Samuel
Ensminger, Samuel
Fairman, George Walter
Findlay, William
Forsh, Jonathan
Gardner, Valentine
Gill, George
Gryder, Jacob
Harrah, Patrick
Hecket, Frank
Hibshman, Jacob
James, John
King, Robert
Lamborn, Robert
Long, Harry Lincoln
Long, Hugh
Long, James
Long, Robert H.
Martin, Hugh
McElray, John
McPherson, James
McPherson, Martha
Mitchell, John
Mitchell, Samuel
Moore, Alexander
Neel, Thomas
Pennepacker, Henry W.
Penny, Hugh M.
Penny, John Joseph
Porter, Thomas
Quin, Bryan
Rippey, Matthew
Robertson, James
Robinson, James
Seiple, Samuel
Slaymaker, Henry Edwin
Smith, Howard
Smith, Joseph
Stevens, Thaddeus
Walker, John
Warner, Rily
White, William
Widmyer, C.
Worrell, Elijah
Worrell, Elizabeth
Worrell, Joseph
Yost, Jacob
Subjects
Deeds
Letters
Real property surveys
Receipts (Acknowledgments)
Search Terms
Accounts
Agreements
Altick and McGinnis
Baltimore, Maryland
Bank of the United States
Barns
Broadsides
Correspondence
Deeds
Drumore Twp.
Estate settlement
Finding aids
Fishing Creek
Independent Whig Steam Press
Insurance policies
Invoices
Land drafts
Letters
Manuscript groups
Mortgages
Promissory notes
Real estate
Real property surveys
Receipts
Southern Mutual Insurance Company of Lancaster County
Surveys
Extent
1 box, 9 folders, .25 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0380
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Original documents may be used by researchers--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit or request at Reference Desk.
Copyright
Collection items may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org. Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection 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
2005.MG0380
Other Numbers
MG-380
Classification
MG0380
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Harry Lincoln Long was the donor's maternal grandfather; he kept these documents for the family.
Added to database 20 February 2022.
Documents
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