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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1821 #068
Date Range
1821
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 Range
1821
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1821
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Calwell, James
Governor, James
Parks, Thomas A.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Roads
Swan Tavern
Taverns
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Cross Keys, Leacock Twp.
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1821 #068
Box Number
001
Notes
Not entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
To view and lay out a state road between the Swan Tavern in Chester County and the Cross Keys in Lancaster County.
Calwell, James.
Parks, Thomas A.
Governor, James.
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
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1904 F014
Date Range
1904
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
1904
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1904
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0021
People
Bradford, George W.
Bradford, Sylvester
Bradford, Mary Louisa
Wood, Sarah C.
Preston, Forest
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Place
Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1904 F014
Box Number
021
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Bradford, George W.; Bradford, Sylvester; Bradford, Mary Louisa; Wood, Sarah C.
Administrator: Preston, Forest.
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 1889 F093
Date Range
1889
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
1889
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1889
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0015
People
Suter, Abraham
Suter, Sallie E.
Collins, Ross C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Place
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1889 F093
Box Number
015
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Suter, Sallie E.
Administrator: Collins, Ross C.
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 1890 F067
Date Range
1890
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
1890
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1890
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0015
People
Mullen, Thomas
Mullen, Mary Catharine
Mullen, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Columbia
Place
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1890 F067
Box Number
015
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Died in Columbia
Renouncer: Mullen, Mary Catharine.
Administrator: Mullen, William.
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 1821 #104
Date Range
1821
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 Range
1821
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1821
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Hyden, George
Wenrich, Peter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Prisons
Sheriffs
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1821 #104
Box Number
001
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Wenrich, Peter. Sheriff.
Jail fees for George Hyden.
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
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1829 F060
Date Range
1829
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
1829
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1829
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Stewart, John
Stewart, Martha
Stewart, John Joseph
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Place
Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1829 F060
Box Number
002
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Stewart, Martha.
Administrators: Stewart, John Joseph.
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 1852 F047
Date Range
1852
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
1852
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1852
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
McNally, Mary
McLoone, Ellen
McGraw, Michael
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Place
Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1852 F047
Box Number
006
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: McLoone, Ellen.
Administrator: McGrann, Michael.
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 1814 #025
Date Range
1814
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1814
Year
1814
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Albright, John
Ash, John
Atkinson, Matthew
Axford, Samuel
Bane, Thomas
Bard, Daniel
Bartolmay, John
Baxtor, John
Bechtel, George
Berry, Joseph
Bitner, Jacob Jr.
Bowen, D. Elizah
Breneisen, Emanuel
Bressler, George
Brown, Robert
Bundel, Samuel
Burkhart, Jacob
Carter, Charles
Chapman, George
Clark, Josiah
Clenndenen, Joseph
Cochen, John
Cole, C. Charles
Conrade, John
Coshie, James
Cost, John
Coyl, William
Crull, Herman
Devees, Samuel
Devitt, B. David
Duglas, Robert
Eaut, Abraham
Ellot, Thomas
Ewart, William
Ferree, John
Fisher, Anthony
Fisher, George
Flemon, Robert
Foster, John
Fox, Thomas
Getz, George
Grimes, James
Gubbin, Michael
Handleman, Henry
Harper, James
Hartman, Daniel
Hauntsh, George
Hauntshe, Nathaniel Jr.
Hegerman, William
Heiser, Andrew
Hiester, Jonathan
Hoff, Valentine
Holtz, Christian
Horn, William
Huffnagh, Peter Jr.
Irvin, James
James, V. Edward
Jordan, Peter
Kehl, Sebastin
Keiber, Daniel
Keissley, John
Killian, Williiam
King, Daniel
Knee, George
Lee, John
Levan, John
Lewis, WIlliam
Linewood, Godfrieds
Lutz, John
Marquart, Henry
Maxwell, Robert
McDonal, Hugh
McClain, Hector
McCrury, Arthur
McCullough, James
McDannaghy, Daniel
McDannoway, Neil
McFaddion, Thomas
McKnight, William
McSharson, Samuel
Michael, William
Miller, Conrad
Miller, Margaret
Millert, Benjamin
Moyer, Peter
Murphy, John
Nagle, Joseph
Norther, Daniel
O'Donnal, Hugh
Orr, Adam
Peacock, James
Peterman, Jacob
Porter, Andrew
Quartermain, John
Rath, WIlliam
Robinson, Robert
Rogers, George
Sample, Joseph
Sheely, John
Slater, John
Slough, Matthew
Smith, Martin
Snell, John
Snyder, John
Snyder, Simon
Sommers, Henry
Stauffer, Abraham
Thomas, Mathew
Traxel, Abraham
Voight, Christian
Walker, Arthur
Walker, Thomas
Weber, Adam
Wein, John
Wilson, Henry
Wilson, John
Wilson, Joseph
Wilson, Stephen
Wilson, Thomas
Wright, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Lancaster
Occupations
Persons of color
Tax collection
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1814 #025
Box Number
001
Notes
Not entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Tax collection. Order to pay commission.
Wein, John. Occupation: Tax collector.
1 item, 1 piece
Tax collection. Deficiencies of the Borough of Lancaster for 1812.
Atkinson, Matthew. Occupation: Printer.
Ash, John.
Bowen, D. Elizah.
Bartolmay, John.
Bard, Daniel.
Brown, Robert. Occupation: Laborer.
Baxtor, John.
Berry, Joseph. Occupation: Joiner.
Conrade, John.
Carter, Charles. Person of color.
Crull, Herman. Occupation: Shoemaker.
Cole, C. Charles.
Coshie, James. Person of color. Occupation: Laborer.
Coyl, William. Occupation: Laborer.
Clenndenen, Joseph.
Cochen, John.
Cost, John. Occupation: Painter.
Duglas, Robert. Occupation: Carter.
Devees, Samuel.
Eaut, Abraham.
Ellot, Thomas. Occupation: Laborer.
Ewart, William.
Foster, John. Occupation: Laborer.
Flemon, Robert.
Fox, Thomas. Occupation: Shoemaker.
Grimes, James.
Heiser, Andrew.
Horn, William.
Hauntsh, George.
Handleman, Henry.
Hegerman, William. Person of color.
Holtz, Christian. Occupation: Distiller.
Hoff, Valentine.
Jordan, Peter. Occupation: Shoemaker.
James, V. Edward. Occupation: Clerk.
Knee, George.
Kehl, Sebastin. Occupation: Distiller.
Levan, John. Person of color.
Lewis, WIlliam. Occupation: Printer.
Miller, Conrad.
Maxwell, Robert.
Miller, Margaret.
Michael, William. Occupation: Clerk.
McFaddion, Thomas.
McCullough, James. Occupation: Clerk.
McClain, Hector. Person of color.
McDannaghy, Daniel. Occupation: Weaver.
McDannoway, Neil. Occupation: Shoemaker.
Porter, Andrew.
Quartermain, John.
Rath, WIlliam. Occupation: Laborer.
Rogers, George. Occupation: Laborer.
Robinson, Robert.
Snyder, Simon. Occupation: Governor of Pennsylvania.
Sommers, Henry.
Slater, John. Occupation: Laborer.
Slough, Matthew.
Stauffer, Abraham. Occupation: Farmer.
Voight, Christian. Occupation: Doctor.
Wilson, Thomas. Person of color.
Albright, John. Occupation: Cabinetmaker.
Axford, Samuel. Person of color. Occupation: Laborer.
Bechtel, George. Occupation: Joiner at Christs.
Bundel, Samuel. Occupation: Brickmaker.
Burkhart, Jacob. Occupation: Tailor.
Bressler, George. Occupation: Clerk.
Bane, Thomas. Occupation: Joiner at Christs.
Breneisen, Emanuel. Occupation: Saddler.
Bitner, Jacob Jr. Written in parentheses: "No such name."
Clark, Josiah. Occupation: Cooper.
Chapman, George. Occupation: Shoemaker.
Devitt, B. David. Occupation: Coppersmith.
Fisher, Anthony. Occupation: Joiner.
Fisher, George. Occupation: Shoemaker.
Ferree, John.
Getz, George. Occupation: Storekeeper.
Gubbin, Michael. Occupation: Cooper.
Hiester, Jonathan. Occupation: Clerk.
Hauntshe, Nathaniel Jr.
Harper, James. Occupation: Printer.
Hartman, Daniel. Occupation: Joiner.
Huffnagh, Peter Jr.
Irvin, James. Occupation: Carter.
Keiber, Daniel.
Killian, Williiam. Occupation: Laborer.
King, Daniel. Occupation: Joiner.
Keissley, John. Occupation: Carter.
Lee, John. Occupation: Weaver.
Lutz, John. Occupation: Carter.
Linewood, Godfrieds. Occupation: Shoemaker.
Moyer, Peter.
Murphy, John. Occupation: Tin plate worker.
Marquart, Henry. Occupation: Laborer.
McCrury, Arthur. Occupation: Hostler.
McSharson, Samuel. Occupation: Shoemaker.
McKnight, William. Occupation: Harness maker.
Millert, Benjamin. Occupation: Hatter.
Nagle, Joseph. Occupation: Jack-screw maker.
Norther, Daniel. Occupation: Hostler.
O Donnal, Hugh. Occupation: Laborer.
Orr, Adam.
Peacock, James. Occupation: Printer.
Peterman, Jacob. Occupation: Bridle belt maker.
Snyder, John. Occupation: Cooper.
Snell, John. Occupation: Joiner.
Sheely, John. Occupation: Barkeeper.
Sample, Joseph. Occupation: Clerk.
Thomas, Mathew.
Traxel, Abraham. Occupation: Hatter.
Wilson, Henry. Occupation: Clerk.
Wright, David. Occupation: Printer.
Walker, Arthur. Occupation: Clerk in a store.
Wilson, Stephen. Occupation: Shoemaker.
Weber, Adam. Occupation: at Christs.
Walker, Thomas. Occupation: Turner.
Wilson, Joseph.
Smith, Martin.
McDonal, Hugh.
Wilson, John.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1769 F001
Date Range
1769
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
1769
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1769
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Wilson, Joseph
Wilson, James
Campbell, John
Crawford, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Hanover Twp., Lancaster County
Place
Hanover Twp., Lancaster County
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1769 F001
Box Number
001
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Wilson, James; Walker, John.
Administrator: Campbell, John; Crawford, 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
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1777 F001
Date Range
1777
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
1777
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1777
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Brandt, Jost
Brandt, Anna
Brandt, John
Hammaker, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Paxton Twp., Lancaster County
Place
Paxton Twp., Lancaster County
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1777 F001
Box Number
001
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Brandt, Anna.
Administrator: Brandt, John; Hammaker, John.
2 items, 2 pieces
Piece Missing, use photocopy
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

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