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.
Located on the road leading from Henry Reigarts Mill to Marietta.
Lately occupied by John A. Lutz.
Petition granted.
January term.
Signers of Petition: Christian Strenge, Christian Steman, John Huber, Christian Myers, Andrew Bear, Christian Eggert, John A. Lutz, Jacob Myers, William Smith.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Located at the crossing of two roads, one leading from Lancaster to Colebrook Furnace and one leading from the Lancaster and Reading road past Stehman's and Reigart's Mills, to Marietta.
Formerly occupied by John Young.
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of Petition: Christian Myers, Henry Bear, Frederick Metzger, Samuel Miller, C. Carptenter, Henry Smith, Martin Gross, Christian Eggert, John Snyter, John Swan, Jacob Myers.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.