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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1885 F061
Date Range
1885
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
1885
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1885
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0013
People
Martin, John
Martin, Sarah
Martin, Samuel H.
Martin, Isaac N.
Martin, John B.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Millers
Place
None
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1885 F061
Box Number
013
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Occupation: Miller.
Renouncers: Martin, Sarah; Martin, Samuel H.; Martin, Isaac N.
Administrator: Martin, John B.
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 1822 #177
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
1822
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Evens, Nathan
Evens, Malitda
Gault, Elizabeth
Gault, Hannah
Gault, Sarah
Martin, John
Martin, Lewis
Spotts, John
Spotts, Sarah
Toland Peter H.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Salisbury Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Salisbury Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1822 #177
Box Number
002
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/11/05.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Evens, Nathan. Father of Evens, Malitda.
Gault, Elizabeth. Mother of Gault, Hannah; Gault, Sarah.
Martin, John. Father of Martin, John; Martin, Lewis.
Spotts, John. Father of Spotts, John; Spotts, Sarah.
Toland Peter H. 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

The culture of the plain people : from a manuscript dated May 23rd, 1950

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16664
Author
Klein, Henry Martin John,
Date of Publication
1973.
Call Number
289.71 K64c
Responsibility
as written by Dr. H.M.J. Klein ...
Author
Klein, Henry Martin John,
Place of Publication
York, Pa
Publisher
York Graphic Services,
Date of Publication
1973.
Physical Description
48 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Amish
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
289.71 K64c
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #047
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
1823
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Evans, Nathan
Evans, Matilda
Gault, Elizabeth
Gault, Hannah
Gault, Sarah
Martin, John
Martin, Lewis
Quanitance, John
Quanitance, Sarah
Spotts, John
Spotts, Sarah
Toland, Peter H.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Salisbury Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Salisbury Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #047
Box Number
003
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1992/11/24.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Evans, Nathan. Father of Evans, Matilda.
Gault, Elizabeth. Mother of Gault, Hannah; Gault , Sarah.
Martin, John. Father of Martin, John; Martin, Lewis.
Quanitance, John. Father of Quanitance, John; Quanitance, Sarah.
Spotts, John.Father of Spotts, John; Spotts, Sarah.
Toland, Peter H.
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 1829 #610
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 0010
People
Algeir, Catharine
Beitleman, William
Charles, Benjamin
Charles, Juliana
Doebler, John
Evans, Evan
Evans, John
Galligher, Ervin
Hollinger, Monroe G.
Johnson, William
Markley, Elizabeth
Martin, John L.
Martin, William
McClelland, Mary Jane
McElroy, William
Myers, John
Platt, Elizabeth
Rapp, Philip
Strome, Elizabeth
Strome, Hetty
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Marietta
Maytown, East Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Marietta
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #610
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/07/08.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Marietta unless noted.
Algeir, Catharine.
Beitleman, William.
Charles, Benjamin.
Charles, Juliana.
Doebler, John.
Evans, Evan.
Evans, John.
Galligher, Ervin.
Hollinger, Monroe G. Maytown.
Johnson, William.
Markley, Elizabeth.
Martin, John L.
Martin, William.
McClelland, Mary Jane.
McElroy, William. Teacher.
Myers, John.
Platt, Elizabeth.
Rapp, Philip.
Strome, Elizabeth.
Strome, Hetty.
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 1900 F126
Date Range
1900
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
1900
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1900
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0019
People
Zimmerman, Daniel M.
Zimmerman, Lillie
Martin, John N.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Earl Twp.
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1900 F126
Box Number
019
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Zimmerman, Lillie.
Administrator: Martin, John N.
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 #140
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 0010
People
Algeir, Catherine
Beitleman, Mary
Beitleman, William
Brightman, Catharine
Brightman, Henry
Doebler, John
Evans, John
Galligher, Irvin
Hollinger, Monroe G.
Johnson, William
Keeden, Curtis
Leader, Frederick
Markley, Elizabeth
Markley, Joseph
Martin, John L.
Martin, William
McClelland, Mary Jane
McElroy, William
Michael, Anna
Myers, John
Myers, Samuel
Platt, Elizabeth
Rogen, James
Shank, David
Shank, Robert
Spangler. George
Spangler, Peter
Strome, Elizabeth
Strome, Hetty
Taylor, Elizabeth
Taylor, George
Weaver, Emanuel
Weaver, Ephraim
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Marietta
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Marietta
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #140
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/10/04.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Algeir, Catherine.
Beitleman, Mary.
Beitleman, William.
Brightman, Catharine.
Brightman, Henry.
Doebler, John.
Evans, John.
Galligher, Irvin.
Hollinger, Monroe G.
Johnson, William.
Keeden, Curtis.
Leader, Frederick.
Markley, Elizabeth.
Markley, Joseph.
Martin, John L.
Martin, William.
McClelland, Mary Jane.
McElroy, William. Teacher.
Michael, Anna.
Myers, John.
Myers, Samuel.
Platt, Elizabeth.
Rogen, James.
Shank, David.
Shank, Robert.
Spangler. George.
Spangler, Peter.
Strome, Elizabeth.
Strome, Hetty.
Taylor, Elizabeth.
Taylor, George.
Weaver, Emanuel.
Weaver, Ephraim.
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 1830 #402
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 0010
People
Frazer, Reah
Conner, Robert
Conner, Samuel
Cromwell, Elizabeth
Garloch, Elizabeth
Gilmore, Joseph
Haines, Jacob B.
Johnson, Henry
Johnson, James
Jordan, Thomas R.
Lester, Reed
Reed, Lester
Lee, Catharine
Martin, John J.
Mathews, Samuel
Poist, Mary
Porter, Hugh
Sawyer, Benjamin
Shaw, Jacob
Souders, Rudolf
Steward, Samuel
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #402
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A Aug 3, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment of fees.
Frazer, Reah. Deputy attorney general of Mayor's Court, City of Lancaster.
Court cases.
Conner, Robert. Surety of the Peace.
Conner, Samuel. Surety of the Peace.
Cromwell, Elizabeth. Bawdy House.
Garloch, Elizabeth. Tippling house.
Gilmore, Joseph. Surety of the peace.
Haines, Jacob B. Larceny.
Johnson, Henry. Affray.
Johnson, James. Affray.
Jordan, Thomas R. Tippling house.
Lester, Reed. Or Reed, Lester. Passing counterfeit money.
Lee, Catharine. Larceny.
Martin, John J. Nuisance.
Mathews, Samuel. Disorderly house.
Poist, Mary. Assault and battery.
Porter, Hugh. Fornication and bastardy.
Sawyer, Benjamin. Larceny.
Shaw, Jacob. Assault and Battery.
Souders, Rudolf. Surety of the Peace.
Steward, Samuel. Disorderly house.
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 1902 F078
Date Range
1902
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
1902
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1902
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0020
People
Martin, John
Miller, Mary
Miller, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Martic Twp.
Place
Martic Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1902 F078
Box Number
020
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Miller, Mary.
Administrator: Miller, John.
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 1825 #014A
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 0005
People
Barkahiser, Catharine
Barkahiser, John
Bennet, Job
Brubaker, Perry
Butcher, Charles
Butcher, Christian
Church, John
Church, Sarah Ann
Clark, Hannah Jane
Clark, James
Clark, John
Clark, Margaret
Clark, Samuel
Clark, Mrs.
Clemson, Davis
Evins, John K.
Evins, Matilda
Evins, Nathan
Feister, James
Feister, Margaret
Feister, Maria
Feister, Mrs.
Garner, Eliza
Garner, Sarah
Garner, William
Haster, Edwin
Haster, Joseph
Haster, William
Iler, Jane
Iler, Jason
Iler, John
Irvin, James
Kizer, John
Kizer, Sarah
Knowls, Amos
Knowls, John
Knowls, William
Laverty, Eliza
Laverty, Samuel
Laverty, William
Leman, Archabald
Leman, Samuel
Leman, Sarah
Lergison, James
Linch, Phoebe
Linch, Alexander
Linch, James
Lindecamp, Catharine
Lindecamp, John
Lindecamp, Peter
Lynch, Joseph
Martin, John
Martin, Phoebe
Martin, Sarah
McEnelly, James
McEnelly, Michael
McEnelly, Watson
McKage, WIlliam
Mellon, Lydia
Mixell, Mary
Mixell, Mrs.
Moore, Daniel
Moore, Mase
Morris, Eliza
Morris, John
Morris, Stacy
Murry, George
Murry, Lackey
Murry, Mary
Odair, John
Odair, William
Protsh, Andrew
Protsh, Martha
Protsh, WIlliam
Proudfoot, Elizabeth
Quintance, Joel
Quintance, Lydia
Quintance, Ruth
Quintance, William
Rees, Charles
Rees, William
Sammas, Cyrus
Sammas, Peggy
Sammas, William
Spotts, Catharine
Spotts, John
Staman, John
Staman, Sarah
Staman, Walter W.
Townsley, James
Townsley, Joseph
Wilson, Amanda
Withers, Barbara
Withers, Isaac
Withers, Joseph
Wurts, Elizabeth
Zell, Catharine
Zell, Margaret
Zell, Mary
Zell, Peter
Zell, Susanna
Zell, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Salisbury Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Salisbury Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1825 #014A
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A Sep 25, 2002.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Taken from Lancaster county tax list.
Church, John. Father of Church, Sarah Ann, age 8.
Murry, Lackey. Father of Murry, Mary, age 9; Murry, George, age 7.
Lynch, Joseph. Father of Linch, Alexander, age 7; Linch, Phoebe, age 8; Linch, James, age 8. Twins.
Odair, John. Father of Odair, John, age 7; Odair, William, age 8.
Iler, John. Father of Iler, Jane, age 8; Iler, Jason, age 7.
Lindecamp, Peter. Father of Lindecamp, Catharine, age 7; Lindecamp, John, age 8.
Laverty, William. Father of Laverty, Samuel, age 7; Laverty, Eliza, age 8.
Withers, Isaac. Father of Withers, Barbara, age 7; Withers, Joseph, age 7. Twins.
Staman, Walter W. Father of Staman, John, age 8; Staman, Sarah, age 7.
Martin, John. Father of Martin, Phoebe, age 8; Martin, Sarah, age 7.
Evins, Nathan. Father of Evins, John K., age 7; Evins, Matilda, age 10.
Barkahiser, John. Father of Barkahiser, Catharine, age 7.
Clark, John. Father of Clark, Hannah Jane, age 7.
Sammas, Peggy. Mother of Sammas, William, age 9; Sammas, Cyrus, age 7.
Zell, Mary. Deceased. Mother of Brubaker, Perry, age 8.
McEnelly, Michael. Father of McEnelly, James, age 8; McEnelly, Watson, age 10.
Clark, Samuel. Father of Clark, Samuel, age 9; Clark, Margaret, age 8.
Zell, Peter. Father of Zell, William, age 8; Zell, Margaret, age 10.
Townsley, Joseph. Father of Townsley, James, age 8.
Knowls, John. Father of Knowls, William, age 11; Knowls, Amos, age 9.
Mixell, Widow. Mother of Mixell, Mary, age 7.
Garner, Sarah. Widow. Mother of Garner, William, age 8; Garner, Eliza, age 6.
Haster, William. Father of Haster, Edwin, age 9; Haster, Joseph, age 8.
Feister, Widow. Mother of Feister, Margaret, age 9; Feister, Maria, age 7, Feister, James, age 6.
Zell, Catharine. Mother of Wilson, Amanda, age 7.
Kizer, John. Father of Kizer, Sarah, age 8.
Rees, William. Father of Rees, Charles, age 10.
Protsh, WIlliam. Father of Protsh, Martha, age 9; Protsh, Andrew, age 8.
McKage, WIlliam. Father of McKage, William, age 8.
Wurts, Elizabeth. Mother of Proudfoot, Elizabeth, age 10.
Butcher, Charles. Father of Butcher, Christian, age 9.
Leman, Archabald. Father of Leman, Samuel, age 9; Leman, Sarah, age 7.
Spotts, John. Father of Spots, John, age 9; Spotts, Catharine, age 5.
Moore, Mase. Father of Moore, Daniel, age 7.
Morris, Stacy. Parent of Morris, Eliza, age 9; Morris, John, age 8.
Mellon, Lydia. Mother of Lergison, James, age 8.
Quintance, Ruth. Mother of Bennet, Job, age 7.
Quintance, William. Father of Quintance, Joel, age 11; Quintance, Lydia, age 10.
Irvin, James. Father of Irvin, James, age 8.
Zell, Susanna. Mother of Clemson, Davis, age 6.
Clark, Widow. Mother of Clark, James, age 6.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
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