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Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Executors' account for the estate of James Buchanan
Object ID
AdAcct 1870 F026 B
Date Range
1870
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Executors' account for the estate of James Buchanan
Description
Executors' account for the estate of James Buchanan
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Date Range
1870
Creation Date
1870
Year
1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0028
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
Executors' accounts
Probate records
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1870 F026 B
Box Number
028
Additional Notes
Occupation: president of the United States.
Buchanan, Edward L; Swarr, Hiriam B. Executors.
2 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-08-01-01
Date Range
c. 1870
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Front facade of Wheatland.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Date Range
c. 1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Wheatland
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-08-01-01
Images
Less detail
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-08-02-01
Date Range
c. 1870
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Front facade of Wheatland. Original cabinet.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Date Range
c. 1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Wheatland
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
4.25 x 6.5 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-08-02-01
Images
Less detail
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-08-01-02
Date Range
c. 1870
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Front facade of Wheatland. Five copies of photograph. Reprints of original image.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Date Range
c. 1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Wheatland
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-08-01-02
Images
Less detail
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-08-02-02
Date Range
c. 1870
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Front facade of Wheatland. Reprint of cabinet card.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Date Range
c. 1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Wheatland
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-08-02-02
Images
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
MAR 1845 F017 ML
Date Range
1845/03
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Admin/Biographical History
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property.
Date Range
1845/03
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Gemperling, D.
Gemperling, J.
Waters, Richard
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Boards of directors
Contractors
Lancaster Township Free Schools
Lancaster Twp.
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Schoolhouses
Schools
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAR 1845 F017 ML
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Waters, Richard. Contractor. Second defendant.
School house.
D. &. J. Gemperling. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
MAR 1845 F018 ML
Date Range
1845/03
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Admin/Biographical History
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property.
Date Range
1845/03
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Gemperling, D.
Gemperling, J.
Waters, Richard
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Boards of directors
Contractors
Lancaster Township Free Schools
Lancaster Twp.
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Schoolhouses
Schools
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAR 1845 F018 ML
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
The Directors of Lancaster Township Free Schools.
Waters, Richard. Contractor. Second defendant.
School house.
D. &. J. Gemperling. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
MAR 1845 F022 ML
Date Range
1845/03
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Admin/Biographical History
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property.
Date Range
1845/03
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Dorwart, John
Waters, Richard
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Boards of directors
Contractors
Lancaster Township Free Schools
Lancaster Twp.
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Schoolhouses
Schools
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAR 1845 F022 ML
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
The Directors of Lancaster Township Free Schools.
Waters, Richard. Contractor. Second defendant.
School house.
Dorwart, John. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
MAR 1845 F023 ML
Date Range
1845/03
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Admin/Biographical History
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property.
Date Range
1845/03
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Dorwart, John
Waters, Richard
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Boards of directors
Contractors
Lancaster Township Free Schools
Lancaster Twp.
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Schoolhouses
Schools
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAR 1845 F023 ML
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
The Directors of Lancaster Township Free Schools.
Waters, Richard. Contractor. Second defendant.
School house.
Dorwart, John. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
APR 1845 F031 ML
Date Range
1845/04
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Admin/Biographical History
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property.
Date Range
1845/04
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Herr, Eilas
Waters, Richard
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Boards of directors
Contractors
Lancaster Twp.
Lancaster Township Free Schools
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Schoolhouses
Schools
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1845 F031 ML
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Directors of Lancaster Township Free Schools.
Waters, Richard. Contractor. Second defendant.
School house.
Herr, Eilas. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
APR 1845 F032 ML
Date Range
1845/04
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Admin/Biographical History
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property.
Date Range
1845/04
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Herr, Elias
Waters, Richard
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Boards of directors
Contractors
Lancaster Twp.
Lancaster Township Free Schools
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Schoolhouses
Schools
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1845 F032 ML
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Directors of Lancaster Township Free Schools.
Waters, Richard. Contractor. Second defendant.
School house.
Herr, Elias. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1896 F046
Date Range
1896
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
1896
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1896
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0018
People
Herr, John E.
Shreiner, Mary
Herr, Fannie
Fenstermacher, Hettie
Shreiner, John K.
Fenstermacher, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1896 F046
Box Number
018
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Shreiner, Mary; Herr, Fannie; Fenstermacher, Hettie.
Administrators: Shreiner, John K.; Fenstermacher, Henry.
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 1897 F005
Date Range
1897
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
1897
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1897
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0018
People
Bickhart, Harriet
Shenk, Elmina
Miller, Hettie
Bickhart, Milton
Bickhart, J. W.
Miller, Lizzie
Miller, Henry G.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1897 F005
Box Number
018
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Shenk, Elmina; Miller, Hettie; Bickhart, Milton; Bickhart, J. W.; Miller, Lizzie.
Administrator: Miller, Henry G.
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
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1870 F077 QS
Date Range
1870/08
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1870/08
Year
1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Charles, Benjamin
Lorah, Henry
Potts, Samuel
McCutchen, John
Yuart, William
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constables
Constable's return
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1870 F077 QS
Additional Notes
Constable's return.
3 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
95.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1872 F089 QS
Date Range
1872/04
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1872/04
Year
1872
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Miller, John M.
McCutchen, John
Potts, Samuel
Miller, J.
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constables
Constable's return
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1872 F089 QS
Additional Notes
Constable's return.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
98.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1904 F128
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
Weaver, Peter
Weaver, Aaron
Weaver, Amos Jr.
Landis, Edwin H.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1904 F128
Box Number
021
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Weaver, Aaron; Weaver, Amos Jr.
Administrator: Landis, Edwin H.
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 1905 F058
Date Range
1905
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
1905
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1905
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0022
People
Hostetter, Magdalena
Burkholder, Hetty H.
Landis, Catharine H.
Herr, Louisa H.
Landis, Lizzie H.
Landis, Jacob H.
Landis, Milton B.
Wenger, Anna E.
Metzler, Mary Ann
Hertzler, Benjamin
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1905 F058
Box Number
022
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Burkholder, Hetty H.; Landis, Catharine H.; Herr, Louisa H.; Landis, Lizzie H.; Landis, Jacob H.; Landis, Milton B.; Wenger, Anna E.; Metzler, Mary Ann.
Administrator: Hertzler, Benjamin.
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 1906 F031
Date Range
1906
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
1906
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1906
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0022
People
Greiner, Harriet E.
Seaber, Minnie D.
Seaber, Robert L.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1906 F031
Box Number
022
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Seaber, Minnie D.
Administrator: Seaber, Robert L.
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 1829 #244
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 0009
People
Dorwart, Jonas
Bachman, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Lancaster Twp.
West Lampeter Twp.
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #244
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A Jul 24, 2001.
Additional Notes
Bridges.
Lancaster Twp. and West Lampeter Twp.
Conestoga River.
Payment for superintending the quarrying of stone and the construction of a pier for a bridge at Hostetter's.
Dorwart, Jonas. Deceased. Payment was made to his eatate.
Bachman, Christian. Received payment.
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
Collateral Appraisements
Title
Collateral Appraisements
Object ID
Coll App 1868 F002 B
Date Range
1868
Collection
Collateral Appraisements
Title
Collateral Appraisements
Description
Appraisements of real estate for inheritance tax. Some personal property appraisals are also included. Appraisals include: name of decedent; location and description of real estate; description of personal property; valuation of real estate and personal property; and assessed tax. May also include names of heirs. Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name. Handwritten; from 1886, handwritten on printed forms.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name.
Date Range
1868
Date of Accumulation
1849-1913
Year
1868
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Collateral appraisement
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
16 boxes (8 cubic feet)
Object Name
Appraisal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Coll App 1868 F002 B
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 03-00 0312
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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