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Archive

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/3198e885-c054-4e41-a092-204214482256
Collection
Swisher and McElree Family Papers
Title
Swisher and McElree Family Papers, 1788-1919
Object ID
MG0918
Date Range
1788-1919
230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633 • www.LancasterHistory.org Swisher and McElree Family Papers, 1788-1919 Object ID: MG0918 2 folders Repository: LancasterHistory (Organization) Shelving Location: Archives South, Side 19 Scope and Content Note: This
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Collection
Swisher and McElree Family Papers
Title
Swisher and McElree Family Papers, 1788-1919
Description
This collection contains documents and ephemera related to the Swisher and McElree families of Lancaster County.
Date Range
1788-1919
Year Range From
1788
Year Range To
1919
Date of Accumulation
1788-1919
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Geyer, George S.
Groff, Frederick Fenninger
Huber, Christian S.
Huber, Hettie Ann Swisher
Kohr, John
Kohr, John Jr.
McElree, Catharine
McElree, Esther Ann
McElree, Joseph
McElree, Letitia
McElree, Martha Ann
McElree, Mary
McElree, Rachel
McElree, Rachel Rockafield
Moore, J. P.
Reese, Letitia
Strine, John Jacob
Swisher, Albert
Swisher, Catharine Jane
Swisher, Christen
Swisher, Eliza
Swisher, Elizabeth
Swisher, Elizabeth R. McElree
Swisher, Francinah
Swisher, James Henry
Swisher, John
Swisher, Patrick B.
Swisher, Rachel
Swisher, Robert
Subjects
Family records
Search Terms
Bills of sale
Family records
Finding aids
Manuscript groups
Marriage certificates
Memorial cards
Probate records
Extent
2 folders
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0918
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Photographs 1-05-01-39 to 1-05-01-44
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Swisher and McElree Family Papers, 1788-1919 (MG0918), Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions. Please request at the Reference Desk or contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection 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 site 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
1967.63
Other Numbers
MG-918
Classification
MG0918
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from Document Collection Box 33, Folder 8, Items 1-12, 15 April 2022.
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Probate

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/84ac3a7a-c551-4fff-88ff-357168937759
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1901 F120
Date Range
1901
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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
1901
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1901
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0020
People
Swisher, George W.
Swisher, Malinda H.
Swisher, James
McCauley, Elizabeth
Swisher, Henry
Swisher, George
Swisher, Frank
Swisher, Thomas
Swisher, Simeon W.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Colerain Twp.
Place
Colerain Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1901 F120
Box Number
020
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Swisher, Malinda H.; Swisher, James; McCauley, Elizabeth; Swisher, Henry; Swisher, George; Swisher, Frank; Swisher, Thomas.
Administrator: Swisher, Simeon W.
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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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/7cd6e064-b639-4ab4-931a-842785999713
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1841 F04 I03
Date Range
1841/04
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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Date Range
1841/04
Year
1841
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0014
People
Swisher, Barbara
Swisher, Mr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Colerain Twp.
Liquor license
Petitions
Taverns
Place
Colerain Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
Tav 1841 F04 I03
Box Number
014
Additional Notes
Formerly occupied by her late husband.
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of Petition: Samuel Milner, Joseph Paxson, Benjamin T. Harrar, John McCommon, Samuel McCommon, John Gable, Jesse Davis, Andrew Bayer, John Alexander, Vincent King, Henry Paxson, Milton Scott, Ezekiel Webb, Henry Gable, Christopher Hastings, Henry Webb, J. C. Taylor, J. McCommon, George T. Dare, Robert Whiteside, Samuel Whiteside, Abraham McConnel, Robert Biers.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
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Probate

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6021379a-44f5-4218-b948-738101770813
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1901 F121
Date Range
1901
More detail
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
1901
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1901
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0020
People
Swisher, Malinda
Wiker, Stella
Young, Harry
Young, B. F.
Swisher, Clara
McClure, Robert S.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Bart Twp.
Place
Bart Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1901 F121
Box Number
020
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Wiker, Stella; Young, Harry; Young, B. F.; Swisher, Clara.
Administrator: McClure, Robert S.
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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Probate

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/47479c41-4599-4b5e-bf25-682960204083
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1839 F055
Date Range
1839
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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
1839
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1839
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Swisher, Henry Jr.
Swisher, Barbara
Scott, Milton
Eckman, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Colerain Twp.
Place
Colerain Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1839 F055
Box Number
003
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Swisher, Barbara.
Administrators: Scott, Milton; Eckman, 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
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Probate

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/447ee8f6-ba33-4d1c-aa12-223787905190
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1901 F034
Date Range
1901
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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
1901
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1901
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0020
People
Ferry, Mary M.
Ferry, James H.
Swisher, Simeon W.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Colerain Twp.
Place
Colerain Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1901 F034
Box Number
020
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Ferry, James H.
Administrator: Swisher, Simeon W.
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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Statement, Financial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/8d97bcc8-50a5-4a86-aa6d-244868047073
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
Object ID
AdAcct 1842 F002 M
Date Range
1842
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Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Date Range
1842
Year
1842
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0253
People
Martin, Christian
Swisher, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Richland, East Donegal Twp. and Mount Joy Twp.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1842 F002 M
Box Number
253
Additional Notes
Swisher, John. Executor.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/eac81db6-58c7-4899-aa93-128252362200
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1841 F01 I09
Date Range
1841
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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Date Range
1841
Year
1841
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0014
People
Swisher, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Bart Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
Tav 1841 F01 I09
Box Number
014
Additional Notes
Located on the road leading from Strasburg to Oxford in Chester County.
Petition not granted.
January term.
Signers of Petition: John Eckman, Levi Peirce, William Pickel, William Murphy, Benjanim Breneman, Samuel Baughman, Abraham Mann, Bernard McCaffery, James Manahan, James Paxton, Benjamin B. Eshleman, John McGovern, Samuel Hagans, Thomas Walker, [Ross A.] Campbell, J. A. Steele, William Kunkel, John Barr, Thomas Withers.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2fd43e68-4fd5-4012-889c-440265010200
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1841 F01 I10
Date Range
1841
More detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Date Range
1841
Year
1841
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0014
People
Swisher, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Bart Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
Tav 1841 F01 I10
Box Number
014
Additional Notes
Remonstrance against tavern.
January term.
Signers of Petition: Francis Caughery, Robert Stuart, Jacob Stoner, George Webster, George Webster Jr., John Bushong Jr., John Kidd, Truman Cooper, Richard Byson, [unknown signature], Gainer Moore, James Horner Jr., Henry Bushong, George Heidlebaugh, Jesse McCallister, Benjamin Baxter, John McClure, Philip Ritz, Jacob Baughman, John Mathews, William K. Clark, Jacob Hummel, Daniel Gaist, Noah McQuire, John S. Carpenter, John Homsher, Jacob Bushong, Joshua Gilbert, Joseph Dickey, Henry Heidlebaugh, Asa Walton, Thomas Hast, George Whitson, Samuel Moore, Lewis Moore, W. L. Rakestraw, Thomas Rakestraw, John McClure Sr., John McClure, James Baxtel, David McClure, Micah Witson, Benjamin Baxter, Jacob Ritz, John W. Ritz, Samuel McLaughery, John Heidlebaugh, Peter Pickle, Peter Baughman, John Baughman.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/c97731f6-49af-4644-bbbd-364575178265
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1841 F01 I11
Date Range
1841
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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Date Range
1841
Year
1841
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0014
People
Swisher, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Bart Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
Tav 1841 F01 I11
Box Number
014
Additional Notes
Remonstrance against tavern.
January term.
Signers of Petition: Cornelius Collins, Thomas C. Collins, Thomas Moderwell, Benjamin Wayne, John Moderwell, Hugh Andrews, Joseph Paxson, Cyrus Milner, William C. Horner, Samuel A. Smith, James Horner, John B. Kennedy, J. McClellan, David Souder, Robert Evans, William Webster, John McCamman, John Caughey.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
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