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.
Known as the Old Ferry House, now as the Black Hotel.
Located on Front Street.
April term.
Signers of petition: James G. Cooper, Reuben Mullison, Peter Saylor, Theodore D. Cochran, James Haughey, Gideon Breneman, T. H. Hunter, F. A. Thomas, Daniel Peart, A. G. Stevens, John H. Poolman, James Collins Jr.
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Long known as the Old Ferry House, now known as Black Hotel.
Located on Front Street.
April term.
Signers of petition: James Haughy, John A. Hook, James G. Cooper, Hudson Henry, Samuel H. Lockard, J. H. Hunter, C. Strawbridge, Reuben Mullison, F. A. Thomas, Amos S. Green, George Wolf, William Atkins, James Collins, Davis C. Groh, B. G. Getz, John Enney.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.