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Early American probate inventories

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo227
Date of Publication
1989
Call Number
658.89 E12
Responsibility
editor, Peter Benes
Place of Publication
Boston, MA
Publisher
Boston University
Date of Publication
1989
Physical Description
184 p. ill. 23 cm.
Series
Dublin Seminar for New England Folklife, v. 12
Subjects
Probate law and practice - United States
Inventories of decedents' estates
United States - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 - Congresses.
Additional Author
Benes, Peter.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
658.89 E12
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A simplified guide to probate jurisdictions : where to look for wills in Great Britain and Ireland

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo5929
Author
Gibson, Jeremy Sumner Wycherley.
Edition
3rd ed.
Date of Publication
1986.
Call Number
929.1 G449p
Responsibility
compiled by J.S.W. Gibson.
ISBN
080631155X (pbk.)
Author
Gibson, Jeremy Sumner Wycherley.
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Baltimore
Publisher
Genealogical Pub. Co.,
Date of Publication
1986.
Physical Description
x, 62 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Wills - Great Britain - Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Wills - Ireland - Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Archives - Great Britain
Archives - Ireland
Great Britain - Genealogy - Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Ireland - Genealogy - Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929.1 G449p
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Collection
History Collection: Person
Object ID
2008.024.1
Collection
History Collection: Person
Description
Black ribbon with attached medallion for marksmanship(?). Man taking aim at unseen target. Back: "Dupont / Beginner Trophy" Awarded to John E. Schroll
Year Range From
1880
Year Range To
1959
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Cloth, Satin, Metal
Object ID
2008.024.1
Accession Number
2008.024
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Collection
History Collection: Person
Object ID
2008.024.2
Date Range
1924
Collection
History Collection: Person
Description
medallion for marksmanship(?). Gold circle with two gold rifles intersecting in X behind blue and yellow target in medal's center. Reads: "Penna. State Champion / 1924 / Class B" awarded to John E. Schroll
Date Range
1924
Year Range From
1880
Year Range To
1959
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Gold
Object ID
2008.024.2
Accession Number
2008.024
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Collection
History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial
Object ID
2008.045.5
Date Range
1992
Collection
History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial
Description
Photo album with marbelized cover and 40 plastic sleeves. 12 contain photos and notes related to Lancaster's Bicentennial celebration. Handwritten on card on first page: "June 10, 1992/ These documents from the City Safe were taken to The Conservation Centre for Art, Historic Artifacts in Philadelphia for restoration and preservation. Here are before and after pictures of
a. The Lancaster Corporation Book, 1742
b. The Charter of the City of Lancaster, 1742
c. The Plot Plan of the City of Lancaster, (?)
...Jarvis "(signature)
On page 14, handwritten on a card: "This was the metal box in which the Charter was stored until someone framed it and exposed it to the light."
On page 19: "This is the Plot Plan which needs to be studied. It has the drawing of gentleman X on the reverse side. Who drew this?"
Made by Burnes (Made in China)
Date Range
1992
Year Range From
1976
Year Range To
1992
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 14
Storage Container
Box 0378
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Album, Photograph
Height (in)
2.25
Length (in)
6.5
Width (in)
4.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2018-09-17
Object ID
2008.045.5
Accession Number
2008.045
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Collection
History Collection: Groups & Organizations
Title
Commemorative bronze medal
Object ID
2009.019
Date Range
1989
Collection
History Collection: Groups & Organizations
Title
Commemorative bronze medal
Description
Double-sided bronze medal struck to commemorate bicentennial of James Buchanan's birth as well as honoring Winfield Scott Stoner. Both were R.W. Grand Masters of Masons.
Obverse is inscribed: "Pennsylvania's only United States President James Buchanan" around a raised image of Buchanan's bust in full profile. It notes he was "Worshipful Master - Lodge No. 43 - District Deputy Grand Master. Reverse has: "Winfield Scott Stoner 1990-1991" and "R.W. Grand Master of Masons - Pennsylvania" At center are Masonic symbols of a sun within a triangle/pyramid.
Inscribed on edge is "copyright Medallic Art Co., Danbury, CT. - Bronze."
Date Range
1989
Made By
Medallic Art Company
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 20
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Bronze
Depth (in)
0.25
Diameter (in)
3
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-03-17
Condition Notes
Minor nicks on edge, both sides. Two small areas of whitish substance on edge above "SCOTT".
Object ID
2009.019
Notes
Stoner was the 100th Right Worshipful Grand Master, 1990-1991. He lived in Lancaster, worked as a CPA and was born July 15, 1939 and died March 1, 2006.
Place of Origin
Danbury, Connecticut
Accession Number
2009.019
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Collection
History Collection: Places & Spaces
Object ID
1933.020.3
Collection
History Collection: Places & Spaces
Description
Liberty Bell pendant medallion with Independence Hall on the back. Outline of bell has contoured image of Liberty Bell with inscription, crack and clapper. Inscription at top reads "OF LEV XXV&X PROCLAIM / IN PHILDA. BY ORDER OF TH--" and below this is "PASS AND STOW / PHILADA. / MDCCLIII."
Back is flat with a raised image of Independence Hall. Extended tab at top has hole with two linked wire rings for hanging.
Year Range From
1876
Year Range To
1930
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 18
Storage Container
Box 1001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Brass
Height (in)
2.25
Width (in)
1.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-02-26
Condition Notes
Expected dark patina from oxidation and handling. Some wear to raised letters.
Object ID
1933.020.3
Accession Number
1933.020
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.2005.003.001
Date Range
1930's
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Sheet music for the 'Wheatland Polka- Composed & Respectfully Dedicated to James Buchanan President of the US.' This text has swirly designs around it. On bottom half of this front page, drawing of Wheatland with the words 'Wheatland Home of James Buchan
Date Range
1930's
Year Range From
1
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Music, Sheet
Material
paper
Length (in)
12
Width (in)
9
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2006-03-31
Object ID
W.2005.003.001
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
W.2005.003
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Collection
History Collection: LancasterHistory.org
Title
Landis Family Union Ribbons
Object ID
2003.082.2
  1 image  
Collection
History Collection: LancasterHistory.org
Title
Landis Family Union Ribbons
Description
Ribbons associated with Landis Family Reunions, all occurring in August:
-7 Reception Committee ribbons
a. Blue, August 3,1912
b. & c. Light blue, Aug. 21,1915
d.Gray, August 4,1917 (Bi-centennial)
e. Green, August 27,1927
f. White, August 10,1929
g. Yellow, August 19,1933.
-2 Committee ribbons
h. Red, August 10, 1929
i. White, undated
-1 Executve Committee
j.Red, August 3,1912
-1 Secretary
k. Red, Aug. 21,1915
- General Committee
l. Red, Bicentennial, Auglust 4, 1917
m. One red ribbon: "Lancaster/ County/ Historical/ Society/ Committee/ Pilgrimage/ of the/ Lebanon/ County/ Historical/ Society/ June 24, 1930"
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Year Range From
1912
Year Range To
1930
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0525
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Ribbon, Commemorative
Material
Satin
Dimension Details
Widths: Of 12 Landis Reunion ribbons, 1 ribbon is 1-inch wide; 9 ribbons are 1.5 inches wide; 1 (in poor condition) is 2.25 inches wide; 1 is 2.75 inches wide.
Condition Date
2023-09-18
Condition Notes
Varying from good (8) to poor (4)
Object ID
2003.082.2
Accession Number
2003.082
Images
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Collection
Education Collection
Object ID
E.2003.43
Date Range
1913-1944
Collection
Education Collection
Description
Collection of Maps related to World War I and II
Date Range
1913-1944
Year Range From
1913
Year Range To
1944
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum North
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Map
Material
Paper
Object ID
E.2003.43
Accession Number
E.2003.043
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