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.
Signers of petition: Moses Winger, Michael Kelly, George Metzger, John Baker, B. Mishler, Amaziah C. Barr, C. A. Bitner, Andrew Balmer, William Gorrecht, William Buckius Jr., F. S. Albright, David Wylie, George Horting, D. Hartman.
3 items, 3 pieces
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Signers of petition: J. Hartman, David Reeser, [ ] Kendig, Daniel Hartman, Reuben Weidler, Moses Winger, Benjamin Kauffman, [ ] Hatz, John Rough, Edward Wiley, Henry S. Shenck, Robert Buckmiller.
3 items, 3 pieces
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Signers of petition: Edward Wiley, J. I. Hartman, W. T. Eberman, H. L. Barnett, J. M. Baker, Frederick Lutz, P. G. Greider, R. Buchmiller, Benjamin H. Kauffman, Emanuel Shober, I. Michael, Frederick Sener.
Receipt to keep a tavern.
3 items, 3 pieces
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Signers of petition for an eating house: George H. Darmstaetter, Christian Diffenbach, Jacob [Helb], [unknown signature], Theodore Edwards, Timothy James, Joseph White, Christian Sherts, James H. Barnes, Christian Widmyer, P. McCollum, John Hensler.
3 items, 3 pieces
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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.
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.
Signers of Petition: Jacob Myers, Jacob Reese, Casper Brimmer, David Resse, John Hatz, Jacob Hartman, Amos Funk, Jacob Sener, Lewis Hartman, Jacob Gruel, Robert Moderwell, Henry C. Wentz.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
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.
