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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 2 Harriet Lane Johnston
Title
Legal papers noting a bequest from Harriet Lane Johnston to Mary C. Speer
Object ID
JBFP 2.4.3.001
Date Range
1904/03/15
  1 document     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 2 Harriet Lane Johnston
Title
Legal papers noting a bequest from Harriet Lane Johnston to Mary C. Speer
Description
Legal papers noting that Harriet Lane Johnston has bequeathed $10,000 to Mary C. Speer and containing her signed consent to the delivery of the residue of Henry E. Johnston’s estate to the executors of Harriet Lane Johnston’s estate. Printed. Baltimore.
Date Range
1904/03/15
Creator
Maryland. Register of Wills (Baltimore City)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 2, Box 2
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Speer, Mary C.
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
Probate records
Harriet Lane Johnston
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 8.5 x 14.25 in.
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 2 Series 4
Object ID
JBFP 2.4.3.001
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
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
JBMS1995.360
Other Number
JBFP Part 2, Series 4, Subseries 3, Folder 1
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 2 Harriet Lane Johnston
Title
Legal papers noting a bequest from Harriet Lane Johnston to Louise Speer
Object ID
JBFP 2.4.3.002
Date Range
1904/03/15
  1 document     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 2 Harriet Lane Johnston
Title
Legal papers noting a bequest from Harriet Lane Johnston to Louise Speer
Description
Legal papers noting that Harriet Lane Johnston has bequeathed $3,000 to Louise Speer and containing her signed consent to the delivery of the residue of Henry E. Johnston’s estate to the executors of Harriet Lane Johnston’s estate. Printed. Baltimore.
Date Range
1904/03/15
Creator
Maryland. Register of Wills (Baltimore City)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 2, Box 2
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Speer, Louise
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
Probate records
Harriet Lane Johnston
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 8.5 x 14.25 in.
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 2 Series 4
Object ID
JBFP 2.4.3.002
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
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
JBMS1995.364
Other Number
JBFP Part 2, Series 4, Subseries 3, Folder 2
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations of Henry B. Splitlog
Object ID
Ren 1901 F112
Date Range
1901
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations of Henry B. Splitlog
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.
Date Range
1901
Creation Date
1901
Year
1901
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0020
People
Splitlog, Matthias
Splitlog, Henry B.
Keller, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
Renunciation
Cayuga, Indian Territory, Northern District
Probate records
Place
Cayuga, Indian Territory, Northern District
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1901 F112
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
020
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Splitlog, Henry B.
Administrator: Keller, William.
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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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciation for the estate of John McComsey
Object ID
Ren 1904 F089
Date Range
1904
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciation for the estate of John McComsey
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1904
Year
1904
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0021
People
Barrett, Emma
Grube, Annie
McComsey, Harry
McComsey, Harvey
McComsey, John
McComsey, William
McMichael, Clara
Whiteside, William C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Little Britain Twp.
Probate records
Renunciation
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1904 F089
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
021
Related Item Notes
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: McComsey, Harvey; McComsey, William; Grube, Annie; McMichael, Clara; McComsey, John; Barrett, Emma; McComsey, Harry.
Administrators: Whiteside, William C.
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 F034
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 0021
People
Gable, George M.
Keesey, E.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Lancaster
Probate records
Place
Lancaster
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1905 F034
Box Number
021
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Keesey, E.
Administrator: Snyder, [ ].
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 F056
Date Range
1905
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1905
Year
1905
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0022
People
Hirsh, Abraham
Hirsh, Benjamin W.
Hirsh, David G.
Hirsh, Dora Gotthelf
Hirsh, Harry G.
Levy, Cecelia Hirsh Horkheimer
Ryder, Estella Hirsh
Weill, Rose Hirsh Drucker
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Peoples Trust Company
Probate records
Renunciation
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1905 F056
Box Number
022
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Hirsh, Dora; Hirsh, David G.; Hirsh, Harry G.; Hirsh, Benjamin; Weill, Mrs. Henry H. (nee Hirsh); Ryder, Mrs. Henry J.; Horkheimer, Mrs. Morris (nee Hirsh)
Administrator: Peoples Trust Co. of Lancaster.
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 F009
Date Range
1906
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1906
Year
1906
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0022
People
Books, Ella
Books, John H.
Bitner, Bessie
Beachler, Ada
Beachler, Valentine
Bitner, Walter D.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Probate records
Renunciation
Place
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1906 F009
Box Number
022
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Books, John H.; Bitner, Bessie; Beachler, Ada; Beachler, Valentine.
Administrator: Bitner, Walter D.
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 F097
Date Range
1906
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1906
Year
1906
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0022
People
Fondersmith, Ida
Kepler, Aaron Conrad
Kepler, Mary M.
Shenk, Cecelia P.
Slaymaker, Leah Ferree DuBois Aitken
Slaymaker, Mary M.
Slaymaker, Nathaniel Ellmaker
Woods, Elizabeth C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Probate records
Renunciation
Williamstown, Paradise Twp.
Place
Williamstown, Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1906 F097
Box Number
022
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Kepler, Mary M.; Woods, Elizabeth C.; Slaymaker, Nathaniel E.; Shenk, Cecelia P.; Fondersmith, Ida; Slaymaker, Mary M.; Slaymaker, Leah F. D.
Administrator: Kepler, Aaron C.
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 1870 F066
Date Range
1870
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
1870
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1870
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Watson, Joseph
Watson, Enoch
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Salisbury Twp.
Persons of color
Place
Salisbury Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1870 F066
Box Number
009
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
African-American.
Caveat by Enoch Watson.
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

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