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.
Located on the north side of the Lancaster and Columbia turnpike about 4 miles from Lancaster.
Lately occupied by John Bletz.
Petition granted.
January term.
Signers of Petition: [W. Frazer], Jasper Slaymaker, Christian Bachman, [Adam] Reigart, Samuel Slaymaker, John Hatz, John Kepple, William Thompson, Nathaniel Lightner, [signature in German], Abraham Carpenter, Patton Ross, William Kirkpatrick, James Hopkins, John Myer.
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Signers of Petition: [signature in German], Abraham Ditlow, Martin Manderbach, Abraham McPherson Jr., Samuel Kinsey, William Heiss, Peter Kafrath, John Roth, [signature in German], Peter Martin, George Rollison, Abraham Sellers, Samuel Ream, R. Ream, R. R. Heitler, John Gross, John B. Gerber.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.