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: Jacob Buck, William Buck, Isaac Buck, Chris Staman Jr., Emanuel Grube, Charles Haufler, Martin Hambright, Daniel Brighter Jr., George Wagner, David Frey, Joseph Davelin, John Royer, John Shober, John Peter.
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Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Signers of Petition: John Murray, William Buch, Levi Schlott, Abraham Colden, Abraham H. Reist, Christian Staman Jr., Martin Hambright, John Royer, John Shober, Samuel Holl, Lewis Cassler, B. Pennell, Samuel Schrantz.
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Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
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.
Renouncers: Shultz, Samuel F.; Lorah, Elizabeth; Shultz, Andrew; Mohn, Sarah; Hartranft, Catharine; Shultz, John F.; Miller, Emma; Shultz, Jacob F.; Shultz, Israel F.
Administrator: Erb, Israel G.
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Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Signers of petition: Christian Staman, John Shober, Samuel Widder, John Stauffer, [Samuel Will], Emanuel Grube, Joseph Daveler, [signature in German], John Graver, John Burckholder, William Buch, John Murray.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
