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.
Sign at near entrance to Woodward Hill Cemetery erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission for James Buchanan - Lawyer, statesman, diplomat, and fifteenth President of the United States, lies buried in this cemetery, about 350 yards southeast. His home, Wheatland, located on Marietta Avenue is marked with a bronze tablet.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
James Buchanan's tomb at Woodward Hill Cemetery. Note taped to back: Monument picture - In the old S. Queen St. cemetery, Lancaster, Buchanan's grave lies in high ground overlooking the city where he spent so many happy years. Coming here in 1812 to read law he established a successful practise. he entered politics from Lancaster and returned there wheever possible during terms of pulic office.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
