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 Columbia turnpike, 4 miles from Lancaster.
Formerly kept by John Harnley.
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of Petition: Abraham Bower, Henry Baker, Abraham Will, Philip Fenstermaker, Samuel Kauffman, John Miller, John L. Hostetter, John Witmer, Jacob Myers, Jacob Sehner, Lewis Mouse, Christian Hershey, Jacob Eshleman, Frederick Cooper, Henry Hoffman, John H. Summy, John Hershey, Abraham Snavely, Henry Minich.
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Access Conditions / Restrictions
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