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Appraisal

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Collection
Collateral Appraisements
Title
Collateral appraisement for Melchoir and Mary Hackman, deceased
Object ID
Coll App 1866 F001 H
Date Range
1866
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Collection
Collateral Appraisements
Title
Collateral appraisement for Melchoir and Mary Hackman, deceased
Admin/Biographical History
Appraisements of real estate for inheritance tax. Some personal property appraisals are also included. Appraisals include: name of decedent; location and description of real estate; description of personal property; valuation of real estate and personal property; and assessed tax. May also include names of heirs.
Date Range
1866
Year
1866
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Hackman, Mary
Hackman, Melchoir
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Collateral appraisement
Conestoga Twp.
Place
Conestoga Twp.
Extent
1 item, 3 pages to scan
Object Name
Appraisal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Coll App 1866 F001 H
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
006
Notes
Preferred citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Additional Notes
Second decedent: Hackman, Mary.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 03-00 0312
Description Level
Item
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Archive

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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Object ID
MG0846
Date Range
1727 - 1980s
Society of Friends Westtown Boarding School Search Terms: Business records Correspondence Deeds Diaries Lampeter Twp. Leacock Twp. Letters Mills Philadelphia Quakers Society of Friends Westtown Boarding School �230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Description
This collection contains letters, family papers, deeds, diaries, and mill records from three generations of the Gibbons family. The collection starts with documents focused on James Gibbons, then contains papers central to Daniel Gibbons, and finally end with the third generation papers surrounding Joseph Gibbons. The letters in this collection span from 1783 until 1865. The contents within the letters describe the daily happenings within the family and on their property which was located in Lampeter Township, Lancaster County. The family deeds in the collection detail the exchanging of property to and from the Gibbons family mostly within Lampeter Township and Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County. The deeds span from 1727 to 1879. Also included are some miscellaneous family papers that span from 1799 to 1871. The content of these family papers ranges from anonymous stories about the Gibbons family, an independent order of Good Templars of Joseph Gibbons, to a land draft of James Gibbons' Land. This collection also contains diaries from various members of the Gibbons family, spanning the three generations. These diaries detail the day to day lives of the Gibbons family and also include historical anniversaries of important events or detail the passing of members within the Gibbons family and the surrounding community. The Mill Records in the collection contain information about [ ]. Overall, the Gibbons Family collection includes the regular happenings over the family's three generations in both business and secular life.
Date Range
1727 - 1980s
Creator
Gibbons family
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Bonsall, Daniel
Bonsall, Edward Horne
Bonsall, Rachel
Brinton, William
Brown, Ellen
Brubaker, Marianna Gibbons
Conrad, Abraham
Dunbar, Andrew
Dunbar, Mary
Eaby, Christian
Eaby, Samuel
Earle, Mary Hussey
Evans, Thomas
Evans, Rebecca
Evans, William
Gibbons, Abraham
Gibbons, Caroline
Gibbons, Daniel
Gibbons, Deborah
Gibbons, Joseph
Gibbons, Phebe Hussey Earle
Gibbons, Rachel
Gibbons, Samuel
Gibbons, William
Grigs, Joseph
Hamilton, James
Hertzkey, John
Kendall, John
Kirk, Jeremiah
Lightfoot, Jepthat
Miller, Eliza
Miller, John
Reynolds, Margaret
Stauffer, Christian
Steer, Joseph
Stevens, Thaddeus
Thomas, William B.
Wartnaby, Elizabeth
Subjects
Business records
Deeds
Letters
Mills and mill-work
Quakers
Society of Friends
Westtown Boarding School
Search Terms
Business records
Correspondence
Deeds
Diaries
Finding aids
Lampeter Twp.
Leacock Twp.
Letters
Manuscript groups
Mill Creek
Mills
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Quakers
Society of Friends
Westtown Boarding School
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0846
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Copies
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Folders 1-30 processed and finding aid prepared from the donor's notes by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 12 July 2021.
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Deed

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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from John Miller to James Gibbons
Object ID
MG0846_F023
Date Range
1787/12/04
Society of Friends Westtown Boarding School Search Terms: Business records Correspondence Deeds Diaries Lampeter Twp. Leacock Twp. Letters Mills Philadelphia Quakers Society of Friends Westtown Boarding School �230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from John Miller to James Gibbons
Description
Deed from John Miller, High Sheriff of Lancaster, to James Gibbons of Lampeter Twp. for land in Lampeter Twp. and Leacock Twp. Signed 4 December 1787. Recorded in Book 3, page 283. 15 February 1811. Original seal on deed.
Admin/Biographical History
John Brizben/Brisben are most likely the same person with different phonetic spelling.
Date Range
1787/12/04
Creation Date
5 May 1787
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Bausman, William
Brisben, John
Fowler, John
Gibbons, James
Hartman, Jacob
Hubley, John
Kirk, John
Miller, John
Subjects
Deeds
Search Terms
Deeds
Lampeter Twp.
Leacock Twp.
Extent
1 item
Object Name
Deed
Language
English
Condition Notes
Original seal on deed.
Object ID
MG0846_F023
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records (MG0846), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@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. 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
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 23
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 28 July 2021.
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Deed

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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from Joseph and Phebe Earle Gibbons to Marianna and Caroline Gibbons
Object ID
MG0846_F030
Date Range
1879/12/15
Society of Friends Westtown Boarding School Search Terms: Business records Correspondence Deeds Diaries Lampeter Twp. Leacock Twp. Letters Mills Philadelphia Quakers Society of Friends Westtown Boarding School �230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from Joseph and Phebe Earle Gibbons to Marianna and Caroline Gibbons
Description
Deed from Joseph and Phebe Earle Gibbons of Upper Leacock Twp. to Marianna Gibbons and Caroline Gibbons of Upper Leacock Twp. for a tract of land in Upper Leacock Twp. and East Lampeter Twp. near the Old Philadelphia Road and New Holland Turnpike. Signed 15 December 1879. Recorded in Deed Book K, No. XI page 215. 18 December 1879. Has imprinted seal on deed from notary. Includes a land draft of the property fastened to the deed with brass clasps.
Date Range
1879/12/15
Creation Date
15 December 1879
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Brubaker, Marianna Gibbons
Gibbons, Caroline
Gibbons, Joseph
Gibbons, Phebe Hussey Earle
Stauffer, Christian
Stauffer, Peter
Sollenberger, J. A.
Subjects
Deeds
Real property surveys
Search Terms
Deeds
Lampeter Twp.
Upper Leacock Twp.
Land drafts
Real estate
Extent
1 item
Object Name
Deed
Language
English
Condition Notes
Includes a land draft of the property fastened to the deed with brass clasps.
Object ID
MG0846_F030
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records (MG0846), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@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. 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
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 30
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 11 August 2021.
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Deed

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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Deed from Walter and Mary Ann Townsend to James Buchanan and Joseph B. Baker
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.2.006a
Date Range
1862/08/14
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Deed from Walter and Mary Ann Townsend to James Buchanan and Joseph B. Baker
Description
Deed from Walter and Mary Ann Townsend to James Buchanan and Joseph B. Baker for 329 acres and 10 perches of land in East Caln and Valley townships, Chester County, Pa. West Chester, Pa.
Date Range
1862/08/14
Creator
Townsend, Walter
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 5
People
Buchanan, James
Townsend, Walter
Townsend, Mary Ann
Baker, Joseph B.
Other Creators
Townsend, Mary Ann
Subjects
Deeds
Search Terms
Deeds
East Caln Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Valley Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 24.75 x 21.75 in., Vellum
Object Name
Deed
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.2.006a
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
JBMS2005.001.3a
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 2, Subseries 2, Folder 6a
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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Deed

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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Deed from James Buchanan to Joseph B. Baker
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.2.006c
Date Range
1865/02/17
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Deed from James Buchanan to Joseph B. Baker
Description
Deed from James Buchanan to Joseph B. Baker for the undivided moiety or half part of 329 acres and 106 perches in East Caln and Valley Townships and 48 acres and 27 perches in East Caln Township, Chester County, Pa. Contains stamps. West Chester, Pa.
Date Range
1865/02/17
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 5
People
Buchanan, James
Baker, Joseph B.
Subjects
Deeds
Search Terms
Deeds
East Caln Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Valley Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 24.75 x 19 in., Vellum
Object Name
Deed
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.2.006c
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
JBMS2005.001.3c
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 2, Subseries 2, Folder 6c
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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Probate

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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1842 F003
Date Range
1842
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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
1842
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1842
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Bretz, Anna Maria
Kinsy, Catharine
Bretz, William
Strickler, Barbara
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Warwick Twp.
Place
Warwick Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1842 F003
Box Number
004
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Kinsy, Catharine; Bretz, William; Strickler, Barbara.
Administrator: None.
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
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Statement, Financial

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Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators' account for Mary Hartz
Object ID
AdAcct 1826 F003 H
Date Range
1826
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Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators' account for Mary Hartz
Date Range
1826
Year
1826
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0146
People
Hartz, Mary
Lindemuth, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
Administrators' accounts
Probate records
Rapho Twp.
Women
Place
Rapho Twp.
Extent
1 item, 4 pages scanned
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1826 F003 H
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
146
Additional Notes
Lindemuth, Jacob. Executor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of the Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
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Probate

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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1854 F083
Date Range
1854
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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
1854
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1854
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Walter, Jacob
Walter, Catharine
Walter, John
Forrer, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Rapho Twp.
Place
Rapho Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1854 F083
Box Number
006
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Walter, Catharine; Walter, John; Walter, Jacob.
Administrator: Forrer, Christian.
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
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Probate

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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1869 F017
Date Range
1869
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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
1869
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1869
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Harnish, Christian
Harnish, Barbara
Harnish, Jacob K.
Mehaffy, Andrew
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Pequea Twp.
Place
Pequea Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1869 F017
Box Number
009
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Harnish, Barbara.
Administrators: Harnish, Jacob K.; Mehaffy, Andrew.
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
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1894 F005
Date Range
1894
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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
1894
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1894
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0016
People
Bair, William
Bair, John
Brown, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Drumore Twp.
Place
Drumore Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1894 F005
Box Number
016
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Bair, John.
Administrator: Brown, David.
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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Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1849 F039
Date Range
1849
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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
1849
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1849
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Kreider, George
Kreider, Sabina
Mecartney, John
Kreider, Michael
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Conestoga Twp.
Place
Conestoga Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1849 F039
Box Number
005
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Kreider, Sabina.
Administrators: Mecartney, John; Kreider, Michael.
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
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Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1850 F023
Date Range
1850
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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
1850
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1850
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Eshleman, Jacob
Eshleman, Barbara
Herr, Abraham
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Strasburg Twp.
Place
Strasburg Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1850 F023
Box Number
005
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Eshleman, Barbara.
Administrator: Herr, Abraham.
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
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Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1894 F144
Date Range
1894
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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
1894
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1894
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0017
People
Smith, William
Smith, Lucy
Rettew, John M.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Ephrata Twp.
Place
Ephrata Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1894 F144
Box Number
017
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Smith, Lucy.
Administrator: Rettew, John M.
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
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Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1877 F017
Date Range
1877
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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
1877
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1877
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Davis, John H.
Davis, Mary A.
Miller, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
East Lampeter Twp.
Place
East Lampeter Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1877 F017
Box Number
011
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Davis, Mary A.
Administrator: Miller, David.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
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Estate Inventory

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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory for Frederick Steck
Object ID
Inv 1777 F018 S
Date Range
1777
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory for Frederick Steck
Description
Inventories of estates show name of decedent and township, date filed, itemized list of possessions and assets, appraised valuation, and signatures and affidavit of appraisers and administrators.
Date Range
1777
Creation Date
1777
Year
1777
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0109
People
Steck, Frederick
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
Estate inventories
Probate records
Rapho Twp.
Place
Rapho Twp.
Extent
1 item, 1 piece, 4 pages scanned
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Language
English
Object ID
Inv 1777 F018 S
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
109
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images when available.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory for Mary Hartz
Object ID
Inv 1824 F005 H
Date Range
1824
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory for Mary Hartz
Date Range
1824
Year
1824
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0052
People
Hartz, Mary
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
Estate inventories
Probate records
Rapho Twp.
Women
Place
Rapho Twp.
Extent
1 item, 4 pages scanned
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Language
English
Object ID
Inv 1824 F005 H
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
052
Additional Notes
Or Hertz, Mary. 1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Copyright
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Classification
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Letter

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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Letter from James Gibbons to Abraham Gibbons
Object ID
MG0846_F001
Date Range
1783/02/26
Society of Friends Westtown Boarding School Search Terms: Business records Correspondence Deeds Diaries Lampeter Twp. Leacock Twp. Letters Mills Philadelphia Quakers Society of Friends Westtown Boarding School �230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Letter from James Gibbons to Abraham Gibbons
Description
Letter from James Gibbons in Chester, Chester County to Abraham Gibbons in Mill Creek, Lancaster County regarding his plan to sell the mill and tavern in Lancaster County with woodland and cleared land up to the dam on the west side of the creek.
Admin/Biographical History
James Gibbons returned to Chester County and lived there for a time while sitting as a magistrate in Wilmington, Delaware. (information from donor)
Date Range
1783/02/26
Creation Date
26 February 1783
Creator
Gibbons, James, 1735-1810
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Gibbons, James
Gibbons, Abraham
Subjects
Letters
Mills and mill-work
Selling--Real property
Lancaster County (Pa.)
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
Mill Creek, Lampeter Twp.
Mills
Real estate
Taverns
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0846_F001
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records (MG0846), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@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. 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
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 1
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 12 July 2021.
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Deed

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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from Joseph Gibbons to James Gibbons
Object ID
MG0846_F022
Date Range
1769/02/18
Society of Friends Westtown Boarding School Search Terms: Business records Correspondence Deeds Diaries Lampeter Twp. Leacock Twp. Letters Mills Philadelphia Quakers Society of Friends Westtown Boarding School �230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from Joseph Gibbons to James Gibbons
Description
Deed from Joseph Gibbons of [West Town], Chester County to James Gibbons of Lampeter Twp. for a parcel of land in Lampeter Twp., adjoined by John [Kirk], William Evans, and other land owned by Joseph Gibbons. Recorded on 24 March 1769. Three original wax seals on document.
Date Range
1769/02/18
Creation Date
18 February 1769
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Brinton, Moses
Coope, Calvin
Evans, William
Gibbons, Abraham
Gibbons, Hannah
Gibbons, James
Gibbons, Joseph
Hartman, Jacob
Kirk, John
Stoner, Jacob
Subjects
Deeds
Search Terms
Deeds
Lampeter Twp.
Extent
1 item
Object Name
Deed
Language
English
Condition Notes
Three original wax seals on document.
Object ID
MG0846_F022
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records (MG0846), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@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. 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
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 22
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from James Gibbons to Christian Eaby
Object ID
MG0846_F024
Date Range
1793/05/29
Society of Friends Westtown Boarding School Search Terms: Business records Correspondence Deeds Diaries Lampeter Twp. Leacock Twp. Letters Mills Philadelphia Quakers Society of Friends Westtown Boarding School �230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Deed from James Gibbons to Christian Eaby
Description
Deed from James Gibbons of Lampeter Twp. to Christian Eaby of Leacock Twp. for land in Lampeter Twp. alongside the public highway and beside Samuel Eaby's property. Signed 29 May 1793.
Date Range
1793/05/29
Creation Date
27 February 1793
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Bolles, Sarah
Eaby, Christian
Eaby, Samuel
Evans, Thomas
Gibbons, Deborah
Gibbons, James
Miller, John
Subjects
Deeds
Search Terms
Deeds
Lampeter Twp.
Extent
1 item
Object Name
Deed
Language
English
Condition Notes
Original seal on deed.
Object ID
MG0846_F024
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records (MG0846), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@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. 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
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 24
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
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