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.
This album may have belonged to the family of John Lorentz or his son John Lorentz, Jr. The names of Susan Lorentz and Christie Lorentz are written on the inside back cover and C. Lawrence is embossed on the front cover. Also, "Presented to Kate Christmas 1864 JSL" is written on the inside front cover. Album contains carte de visites and tintypes. Most are unidentified.