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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1896 F037
Date Range
1896
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
1896
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1896
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0017
People
Groff, Amos
Kreider, Mary E.
Wenger, Emma L.
Miller, Clara A.
Fritz, H. Marinda
Kreider, Anna L.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Lancaster
Place
Lancaster
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1896 F037
Box Number
017
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Kreider, Mary E.; Wenger, Emma L.; Miller, Clara A.; Fritz, H. Marinda.
Administrator: Kreider, Anna L.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1881 F030
Date Range
1881
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
1881
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1881
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0012
People
Groff, Joseph
Groff, Elizabeth
Groff, Amos
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 1881 F030
Box Number
012
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Groff, Elizabeth.
Administrator: Groff, Amos.
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
Less detail
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
AUG 1858 F047
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1858
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Groff, Amos
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
AUG 1858 F047
Additional Notes
Assault and battery.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
45.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1864 F38 I03
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Year
1864
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0033
People
Miller, John
Groff, Francis B.
Groff, Amos
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Liquor License
Providence Twp.
Place
Providence Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1864 F38 I03
Box Number
033
Additional Notes
Known as Mount Airy.
Bond: Groff, Francis, B.; Groff, Amos.
15 signatures in support of petition.
Receipt to keep a tavern.
Approved.
April term.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1856 F27 I02
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Year
1856
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0022
People
Engles, Jesse
Porter, Albert G.
Groff, Amos
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Martic Twp.
Place
Martic Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1856 F27 I02
Box Number
022
Additional Notes
Bond: Albert G. Porter, Amos Groff.
Receipt.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #347
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Doughen, Hannah
Doughen, Susanna
Galen, William
Hickey, James
Hickey, Margaret
Hickey, Mary
Hickey, Sarah
McAffee, Benjamin
McAffee, David
McAffee, Rebecca
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Martic Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Martic Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #347
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/09/14.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Doughen, Hannah.
Doughen, Susanna.
Galen, William. Teacher.
Hickey, James.
Hickey, Margaret.
Hickey, Mary.
Hickey, Sarah.
McAffee, Benjamin.
McAffee, David.
McAffee, Rebecca.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1858 F31 I02
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Year
1858
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0025
People
Fisher, John
Groff, Amos
Brintnall, Joseph
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Martic Twp.
Place
Martic Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1858 F31 I02
Box Number
025
Additional Notes
Bond: Amos Groff, Joseph Brintnall.
Receipt.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1863 F20 I31
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Year
1863
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0031
People
Groff, Amos
Martin, George
Robinson, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Liquor License
Lancaster
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1863 F20 I31
Box Number
031
Additional Notes
Name of tavern: Cross Key's.
Bond: Martin, George; Robinson, Thomas.
Singers of petition: Van Camp, J. C.; Neher, Jacob; Myer, D. C.; Eberman, P. G.; Rote, George F.; Myer, John P.; Diller, J.; Steinman, George M.; Mengier, Charles F.; Martin, George; Slick, John; Lipp, Henry G.
Receipt to keep tavern.
Approved.
April term.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
Object ID
AdAcct 1898 F023 G
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Year
1898
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0138
People
Groff, Amos
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1898 F023 G
Box Number
138
Additional Notes
Kreider, Anna L. Administrator.
3 items, 13 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
Object ID
AdAcct 1865 F025 M
Date Range
1865
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Date Range
1865
Year
1865
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0266
People
Miller, John
Groff, Amos
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Providence Twp.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1865 F025 M
Box Number
266
Additional Notes
Groff, Amos. Administrator.
2 items, 3 pieces.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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