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. Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name. Handwritten; from 1886, handwritten on printed forms.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name.
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.
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.
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Courtesy of LancasterHistory and the Lancaster County Archives, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
An estate inventory is a list of the assets and liabilities of a decedent's estate with the appraised value of those items, with the exception of real estate.
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Additional Notes
Enslaved woman listed.
1 item, 1 piece
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Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Additional Notes
Occupation: surveyor.
Enslaved man listed.
1 item, 1 piece
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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
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Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Taken from Lancaster County tax lists.
Butcher, Charles. Father of Butcher, Joana Christina, age 8.
Church, John. Father of Church, Sarah Ann, age 7.
Clark, Samuel. Father of Clark, Cyrus, age 11; Clark, Samuel, age 8; Clark, Margaret, age 6.
Evans, Nathan. Father of Evans, William, age 11; Evans, Matilda, age 9.
Feaster, Widow. Mother of Feaster,Margaret, age 8; Feaster, Maria, age 6; Feaster, James, age 5.
Garner, Widow. Mother of Garner, James, age 11; Garner, William, age 7; Garner, Eliza, age 5.
Gault, Elizabeth. Mother of Gault, Hannah, age 11.
Haster, William. Father of Haster, Edwin, age 8.
Iler, John. Father of Iler, Jane, age 7.
Johnson, Widow. Mother of Johnson, Rachel, age 10. Also known as Johnson, Ann.
Kizer, John. Father of Kizer, Sarah, age 7.
Knowls, John. Father of Knowls, William, age 10; Knowls, Amos, age 8.
Lammas, Peggy. Mother of Lammas, Annetta, age 10; Lammas, William, age 8; Lammas, Cyrus, age 6.
Larue, Isaac. Father of Larue, Isaac, age 7; Larue, David, age 6.
Lindicamp, Peter. Father of Lindicamp, Margaret, age 8; Lindicamp, John, age 6; Lindicamp, Margaret, age 8.
Lynch, Joseph. Father of Lynch, James; Lynch, Phoebe. Twins, age 7.
McEnnelly, Michael. Father of McEnnelly, Watson, age 9; McEnnelly , James, age 7.
Miexell, Widow. Mother of Miexell, Mary, age 6.
Murry, Sackey. Parent of Murry, Mary, age 9; Murry, George, age 8.
Odair, John. Father of Odair, William, age 6.
Rees, William. Father of Rees, Charles, age 9.
Rush, Martin. Father of Rush, Henrietta, age 8; Rush, George, age 6.
Rutter, Levi. Father of Rutter, Eliza, age 6; Rutter, Jeramiah, age 6.
Townsley, Joseph. Father of Townsley, Maria, age 11; Townsley, James, age 7.
Wells, Catharine. African American. Mother of Wells, George, age 9.
Zell, Catharine. Mother of Wilson, Amanda, ageg 6.
Zell, Mary. Deceased. Mother of Brubaker, Perry, age 7.
Zell, Peter. Father of Zell, Margaret, age 9; Zell, Maryann, age 11; Zell, William, age 7.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
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.
