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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1857 F048
Date Range
1857
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1857
Year
1857
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Trissler, David
Hurst, Sophia
Wiley, William B.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Probate records
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1857 F048
Box Number
007
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Occupation: Saddler.
Renouncers: Demuth, [ ]; Hurst, Sophia; [unknown signature].
Administrator: Wiley, William B.
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 1860 F022
Date Range
1860
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1860
Year
1860
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Haag, Bernhardt
Haag, Caroline
Whiteside, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Probate records
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1860 F022
Box Number
007
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Haag, Caroline.
Administrator: Whiteside, William.
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 1861 F022
Date Range
1861
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1861
Year
1861
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Green, Henry F.
Green, M. S. W.
Stevens, Thaddeus, Jr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Probate records
Place
None
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1861 F022
Box Number
007
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Green, M. S. W.
Administrator: Stevens, Thaddeus Jr.
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
Renunciation for the estate of Sally Lyman
Object ID
Ren 1861 F035
Date Range
1861
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciation for the estate of Sally Lyman
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1861
Year
1861
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Lyman, Sally
Lyman, Salome
Leayman, Sophia
Leayman, Henry
Manning, Christian
Leayman, David
Leayman, Michel
Nunemacher, Catharine
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
York County, Pennsylvania
Probate records
Place
York County, Pennsylvania
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1861 F035
Box Number
007
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Or Lyman, Salome.
Includes a note from Elizabeth Leayman.
Renouncer: Leayman, Sophia; Leayman, Henry; Manning, Christian; Leayman, David; Leyman, Michel.
Administrator: Nunemacher, Catharine.
2 items, 2 pieces
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 1863 F009
Date Range
1863
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1863
Year
1863
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Grube, Levi
Grube, Catharine
Grube, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Warwick Twp.
Probate records
Place
Warwick Twp.
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1863 F009
Box Number
008
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Grube, Catharine.
Administrators: Grube, Mary; Bollinger, [ ].
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
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Martin Shell
Object ID
Inv 1774 F003 S
Date Range
1774
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Martin Shell
Date Range
1774
Year
1774
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0109
People
Shell, Martin
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
Estate inventories
Probate records
Persons of color
Place
Paxton Twp., Lancaster County
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1774 F003 S
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
109
Notes
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
Please use photocopy.
Enslaved person listed.
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 at least two weeks 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-03-00-0133
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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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Thomas Shennan
Object ID
Inv 1737 F001 S
Date Range
1737
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Thomas Shennan
Date Range
1737
Year
1737
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0106
People
Shennan, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
Estate inventories
Probate records
Place
None
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1737 F001 S
Box Number
106
Additional Notes
Also renunciation.
2 items, 2 pieces
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory for Joseph Shirk
Object ID
Inv 1826 F016 S
Date Range
1826
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory for Joseph Shirk
Date Range
1826
Year
1826
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0113
People
Shirk, Joseph
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
Estate inventories
Probate records
Place
Caernarvon Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1826 F016 S
Box Number
113
Additional Notes
1 item, 3 pieces
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Documents

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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1854 F030
Date Range
1854/04
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1854/04
Year
1854
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Flowers, George L.
Young, Abraham B.
Roland, John W.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: assault and battery
Charge: aggravated assault
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1854 F030
Additional Notes
Aggravated assault.
Assault and battery.
Young, Abraham B.
Roland, John W.
1 item, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
16.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1854 F035
Date Range
1854/04
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1854/04
Year
1854
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Oren, J esse
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: assault and battery
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1854 F035
Additional Notes
Assault and battery.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
21.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1854 F053
Date Range
1854/04
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1854/04
Year
1854
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
William, Joseph
WIlliams, WIlliam
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: assault and battery
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1854 F053
Additional Notes
Assault and battery.
Williams, William.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
39.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1854 F056
Date Range
1854/04
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1854/04
Year
1854
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Ruhl, Elizabeth
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: assault and battery
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1854 F056
Additional Notes
Assault and battery.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
43.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1854 F057
Date Range
1854/04
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1854/04
Year
1854
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Ruhl, Elizabeth
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: assault and battery
Charge: aggravated assault
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1854 F057
Additional Notes
Aggravated assault.
Assault and battery.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
44.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
AUG 1854 F061
Date Range
1854/08
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Date Range
1854/08
Year
1854
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Debberman, Barnhard Rudulf
Hessner, Frederick
Kunser, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Indictments
Charge: assault and battery
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
AUG 1854 F061
Additional Notes
Assault and battery.
Hessner, Frederick.
Kunser, Henry.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
23.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1890 F084
Date Range
1890
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1890
Year
1890
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0015
People
Dommel, Margie
Dommel, Peter
Sheid, Charles
Sheid, Christian
Sheid, Sarah
Sheid, Stella
Whauer, Sarha L.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Probate records
Renunciation
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1890 F084
Box Number
015
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Sheid, Christian; [Whauer, Sarah L.] Sheid, Stella; Sheid, Charles; Schied, ____; Dommel, Margie.
Administrator: Dommel, Peter.
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 1892 F019
Date Range
1892
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1892
Year
1892
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0016
People
Champneys, Benjamin
Atlee, Elizabeth Champneys
Atlee, Elizabeth Sarah
Atlee, Benjamin Champneys
Atlee, John Light
Atlee, William Augustus
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Probate records
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1892 F019
Box Number
016
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers Atlee, Elizabeth C.; Atlee, Elizabeth S.; Atlee, Benjamin C.; Atlee, John L.
Administrator: Atlee, William Augustus.
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 1873 F004
Date Range
1873
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1873
Year
1873
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0010
People
Barr, Theodosia Steele
Steele, William
Hildebrand, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Probate records
Place
none
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1873 F004
Box Number
010
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Steele, William.
Administrator: Hildebrand, John.
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 1877 F042
Date Range
1877
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1877
Year
1877
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Calhan, Mary
Mack, Ann
Nolen, James
Nolen, Patrick
Watts, Joseph M.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Columbia
Probate records
Renunciation
Place
Columbia
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1877 F042
Box Number
011
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Nolen, James; Calhan, Mary; Nolen, Patrick.
Administrator: Watts, Joseph 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
Item
Less detail
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1856 F001
Date Range
1856/04
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1856/04
Year
1856
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Givenroad, Edward
Givenroad, Catharine
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: assault and battery
Charge: assault
Charge: choking an infant child
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1856 F001
Additional Notes
Assault and choking an infant child.
Assault and battery.
Givenroad, Catharine.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1856 F002
Date Range
1856/04
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1856/04
Year
1856
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Bortzfield, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: assault and battery
Charge: assault with intent to rape
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1856 F002
Additional Notes
Assault with intent to commit a rape.
Assault and battery.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
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