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.
Signers of Petition: [Benjamin Bear], Henry Getz, Henry G. Hornberger, Jacob Bear, George Brown, Jacob Diffenderfer, Frederick Hoffman, [John] Ream, Michael Seitz, John Denlinger, Tobias Miller, Henry Coughenour, Abraham Hoefgen.
1 Item, 1 Piece
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Signers of Petition: John Dunkel, Abraham Hoefgen, George Brown, Frederick Hoffman, Jacob Myers, Jacob Diffenderfer, David Dunkel, [signature in German], William [Sneath], George Slough, Anthony Fisher, Lewis House, Henry Hornberger.
1 Item, 1 Piece
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Signers of petition: Jacob Baer, Benjamin B. Bear, Isaac Evans, Jacob Hawk, Frederick Hoffman, John Davis, John Ream, David Ringwalt, John Seachrist, Jacob Brubaker, John G. Brenner, Jacob Sener.
Bond: Jacob Baer, John Davis.
Receipt to keep a tavern.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Signers of petition: John Davis, Abraham Brubaker, John S. Wissler, Christian Saner, [H. L. Frintz], John G. Brenner, Emanuel Hall, Uriah Goodman, Jacob Baer, Henry Baker, Daniel Brenner, Joseph B. Mumma, Benjamin B. Bear.
Bond: Adam S. Dietrich, John Davis.
Receipt to keep a tavern.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
