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Collection
General Collection
Title
Historical marker for the borough of Columbia
Object ID
1-21-06-68
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Title
Historical marker for the borough of Columbia
Description
Historical marker for the borough of Columbia, likely located on Route 462.
Year Range From
1950
Year Range To
1959
Creator
Lockwood, Louis
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subject
Photographs
Classification
1-21-06-68
Search Terms
Historical markers
Columbia
Place
Columbia
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Original or Copy
Original
Print Size
3.5 x 5 inches
Object ID
1-21-06-68
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
2023.Lockwood
Images
Less detail
Collection
General Collection
Title
Hen Boops
Object ID
1-11-05-21
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Title
Hen Boops
Description
Hen Boops, "resident vagabond" of Columbia. His real name was Daniel Webster. Digital image only.
Provenance
Gift of Joan Mimnall
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Webster, Daniel
Boops, Hen
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subject
African Americans
Homeless persons
Search Terms
Black men
Columbia
Persons of color
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Object ID
1-11-05-21
Images
Less detail
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1-16-03-97
Date Range
c. 1875
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Columbia bridge replacing the one burned in 1863 during the Civil War. Half of a stereoscopic print.
Date Range
c. 1875
Creator
Williams, Lesher M.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Railroads
Bridges
Columbia
Susquehanna River
Place
Columbia
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
3 x 4 inches
Object ID
1-16-03-97
Images
Less detail
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1-16-03-98
Date Range
c. 1896
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Four small views of Columbia bridge destroyed by cyclone in 1896.
Date Range
c. 1896
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Railroads
Bridges
Covered bridges
Columbia
Susquehanna River
Place
Columbia
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
4 x 5 inches
Object ID
1-16-03-98
Images
Less detail
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1-16-03-99
Date Range
c. 1899
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Color tinted photograph of railroad bridge built to replace the one destroyed by cyclone in 1896
Date Range
c. 1899
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Railroads
Railroad bridges
Bridges
Columbia
Susquehanna River
Place
Columbia
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
4 x 4 inches
Object ID
1-16-03-99
Images
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1892 F074
Date Range
1892
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
1892
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1892
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0016
People
Hobart, Henrietta W.
Rutter, Sarah M.
Hobart, William
Hobart, T. D.
Royer, John W. Jr.
Royer, Henrietta H.
Smith, Sarah W.
Royer, J. W.
Royer, Elsie H.
Smith, William Rudolph
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Columbia
Place
Columbia
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1892 F074
Box Number
016
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Rutter, Sarah M.; Hobart, William; Hobart, T. D.; Royer, John W. Jr.; Royer, Royer, Henrietta H.; Smith, Sarah W.; Royer, J. W.; Royer, Elsie H.
Administrator: Smith, William Rudolph.
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
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1892 F104
Date Range
1892
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
1892
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1892
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0016
People
Monroe, Samuel C.
Monroe, Clara J.
Kauffman, Andrew J.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Columbia
Place
Columbia
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1892 F104
Box Number
016
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Monroe, Clara J.
Administrator: Kauffman, Andrew J.
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
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #595
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
Year
1830
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Albright, Caroline
Albright, John
Albright, Mrs.
Allen, Mary
Allen, Nat
Arms, Henry
Arms, Jacob
Arms, John
Arms, Samuel
Aston, Henry
Aston, Jacob
Aston, Mary
Beaver, Frederick
Beaver, George
Beaver, John
Bennet, Abraham
Bennet, James
Bennet, John
Bennet, Joseph
Bogle, George
Bothoff, Elizabeth
Bothoff, Henry
Bothoff, John
Boyers, James
Boyers, Jesse
Boyers, Mary
Brooks, Catyann
Brooks, James
Brooks, Mrs.
Brown, Elizabeth
Brown, Hosea
Brown, John
Brown, John G.
Brown, Rebecca
Brown, Westly
Carchaman, Mary
Clark, Oliver
Clark, Philip
Clinton, Jacob
Clinton, John
Clinton, Joseph
Clouse, Emaly
Clouse, Mary
Cohick, Daniel
Cohick, Susan
Cohick, Mrs.
Cole, Charles
Conklin, John
Conklin, Joseph
Correl, George
Creamer, Christian
Creamer, Henry
Creamer, Jacob
Curry, Loransa
Curry, Martin
Curry, Rebecca
Doudrick, Isaac W.
Duck, Fanny
Duck, George
Duck, Solomon
Eberline, George
Engle, Hiram
Engle, Mary
Engle, Moses
Fight, Emanuel
Fight, John
Fight, Lewis
Fight, Mrs.
Findley, Uriah
Findley, Mrs.
Gallager, Daniel
Gallager, Francis
Gallager, Henry
Gallager, Mary
Giger, Catharine
Giger, George
Greff, Henry
Hander, Elizabeth
Hander, Magdaline
Hander, Mrs.
Hass, Christian
Hass, Jacob
Hass, Mrs.
Hatch, Sarah
Houtch, Margaret
Houtch, William
Howard, Angeline
Hughs, James
Hughs, James H.
Hughs, Josiah
Hummel, Catharine
Hummel, Elizabeth
Hummel, Mrs.
Hutten, Enos
Hutten, Lydiann
Hutten, Mrs.
Isenberger, Abraham
Isenberger, Christian
Isenberger, Henry
Kame, Catharine
Kame, Mrs.
Keller, Amos
Keller, Ira
Keller, Leonard
Keller, Michael
Lewis, Joseph
Lewis, Sarah
Liebhart, Elizabeth
Liebhart, Martha
Liebhart, Mrs.
Lightiser, Jacob
Lightiser, John
Lightiser, Wayne
Lively, Catharine
Lockard, Charles
Lockard, Elizabeth
Lockard, Hannah
Lockard, Samuel
Lockard, William
Lockard, Mrs.
Long, Elizabeth
Mason, Ann
Mason, Isaac
Mason, William
Maxten, Ann
Maxten, George
Maxten, Samuel
Maxten, Mrs.
Mays, Elizabeth
Mays, Margaret
Mays, Peter
Mays, Samuel
McCarty, Joseph
McCuray, Susan
McFadden, Hetty
Mellinger, Ann
Mellinger, Jacob
Mellinger, Joseph
Mellinger, Nancy
Mellinger, Susan
Metzgar, Andrew
Metzgar, Catharine
Metzgar, Frederick
Metzgar, Jacob V.
Metzger, Abraham
Miller, Ann
Miller, Philip
Miller, Polly
Minnich, Daniel
Minnich, Sarah
Minnich, Susan
Moon, Ann
Moon, Catty
Moon, Samuel
Moon, Mrs.
Nickatson, Matilda
Onetto, Henry
Onetto, Joseph
Onetto, William
Pearson, Mary Jane
Pearson, William
Pearson, Mrs.
Poor, Elizabeth
Poor, Samuel
Road, Fanny
Robison, Barbary
Robison, Mrs.
Shneader, Frederick
Sickel, Decomma
Sickel, Edwin
Sickel, Lewis
Sickel, Mrs.
Smith, Henry
Smith, Mrs.
Snyder, Henry
Springer, Henry
Springer, Jacob
Stittinger, Nancy
Stittinger, Mrs.
Strawbridge, George
Strawbridge, Mrs.
Taylor, Charles
Taylor, Hannah
Torbet, David
Torbet, John
Treaner, Ann
Treaner, Patrick
Treaner, Rosanna
Wade, Elizabeth
Walsh, David
Walsh, Henry
Watto, Wesley
Way, George
Way, John
Way, Mrs.
Welsh, Mary
Welsh, Thomas
Welsh, Mrs.
Wiley, Rebecca
Wiley, Susan
Wiley, Mrs.
Witty, Walter
Wolf, Charles
Wolf, Henry
Wolf, Nat
Wolf, Mrs.
Wright, Ann Eliza
Search Terms
Columbia
West Hempfield Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
West Hempfield Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #595
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1995/08/03.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
NAMES TAKEN FROM LANCASTER COUNTY TAX LISTS.
Columbia and West Hempfield Township.
Albright, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Albright, Caroline, age 8; Albright, John, age 11.
Allen, Mary. Orphan. Age 5.
Allen, Nat. Orphan. Age 6.
Arms, Jacob. Father of Arms, Henry, age 6; Arms, John, age 11; Arms, Samuel, age 9.
Aston, Jacob. Father of Aston, Henry, age 9; Aston, Mary, age 11.
Beaver, John. Father of Beaver, Frederick, age 8; Beaver, George, age 11.
Bennet, Abraham. Father of Bennet, James, age 10; Bennet, John, age 8.
Bennet, Joseph. Orphan. Age 6.
Bogle, George. Orphan. Age 11.
Bothoff, Henry. Father of Bothoff, Elizabith, age 9; Bothoff, John, age 11.
Boyers, Jesse. Father of Boyers, James, age 8; Boyers, Mary, age 10.
Brooks, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Brooks, Catyann, age 8; Brooks, James, age 10.
Brown, Hose. Father of Brown, Elizabeth, age 9; Brown, Westly, age 6.
Brown, John. Father of Brown, John G., age 10; Brown, Rebecca, age 8.
Carchaman, Mary. Orphan. Age 6.
Clark, Philip. Father of Clark, Oliver, age 6.
Clinton, Joseph. Father of Clinton, Jacob, age 7; Clinton, John, age 5.
Clouse, Emaly. Fatherless. Age 9.
Clouse, Mary. Fatherless. Age 7.
Cohick, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Cohick, Daniel, age 6; Cohick, Susan, age 11.
Cole, Charles. Father of Cole, Charles, age 5.
Conklin, Joseph. Father of Conklin, John, age 8.
Correl, George. Orphan. Age 10.
Creamer, Christian. Father of Creamer, Henry, age 11; Creamer, Jacob, age 9.
Curry, Martin. Father of Curry, Loransa, age 6; Curry, Rebecca, age 8.
Doudrick, Isaac W. Orphan. Age 6.
Duck, George. Father of Duck, Fanny, age 6; Duck, Solomon, age 10.
Eberline, George. Orphan. Age 8.
Engle, Moses. Father of Engle, Hiram, age 9; Engle, Mary, age 10.
Fight, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Fight, Emanuel, age 9; Fight, John, age 6; Fight, Lewis. age 11.
Findley, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Findley, Uriah, age 9.
Gallager, Daniel.Father of Gallager, Francis, age 5; Gallager, Henry, age 8; Gallager, Mary, age 9.
Giger, George. Father of Giger, Catharine, age 6.
Greff, Henry. Orphan. Age 6.
Hander, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Hander, Elizabeth, age 10; Hander, Magdaline, age 7.
Hass, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Hass, Christian, age 9; Hass, Jacob, age 7.
Hatch, Sarah. Orphan. Age 7.
Houtch, William. Father of Houtch, Margaret, age 7; Houtch, William, age 5.
Howard, Angeline. Orphan. Age 8.
Hughs, James. Father of Hughs, James H., age 9. Hughs, Josiah, age 11.
Hummel, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Hummel, Catharine, age 9; Hummel, Elizabeth, age 7.
Hutten, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Hutten, Enos, age 8; Hutten, Lydiann, age 6.
Isenberger, Abraham. Father of Isenberger, Christian, age 11; Isenberger, Henry, age 8.
Kame, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Kame, Catharine, age 11.
Keller, Michael. Father of Keller, Amos, age 7; Keller, Ira, age 10; Keller, Leonard, age 6.
Lewis, Joseph. Father of Lewis, Sarah, age 6.
Liebhart, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Liebhart, Elizabeth, age 10; Liebhart, Martha, age 8.
Lightiser, Jacob. Father of Lightiser, John, age 8; Lightiser, Wayne, age 10.
Lively, Catharine. Mother of Lockard, Elizabeth, age 9; Lockard, William, age 6.
Lockard, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Lockard, Charles, age 8; Lockard, Samuel, age 10; Lockard, Hannah, age 7.
Long, Elizabeth. Orphan. Age 5.
Mason, Isaac. Father of Mason, Ann, age 11; Mason, William, age 7.
Maxten, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Maxten, Ann, age 9; Maxten, George, age 11; Maxten, Samuel, age 7.
Mays, Peter. Father of Mays, Elizabeth, age 7; Mays, Margaret. age 8.
Mays, Samuel. Orphan. Age 6.
McCarty, Joseph. Orphan. Age 8.
McCuray, Susan. Orphan. Age 10.
McFadden, Hetty. Orphan. Age 11.
Mellinger, Jacob. Father of Mellinger, Ann, age 8; Mellinger, Susan, age 11.
Mellinger, Nancy. Mother of Mellinger, Joseph, age 5.
Metzgar, Andrew. Father of Metzger, Abraham, age 9; Metzgar, Catharine, age 8; Metzgar, Frederick, age 6; Metzgar, Jacob V., age 5.
Miller, Philip. Father of Miller, Ann, age 8; Miller, Polly, age 10.
Minnich, Daniel. Father of Minnich, Sarah, age 5; Minnich, Susan, age 10.
Moon, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Moon, Ann, age 9; Moon, Catty, age 11; Moon, Samuel, age 7.
Nickatson, Matilda. Orphan. Age 8.
Onetto, Joseph. Father of Onetto, Henry, age 6; Onetto, William, age 5.
Pearson, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Pearson, Mary Jane, age 9; Pearson, William, age 11.
Poor, Samuel. Father of Poor, Elizabeth, age 10.
Road, Fanny. Orphan. Age 9.
Robison, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Robison, Barbary, age 11.
Shneader, Frederick. Orphan. Age 8.
Sickel, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Sickel, Decomma, age 7; Sickel, Edwin, age 8; Sickel, Lewis, age 10.
Smith, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Smith, Henry, age 9.
Snyder, Henry. Father of Snyder, Henry, age 9.
Springer, Jacob. Father of Springer, Henry, age 9; Springer, Jacob, age 6.
Stittinger, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Stittinger, Nancy, age 9.
Strawbridge, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Strawbridge, George, age 7.
Taylor, Charles. Father of Taylor, Hannah, age 8.
Torbet, David. Father of Torbet, David, age 11; Torbet, John, age 9.
Treaner, Patrick. Father of Treaner, Ann, age 9; Treaner, Rosanna, age 11.
Wade, Elizabeth. Orphan. Age 7.
Walsh, Henry. Father of Walsh, David, age 6.
Watto, Wesley. Orphan. Age 8.
Way, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Way, George, age 9; Way, John, age 11.
Welsh, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Welsh, Mary, age 8; Welsh, Thomas, age 6.
Wiley, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Wiley, Rebecca , age 7; Wiley, Susan, age 11.
Witty, Walter. Orphan. Age 8.
Wolf, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Wolf, Charles, age 9; Wolf, Henry, age 11; Wolf, Nat, age 6.
Wright, Ann Eliza. Orphan. Age 7.
1 item. 4 pieces.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #596
Date Range
1830
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 Range
1830
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1830
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Allexander, Elizabeth
Allexander, William
Bell, Francis
Bright, Mary
Bright, W.
Brown, Harit
Davis, H.
Davis, Mira
Davis, Nathaniel
Delbum, M.
Delbum, William
Dellum, C.
Dellum, Hanah
Dellum, James
Dickinson, J.
Dickinson, Joseph
Dickinson, Mary
Gooden, William
Green, Cassa
Green, Sarah
Green, W.
Green, Walter
Harris, J.
Harris, Stephen
Harris, Susan
Henderson, J.
Henderson, Rebecca
Henderson, Sarah
Jackson, Elizabeth
Jenkins, Emanuel
King, David
Loney, James
Miller, E.
Miller, Elizabeth
Miller, Margret
Randall, Ann
Randall, B.
Randall, John
Smith, Daniel
Snively, Mary
Tailor, Amelia
Tailor, Isaac
Thomas, Hetty
Thomas, Susan
Tolson, Elmira
Tolson, William
Williams, James
Wilson, Elizabeth
Wilson, James
Wilson, Rebecca
Wilson, Mrs.
Search Terms
Columbia
West Hempfield Twp.
Poor children
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
West Hempfield Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
List
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #596
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1995/08/03.
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.
NAMES TAKEN FROM LANCASTER COUNTY TAX LISTS.
African American.
Columbia and West Hempfield.
Allexander, _____. Parent of Allexander, Elizabeth, age 9; Allexander, William, age 10.
Bell, Francis. Fatherless. Age 7.
Bright, W. Parent of Bright, Mary, age 8.
Brown, Harit. Fatherless. Age 6.
Davis, H. Parent of Davis, Nathaniel, age 7; Davis, Mira, age 5.
Dellum, C. Parent of Dellum, Hanah, age 7.
Delbum, M. Parent of Dellum, James, age 9; Delbum, William, age 10.
Dickinson, J. Parent of Dickinson, Joseph, age 6; Dickinson, Mary, age 7.
Gooden, William. Fatherless. Age 10.
Green, Cassa. Fatherless. Age 7.
Green, W. Parent of Green, Sarah, age 9; Green, Walter, age 7.
Harris, J. Parent of Harris, Stephen, age 6; Harris, Susan, age 8.
Henderson, J.Parent of Henderson, Rebecca, age 6; Henderson, Sarah, age 8.
Jackson, [Hic Jac], Parent of Jackson, Elizabeth, age 11.
Jenkins, Emanuel. Fatherless. Age 9.
King, David. Fatherless. Age 9.
Loney, James. Fatherless. Age 8.
Miller, E. Parent of Miller, Elizabeth, age 7; Miller, Margret, age 5.
Randall, B. Parent of Randall, Ann, age 6; Randall, John, age 8.
Smith, Daniel. Fatherless. Age 10.
Snively, Mary. Child of a "grass widow". Age 7.
Tailor, Amelia. Fatherless. Age 5.
Tailor, Isaac. Fatherless. Age 7.
Thomas, Hetty. Fatherless. Age 8.
Thomas, Susan. Fatherless. Age 6.
Tolson, Elmira. Fatherless. Age 6.
Tolson, William. Fatherless. Age 8.
Williams, James. Fatherless. Age 7.
Wilson, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Wilson, Elizabeth, age 8; Wilson, Rebecca, age 6.
Wilson, James. Fatherless. Age 7.
1 item. 2 pieces.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #521
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 0007
People
Beaver, Frederick
Beaver, George
Bennet, Christian
Bennet, James
Bennet, John
Bogle, George
Boyd, George
Clouse, George
Currie, Catharine
Currie, Rebecca
Denormandy, Anthony
Denormandy, Elisabeth
Denormandy, Praul
Ditweiler, Jacob
Ditweiler, Nancy
Findlay, Uriah
Fite, George
Fite, Lewis
Harvey, Hughes
Hewes, Harvey
Hughes, Josiah
Hughes, Homer
Kulp, John
Culp, John
Kulp, Mary
Culp, Mary
Lewis, Joseph
Lloyd, Thomas
Maxton, Ann
Maxton, George
Moon, Ann
Moon, Catharine
Richards, John
Richards, Mary
Taylor, Hannah
Taylor, Sarah
Taylor, William
Trainor, Rosanna
Walsh, Henry
Walsh, Mariah
Walsh, Mary
Walsh, Wesley
Watts, William
Willis, Elisa
Willis, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Columbia
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Columbia
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #521
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/05.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Beaver, Frederick.
Beaver, George.
Bennet, Christian.
Bennet, James.
Bennet, John.
Bogle, George.
Boyd, George.
Clouse, George.
Currie, Catharine.
Currie, Rebecca.
Denormandy, Anthony. Permanently gone from the place or dead.
Denormandy, Elisabeth. Permanently gone from the place or dead.
Denormandy, Praul. Permanently gone from the place or dead.
Ditweiler, Jacob.
Ditweiler, Nancy.
Findlay, Uriah.
Fite, George.
Fite, Lewis.
Harvey, Hughes. Or Hewes, Harvey. Age 7.
Hughes, Josiah. Or Hughes, Homer.
Kulp, John. Or Culp, John.
Kulp, Mary. Or Culp, Mary. Too old.
Lewis, Joseph.
Lloyd, Thomas. Teacher.
Maxton, Ann.
Maxton, George.
Moon, Ann. Permanently gone from the place or dead.
Moon, Catharine. Permanently gone from the place or dead.
Richards, John.
Richards, Mary.
Taylor, Hannah.
Taylor, Sarah.
Taylor, William.
Trainor, Rosanna.
Walsh, Henry.
Walsh, Mariah. Permanently gone from the place or dead.
Walsh, Mary.
Walsh, Wesley.
Watts, William.
Willis, Elisa. Permanently gone from the place or dead.
Willis, Mary. Permanently gone from the place or dead.
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
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #588
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 0007
People
Claiborne, Catharine
Mellinger, Nancy
Mellinger, Sarah
Mellinger, Susanna
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Columbia
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Columbia
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #588
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/09.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Claiborne, Catharine. Teacher.
Mellinger, Nancy.
Mellinger, Sarah.
Mellinger, Susanna.
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
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1854 F007
Date Range
1854
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
1854
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1854
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Black, Joseph
Black, Hannah M.
Black, Joseph H.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Columbia
Place
Columbia
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1854 F007
Box Number
006
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Black, Hannah M.
Administrator: Black, Joseph H.
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
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #278
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
Year
1823
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Murphy, Maria
Murphy, Samuel
Peters, George
Stansbrough, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Columbia
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Columbia
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #278
Box Number
003
Notes
Entered into Q&A Jun 4, 1996.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Murphy, Maria.
Murphy, Samuel.
Peters, George. Administrator of Samuel Stansbrough's estate.
Stansbrough, Samuel. Teacher. Deceased.
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
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #307
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
Year
1823
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Beman, John
Bogle, George
Bogle, Mary Ann
Brown, Daniel
Brown, James
Burkman, Margaret
Dickey, William
Hoon, Nathaniel
Hunter, James
Keam, Kitty
Minich, Daniel
Minich, John
O'Donnel, James
O'Donnel, John
Pearson, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Columbia
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Columbia
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #307
Box Number
003
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/08/04.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Beman, John.
Bogle, George.
Bogle, Mary Ann.
Brown, Daniel.
Brown, James.
Burkman, Margaret.
Dickey, William.
Hoon, Nathaniel.
Hunter, James. Teacher.
Keam, Kitty.
Minich, Daniel.
Minich, John.
O'Donnel, James.
O'Donnel, John.
Pearson, James.
1 item. 2 pieces.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1854 F048
Date Range
1854
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
1854
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1854
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Kidder, John
Kidder, Curtis
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Columbia
Place
Columbia
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1854 F048
Box Number
006
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Kidder, Curtis.
Administrator: None.
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
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1854 F076
Date Range
1854
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
1854
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1854
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Smedley, Jeffrey
Smedly, Mary Ann
Cooper, John
Lloyd, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Columbia
Place
Columbia
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1854 F076
Box Number
006
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Occupation: Machinist.
Renouncer: Smedly, Mary Ann.
Administrators: Cooper, John; Lloyd, Thomas.
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
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1855 F012
Date Range
1855
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
1855
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1855
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Crow, James
Krow, James
Elder, William H.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Columbia
Place
Columbia
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1855 F012
Box Number
006
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Krow, James.
Administrator: Elder, William H.
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
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1856 F005
Date Range
1856
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
1856
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1856
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Barrick, G. Washington
Barrick, Amelia
Barrick, Richard E.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Columbia
Place
Columbia
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1856 F005
Box Number
007
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Barrick, Amelia.
Administrator: Barrick, Richard E.
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
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1857 F008
Date Range
1857
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
1857
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1857
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Bull, Coleman J.
Bull, Anna F.
Green, Stephen
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Columbia
Place
Columbia
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1857 F008
Box Number
007
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Bull, Anna F.
Administrator: Green, Stephen.
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
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1859 F001
Date Range
1859
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
1859
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1859
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Armstrong, Stephenson
Armstrong, Sophia
Kehler, Henry N.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Columbia
Place
Columbia
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1859 F001
Box Number
007
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Armstrong, Sophia.
Administrator: Kehler, Henry N.
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

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