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.
Located on the road leading from Miller's port (Safe Harbor) to Borough of Washington.
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of Petition: Joseph Manning, [signature in German], Jacob Manning, Daniel Strickler, David Strickler, Jacob Andrews, Jacob Holl, John Landis, Daniel Wittmer, Christian Funk, [signature in German], Emanuel Kauffman.
1 item, 1 piece
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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.
Located on road leading from Washington Boro to Safe Harbour.
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of Petition: John M. Bealls, Daniel Kendig, John Herr, Jacob Kreamer, Christian Stauffer, [signature in German], Jacob Mellinger, John Manning, Abraham Hostetter, Christian Funk, Jacob Brenneman, Joseph Manning, John Connell, Daniel Strickler.
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Signers of Petition: John Herr, James Hutchon, Christian Funk, Jacob Philips, John Correll, Christian Sourbeer, Benjamin Binkley, John Landis, Emanuel Kauffman, Nathaniel Smith, Henry Brenneman, Rudolph Wissler, Henry Loyer.
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Signers of Petition: Abraham Bitner, John Manning, Jacob Brenneman, Jacob Andrews, Samuel Holl, John Hershey, [signature in German], Christian Sourbeer, Henry Manning, Nathaniel Smith, [ ] Stauffer, Joseph Manning.
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Located on the road leading from Martick Forge to Columbia about three miles from Safe Harbour.
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of Petition: Jacob Eshleman, Jacob Wisler Jr., John Herr, John Stauffer, John Manning, Daniel W. Wittmer, Frederick Frey, Adam Kline, Adam Doerstler, Jacob Manning, Christian Zimmer, [signature in German].
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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