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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1877 F017
Date Range
1877
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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
1877
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1877
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Davis, John H.
Davis, Mary A.
Miller, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
East Lampeter Twp.
Place
East Lampeter Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1877 F017
Box Number
011
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Davis, Mary A.
Administrator: Miller, David.
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
Documents
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #146
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
Miller, David
Mc Donnald, Hugh
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #146
Box Number
003
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment for apprehending a horse thief.
Miller, David. Received payment.
Mc Donnald, Hugh. Defendent.
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 #147
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
Miller, David
Walker, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #147
Box Number
003
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment for apprehending a horse thief.
Miller, David. Received payment.
Walker, James. Defendent.
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 #155
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
Aaron, George
Ailer, David
Banks, David
Beam, George
Beatty, Robert
Beitz, Jacob
Bender, Isaac
Bender, Nathaniel
Bird, Martin
Black, Wilbur
Boushong, John
Buchter, David
Buether, David
Bullman, James
Burton, James
Chitty, Jacob
Curling, Daniel
Dale, Samuel
Davis, Sampson
Diffenbach, Dr.
Eberly, Godfied
Eberly, Godfred
Eckles, Samuel
Eckles, William
Ellwanger, Christian
Ellwanger, John
Evans, George
Farlow, Jacob
Fee, John
Feldenberger, John
Feldernberger, John
Flanagan, Thomas
Flannagan, Thomas
Foltz, Andrew
Fondersmith, George
Fordney, Margaret
Forrance, John
Freeman, C. Dr.
Frey, John
Fundersmith, George
Gardner, Adam
Getz, Philip
Glenfield, Ed
Good, John
Goodman, John
Gormly, John
Graybill, Jacob
Haffmeyer, Charles
Hain, Daniel
Hallager, Charles
Hambright, William J.
Harlacher, Charles
Heiny, Joseph
Herr, Abraham
Hershey, Christian
Hiesler, George
Hook, Jonathan
Hoover, John
Hopkins, Samuel
Hubert, Jacob
Hupperd, John
Jackson, Josiah
Jenkin, William
Johnson, Richard
Johnston, John
Johnstone, John
Jordan, David
Kassler, Samuel
Kegerize, Michael
Kegerrize, Michael
Kelly, Edward
Kelly, Elizabeth
Kelly, Patrick
Kendig, John
Kindrig, Prudence
Kindrig, Mary
Klein, Frederick
Kline, Daniel
Kline, Daniel Jr.
Kline, George
Kline, John
Kline, William
Kreider, Benjamin
Laller, Absolom
Landis, Henry
Langer, George
Lawyer, George
Lechler, John
Lerns, Eli
Lichtenthaler, Adolph
Lind, Michael Jr.
Loan, Catherine
Loan, Hugh
Loar, Hugh
Lockart, Joseph
Louer, Hugh
Lyle, Ann
McAnaney, Patrick
McCloud, John
McCloy, A. Dr.
McCullock, Hugh
McGerigan, Francis
McGranahan, John
McGregor, Francis
McMichael, Patrick
McMichel, Patrick
McMillan, William
Miller, Adam
Miller, David
Miller, Henry
Miller, J. Dr.
Miller, Peter
Miller, Sophia
Mull, Nicholas
Parmer, Abel
Pener, George
Porter, Peter
Rathfon, Jacob
Read, Henry R.
Reed, Henry R.
Ressler, George
Rice, Selah
Roat, John
Robison, Thomas
Rodacker, John
Rohrer, John
Roth, John
Sellers, Absalon
Sheaffer, John
Sides, John
Simpson, John
Smith, Peter
Smith, William
Stohler, Jacob
Studenbrok, George
Sweeny, George
Torrance, John
Torrance, Mary
Tschety, Jacob
Waters, Mary
Wilson, John
Zecher, Christian Jr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
Witnesses
Constables
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #155
Box Number
003
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment for costs of "pros.", constables and witnesses.
All defendents insolvent.
Robison, Thomas. Convicted of larceny.
Beam, George. Convicted of assault & battery.
Lockart, Joseph. Convicted of fornication and bastardy.
Banks, David. Convicted of assault & battery.
Gardner, Adam. Convicted of larceny.
Jackson, Josiah. Convicted of larceny.
Heiny, Joseph. Convicted of larceny.
Wilson, John. Witness: McCloud, John.
Wilson, John. Witnesses: Smith, Peter. [Loar], Hugh. Kelly, Patrick.
Wilson, John. Witnesses: Rathfon, Jacob. Zecher, Christian Jr.
Wilson, John. Witnesses: Loan, Hugh. Glenfield, Ed. Fee, John. Hain, Daniel.
Lechler, John. Indicted for murder. Witness: Haffmeyer, Charles.
Wilson, John. Witnesses: Foltz, Andrew. Langer, George. Miller, Peter.
Wilson, John. Witness: Hoover, John.
Wilson, John. Witness: Rohrer, John.
Wilson, John. Witness: McGranahan, John.
Pener, George. Witnesses: Stohler, Jacob. Hupperd, John.
Wilson, John. Witness: Hiesler, George.
Wilson, John. Witnesses: Lawyer, George. Foltz, Andrew. Miller, Peter.
Ressler, George. Witnesses: Beatty, Robert. Studenbrok, George. Kassler, Samuel. Porter, Peter. Laller, Absolom.
Wilson, John. Witnesses: McCullock, Hugh. Flannagan, Thomas. Burton, James. McMichel, Patrick. McGregor, Francis. McAnaney, Patrick. Bird, Martin. Forrance, John. Miller, Henry. Freeman, C. Dr. Louer, Hugh. Diffenbach, Dr. Miller, J. Dr. Fordney, Margaret. McCullock, Hugh. Flanagan, Thomas. Burton, James. McMichael, Patrick. McGerigan, Francis. McAnaney, Patrick. Bird, Martin. Torrance, John. Freeman, C. Dr. Diffenbach, Dr. Miller, J. Dr. Fordney, Margaret. Ellwanger, John. Ellwanger, Christian. Frey, John. Rodacker, John. Farlow, Jacob. Simpson, John. Loan, Catherine. Dale, Samuel. Black, Wilbur.
Goodman, John. Ressler, George. Horse stealing. Witness: Harlacher [also written as Hallager], Charles.
Eckles, William. Eckles, Samuel. Larceny. Constable: Davis, Sampson.
Wilson, John. Witness: McCloy, A. Dr.
Lechler, John. Assault & battery. Witness: Fundersmith, George.
Hopkins, Samuel and others. Prosecutor: Lerns, Eli. Witnesses: Good, John. Kendig, John.
Wilson, John. Witnes: Miller, Henry
Goodman, John. Ressler, George. Horse stealing. Witnesses: Eberly, Godfried. Kline, William.
Lechler, John. Assault & battery. Witnesses: Johnson, RIvhard. Smith, William. Fondersmith, George. Sides, John. Miller, Henry. Johnston, John. Evans, George.
Goodman, John. Ressler, Geoerge. Horse stealing. Witness: Eberly, Godfred.
Wilson, John. Witness: Boushong, John.
Hook, Jonathan. Larceny. Constable: Bender, Nathaniel.
Bullman, James. Larceny. Justice: Kreider, Benjamin.
Getz, Philip and others. Larceny. Aaron, George. Larceny. Justice: Graybill, Jacob.
Beitz, Jacob. Assault & battery. Justice: McMillan, William.
Goodman, John. Ressler, George. Larceny. Witnesses: Kline, William. Kline, John. Buchter, David [signed his name Buether]. Roat, John[signed his name Roth, John]. Kline, George. Sellers, Absalon. Kline, Daniel [signed his name Kline, Daniel Jr.]. Hershey, Christian. Curling, Daniel.
Wilson, John.Witnesses: Hambright, William J. Jenkin, William. Ailer, David.
Kelly, Edward. Assault & battery. Witness: Lyle, Ann.
Feldenberger, John. Larceny. Witness: Landis, Henry.
Wilson, John. Witness: Torrance, Mary.
Lechler, John. Assault & battery. Constable: Bender, Nathaniel.
Comm. v. Sweeny, George. Comm. v. Johnstone, John. Comm. v. Lechler, John. [Prosecutor?]: Gormly, John.
Lechler, John. Murder. Reed [also appears as Read], Henry R.
Lechler, John. Constable: Klein, Frederick. Paid for serving warrants on Lind, Michael Jr. Rohrer, John.
Rice, Selah. Larceny. Witness: Waters, Mary.
Feldernberger, John. Larceny. Witness: Hubert, Jacob.
Lechler, John. Murder. Witness: Herr, Abraham.
Heiny, Joseph. Larceny. Witness: Lichtenthaler, Adolph.
Johnston, John. Fornication & bastardy with Kindrig, Mary. Witnesses: Kindrig, Mary. Kindreg, Prudence.
Parmer, Abel. Assault & battery. Prosecutor & witnesses: Mull, Nicholas. Miller, Adam Esq. Jordan, David. Bender, Isaac. Sheaffer, John. Miller, David. Miller, Sophia.
Goodman, John. Horse stealing. Constable: Chitty [also appears as Tschety], Jacob.
Goodman, John. Horse stealing. Constable: Kegerrize [also appears as Kegerize], Michael.
Kelly, Edward. Assault & battery. Witness: Kelly, Elizabeth.
50 items. 50 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 1852 F049
Date Range
1852
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
1852
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1852
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Miller, Elizabeth
Miller, John
Miller, David
Marple, Beth
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Place
None
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1852 F049
Box Number
006
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Miller, John; Miller, David.
Administrator: Marple, Beth.
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
Mayor's Court
Title
Mayor's Court
Object ID
APR 1831 F039 MC
Date Range
1831/04
Collection
Mayor's Court
Title
Mayor's Court
Admin/Biographical History
The Mayor's Court was established at the incorporation of the City of Lancaster in 1818, and was composed of the mayor, recorder, and aldermen with powers and jurisdiction analogous to the Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace, Oyer and Terminer, and Jail Delivery. It was abolished on 6 February 1849.
System of Arrangement
Organized by court term.
Arranged with general materials first, then constables reports, tavern licenses, un-numbered cases, and numbered cases.
Date Range
1831/04
Year
1831
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Miller, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1831 F039 MC
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Petition for tavern license.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 99-00 [0101]
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mayor's Court
Title
Mayor's Court
Object ID
APR 1832 F035 MC
Date Range
1832/04
Collection
Mayor's Court
Title
Mayor's Court
Admin/Biographical History
The Mayor's Court was established at the incorporation of the City of Lancaster in 1818, and was composed of the mayor, recorder, and aldermen with powers and jurisdiction analogous to the Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace, Oyer and Terminer, and Jail Delivery. It was abolished on 6 February 1849.
System of Arrangement
Organized by court term.
Arranged with general materials first, then constables reports, tavern licenses, un-numbered cases, and numbered cases.
Date Range
1832/04
Year
1832
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Miller, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1832 F035 MC
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Petition for tavern license
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 99-00 [0101]
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mayor's Court
Title
Mayor's Court
Object ID
APR 1834 F040 MC
Date Range
1834/04
Collection
Mayor's Court
Title
Mayor's Court
Admin/Biographical History
The Mayor's Court was established at the incorporation of the City of Lancaster in 1818, and was composed of the mayor, recorder, and aldermen with powers and jurisdiction analogous to the Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace, Oyer and Terminer, and Jail Delivery. It was abolished on 6 February 1849.
System of Arrangement
Organized by court term.
Arranged with general materials first, then constables reports, tavern licenses, un-numbered cases, and numbered cases.
Date Range
1834/04
Year
1834
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0010
People
Miller, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1834 F040 MC
Box Number
010
Additional Notes
Petition for tavern license
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 99-00 [0101]
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #284
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 0006
People
Jones, Margaret
Jones, Rebecca
Miller, David
Pleam, John
Rumberger, Pharez
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Earl Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #284
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/07/21.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Jones, Margaret.
Jones, Rebecca.
Miller, David.
Pleam, John. Teacher.
Rumberger, Pharez.
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 1885 F069
Date Range
1885
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
1885
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1885
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0013
People
Miller, David
Miller, Lettice
Troub, A. S.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Salisbury Twp.
Place
Salisbury Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1885 F069
Box Number
013
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Miller, Lettice.
Administrator: Troub, A. S.
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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