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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Resolution acknowledging Thomas Welsh's membership in the Order of United American Mechanics, Susquehanna Council

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesB_F05

Date Range: 1847/09/16

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Resolution acknowledging Thomas Welsh's membership in the Order of United American Mechanics, Susquehanna Council

Description: Handwritten certificate of a resolution honoring Thomas Welsh for his patriotic service in Mexico, "where he has sealed with his blood his devotion to his Country." Resolution adopted unanimously at a meeting of the Susquehanna Council No. 31 of the Order of United American Mechanics. Dated September 16, 1847 and published in the Columbia Spy on September 18, 1847. Framed, in poor condition.

Admin/Biographical History: Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.

Date Range: 1847/09/16

Creation Date: 1847/09/16

Creator: Order of United American Mechanics. Susquehanna Council No. 31 (Columbia, Pa.)

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 19

Storage Container: Box 0001

People: Hunt, E. F.; Sample, Jeremiah M.; Welsh, Thomas

Subjects: Order of United American Mechanics. Susquehanna Council No. 31 (Columbia, Pa.); Mexican War, 1846-1848; Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)

Search Terms: Mexican War; Order of United American Mechanics, Susquehanna Council No. 31 (Columbia, Pa.); Columbia Spy

Extent: 1 item, 2 pages to scan, framed

Object Name: Certificate

Language: English

Condition: Poor

Condition Notes: In wooden frame. Poor condition; in need of conservation. Piece of packing tape stuck on face of document and has pulled off some of the ink and surface of the paper. NEDCC/Northeast Document Conservation Center did a preliminary examination; see email correspondence NEDCC, August 7, 2019.

Parent Object ID: MG0828_SeriesB

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesB_F05

Notes: Added to PP 12/19/2020 by HST; Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.; LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.; Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Other Numbers: TW-B-47-12

Classification: MG0828

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Cataloged by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.

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Clipping, Newspaper

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: "Army Correspondence"

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesF_F08

Date Range: 1863/05/02

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: "Army Correspondence"

Description: "Army Correspondence." Camp Dick Robinson, Kentucky, 19 April 1863. News of General Welsh and the 45th Pennsylvania Infantry, Company K. The ladies of the Caldwell Institute in Danville, Kentucky visited Company K. A mailing address is provided. Other articles are about the National Fast and how that was carried out in Columbia; a missing boy named Thomas Ferguson, a.k.a. Thomas Divit; Columbia Insurance Company; and the death of William Campbell. Section of The Columbia Spy. 1863.

Admin/Biographical History: Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.

Date Range: 1863/05/02

Creation Date: 1863/05/02

Creator: Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 19

Storage Container: Box 0002

People: Welsh, Thomas; Ferguson, Thomas; Divit, Thomas; Divit, John; Hostetter, Andrew; Campbell, William

Subjects: United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 45th (1861-1865); Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.); Camp Breckinridge (Ky.); United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)

Search Terms: Columbia; Camp Dick Robinson, Kentucky; Camp Breckinridge, Kentucky; Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 45th (1861-1865); Caldwell Institute, Danville, Kentucky; Columbia Spy; Civil War; National Fast; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Newspaper clippings

Extent: 1 item, 2 pages to scan

Object Name: Clipping, Newspaper

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Condition Date: 2020-11-07

Condition Notes: Section was torn out of newspaper.

Parent Object ID: MG0828_SeriesF

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesF_F08

Notes: Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST; Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.; LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.; Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Other Numbers: TW-F-XX-21d

Classification: MG0828

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Organized by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.

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Probate

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Collection: Renunciations

Title: Renunciations

Object ID: Ren 1822 F041

Date Range: 1822

1 document

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: 1822

Date of Accumulation: 1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906

Year: 1822

Creator: Register of Wills

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Container: Box 0001

People: Mingel, Francis; Mingel, Esther; Hull, William

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Renunciation

Place: None

Extent: 12 cubic feet

Object Name: Probate

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: Ren 1822 F041

Box Number: 001

Associated Material: Administrators Accounts; Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers

Additional Notes: Renouncer: Mingel, Esther.; Administrator: Hull, 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 1894 F005

Date Range: 1894

1 document

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: 1894

Date of Accumulation: 1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906

Year: 1894

Creator: Register of Wills

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Container: Box 0016

People: Bair, William; Bair, John; Brown, David

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Renunciation; Drumore Twp.

Place: Drumore Twp.

Extent: 12 cubic feet

Object Name: Probate

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: Ren 1894 F005

Box Number: 016

Associated Material: Administrators Accounts; Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers

Additional Notes: Renouncer: Bair, John.; Administrator: Brown, 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

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Collection: Renunciations

Title: Renunciations

Object ID: Ren 1894 F144

Date Range: 1894

1 document

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: 1894

Date of Accumulation: 1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906

Year: 1894

Creator: Register of Wills

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Container: Box 0017

People: Smith, William; Smith, Lucy; Rettew, John M.

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Renunciation; Ephrata Twp.

Place: Ephrata Twp.

Extent: 12 cubic feet

Object Name: Probate

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: Ren 1894 F144

Box Number: 017

Associated Material: Administrators Accounts; Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers

Additional Notes: Renouncer: Smith, Lucy.; Administrator: Rettew, John 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

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Collection: Renunciations

Title: Renunciations

Object ID: Ren 1895 F030

Date Range: 1895

1 document

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: 1895

Date of Accumulation: 1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906

Year: 1895

Creator: Register of Wills

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Container: Box 0017

People: Ferrier, Mary; Ferrier, John; Humphreyville, Christianna; Hamilton, Elizabeth; Miller, Mary; Dodge, Elizabeth; Ferrier, Susan; Simpson, William; Boyle, Grace; Gunnion, John; Hamilton, Alfred; Simpson, Samuel; Carpenter, Laura; Humphreyville, John

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Renunciation; Lancaster

Place: Lancaster

Extent: 12 cubic feet

Object Name: Probate

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: Ren 1895 F030

Box Number: 017

Associated Material: Administrators Accounts; Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers

Additional Notes: Renouncers: Ferrier, John; Humphreyville, Christianna; Hamilton, Elizabeth; Miller, Mary; Dodge, Elizabeth; Ferrier, Susan; Simpson, William; Boyle, Grace; Gunnion, John; Hamilton, Alfred; Simpson, Samuel; Carpenter, Laura.; Administrator: Humphreyville, 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 1874 F039

Date Range: 1874

1 document

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: 1874

Date of Accumulation: 1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906

Year: 1874

Creator: Register of Wills

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Container: Box 0010

People: Langan, Ellen; McConomy, A.

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Renunciation

Place: None

Extent: 12 cubic feet

Object Name: Probate

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: Ren 1874 F039

Box Number: 010

Associated Material: Administrators Accounts; Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers

Additional Notes: Renouncer: McConomy, A.; 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

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Collection: Renunciations

Title: Renunciations

Object ID: Ren 1877 F017

Date Range: 1877

1 document

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

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Collection: Renunciations

Title: Renunciations

Object ID: Ren 1849 F039

Date Range: 1849

1 document

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: 1849

Date of Accumulation: 1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906

Year: 1849

Creator: Register of Wills

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Storage Container: Box 0005

People: Kreider, George; Kreider, Sabina; Mecartney, John; Kreider, Michael

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Renunciation; Conestoga Twp.

Place: Conestoga Twp.

Extent: 12 cubic feet

Object Name: Probate

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: Ren 1849 F039

Box Number: 005

Associated Material: Administrators Accounts; Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers

Additional Notes: Renouncer: Kreider, Sabina.; Administrators: Mecartney, John; Kreider, Michael.; 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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