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.
1) John Alspach, Henry Gross, William Rippen, John Muscatnuss. Charged with selling liquor without a license.
2) William Anderson, soldier of the 5th Pennsylvania Regiment. Charged with stealing clothing, property of Elizabeth Minns. Additional names: Stephen Martin, Margaret Groscop, Catharine Offner.
3) John Hoffman. Charged with stealing. Additional names: Adam Wilhelm, George Stoner, George Yentz.
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