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.
Signers of petition: H. M. North, [unknown signature], William F. Lockard, [ ] Blatz, J. R. Lamplugh, John Baumgardner, Amos S. Green, Thomas Collins, B. V. Black, D. F. Griffith, P. Shreiner, Peter Saylor, Robert T. Ryon, John J. McTague.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Known as the Old Ferry House, now as Black's Hotel.
Located on Front Street.
April term.
Signers of Petition: Nathaniel Evans, John W. Hays, George Wolf, John H. Poolman, James S. McMahon, Samuel D. [Young], Hudson Henry, Gideon Breneman, P. S. McTague, [Amer S. Green], J. J. McTague, [unknown signature].
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
