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.
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.
Return of the Constable of Lebanon Twp., return Abraham Cornman, Henry Smith to sell liquor by the pint and John Renalt. Constable William Clark.
Return of the Constable of Little Britain Twp., return James Gillerest and John Gibones for retailing spirits by the [smalls] and Abraham Willson for selling rum by the quart and gallon.
Return of the Constable of Drumore Twp., return John Long, John Crawford, and Hugh Long who sells rum and cider by the small measure. William Crawford Constable.
Return of the Constable of Lampeter Twp., return Joseph Haynes, John Clark, and Casper Keylor for selling rum, wine and cider by small measure. Jacob Hains Constable.
Return of the Constable of Strasburg Twp., return John Fouts and John Ferree for selling rum and wine by small measure. Henry Fults Constable.
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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.
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Additional Notes
Fees and expenses for October 1 to December 31, 1820. Also for 18 cords of wood and sweeping chimney and vagrants.
Banks, David. African-American.
Barber, Robert.
Bay, Jacob.
Bell, Jacob. African-American.
Burkholder, Christian.
Burr, John. African-American.
Butler, William. African-American.
Capelen, Isaac.
Carlysle, Mary.
Cose, James. African-American.
Crawford, John.
Doude, William. African-American.
Doud, Mary. African-American.
Detrich, George.
Ellet, Mary.
Flanagin, Margaret.
Forgison, William.
Frances, Fanny.
Galbreath, William.
Gibson, Lydia.
Gill, Charles.
Gorich, Peter.
Gray, Alon.
Greer, Daniel.
Guest, Charles.
Guest, Rosanna.
Harkens, Elonor.
Henderson, David. African-American.
Hickman, John.
Hill, Gabril. African-American.
Hill, John.
Hutcheson, James.
Jackson, James.
Johnson, John. African-American.
Kanadey, Matthew.
Leck, Margarett.
McLene, Benjamin. African-American.
Lockey, Catharine.
Long, Peter W.
Lynch, Beddy.
Lynch, Hannah.
McCredy, Mary.
McDonnel, Ann.
McKitrick, John.
McKutchen, James.
Milburn, Mary.
Miller, John.
Oldfield, Christian.
Oldfield, Robert.
Overdorf, Michael.
Parks, Benjamin.
Paterick, John.
Peters, Alse. African-American.
Richardson, Henry.
Royel, Jonathon.
Schreder, Lewis.
Sehner, Godlieb.
Smith, Henry. African-American.
Smith, John.
Smith, Lewis.
Stornbough, George.
Unnamed vagrant. [A stranger].
Thomas, James. African-American.
Vandike, Jacob. African-American.
Walker, Ann.
Walker, Joseph.
Way, John.
Welsh, Hugh.
Wilson, Isaac.
Wilson, James.
Wilson, Mary.
Yarlett, Margaret.
William. African-American.
1 item, 1 piece
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