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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-14-05-05
Date Range
1906
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Driving the last spike on the low grade freight line, possibly the Susquehanna and Atglen. First row left to right: John Strimmel, Anna Atcheson, John Hendrie, Owen Bremmer - blacksmith who made the hammer and spike, George W. Hensel Jr. - hammering last spike, Alex Hendrie, Leander T. Hensel, Samuel Bair, Ezra B. Fritz, J. R. L. Atcheson, Richard Rohrer, Jerry Regan, John Cassidy, Dean Oatman, A. S. Harkness. Second row: Benjamin Cocharan, Barney Myers, Charlie Timanus, Vernon Harkness. Remainder of the group is Italian or African American railroad laborers.
Date Range
1906
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Atcheson, Anna
Atcheson, J. R. L.
Bair, Samuel
Bremmer, Owen
Cassidy, John
Cochran, Benjamin
Fritz, Ezra B.
Harkness, A. S.
Harkness, Vernon
Hendrie, Alex
Hendrie, John
Hensel, George W.
Hensel, Leander T.
Myers, Barney
Oatman, Dean
Regan, Jerry
Rohrer, Richard
Strimmel, John
Timanus, Charlie
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Blacksmiths
Hammers
Persons of color
Railroads
Spikes
Susquehanna & Atglen Railroad
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
6 x 8 inches
Object ID
2-14-05-05
Images
Less detail
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
3-05-01-09
Date Range
July 27, 1906
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Probably dedication of Atglen & Susquehanna Low Grade Railroad, July 27, 1906, near Quarryville. John W. Hensel, Jr., is driving in last spike, with crowd of workers, also one woman and several boys, observing. John Hendrie was master of ceremony. Identofied are (first row, left to right ): John Strimmel, Anna Atcheson, John Hendrie, Owen Bremmer (blacksmith who made the hammer and spike ), George W. Hensel, Jr. (driving the spike ), Alex Hendrie, Leander T. Hensel, Samuel Bair, Ezra B. J. R. L. Atcheson, Richard Rohrer, Jerry Regan, John Cassidy, Dean Oatman, A. S. Harkness, (second row ) BenjaminCochran, Barney Myres, Charlie Timanus, Vernon Harkness. Remainder of the group, laborers. ( 2 identical photographs )
Date Range
July 27, 1906
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Strimmel, John
Atcheson, Anna
Hendrie, John
Bremmer, Owen
Hensel, George W. Jr.
Hendrie, Alex
Hensel, Leander T.
Bair, Samuel
Fritz, Ezra B.
Atcheson, J. R. L.
Rohrer, Richard
Regan, Jerry
Cassidy, John
Oatman, Dean
Harkness, A. S.
Cochran, Benjamin
Myres, Barney
Timanus, Charlie
Harkness, Vernon
Studio
Lancaster Photo Supply House
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Railroads
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
14 x 11 inches
Object ID
3-05-01-09
Images
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1887 F105
Date Range
1887
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
1887
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1887
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0014
People
Rowinski, Henry
Rowinski, Mary
Hensel, George W.
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 1887 F105
Box Number
014
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Rowinski, Mary.
Administrator: Hensel, George W.
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
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1825 F030
Date Range
1825
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
1825
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1825
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Hensel, George
Hensel, Catharine
Hensel, Jacob
Benedict, Philip
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Lancaster
Place
Lancaster
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1825 F030
Box Number
001
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Hensel, Catharine.
Administrators: Hensel, Jacob; Benedict, Philip.
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
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1890 F056
Date Range
1890
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
1890
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1890
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0015
People
Lundy, Orpha
Gardner, Samarimus
Benedict, Phebe Ann
Hensel, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
East Drumore Twp.
Place
East Drumore Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1890 F056
Box Number
015
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Gardner, Samarimus; Benedict, Phebe Ann.
Administrator: Hensel, George.
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
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1906 F063
Date Range
1906
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
1906
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1906
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0022
People
Lefever, John S.
Snyder, Annie
Lefever, Elmer
Hensel, George W. Jr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Providence Twp.
Place
Providence Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1906 F063
Box Number
022
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Snyder, Annie; Lefever, Elmer.
Administrator: Hensel, George W. Jr.
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
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1855 F054
Date Range
1855
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
1855
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1855
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Shaub, George
Shaub, Elizabeth
Hensel, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Eden Twp.
Place
Eden Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1855 F054
Box Number
006
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Shaub, Elizabeth.
Administrator: Hensel, George.
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
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1856 F049
Date Range
1856
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
1856
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1856
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Rhea, John
Rea, John
Rhea, Sarah Ann
Hensel, George W.
Hays, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Little Britain Twp.
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1856 F049
Box Number
007
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Or: Rea, John.
Renouncer: Rhea, Sarah Ann.
Administrators: Hensel, George W.; Hays, 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
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1857 F047
Date Range
1857
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
1857
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1857
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Trimble, Robert
Trimble, Sarah
Hensel, George W.
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 1857 F047
Box Number
007
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Trimble, Sarah.
Administrator: Hensel, George W.
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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