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.
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. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
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. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
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. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Located on the road leading from Martick Forge to Columbia about three miles from Safe Harbour.
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of Petition: Jacob Eshleman, Jacob Wisler Jr., John Herr, John Stauffer, John Manning, Daniel W. Wittmer, Frederick Frey, Adam Kline, Adam Doerstler, Jacob Manning, Christian Zimmer, [signature in German].
1 Item, 1 Piece
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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.
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. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Signers of Petition: John Herr, James Hutchon, Christian Funk, Jacob Philips, John Correll, Christian Sourbeer, Benjamin Binkley, John Landis, Emanuel Kauffman, Nathaniel Smith, Henry Brenneman, Rudolph Wissler, Henry Loyer.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Located on road leading from Washington Boro to Safe Harbour.
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of Petition: John M. Bealls, Daniel Kendig, John Herr, Jacob Kreamer, Christian Stauffer, [signature in German], Jacob Mellinger, John Manning, Abraham Hostetter, Christian Funk, Jacob Brenneman, Joseph Manning, John Connell, Daniel Strickler.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Located on the road leading from Miller's port (Safe Harbor) to Borough of Washington.
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of Petition: Joseph Manning, [signature in German], Jacob Manning, Daniel Strickler, David Strickler, Jacob Andrews, Jacob Holl, John Landis, Daniel Wittmer, Christian Funk, [signature in German], Emanuel Kauffman.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
