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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1882 F101
Date Range
1882
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
1882
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1882
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0013
People
Witmer, Abraham K.
Witmer, Leah
Witmer, Abraham M.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Manor Twp.
Place
Manor Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1882 F101
Box Number
013
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Witmer, Leah.
Administrator: Witmer, Abraham M.
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
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1810 F031 QS
Date Range
1810/08
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1810/08
Year
1810
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Huffnagel, Michael
Yeates, George
Masterson, Thomas
Wentz, Christopher
Wentz, Thomas
Witmer, Abraham Jr.
Barker, John
Smith, Adam
Hoke, John
Harris, George
Stauffer, Christian
Hoke, George
Shindel, Peter
Hatz, Jacob
Donavan, Timothy
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Returns
Charge: gaming
Warrants
Depositions
Innkeepers
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1810 F031 QS
Additional Notes
Case numbers: 42, 43, 44.
Additional defendants: George Yeates, Thomas Masterson, Christopher Wentz, Thomas Wentz, Abraham Witmer Jr., John Barker, Adam Smith, John Hoke, George Harris.
Return, for promoting and encouraging gaming.
Warrants.
Deposition of Timothy Donavan.
Additional names: Christian Stauffer, George Hoke, Peter Shindel, Jacob Hatz.
15 items, 15 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JAN 1811 F009 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1811
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Starret, William
Huffnagle, Michael
Shaum, Benjamin
Brumgard, George
Lowe, Gilbert
Musser, Matthias
Burk, John
Witmer, Abraham
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1811 F009 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, assault and battery on Michael Huffnagle.
Additional names: Benjamin Shaum, George Brumgard, Gilbert Lowe, Matthias Musser, John Burk, Abraham Witmer.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JAN 1811 F016 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1811
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Huffnagel, Michael
Sterret, William
Barnet, Henry
Hains, Daniel
Burk, John Jr.
Witmer, Abraham Jr.
Lowe, Gilbert D.
Ross, George Jr.
Musser, Mathias
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Examinations
Warrants
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1811 F016 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, assault and battery on William Sterret.
Examinations of Henry Barnet, William Sterret.
Warrant.
Additional names: Daniel Hains, John Burk Jr., Abraham Witmer Jr., Gilbert D. Lowe, George Ross Jr., Mathias Musser.
4 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #356
Date Range
1827
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
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.
Date Range
1827
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Witmer, Abraham
Groff, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster Twp.
Lampeter Twp.
Bridges
Conestoga River
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #356
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/04/07.
Additional Notes
Bridges.
Lancaster Twp.
Lampeter Twp.
Conestoga River.
Payment obtained against the estate of Abraham Witmer for the purchase of Witmer's Bridge.
Groff, John.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #357
Date Range
1827
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
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.
Date Range
1827
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Wright, Ebenezer
Witmer, Abraham
Weidman, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster Twp.
Lampeter Twp.
Bridges
Conestoga River
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #357
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A Jun 7, 2001.
Additional Notes
Bridges.
Lancaster Twp.
Lampeter Twp.
Conestoga River.
Payment to attorney for Samuel Weidman regarding the sale of Witmer's Bridgeto the county.
Wright, Ebenezer. Lancaster Attorney.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #406
Date Range
1827
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
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.
Date Range
1827
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Kirkpatrick, William
Witmer, Abraham
Crabb, William
Witmer, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Bridges
Conestoga River
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #406
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A Jun 14, 2001.
Additional Notes
Bridges.
Payment in full of mortgage on Witmer's Bridge.
Kirkpatrick, William.
Witmer, Abraham.
Crabb, William.
Witmer, David.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1857 F051
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
Witmer, Abraham B.
Witmer, Elizabeth
Breckbill, John
Witmer, Hiram F.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Strasburg
Place
Strasburg
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1857 F051
Box Number
007
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Witmer, Elizabeth.
Administrators: Breckbill, John; Witmer, Hiram F.
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
Bridge Records
Title
Notification of appointment of Commissioners on behalf of Abraham Witmer
Object ID
Bridge F0430 I002
Date Range
1812
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Notification of appointment of Commissioners on behalf of Abraham Witmer
Description
[Witmer's Bridge]
[Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.]
Location: Over Conestoga Creek.
Document type: Notification of appointment of Commissioners on behalf of Abraham Witmer
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1812
Year
1812
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Witmer, Abraham
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster Twp.
Announcements
Witmer's Bridge
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Extent
1 item, 1 piece
Object Name
Announcement
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0430 I002
Box Number
006
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1819 F14 I03
Date Range
1819
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Date Range
1819
Year
1819
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Wallace, Thomas
Witmer, Abraham
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
Tav 1819 F14 I03
Box Number
005
Additional Notes
Located at the Conestoga bridge in Lancaster Township
Lately occupied by Abraham Witmer.
Petition granted.
January term.
Signers of Petition: William White, Samuel Diller, Mark Groff, Jacob Brenner, Henry Kiffer, W. B. Ross, James Evans, Samuel White.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail

17 records – page 1 of 2.