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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
Administrators Accounts
Title
Gibbons, John
Object ID
AdAcct 1895 F035 S
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Gibbons, John
System of Arrangement
Only administrators' account.
1 item, 2 pieces
Year
1895
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0391
People
Stauffer, Emanuel
Witmer, Abraham M.
Stauffer, Fannie
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Manor Twp.
Physical Characteristics
1 item, 1 piece
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1895 F035 S
Box Number
391
Additional Notes
Witmer, Abraham M. Guardian of Fannie Stauffer.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1900 F094
Date Range
1900
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
1900
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1900
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0019
People
Rutt, Joshua
Witmer, Abraham R.
Witmer, Jacob R.
Buckwalter, J. R.
Martin, David
Rutt, Abraham
Rutt, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
East Lampeter Twp.
Place
East Lampeter Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1900 F094
Box Number
019
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Witmer, Abraham R.
Administrators: Witmer, Jacob R.; Buckwalter, J. R.; Martin, David; Rutt, Abraham; Rutt, David.
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 1895 F129
Date Range
1895
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
1895
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1895
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0017
People
Witmer, Elizabeth
Witmer, Abraham R.
Witmer, Jacob R.
Witmer, David R.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
East Lampeter Twp.
Place
East Lampeter Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1895 F129
Box Number
017
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Witmer, Abraham R.; Witmer, Jacob R.
Administrator: Witmer, David R.
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
Marriage Applications and Consent Forms
Title
Marriage Applications and Consent Forms
Object ID
1896 F413 MA
Date Range
1896
Collection
Marriage Applications and Consent Forms
Title
Marriage Applications and Consent Forms
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then by application number.
Date Range
1896
Year
1896
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Witmer, Abraham B.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Rothsville, Warwick Twp.
Object Name
Record, Marriage
Language
English
Condition
Good
Object ID
1896 F413 MA
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Groom: Witmer, Abraham B.
Bride: Vollertsen, Lizzie H. Kissel Hill, Warwick Twp.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Application Number
12663.000
Classification
RG 04-00 0401
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
Object ID
AdAcct 1893 F040 W
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Year
1893
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0433
People
Witmer, Fanny
Witmer, Abraham M.
Miller, Isaac
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1893 F040 W
Box Number
433
Additional Notes
Witmer, Abraham M.; Miller, Isaac. Executors.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
Object ID
AdAcct 1893 F043 W
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Year
1893
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0433
People
Witmer, Jacob K.
Witmer, Abraham M.
Miller, Isaac
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1893 F043 W
Box Number
433
Additional Notes
Witmer, Abraham M.; Miller, Isaac. Executors.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
Object ID
AdAcct 1894 F028 W
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Year
1894
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0433
People
Witmer, Mary Ann
Witmer, Abraham R.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
West Hempfield Twp.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1894 F028 W
Box Number
433
Additional Notes
Witmer, Abraham R. Administrator.
2 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
Object ID
AdAcct 1892 F039 S
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Year
1892
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0389
People
Stauffer, Emanuel
Witmer, Abraham M.
Stauffer, Fannie
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1892 F039 S
Box Number
389
Additional Notes
Witmer, Abraham M. Guardian of Fannie Stauffer.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
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

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