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Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Deed between Adam Witmer and James Buchanan
Object ID
MG0096 F037 In05
Date Range
1854/04/26
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Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Deed between Adam Witmer and James Buchanan
Description
Deed between Adam Witmer and James Buchanan for fifteen acres of land. Lancaster.
Date Range
1854/04/26
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Buchanan, James
Witmer, Adam
Subjects
Deeds
Search Terms
Deeds
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 1 page to scan, 41 x 29 cm
Object Name
Deed
Language
English
Parent Object ID
MG0096
Object ID
MG0096 F037 In05
Location of Originals
photocopy
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Collection (MG0096) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3760
James Buchanan Family Papers
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph Collection
Curatorial Collection
Wheatland Collection
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pa.
Other Number
MG-0096, Folder 037, Insert 05
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of the James Buchanan Collection was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JAN 1872 F047 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
1872
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Kenegy, Henry
Smith, John S.
Roop, Joseph
Ream, A. M.
Emory, James
Danner, Nicholas
Witmer, Amos L.
Witmer, Adam K.
Leidy, J.
Esbenshade, Emanuel
Rutters, Henry
Johnston, Charles
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constable's return
Constables
Paradise Twp.
Place
Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1872 F047 QS
Additional Notes
Constable's return.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
56.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1849 F077
Date Range
1849
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
1849
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1849
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Weaver, Jonathan
Weaver, Nancy
Witmer, Adam K.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Leacock Twp.
Place
Leacock Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1849 F077
Box Number
005
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Weaver, Nancy.
Administrator: Witmer, Adam K.
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
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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1871 F019
Date Range
1871
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
1871
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1871
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Eshleman, Ferree W.
Eshleman, Clara W.
Eshleman, Jacob
Witmer, Adam K.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Place
none
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1871 F019
Box Number
009
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Eshleman, Clara R.; Eshleman, Jacob.
Administrator: Witmer, Adam K.
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
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Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
Object ID
AdAcct 1856 F021 W
Date Range
1856
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Date Range
1856
Year
1856
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0417
People
Witmer, Ann
Witmer, Adam K.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Miami County, Ohio
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1856 F021 W
Box Number
417
Additional Notes
Witmer, Adam K. Administrator.
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 1836 F013 W
Date Range
1836
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Date Range
1836
Year
1836
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0411
People
Witmer, Daniel
Witmer, Adam K.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1836 F013 W
Box Number
411
Additional Notes
Occupation: Merchant.
Witmer, Adam K. Administrator.
2 items, 3 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 1846 F006 M
Date Range
1846
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Date Range
1846
Year
1846
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0255
People
McClelland, Samuel
Witmer, Adam K.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1846 F006 M
Box Number
255
Additional Notes
Witmer, Adam K. Executor.
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
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
Object ID
AdAcct 1899 F032 W
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Year
1899
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0435
People
Witmer, Adam K.
Witmer, John S.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1899 F032 W
Box Number
435
Additional Notes
Witmer, John S. Executor.
2 items, 8 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 1868 F006 W
Date Range
1868
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Date Range
1868
Year
1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0422
People
Weaver, Mary
Witmer, Adam K.
Weaver, Salone
Weaver, Gassoway S.
Weaver, John
Weaver, Joseph H.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1868 F006 W
Box Number
422
Additional Notes
Witmer, Adam K. Guardian of Salone Weaver, Gassoway S. Weaver, John Weaver, Joseph H. Weaver.
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 1870 F012 W
Date Range
1870
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Date Range
1870
Year
1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0423
People
Weaver, Mary
Witmer, Adam K.
Weaver, Joseph H.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1870 F012 W
Box Number
423
Additional Notes
Witmer, Adam K. Guardian of Joseph H. Weaver.
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

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