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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Object ID
MG0846
Date Range
1727 - 1980s
Society of Friends Westtown Boarding School Search Terms: Business records Correspondence Deeds Diaries Lampeter Twp. Leacock Twp. Letters Mills Philadelphia Quakers Society of Friends Westtown Boarding School �230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633
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Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Description
This collection contains letters, family papers, deeds, diaries, and mill records from three generations of the Gibbons family. The collection starts with documents focused on James Gibbons, then contains papers central to Daniel Gibbons, and finally end with the third generation papers surrounding Joseph Gibbons. The letters in this collection span from 1783 until 1865. The contents within the letters describe the daily happenings within the family and on their property which was located in Lampeter Township, Lancaster County. The family deeds in the collection detail the exchanging of property to and from the Gibbons family mostly within Lampeter Township and Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County. The deeds span from 1727 to 1879. Also included are some miscellaneous family papers that span from 1799 to 1871. The content of these family papers ranges from anonymous stories about the Gibbons family, an independent order of Good Templars of Joseph Gibbons, to a land draft of James Gibbons' Land. This collection also contains diaries from various members of the Gibbons family, spanning the three generations. These diaries detail the day to day lives of the Gibbons family and also include historical anniversaries of important events or detail the passing of members within the Gibbons family and the surrounding community. The Mill Records in the collection contain information about [ ]. Overall, the Gibbons Family collection includes the regular happenings over the family's three generations in both business and secular life.
Date Range
1727 - 1980s
Creator
Gibbons family
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Bonsall, Daniel
Bonsall, Edward Horne
Bonsall, Rachel
Brinton, William
Brown, Ellen
Brubaker, Marianna Gibbons
Conrad, Abraham
Dunbar, Andrew
Dunbar, Mary
Eaby, Christian
Eaby, Samuel
Earle, Mary Hussey
Evans, Thomas
Evans, Rebecca
Evans, William
Gibbons, Abraham
Gibbons, Caroline
Gibbons, Daniel
Gibbons, Deborah
Gibbons, Joseph
Gibbons, Phebe Hussey Earle
Gibbons, Rachel
Gibbons, Samuel
Gibbons, William
Grigs, Joseph
Hamilton, James
Hertzkey, John
Kendall, John
Kirk, Jeremiah
Lightfoot, Jepthat
Miller, Eliza
Miller, John
Reynolds, Margaret
Stauffer, Christian
Steer, Joseph
Stevens, Thaddeus
Thomas, William B.
Wartnaby, Elizabeth
Subjects
Business records
Deeds
Letters
Mills and mill-work
Quakers
Society of Friends
Westtown Boarding School
Search Terms
Business records
Correspondence
Deeds
Diaries
Finding aids
Lampeter Twp.
Leacock Twp.
Letters
Manuscript groups
Mill Creek
Mills
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Quakers
Society of Friends
Westtown Boarding School
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0846
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Copies
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Folders 1-30 processed and finding aid prepared from the donor's notes by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 12 July 2021.
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Collection
Jacob N. Beam Collection
Title
Jacob N. Beam Collection
Object ID
MG0224
Date Range
1758-1940
. Zimmerman, Heinrich Subject Headings: Churches Genealogy Letters Scrapbooks Search Terms: Churches Correspondence Donegal Presbyterian Church Dr. Robert Smith’s Academy Family history Finding aids Genealogy Lancaster Morning News Leacock Presbyterian Church Leacock Twp. Letters Manuscript groups Paradise
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Collection
Jacob N. Beam Collection
Title
Jacob N. Beam Collection
Description
The Jacob N. Beam Collection contains information and papers relevant to Dr. Beam's research and writing on the history of the Leacock Presbyterian Church, which he presented in the church's bicentennial address in 1940. Materials in this collection include letters and correspondences, family histories, military and land records, and other publications, as well as copies of drafts and final publication of the bicentennial address.
Date Range
1758-1940
Year Range From
1758
Year Range To
1940
Date of Accumulation
1758-1940
Creator
Beam, Jacob Newton, 1869-1954
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 05
People
Adams, John Quincy
Anderson, Robert
Barton, John
Bausman, Lottie M.
Beam, Jacob Newton
Beam, Victor S.
Bishop, Louis Faugeres Jr.
Boehm, John Philip
Bower, Michael
Boyd, John
Brown, George
Buyers, William B.
Carpenter, Henry
Carpenter, Jacob
Clark, John
Clark, Robert L. Jr.
Clark, William
Connell, Moore
Cooke, William B.
Cooper, John
Craig, John
Crawford, David
Crawford, James
Crawford, Jessie
Creighton, Thomas
Creighton, William
Ellmaker, Watson
Ferree, David
Finley, John H.
Hamilton, James
Hamilton, William
Hasson, Alexander
Hawthorn, James
Hawthorn, Samuel
Hawthorn, William
Henry, John
Herbert, Stewart
Hinke, William J.
Huston, Alex
Kaufman, Jay Warren
Knox, James
LeFevre, Samuel
Le Rue, Jonas
Lyon, John
McCamant, Isaac
McCaskey, John
McCausland, John
McCausland, Mary W.
McCausland, William
McClung, Charles
McClung, Matthew
McCurdy, James
McCurdy, Robert
McFadden, Alexander
McGowan, John
McIlwain, Robert
McIlwain, William B.
Mercer, James
Montgomery, James
Moorehead, William
Morris, Roland S.
Parker, Robert
Patterson, Samuel
Patton, Robert
Pepley, Elizabeth
Porter, William
Quigley, James
Reese, John
Rodgers, William
Scott, Phillip
Slaymaker, Matthias
Smith, Robert
Stewart, George
Tetley, John
Timlow, P. J.
Torbet, John
Tout, Jacob
Truslow, John
Van Tyne, Claud Halstead
Vernor, John
Watson, John
Whitehill, James
Whitehill, John
Williston, Seth
Winslow, Ola Elizabeth
Wood, George
Woodhull, John
Woodhull, Sally
Woods, Adam
Woods, Thomas
Workman, David R.
Zimmerman, Heinrich
Subjects
Churches
Genealogy
Letters
Scrapbooks
Search Terms
Churches
Correspondence
Donegal Presbyterian Church
Dr. Robert Smith's Academy
Family history
Finding aids
Genealogy
Lancaster Morning News
Leacock Presbyterian Church
Leacock Twp.
Letters
Manuscript groups
Paradise Twp.
Pennsylvania State Archives
Presbyterian Historical Society
Revolutionary War
Scrapbooks
Strasburg Twp.
Extent
2 boxes, 26 folders, 1 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0224
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Jacob N. Beam Collection (MG0224), Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-224
Classification
MG0224
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1894 F119
Date Range
1894
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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
1894
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1894
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0017
People
Overholser, Mary A.
Overholser, H. M.
Overholser, Neuton A.
Overholser, Susan K.
Beam, Mary E.
Overholser, Laura M.
Eaby, Jason 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 1894 F119
Box Number
017
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Overholser, H. M.; Overholser, Neuton A.; Overholser, Susan K.; Beam, Mary E.; Overholser, Laura M.
Administrator: Eaby, Jason 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
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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1894 F129
Date Range
1894
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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
1894
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1894
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0017
People
Rohrer, Isaac
Rohrer, Gabriel B.
Rohrer, David B.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Upper Leacock Twp.
Place
Upper Leacock Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1894 F129
Box Number
017
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Rohrer, Gabriel B.
Administrator: Rohrer, David B.
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
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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1894 F152
Date Range
1894
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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
1894
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1894
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0017
People
Stoltzfoos, Christian
Stoltzfoos, Catharine
Stoltzfoos, Isaac K.
Stoltzfoos, Jonas K.
Stoltzfoos, Christian S.
Stoltzfoos, B. K.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Upper Leacock Twp.
Place
Upper Leacock Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1894 F152
Box Number
017
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Stoltzfoos, Catharine.
Administrators: Stoltzfoos, Isaac K.; Stoltzfoos, Jonas K.; Stoltzfoos, Christian S.; Stoltzfoos, B. 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
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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1895 F035
Date Range
1895
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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
Geist, Mary
Granger, Caroline
Line, Reuben
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Upper Leacock Twp.
Place
Upper Leacock Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1895 F035
Box Number
017
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Granger, Caroline.
Administrator: Line, Reuben.
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
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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1895 F036
Date Range
1895
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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
Geist, Mary
Buchen, Annie
Line, Reuben
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Upper Leacock Twp.
Place
Upper Leacock Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1895 F036
Box Number
017
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Buchen, Annie.
Administrator: Line, Reuben.
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 1895 F037
Date Range
1895
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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
Geist, Mary
Geist, John
Geist, Reuben L.
Line, Reuben
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Upper Leacock Twp.
Place
Upper Leacock Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1895 F037
Box Number
017
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Geist, John; Geist, Reuben L.
Administrator: Line, Reuben.
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
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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1895 F088
Date Range
1895
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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
Pimper, Henry
Pimper, Louisa
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Upper Leacock Twp.
Place
Upper Leacock Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1895 F088
Box Number
017
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Pimper, Louisa.
Administrator: none
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
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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1895 F092
Date Range
1895
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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
Rohrer, Adam S.
Rohrer, Elizabeth
Rohrer, Witmer B .
Bard, Samuel Jr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Upper Leacock Twp.
Place
Upper Leacock Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1895 F092
Box Number
017
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Rohrer, Elizabeth.
Administrators: Rohrer, Witmer B.; Bard, Samuel 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
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