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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #231
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
Kirk, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Little Britain Twp.
Bridges
Octoraro Creek
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #231
Box Number
007
Notes
Date entered into Q & A was not recorded.
Additional Notes
Bridges.
Payment for building a bridge across the Octoraro Creek at Kirk's fording.
Kirk, Jacob.
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 1822 F017
Date Range
1822
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
1822
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1822
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Hamilton, James
Hamilton, Martha
McConkey, Andrew
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Little Britain Twp.
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1822 F017
Box Number
001
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Hamilton, Martha.
Administrator: McConkey, Andrew.
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 1825 F051
Date Range
1825
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
1825
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1825
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Reynolds, Manuel
Reynolds, Sarah
Kinsey, Abel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Little Britain Twp.
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1825 F051
Box Number
001
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Reynolds, Sarah.
Administrator: Kinsey, Abel.
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 1825 F054
Date Range
1825
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
1825
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1825
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Scott, Francis A.
Scott, Catherine
Scott, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Little Britain Twp.
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1825 F054
Box Number
001
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Scott, Catherine.
Administrator: Scott, William.
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
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #478
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 of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0010
People
Cornby, Peter
Cornby, Elenor
Cornby, Mary Ann
Fell, Jesse
Midkelf, Abraham
Midkelf, James
Midkelf, David
Wright, Isaac
Wright, Mary Ann
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Little Britain Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #478
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/06/03.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Cornby, Peter. Father of Cornby, Elenor; Cornby, Mary Ann.
Fell, Jesse. Teacher.
Midkelf, Abraham. Father of Midkelf, James; Midkelf, David.
Wright, Isaac. Father of Wright, Mary Ann.
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 1829 #496
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 of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0010
People
Cooper, James
Cooper, Emily
Crookshank, John
Hogg, James H.
Longshore, Joseph S.
McIntire, Daniel
McIntire, Martha
Parker, Thomas
Shanks, Ann Jane
Stout, John
Stout, Isabela
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Drumore Twp.
Little Britain Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #496
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/06/24.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Little Britain Township unless noted.
Cooper, James.
Cooper, Emily.
Crookshank, John.
Hogg, James H.
Longshore, Joseph S. Teacher.
McIntire, Daniel.
McIntire, Martha.
Parker, Thomas. Drumore Twp.
Shanks, Ann Jane. Drumore Twp.
Stout, John. Drumore Twp.
Stout, Isabela. Drumore Twp.
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 1824 #480
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 of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Aiken, Ebenezer
Aiken, William
Aiken, George
Brown, Samuel
Brown, Wilhelmina
Brown, William
Brown, Thomas
Burkins, Charles
Burkins, Eliza
Burkins, John
Burnett , D.
Carl, Joseph
Carl, William
Carroll, William H.
Corthers, John
Corthers, Richard
Corthers, White
Corthers, William
Dever, Elinor
Dever, John
Dever, Samuel
Evans, Jock
Evans, Thomas
Johnson, David
Leek, Elizabeth
Lewis, Andrew
Lewis, James
Lewis, Mary
Long, Abner
Long, Kersey
Long, Mary
Maxfield, Amos
Maxfield, George
Maxfield, Margaret
Maxwell, Amos
Maxwell, George
Maxwell, Margaret
McGuigan, Rosana
McGuigen, Agnes
McGuigen, Charles
Millburn, Abraham
Millburn, James
Millburn, Nancy
Millburn, William
Miller, Adaline
Miller, Charlotte
Miller, John
Norris, D.C.
Norris, E.
Norris, Levi
Norris, Sarah Ann
Peters, Abraham
Peters, Joshua
Peters, Robert
Peters, William
Richardson, William
Ross, Reason
Thatcher, Amos
Thatcher, Matthew
Tobias, Darias
Tobias, Lydia Ann
Tobias, Samuel
Towsen, Joseph
Towson, Ephram
Towson, Isaac
Wippen, James
Wippen, John
Wippen, Washington
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Little Britain Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #480
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/12/14.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Names taken from Lancaster County tax lists.
Aikin, George. Father of Aiken, William, age 8; Aiken, Ebenezer, age 7.
Brown Samuel. Father of William, age 7 (or Brown, Wilhelmina, age 7); Brown,Thomas, age 5.
Burkins, Charles. Father of Burkins, Eliza, age 10; Burkins, John, age 8.
Burnett , D. Parent of Ross, Reason, age 9.
Carl, Joseph. Father of Carl, William, age 9.
Carroll, William H.
Corthers, John. Father of Corthers, William, age 10; Corthers, White, age 8; Corthers, Richard, age 6.
Dever, Samuel. Father of Dever, Elinor, age 9; Dever, John, age, 7.
Evans, Jock. Father of Evans, THomas, age 6.
Leek, Elizabeth. Mother of Richardson, William, age 5; Johnson, David, age 9.
Lewis, Mary. Mother of Lewis, James, age 9; Lewis, Andrew, age 6.
Long, Mary. Mother of Long, Kersey, age 9; Long, Abner, age 7.
Maxfield, George. (Or Maxwell.) Father of Maxfield, Margaret, age 9; Maxfield, Amos, age 5.
McGuigen, Agnes. Mother of McGuigen, Charles, age 9; McGuigan, Rosana, age 8.
Millburn, James. Father of Millburn, Nancy, age 10; Millburn, William, age 8; Millburn, Abraham, age 7.
Miller, John. Father of Miller, Charlotte, age 8; Miller, Adaline, age 6.
Norris, Levi. Father of Norris, E., age 10; Norris, D.C., age 7; Norris, Sarah Ann, age 6.
Peters, Abraham. Father of Peters, Joshua, age 11; Peters, William, age 9; Peters, Robert, age 7.
Thatcher, Amos. Father of Thatcher, Matthew, age 8.
Tobias, Samuel. Father of Tobias, Samuel, age 9; Tobias, Lydia Ann, age 7; Tobias, Darias, age 5.
Towson, Isaac. Father of Towsen, Joseph, age 10; Towson, Ephram, age 9.
Wippen, John. Father of Wippen, Washington, age 10; Wippen, James, age 6.
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 1901 F135
Date Range
1901
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
1901
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1901
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0020
People
Wilson, Sylvester
Wilson, Sarah E.
Wilson, William H.
Wilson, George M.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Little Britain Twp.
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1901 F135
Box Number
020
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Wilson, Sarah E.
Administrators: Wilson, William H.; Wilson, George 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
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1902 F012
Date Range
1902
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
1902
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1902
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0020
People
Brabson, Jacob
Brabson, Enos P.
Brabson, Elmer E.
Paxson, James M.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Little Britain Twp.
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1902 F012
Box Number
020
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Brabson, Enos P.; Brabson, Elmer E.
Administrator: Paxson, James 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
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1902 F013
Date Range
1902
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
1902
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1902
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0020
People
Brown, E. A.
Brown, Harry E.
Brown, W. F.
Brown, Walter
Brown, Leila
Brown, Jonathan P.
Brown, Davis A.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Little Britain Twp.
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1902 F013
Box Number
020
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Brown, Harry E.; Brown, W. F.; Brown, Walter; Brown, Leila; Brown, Jonathan P.
Administrator: Brown, Davis A.
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

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