LancasterHistory Research Collections

Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Rees Morgan
Object ID
Inv 1769 F012 M
Date Range
1769
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Rees Morgan
Date Range
1769
Year
1769
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0081
People
Morgan, Rees
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
Estate inventories
Probate records
Persons of color
Place
Earl Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1769 F012 M
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
081
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Includes widow's allotment.
Enslaved persons listed.
Please use photocopy.
1 item, 6 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment-contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Henry Zimmerman
Object ID
Inv 1760 F002 Z
Date Range
1760
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Henry Zimmerman
Admin/Biographical History
An estate inventory is a list of the assets and liabilities of a decedent's estate with the appraised value of those items, with the exception of real estate.
Date Range
1760
Year
1760
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0137
People
Zimmerman, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
Estate inventories
Probate records
Administrators' bonds
Place
Earl Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Language
English
Object ID
Inv 1760 F002 Z
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
137
Additional Notes
Also administrators' bond.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request a photocopy or PDF at the Reference Desk or by email at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a
high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for
publication.
Credit
Courtesy of the Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1848 F023
Date Range
1848
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
1848
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1848
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Frymoyer, Jacob
Frymoyer, Mary
Holl, Isaac
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Earl Twp.
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1848 F023
Box Number
005
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Frymoyer, Mary.
Administrator: Holl, Isaac.
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 1848 F048
Date Range
1848
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
1848
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1848
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Lightner, John
Lightner, Catharine
Harkey, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Earl Twp.
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1848 F048
Box Number
005
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Lightner, Catharine.
Administrator: Harkey, George.
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 1849 F075
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, John
Weaver, Mary
Sensenig, George W.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Earl Twp.
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1849 F075
Box Number
005
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Weaver, Mary.
Administrator: Sensenig, George W.
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 1850 F038
Date Range
1850
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
1850
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1850
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Grim, Leonard
Dague, Leonard
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Earl Twp.
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1850 F038
Box Number
005
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Dague, Leonard.
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
Item
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1850 F064
Date Range
1850
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
1850
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1850
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Martin, David H.
Martin, Barbara
Witmer, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Earl Twp.
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1850 F064
Box Number
005
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Occupation: Farmer.
Renouncer: Martin, Barbara.
Administrator: Witmer, 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 1892 F139
Date Range
1892
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
1892
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1892
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0016
People
Townsley, Elizabeth B.
Townsley, Jacob H.
Besore, Susannah E.
Roland, W. H.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Earl Twp.
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1892 F139
Box Number
016
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Townsley, Jacob H.; Besore, Susannah E.
Administrator: Roland, W. H.
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 1893 F054
Date Range
1893
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
1893
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1893
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0016
People
Groff, Leah
Plank, Annie A.
Raezer, Kate
Groff, Florence
Groff, J. M.
Myers, Mattie
Evans, Susanna
Schnupp, Mary A.
Myers, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Earl Twp.
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1893 F054
Box Number
016
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Plank, Annie A.; Raezer, Kate; Groff, Florence; Groff, J. M.; Myers, Mattie; Evans, Susanna; Schnupp, Mary A.
Administrator: Myers, John.
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 1893 F106
Date Range
1893
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
1893
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1893
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0016
People
Overly, Sarah
Overly, Levi W.
Dunlap, Catharine
Overly, Margaret W.
Graff, Elizabeth
Landis, Sarah Ann
Overly, Annie M.
Overly, Hettie L.
Hoover, Martin
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Earl Twp.
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1893 F106
Box Number
016
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Overly, Levi W.; Dunlap, Catharine; Overly, Margaret W.; Graff, Elizabeth; Landis, Sarah Ann; Overly, Annie M.; Overly, Hettie L.
Administrator: Hoover, Martin.
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