LancasterHistory Research Collections

Collection
Vendue Lists
Title
Vendue Lists
Object ID
Vendue 1785 F001 S
Date Range
1785
Collection
Vendue Lists
Title
Vendue Lists
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Date Range
1785
Year
1785
Creator
Orphans' Court
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Stousenberg, Christian
Stoutseberger, Christian
Stoutsberger, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Vendues
Strasburg Twp.
Place
Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Record, Sales
Language
English and German
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Vendue 1785 F001 S
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Or Stoutsberger, Christian.
Or Stoutseberger, Christian.
Sale date: 1777.
1 item, 7 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0178
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1892 F072
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
Hoak, Hetty Ann
Andrew, Eliza
Shirk, Mary A.
Ressler, Benjamin
Shirk, Martin
Andrews, J. F.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Strasburg Twp.
Place
Strasburg Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1892 F072
Box Number
016
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Andrew, Eliza; Shirk, Mary A.; Ressler, Benjamin.
Administrators: Shirk, Martin; Andrews, J. F.
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 F073
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
Hoak, Hetty Ann
Ressler, Amos
Ressler, J. B.
Ressler, John
Shirk, Martin
Andrew, J. F.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Strasburg Twp.
Place
Strasburg Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1892 F073
Box Number
016
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Ressler, Amos; Ressler, J. B. or Ressler, John.
Administrators: Shirk, Martin; Andrew, J. F.
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 1826 #449
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 0006
People
Antony, Jacob
Armstrong, Samuel
Armstrong, Sarah
Crawford, Samuel B.
Reese, Jacob
Reese, Nancy
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Strasburg Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Strasburg Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #449
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/02.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Antony, Jacob.
Armstrong, Samuel.
Armstrong, Sarah.
Crawford, Samuel B. Teacher.
Reese, Jacob.
Reese, Nancy .
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 1826 #499
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 0006
People
Carpenter, John
Geist, Martha
Jinkins, David
King, Sarah Ann
McMinn, Isaac
McMinn, Robert
Pheneger, Leonard
Pheneger, William
Rodgers, Isaac
Rodgers, Uriah
Tout, Sarah Ann
Vanfusin, Susannah
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bart Twp.
Strasburg Twp.
Sadsbury Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Strasburg Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #499
Box Number
006
Notes
ntered into Q & A 1994/08/04.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Pheneger, Leonard. Teacher.
Bart Twp.:
Geist, Martha.
King, Sarah Ann.
Pheneger, William.
Vanfusin, Susannah.
Strasburg Twp.:
Carpenter, John.
Tout, Sarah Ann.
Sadsbury Twp.:
Jinkins, David.
McMinn, Isaac.
McMinn, Robert.
Rodgers, Isaac.
Rodgers, Uriah.
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 1826 #558
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 0007
People
Garner, Simpson
McCullough, John
Russel, Lamar
Russel, Sarah
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Strasburg Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Strasburg Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #558
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/09.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Garner, Simpson.
McCullough, John. Teacher.
Russel, Lamar.
Russel, Sarah.
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 1826 #574
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 0007
People
Devers, Daniel
Devers, Margaret
Grahams, Edward
Grahams, George
Grahams, Thomas
Kain, John
Korker, Luke
McFadden, Ann E.
McFadden, Hetty
McKinley, Hannah
McKinley, Rebecca
Orlady, Eliza
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Leacock Twp.
Strasburg Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Strasburg Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #574
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/09.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Strasburg or Leacock Twp., as noted.
Devers, Daniel. Strasburg Twp.
Devers, Margaret. Strasburg Twp.
Grahams, Edward. Strasburg Twp.
Grahams, George. Strasburg Twp.
Grahams, Thomas. Strasburg Twp.
Kain, John. Teacher.
Korker, Luke. Leacock Twp.
McFadden, Ann E. Strasburg Twp.
McFadden, Hetty. Strasburg Twp.
McKinley, Hannah. Leacock Twp.
McKinley, Rebecca. Leacock Twp.
Orlady, Eliza.
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 1823 #281
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
Year
1823
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Mayers, David
Wenditz, Evan
Wenditz, Margaret
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Strasburg Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Strasburg Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #281
Box Number
003
Notes
Entered into Q&A Jun 4, 1996.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Mayers, David. Teacher.
Wenditz, Evan.
Wenditz, Margaret.
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 1856 F025
Date Range
1856
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
1856
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1856
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Hersh, Amos
Hersh, Rebecca
Breneman, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Strasburg Twp.
Place
Strasburg Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1856 F025
Box Number
007
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Hersh, Rebecca.
Administrator: Breneman, Henry.
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 1823 #328
Date Range
1823
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1823
Year
1823
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Frazer, John
Hall, Addison
Hall, Sarah
Miller, Daniel
Rice, Mrs.
Rice, Rebecca
Rice, Sarah Ann
Snyder, John
Snyder, Simon
Snyder, Susan
Wenditz, Daniel
Wenditz, Evan
Wenditz, Margaret
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Poor children
Strasburg Twp.
Students
Teachers
Place
Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #328
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
003
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/06/17,
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Frazer, John. Teacher.
Miller, Daniel. Stepfather of Hall, Sarah; Hall, Addison.
Rice, Widow. Mother of Rice, Rebecca; Rice, Sarah Ann.
Snyder, Simon. Father of Snyder, John; Snyder, Susan.
Wenditz, Daniel. Father of Wenditz, Margaret; Wenditz, Evan.
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