- 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
- 1859
- Date of Accumulation
- 1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
- Year
- 1859
- Creator
- Register of Wills
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Container
- Box 0007
- Subcategory
- Documentary Artifact
- Search Terms
- Renunciation
- Manor Twp.
- Place
- Manor Twp.
- Extent
- 12 cubic feet
- Object Name
- Probate
- Language
- English
- Condition
- Fair
- Object ID
- Ren 1859 F039
- Box Number
- 007
- Associated Material
- Administrators Accounts
- Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
- Additional Notes
- Renouncer: Killheffer, Nancy.
- Administrators: Miller, Abraham; Killheffer, Christian.
- Document transferred from County Archives on 29 September 2014, from the Estate Record Collection.
- 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
- Collection
- Collateral Appraisements
- Title
- Collateral Appraisements
- Object ID
- Coll App 1850 F001 U
- Date Range
- 1850
- Collection
- Collateral Appraisements
- Title
- Collateral Appraisements
- Description
- Appraisements of real estate for inheritance tax. Some personal property appraisals are also included. Appraisals include: name of decedent; location and description of real estate; description of personal property; valuation of real estate and personal property; and assessed tax. May also include names of heirs. Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name. Handwritten; from 1886, handwritten on printed forms.
- System of Arrangement
- Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name.
- Date Range
- 1850
- Date of Accumulation
- 1849-1913
- Year
- 1850
- Creator
- Register of Wills
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives West
- Storage Container
- Box 0015
- People
- Urban, Lewis
- Subcategory
- Documentary Artifact
- Search Terms
- Collateral appraisement
- Washington Boro
- Place
- Washington Boro
- Extent
- 16 boxes (8 cubic feet)
- Object Name
- Appraisal
- Language
- English
- Condition
- Fair
- Object ID
- Coll App 1850 F001 U
- Box Number
- 015
- Additional Notes
- 1 item, 1 piece
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
- Classification
- RG 03-00 0312
- Description Level
- Item
- Collection
- Wheatland
- Description
- One of 21 Sevres breakfast plates. A hard-paste porcelain that originated at the Sèvres factory in France. Decorated and sold by Haviland's. Decor consists of maroon boarders on a white background, gilded edges and a centered gold ring with gilt highlights.
- Provenance
- Johnston, Harriet Lane
- To - cousin, Riddle, Katherine W.
- To - sister, Riddle, Anna S.
- To - cousins, Coe, Sara W. & Coe, W. Travers To - Murphy, Elsie B. of Charles Town, W. VA. To - Governor's Mansion Virginia by Ms. Murphy's sister, Fletcher, Mrs. Robert.
- To - James Buchanan Foundation
- LancasterHistory
- Year Range From
- 1854
- Year Range To
- 1855
- Made By
- Sevres, Haviland
- Last Owner
- Johnston, Harriet Lane
- Storage Location
- Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Parlor
- Storage Wall
- South Wall
- Storage Cabinet
- Butler's Sideboard
- Storage Shelf
- Bottom Shelf
- Storage Drawer
- Right Cabinet
- Search Terms
- James Buchanan Presidential Library
- Object Name
- Plate, Food
- Oither Names
- Plate, Breakfast
- Material
- porcelain
- Height (cm)
- 2.54
- Height (ft)
- 0.0833333333
- Height (in)
- 1
- Diameter (cm)
- 21.59
- Diameter (ft)
- 0.7083333333
- Diameter (in)
- 8.5
- Condition
- Fair
- Condition Date
- 2021-11-12
- Condition Notes
- Edge of plate is a chipped and the gilt ring at the center of the plate is very faded.
- Object ID
- W.1998.002.091
- Notes
- Chip on the edge of the plate. Gilt decoration in center of plate very faded.
- Place of Origin
- France
- Accession Number
- W.1998.002
Images
- Collection
- Wheatland
- Description
- One of 21 Sevres breakfast plates. A hard-paste porcelain that originated at the Sèvres factory in France. Decorated and sold by Haviland's. Decor consists of maroon boarders on a white background, gilded edges and a centered gold ring with gilt highlights.
- Provenance
- Johnston, Harriet Lane
- To - cousin, Riddle, Katherine W.
- To - sister, Riddle, Anna S.
- To - cousins, Coe, Sara W. & Coe, W. Travers To - Murphy, Elsie B. of Charles Town, W. VA. To - Governor's Mansion Virginia by Ms. Murphy's sister, Fletcher, Mrs. Robert.
- To - James Buchanan Foundation
- LancasterHistory
- Year Range From
- 1854
- Year Range To
- 1855
- Made By
- Sevres, Haviland
- Last Owner
- Johnston, Harriet Lane
- Storage Location
- Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Parlor
- Storage Wall
- South Wall
- Storage Cabinet
- Butler's Sideboard
- Storage Shelf
- Bottom Shelf
- Storage Drawer
- Left Cabinet
- Search Terms
- James Buchanan Presidential Library
- Object Name
- Plate, Food
- Oither Names
- Plate, Breakfast
- Material
- Porcelain
- Height (cm)
- 2.54
- Height (ft)
- 0.0833333333
- Height (in)
- 1
- Diameter (cm)
- 21.59
- Diameter (ft)
- 0.7083333333
- Diameter (in)
- 8.5
- Condition
- Good
- Condition Date
- 2021-11-12
- Object ID
- W.1998.002.092
- Place of Origin
- France
- Accession Number
- W.1998.002
Images
- Collection
- Wheatland
- Description
- One of 21 Sevres breakfast plates. A hard-paste porcelain that originated at the Sèvres factory in France. Decorated and sold by Haviland's. Decor consists of maroon boarders on a white background, gilded edges and a centered gold ring with gilt highlights.
- Provenance
- Johnston, Harriet Lane
- To - cousin, Riddle, Katherine W.
- To - sister, Riddle, Anna S.
- To - cousins, Coe, Sara W. & Coe, W. Travers To - Murphy, Elsie B. of Charles Town, W. VA. To - Governor's Mansion Virginia by Ms. Murphy's sister, Fletcher, Mrs. Robert.
- To - James Buchanan Foundation
- LancasterHistory
- Year Range From
- 1854
- Year Range To
- 1855
- Made By
- Sevres, Haviland
- Last Owner
- Johnston, Harriet Lane
- Storage Location
- Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Parlor
- Storage Wall
- South Wall
- Storage Cabinet
- Butler's Sideboard
- Storage Shelf
- Bottom Shelf
- Storage Drawer
- Left Cabinet
- Search Terms
- James Buchanan Presidential Library
- Object Name
- Plate, Food
- Oither Names
- Plate, Breakfast
- Material
- Porcelain
- Height (cm)
- 2.54
- Height (ft)
- 0.0833333333
- Height (in)
- 1
- Diameter (cm)
- 21.59
- Diameter (ft)
- 0.7083333333
- Diameter (in)
- 8.5
- Condition
- Good
- Condition Date
- 2021-11-12
- Object ID
- W.1998.002.093
- Place of Origin
- France
- Accession Number
- W.1998.002
Images
- Collection
- Wheatland
- Description
- One of 21 Sevres breakfast plates. A hard-paste porcelain that originated at the Sèvres factory in France. Decorated and sold by Haviland's. Decor consists of maroon boarders on a white background, gilded edges and a centered gold ring with gilt highlights.
- Provenance
- Johnston, Harriet Lane
- To - cousin, Riddle, Katherine W.
- To - sister, Riddle, Anna S.
- To - cousins, Coe, Sara W. & Coe, W. Travers To - Murphy, Elsie B. of Charles Town, W. VA. To - Governor's Mansion Virginia by Ms. Murphy's sister, Fletcher, Mrs. Robert.
- To - James Buchanan Foundation
- LancasterHistory
- Year Range From
- 1854
- Year Range To
- 1855
- Made By
- Sevres, Haviland
- Last Owner
- Johnston, Harriet Lane
- Storage Location
- Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Parlor
- Storage Wall
- South Wall
- Storage Cabinet
- Butler's Sideboard
- Storage Shelf
- Bottom Shelf
- Storage Drawer
- Left Cabinet
- Search Terms
- James Buchanan Presidential Library
- Object Name
- Plate, Food
- Oither Names
- Plate, Breakfast
- Material
- Porcelain
- Height (cm)
- 2.54
- Height (ft)
- 0.0833333333
- Height (in)
- 1
- Diameter (cm)
- 21.59
- Diameter (ft)
- 0.7083333333
- Diameter (in)
- 8.5
- Condition
- Good
- Condition Date
- 2021-11-12
- Object ID
- W.1998.002.094
- Place of Origin
- France
- Accession Number
- W.1998.002
Images
- Collection
- Wheatland
- Description
- One of 21 Sevres breakfast plates. A hard-paste porcelain that originated at the Sèvres factory in France. Decorated and sold by Haviland's. Decor consists of maroon boarders on a white background, gilded edges and a centered gold ring with gilt highlights.
- Provenance
- Johnston, Harriet Lane
- To - cousin, Riddle, Katherine W.
- To - sister, Riddle, Anna S.
- To - cousins, Coe, Sara W. & Coe, W. Travers To - Murphy, Elsie B. of Charles Town, W. VA. To - Governor's Mansion Virginia by Ms. Murphy's sister, Fletcher, Mrs. Robert.
- To - James Buchanan Foundation
- LancasterHistory
- Year Range From
- 1854
- Year Range To
- 1855
- Made By
- Sevres, Haviland
- Last Owner
- Johnston, Harriet Lane
- Storage Location
- Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Parlor
- Storage Wall
- South Wall
- Storage Cabinet
- Butler's Sideboard
- Storage Shelf
- Bottom Shelf
- Storage Drawer
- Left Cabinet
- Search Terms
- James Buchanan Presidential Library
- Object Name
- Plate, Food
- Oither Names
- Plate, Breakfast
- Material
- Porcelain
- Height (cm)
- 2.54
- Height (ft)
- 0.0833333333
- Height (in)
- 1
- Diameter (cm)
- 21.59
- Diameter (ft)
- 0.7083333333
- Diameter (in)
- 8.5
- Condition
- Good
- Condition Date
- 2021-11-12
- Object ID
- W.1998.002.095
- Place of Origin
- France
- Accession Number
- W.1998.002
Images
- Collection
- Wheatland
- Description
- One of 21 Sevres breakfast plates. A hard-paste porcelain that originated at the Sèvres factory in France. Decorated and sold by Haviland's. Decor consists of maroon boarders on a white background, gilded edges and a centered gold ring with gilt highlights.
- Provenance
- Johnston, Harriet Lane
- To - cousin, Riddle, Katherine W.
- To - sister, Riddle, Anna S.
- To - cousins, Coe, Sara W. & Coe, W. Travers To - Murphy, Elsie B. of Charles Town, W. VA. To - Governor's Mansion Virginia by Ms. Murphy's sister, Fletcher, Mrs. Robert.
- To - James Buchanan Foundation
- LancasterHistory
- Year Range From
- 1854
- Year Range To
- 1855
- Made By
- Sevres, Haviland
- Last Owner
- Johnston, Harriet Lane
- Storage Location
- Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Parlor
- Storage Wall
- South Wall
- Storage Cabinet
- Butler's Sideboard
- Storage Shelf
- Bottom Shelf
- Storage Drawer
- Left Cabinet
- Search Terms
- James Buchanan Presidential Library
- Object Name
- Plate, Food
- Oither Names
- Plate, Breakfast
- Material
- Porcelain
- Height (cm)
- 2.54
- Height (ft)
- 0.0833333333
- Height (in)
- 1
- Diameter (cm)
- 21.59
- Diameter (ft)
- 0.7083333333
- Diameter (in)
- 8.5
- Condition
- Good
- Condition Date
- 2021-11-12
- Object ID
- W.1998.002.096
- Place of Origin
- France
- Accession Number
- W.1998.002
Images
- Collection
- Wheatland
- Description
- One of 21 Sevres breakfast plates. A hard-paste porcelain that originated at the Sèvres factory in France. Decorated and sold by Haviland's. Decor consists of maroon boarders on a white background, gilded edges and a centered gold ring with gilt highlights.
- Provenance
- Johnston, Harriet Lane
- To - cousin, Riddle, Katherine W.
- To - sister, Riddle, Anna S.
- To - cousins, Coe, Sara W. & Coe, W. Travers To - Murphy, Elsie B. of Charles Town, W. VA. To - Governor's Mansion Virginia by Ms. Murphy's sister, Fletcher, Mrs. Robert.
- To - James Buchanan Foundation
- LancasterHistory
- Year Range From
- 1854
- Year Range To
- 1855
- Made By
- Sevres, Haviland
- Last Owner
- Johnston, Harriet Lane
- Storage Location
- Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Parlor
- Storage Wall
- South Wall
- Storage Cabinet
- Butler's Sideboard
- Storage Shelf
- Bottom Shelf
- Storage Drawer
- Left Cabinet
- Search Terms
- James Buchanan Presidential Library
- Object Name
- Plate, Food
- Oither Names
- Plate, Breakfast
- Material
- Porcelain
- Height (cm)
- 2.54
- Height (ft)
- 0.0833333333
- Height (in)
- 1
- Diameter (cm)
- 21.59
- Diameter (ft)
- 0.7083333333
- Diameter (in)
- 8.5
- Condition
- Good
- Condition Date
- 2021-11-12
- Condition Notes
- Center gilt decor is faded and worn
- Object ID
- W.1998.002.097
- Place of Origin
- France
- Accession Number
- W.1998.002
Images
- Collection
- Wheatland
- Description
- One of 21 Sevres breakfast plates. A hard-paste porcelain that originated at the Sèvres factory in France. Decorated and sold by Haviland's. Decor consists of maroon boarders on a white background, gilded edges and a centered gold ring with gilt highlights.
- Provenance
- Johnston, Harriet Lane
- To - cousin, Riddle, Katherine W.
- To - sister, Riddle, Anna S.
- To - cousins, Coe, Sara W. & Coe, W. Travers To - Murphy, Elsie B. of Charles Town, W. VA. To - Governor's Mansion Virginia by Ms. Murphy's sister, Fletcher, Mrs. Robert.
- To - James Buchanan Foundation
- LancasterHistory
- Year Range From
- 1854
- Year Range To
- 1855
- Made By
- Sevres, Haviland
- Last Owner
- Johnston, Harriet Lane
- Storage Location
- Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Parlor
- Storage Wall
- South Wall
- Storage Cabinet
- Butler's Sideboard
- Storage Shelf
- Bottom Shelf
- Storage Drawer
- Left Cabinet
- Search Terms
- James Buchanan Presidential Library
- Object Name
- Plate, Food
- Oither Names
- Plate, Breakfast
- Material
- Porcelain
- Height (cm)
- 2.54
- Height (ft)
- 0.0833333333
- Height (in)
- 1
- Diameter (cm)
- 21.59
- Diameter (ft)
- 0.7083333333
- Diameter (in)
- 8.5
- Condition
- Fair
- Condition Date
- 2021-11-12
- Condition Notes
- Edge of the plate is chipped. The chip is deep and has cut out the gilt edge as well as a larges section of the maroon decorative band.
- Object ID
- W.1998.002.098
- Place of Origin
- France
- Accession Number
- W.1998.002
Images
