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.
Dr. Henry E. Muhlenberg, former mayor of Lancaster, born January 18, 1850, died June 17, 1907. Note with photograph: Presented to MRE by Miss Davis, daughter of Dr. Davis of North Prince St. Doctor Muhlenberg Dr. at birth of M. R. Evans Dec 3/1885 - Mayor of Lancaster.