LancasterHistory Research Collections

Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1847 F022
Date Range
1847
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
1847
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1847
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Gross, John
Gross, Mary
Gross, John W.
Gross, Martin
Gross, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Ephrata Twp.
Place
Ephrata Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1847 F022
Box Number
004
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Occupation: merchant.
Renouncer: Gross, Mary.
Administrators: Gross, John W.; Gross, Martin; Gross, Jacob.
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