Archive Record
Metadata
Title of Record Series |
Trust Book Assigned Estate Records |
Year Range from |
1932 |
Year Range to |
1957 |
Collection/Office |
Prothonotary |
Catalog Number |
PY-92 |
Description |
Original records of assignment proceedings for property. Records show terms and conditions of real estate sale, name of parties, amounts, and inventory of property. |
Finding Aids |
Trust Book Assigned Estate Dockets |
Admin/Biographical History |
In Lancaster County, the Prothonotary initially acted as clerk of all the courts performing the functions of deputy register and recorder of deeds. In 1776, Lancaster County's five row offices were divided between two officials. The duties of prothonotary and clerk of court quarter sessions were performed by one officer, while a second official acted as register, recorder of deeds, and clerk of orphan's court. In 1821, each office was completely separate having its own official. Prior to 1906, this office handled the naturalization of aliens before the federal courts issued these records. The Prothonotary maintains a variety of records including judgments, sheriff's deeds, civil cases, and divorce proceedings. |