Research

1

Creator:

New York (State). Bureau of Canal Affairs

 

 

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Abstract:  

These lists of awards by the Board of Claims were filed with the Bureau of Canal Affairs in the Comptroller's office. Each list provides the name of the claimant; date of filing; claims; amount claim; nature of claim; date; and amount of the award..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

New York (State). Department of Audit and Control

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of certified copies of awards by the Canal Appraisers (through 1883) and by the Board of Claims (1883-1897), and of judgments by the Court of Claims (1897-1953). These awards were made for damages to lands adjacent to state canals. Many such damages were sustained by private persons .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

New York (State). Treasurer's Office

 

 

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Abstract:  

These records document the Canal Board's responsibilities for hearing damage claims and appeals, directing special repairs, administering disputed contracts, and other canal-related administrative matters. The series also contains appeals from decisions of the Board of Appraisers, Canal Appraisers, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

New York (State). Comptroller's Office

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series relates to claims against the state, mostly for money owed on contracts and for damages to property adjacent to the canal. Included are minutes of testimony in cases heard; notices of awards by the canal appraisers; a list of awards for the years 1843-1849; affidavits, notices of appeals, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives