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Creator:
Queens College (New York, N.Y.). Historical Documents Collection
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of indexes containing names of plaintiffs and defendants in Chancery cases that have case documents in Series J0065, Enrolled Decrees, Filed Parchments and Papers Before 1800. Each index entry includes the names of the litigants, one or more alphanumeric document file codes, and .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

2
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J1071
 
 
Dates:
1800-1847
 
 
Abstract:  
This series is an alphabetical index by last name of complainant to Chancery Papers, State Archives Series J0070. Each entry in the index contains the names of the complainant and defendant and a file number. There are also special sections in the back of the index for banks, churches, insurance companies, .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

3
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J8076
 
 
Dates:
1825-1838
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of draft reports on the Chancery Fund submitted to the state assembly. The reports were occasionally requested from the Register and Assistant Register by legislative resolution. Informational content of each report varies depending on what was requested..........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

4
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J0051
 
 
Dates:
1831-1835
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of a list of final decrees issued by the Chancellor that were docketed, at the request of any party involved in a case, when a decree required a money payment by the losing party. Information recorded includes name of party against whom decree was rendered; his county and place .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

5
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J0057
 
 
Dates:
1800-1847
 
 
Abstract:  
This series document cases brought before the Chancellor by petition and in certain administrative matters. Most cases involved incompetency (i.e., lunatics, infants, drunkards); administration of estates; and insolvent corporate bodies (i.e., churches, banks, railroads). Files include petitions; reports; .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

6
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J0059
 
 
Dates:
1781-1799, 1806-1829
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of minute books which serve as a chronological record of the proceedings in the Court of Chancery, including cases initiated by complaint or by petition. The minutes contain summaries or full texts of motions, orders, decretal orders, and final decrees, as well as entries of other .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

7
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J0071
 
 
Dates:
1772-1847
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of an alphabetical index by last name of complainant to Series J0087, Miscellaneous Filed Papers, 1777-1847. Each entry in the index contains the names of complainant and defendant and a file number..........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

8
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J0072
 
 
Dates:
1813-1847
 
 
Abstract:  
This series contains a short chronological record of actions taken and documents filed in cases heard before the Chancellor. The names of the complainant and defendant, their attorneys' names, and a chronological listing of each action taken and corresponding date is recorded for every case reported .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

9
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery. Chancery Fund
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J0076
 
 
Dates:
1838-1847
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of annual financial statements made by the Register, Assistant Register, and Clerks of the Chancery Circuits pursuant to the 127th rule of the court. These statements were submitted to an Injunction or Taxing Master who was required to audit them, certify to their accuracy, and .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

10
Creator:
New York (Colony). Court of Chancery
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J0090
 
 
Dates:
1701-1702, 1705-1708, 1720-1735, 1748-1770
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists mainly of copies of orders and decrees issued by the Royal Governor or Lieutenant Governor acting in his capacity as chancellor. Also included are minutes of proceedings, copies of Master's reports, and other material relevant to the business of the court. Decrees usually contain .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

11
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J0095
 
 
Dates:
1780-1830
 
 
Abstract:  
This series contains a short chronological record of proceedings in cases in which a clerk in Chancery provided a service. A court rule required the two Chancery Clerks in New York City and the two in Albany to maintain these registers..........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

12
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Probates
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J0302
 
 
Dates:
1823
 
 
Abstract:  
Chapter 70 of the Laws of 1822 abolished the Court of Probates and transferred all appeals, suits, judgments, and decrees pending in that court to the Court of Chancery. This series consists of records that document such transfers. The three items included in this series are the receipt of Gerrit W. .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

13
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J2176
 
 
Dates:
1794-1825
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of a Register's statistical report to the Chancellor of cases handled by the court. It contains lists of: the number of bills filed in the court's Albany and New York City offices; the number of decrees enrolled in Albany and in New York City and the number of bills filed with the .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

14
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery. Chancery Fund
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J2276
 
 
Dates:
1838-1839
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of Register's statements on mortgage foreclosure cases handled by the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor respectively. Each contains totals of bills filed for mortgage foreclosure, decrees issued for sale of mortgaged premises, and sales conducted. Also included is an alphabetical case .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

15
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery. Chancery Fund
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J4076
 
 
Dates:
1823-1839
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of draft and file copies of account balance sheets and lists of bonds and mortgages held by the Register and Assistant Register. Balance sheets note, for each case monies, on deposit with the court. Bond and mortgage lists include names of mortgagor or obligor; and original receiver .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

16
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J0053
 
 
Dates:
1830-1847
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of actions taken and documents filed in cases involving the appointment of a guardian, committee, or receiver. The heading for each case recorded contains the name of dependent(s), whether a lunatic, drunkard, or infant, the name of the solicitor, and the year the case was brought .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

17
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J0054
 
 
Dates:
1829-1833
 
 
Abstract:  
Chapter 12 of the Laws of 1788 gave the Court of Chancery the responsibility for overseeing the well being and property of persons deemed idiots or lunatics and infant trustees (persons under the age of 21 whose person and estate are under the care of a trustee of guardian). This series is a listing .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

18
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J0066
 
 
Dates:
1712-1799
 
 
Abstract:  
This series is an index by name of complainant to the enrolled decrees in Series J0065, New York State Court of Chancery Decrees and Papers Before 1800, 1684-1800. Each entry in this volume contains the name of complainant and defendant along with a file number. The majority of the decrees indexed were .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

19
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J0082
 
 
Dates:
1830-1833
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of Chancellor Reuben H. Walworth's personal notes on cases in Chancery. The form of the notes and the information they contain varies among cases. Appearing for all cases are the names of the parties and their solicitors and the date the case was heard by the Chancellor. The Chancellor's .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

20
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J0085
 
 
Dates:
1837-1847
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of a short chronological record of actions taken and documents filed in petition cases heard by the Vice Chancellor of the 7th Circuit. Most cases concern matters of incompetency (lunatics, infants, and drunkards), the administration of estates, and petitions for special performance. .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

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