Finding Aid Search Results
1
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
B1260
Dates:
1873-1923
Abstract:
This series consists of documents obtained by the State Comptroller's Office in its effort to establish ownership of lands sold for unpaid taxes. Documents include letters and certificates testamentary; letters and certificates of administration; and letters documenting grants of power of attorney..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
B1261
Dates:
1876-1937
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This schedule consists of land belonging to John Hone that was sold for taxes. Lots sold are entered by county and for each parcel and list parcel lot number, total acreage, acreage sold for taxes, to whom and when sold, when redeemed, and acreage remaining in the parcel..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). Surveyor General
Abstract:
This series consists of records documenting the advertisement of state land sales in various counties, cities, towns, and villages throughout New York..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
A4003
Dates:
1786-1903
Abstract:
The series consists of certificates and bonds for original land sales (sometimes including descriptions of lands purchased), conditional resale of lands, and for lands obtained after foreclosure of mortgages..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
A4004
Dates:
1824-1860
Abstract:
The series consists of volumes recording sales of state lands belonging to the state's general funds, school fund, canal fund, and literature fund. Volumes may provide date of sale; name of tract or township; lot number; acreage; minimum price per acre and per lot; price; amount of bond executed by .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series contains records relating to sales of state lands, some titled "Book of Sales," listing: lots, amounts paid, amounts due, names of purchases, and town or tract..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York (State). Commissioners of the Land Office
Title:
Series:
B0243
Dates:
1899-1913
Abstract:
This series consists of petitions; notices; legal memoranda, correspondence, maps, sketches; tracings; notices of application; Attorney General's opinions; transcripts of testimony; and briefs and affidavits that were submitted to the Commissioners of the Land Office. Most records deal with the applications .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series compiled by the State Engineer and Surveyor documents the appraisal, surveying, purchase, and sale of lands within the state. Records include land tract sales, land appraisals, surveys and descriptions of tracts, reports (such as land boundaries and state canals); correspondence (including .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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