Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York (State). Surveyor General
Abstract:
This series serves as a record of original grants of state land to private owners, listing persons who received patents for New York State lands. Settlers seeking land grants applied to the governor, who ordered the surveyor general to survey the requested land before approving the grant. Information .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services. Division of Land Utilization
Abstract:
The series consists of maps depicting grants of land under water made by the state from 1777 through the 1900s. Each map depicts the names of individuals to whom grants were made..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists primarily of Lake George survey maps assessing water levels and gauge readings. Also included are three other maps pertaining to land boundaries and ownership that were also filed in the Office of the State Engineer and Surveyor: lots in Macomb's Purchase and Arthursborough Patent, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Secretary of State
Abstract:
The series consists of applications for grants of unappropriated land by letters patent from New York Colony and State. Along with the applications are related reports, surveys, maps, warrants for surveying lands and drafting of letters patent, objections to title, and letters..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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