Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Abstract:
This series consists of standard title searches, showing chains of title for property mortgaged to secure loans from the U.S. Deposit Fund..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Abstract:
This series consists of bonds of U.S. Deposit Fund county commissioners, promising payment of specified sums of money if they failed to perform their duties according to law. Attached to the bonds are Bradstreet or other credit reports on the financial solvency and personal integrity of the obligors.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Abstract:
This series consists of accounts and files of the U.S. Deposit Fund. Records include mortgage case files, reports, title searches, accounts, and a register of foreclosed mortgages..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Abstract:
This series consists of foreclosed mortgage files including the original foreclosed mortgage or a certified copy of the mortgage; the abstract of title; the notice of foreclosure; and correspondence..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Title:
Series:
A1337
Dates:
1835-1881
Abstract:
This series records land sold by the Surveyor General. Volumes list date of bond; obligor of bond; lot; tract; acre; date and amount of first payment; amount of bond; date of delivery to State Comptroller; previous debtor for reverted land (where relevant) and year of reversion; and amount due of re.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Title:
Series:
A0971
Dates:
1813-1819, 1838-1843, 1859
Abstract:
This series consists of certificates listing judgments or mortgages in force against individuals, with affidavit of clerk of court, submitted to the Comptroller. A state law required the Comptroller to obtain certificates from the mortgagors that the mortgaged premises were free of all other encumbrances. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Abstract:
This series consists of form statements submitted to the Comptroller by the State Tax Commissioner which list parcels of taxable state land. The lists give information on: acreage; description of parcel; location; and assessed valuation..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Abstract:
This series consists of statements of taxes giving parcel location, acreage, assessed valuation, and amount of tax due. There are also transcripts of parts of town assessment rolls and related correspondence of the Comptroller's Office..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Abstract:
This series consists of applications that are sworn statements, giving name of applicant, date, parcel(s) description(s), and appraised value(s), with Treasurer's office payment receipts attached. Most applications are for the purchase of "Prison Lands" in the Old Military Tract in Franklin County. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Title:
Series:
A1382
Dates:
1884
Abstract:
This series consists of statements prepared by assessors of towns within what became the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Information includes acres of forestland, assessed value in 1883, acres of improved land, assessed value in 1883, and total acreage of town. Some statements have letters of transmittal .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Title:
Series:
A1383
Dates:
1894
Abstract:
This series consists of copies of resolutions by the Forest Commission approving applications to purchase Forest Preserve lands. Each document gives name and address of applicant, location and acreage of parcel, bid per acre, and a copy of the resolution of the Commissioners of the Land Office approving .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Title:
Series:
A1387
Dates:
1870-1910
Abstract:
Land was sold when taxes were unpaid for two years. If the owner paid the taxes within one year after the land was sold for taxes, it reverted to that person's ownership. This series consists of documents relating to sale and redemption of land on which taxes were owed, mostly in the Forest Preserve. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Abstract:
This series consists of notices published by county treasurers giving town, patent or other subdivision, lot number, description of parcel, owner's name, and amount of back taxes due. Included are notices for Oswego, Niagara, Rockland, Ulster, and Sullivan Counties, for various years. Clippings are .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Title:
Series:
A1407
Dates:
1921-1923
Abstract:
This series consists of abstracts of applications to redeem property from tax sales. Each entry contains name of matter, name of attorney, and a register of correspondence with Comptroller's office concerning redemption. Included is an abstract of affidavit(s) showing that the affiants know location .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Title:
Series:
A1409
Dates:
1889-1895
Abstract:
This series consists of name indexes to applications for redemption of lands from tax sales. Information includes name of applicant, county, and date. Also included are indexes to cancellations of tax sales giving location of parcel, a name (presumably owner or occupant), a date, and remarks about cancellation .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
16
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Abstract:
Land was sold when no taxes were paid for two years. If the owner paid the taxes within one year after the land was sold for taxes, it reverted to that person's ownership. This series consists of applications for cancellation of tax sales, with related correspondence of the Comptroller. Documents concern .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Title:
Series:
A1341
Dates:
1904-1909
Abstract:
By a law of 1894, a person, body, or board in a locality was authorized to assess lands for local improvements and file a written notice with the comptroller. These notices were then audited by the comptroller and paid out through the treasurer. These records consist of notices of local assessments .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
18
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Abstract:
Land was sold when the owner failed to pay taxes for two years. If the owner paid the taxes within one year after the sale of the land for taxes, it reverted to that person's ownership. This series consists of information about applications to redeem land sold for failure to pay taxes. Information includes .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
19
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Abstract:
This series contains lists of financial transactions relating to mortgaged lands. The mortgage insurance list includes mortgage number, policy amount and expiration date. The farms rented list includes county, mortgage number, rent, and amount paid. The list of foreclosures includes mortgage number, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
20
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Abstract:
This series consists of a copy of a transcription from the original volume listing quit rents in New York State. Information includes patentee's name; grant date; number of acres; county in which situated; county in which now situated; and description of property in popular name..........
Repository:
New York State Archives