Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series consists mostly of affidavits documenting a claimant's right to reimbursement from War of 1812 service in a New
York militia or volunteer unit, as well as certificates issued to claimants after the Adjutant General's Office reviewed and
adjusted their claims. The bulk of the series documents in-state claimants.
Creator:
Title:
War of 1812 veterans' certificates of claim awards and related records
Quantity:
18 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
circa 1858-1876
Series Number:
A0020