Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
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 about oyster lands), field notes and maps, leases and court records. Many records
deal with boundary lines between New York State and the neighboring states and between various towns within the state.
Creator:
Title:
Land appraisal, survey, and transaction records
Quantity:
3 cubic feet
9 boxes
Inclusive Dates:
circa 1770-1920
Series Number:
A0244
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