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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
These proceedings, resolutions, maps, surveyors' reports, and legislative acts filed with the Department of State document the alteration or establishment of town boundaries relating to establishment of new towns; annexation of parts of towns to other towns; and settlement of boundary disputes between towns. Pursuant to legislation, county boards of supervisors (except for New York County) were authorized to divide or alter boundaries of towns within their counties and establish and define boundary lines between towns.
Creator:
Title:
Town boundary establishment and alteration reports
Quantity:

4 cubic feet

Quantity:

3 volume(s)

Inclusive Dates:
1849-1960
Series Number:
A0461