Research

Overview of the Records

Repository:

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

Summary:
Mortgages to the state were required to be registered in the Secretary of State's office. This series contains mortgages primarily for lands sold by the state in patents and former Indian reservations. Information includes mortgagor, property description and mortgage terms. Many mortgages were discharged or cancelled. A certificate of payment and cancellation was entered in the margin. Discharges are mostly for lots in the East and West Cayuga Reservations.
Creator:
Title:
Registers of mortgages to the state
Quantity:

2.1 cubic feet

Quantity:

4 volume(s)

Quantity:

1 35mm microfilm roll(s)

Inclusive Dates:
1807-1883
Bulk Dates:
1807-1842
Series Number:
A0477