New York State Secretary of State Index to Deeds and Mortgages
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
0.7 cubic feet
1 volume(s)
1 35mm microfilm roll(s)
Scope and Content Note
This single volume series indexes deeds recorded by the Secretary of State during the period 1641-1846, encompassing Series A0453, Deed Books 1-42 and 43 (in part). An alphabetical index to grantees and grantors is provided for each deed book. The back of the volume contains an index to mortgages to the State ("State Mortgages") recorded by the Secretary of State during the period 1807-1842, encompassing Series A0477, Mortage Registers 1-3. An alphabetical index to mortgagors is provided for each mortgage register.
Alternate Formats Available
Microfilmed in 1973 at the Department of State by the Genealogical Society of Utah, microfilm reel 947116 item 1. Cataloged by the GSU as part of a collection called "Deeds," 1659-1846. GSU microfilm has been digitized by FamilySearch. Images can be viewed online at FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries (including the New York State Archives and the New York State Library).
Related Material
A4692Series A4692 Mortgagor Index to State Mortgages and U.S. Deposit Fund Mortgages contains related records.
A4693Series A4693 Location Index to State Mortgages and U.S. Deposit Fund Mortgages contains related records.
A0453Series A0453 Record of Deeds contains records indexed by Series A0479.
A0477Series A0477 Registers of Mortgages to the State contains records indexed by Series A0479.
Access Restrictions
Microfilm is not available for duplication or interlibrary loan.