Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series contains summary information on prisoners received into the State Prison of the City of New York (Newgate Prison).
The register is divided into sections by gender and race and lists name, birthplace, crime, county of conviction, sentence,
and date of sentence. Some entries include residence, occupation, skin complexion, hair color, height, and physical characteristics.
Annual statistical summaries breakdown prisoners by crime, race, gender, place of birth, county of conviction, and length
of sentence.
Creator:
Title:
Register of prisoners received
Quantity:
0.3 cubic feet
Quantity:
1 volume(s)
Quantity:
1 35mm microfilm roll(s)
Inclusive Dates:
1797-1810
Series Number:
A0775