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Register of land bounty rights


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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:
This fragmentary volume contains information on the assignment of land bounty rights to militia "classes." It lists class, soldier's name, muster master, and regiment. It is in fragile condition due to burn damage.
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Register of land bounty rights
Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

1 volume

Inclusive Dates:
1782
Series Number:
A0808

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of a burned fragment of volume of "Land Bounty Rights" (possibly for Albany County). By Acts of 1778 and 1780 each militia Regiment was divided into classes which were obliged to furnish one armed man on call. "Land Rights" were awarded to classes which did so.

This volume (a transcription of the original) lists class, soldier's name, muster master, and regiment, but much of the information has been destroyed.

Other Finding Aids

Available at Repository

There is an "Index to Heads of Classes", and an "Index to Certificates of Location".

Custodial History

These records were burned in the 1911 State Capitol fire.

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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