Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
Abandoned children of slaves were to be supported at the state's expense by the local overseers of the poor. This series contains
accounts of expenses of overseers of the poor for the maintenance of children of slaves. The accounts include the name of
the town and county; names of overseers of the poor; name of master; name and birth date of child; time period for which child
was maintained; amount spent and date.
Creator:
Title:
Audited accounts of payments made by overseers of the poor for support of children born to slaves
Quantity:
0.2 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1799-1820
Series Number:
A0827