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Accounts of county treasurers as public administrators of estates of persons dying without heirs


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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:
County treasurers were designated public administrators of estates of persons who died without heirs. The accounts in this series include name of deceased, property value, expenditures by the administrator, and balance transmitted to the State Comptroller. Related letters of administration and other documents may be included.
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Accounts of county treasurers as public administrators of estates of persons dying without heirs
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0.2 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1832-1868
Series Number:
A0958

Administrative History

County treasurers were designated public administrators of estates of persons who died without heirs by Revised Statutes, 1829, Part II, Chapter 6, Title 6, Article 2.

Scope and Content Note

The accounts in this series vary in form, but always include name of deceased, value of property, expenditures by the administrator, and balance transmitted to the State Comptroller. In a few cases, related letters of administration and other documents are included.

Custodial History

These records were transferred to the State Archives at an unknown date. They were accessioned in conjunction with a facility renovation project undertaken in 2002.

Access Restrictions

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

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