Applications for cancellation of tax sales A1411

Applications for cancellation of tax sales

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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:

Land was sold when no taxes were paid for two years. If the owner paid the taxes within one year after the land was sold for taxes, it reverted to that person's ownership. This series consists of applications for cancellation of tax sales, with related correspondence of the Comptroller. Documents concern parcels in Kings, Hamilton, and other counties.

Creator:

New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau

Title:

Applications for cancellation of tax sales

Quantity:

0.3 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1841-1925

Series Number:

A1411

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of miscellaneous applications for cancellation of tax sales, with related correspondence of the Comptroller.

Documents concern parcels in Kings, Hamilton, and other counties. A law of 1823 provided that when land taxes have been unpaid for a period of two years the land will be sold. If the owner paid taxes within one year after the sale, it reverted back to that person's ownership.