Tax sale certificates A1412

Tax sale certificates

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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 tax sale certificates from a sale on November 28, 1859. Each certificate (printed form) gives the name for redemption.

Creator:

New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Title:

Tax sale certificates

Quantity:

0.3 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1859

Series Number:

A1412

Arrangement

Unarranged.

Administrative History

When taxes had been unpaid for a period of two years, the land was eligible to be sold by the state. If the owner paid the taxes within one year after the sale, it reverted to that person's ownership.