Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
The series consists of printed returns of convicts discharged from state prisons, either through expiration of sentence or
pardon. Returns were compiled by the clerks of Mt. Pleasant (Sing Sing), Auburn, and Clinton prisons. While they vary in specific
format, returns typically provide data on most recent conviction, prior criminal history, and discharge. Basic physical characteristics
and limited personal history information are also provided.
Creator:
Title:
Lists of convicts discharged by expiration of sentence or pardon
Quantity:
3 cubic feet
7 volumes
Inclusive Dates:
1819-1853, 1873-1891
Series Number:
B0043
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