Research

Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
This series consists of letters of administration, letters testamentary, and wills of out-of-state residents. The letters of administration provide the name and residence of the deceased, persons named as the intestate's administrator, residence, date executed, signature of witness, and filing date. The copies of the wills provide the testator's and executor's name and residence, date of will, place of filing, names of witnesses, and provisions.
Creator:
Title:
New York State Department of State letters of administration and copies of wills of out-of-state residents
Quantity:

51.2 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1823-1871, 1880-1940, 1959-1966
Series Number:
B0081