Research

Overview of the Records

Repository:

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

Summary:
This series documents money received for sale of land for unpaid taxes. Information includes names of successful bidders and the amounts bid for each parcel, by county. Totaled at the bottom of the column is the amount bid, the amount paid and date of payment. Starting with the 1859 tax sale the entries also state the date when the purchaser received the certificate of payment.
Creator:
Title:
Register of bids and payments for land sold for unpaid taxes
Quantity:

5 cubic feet

20 volumes

Inclusive Dates:
1830-1926
Series Number:
B0845