Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series contains applications by occupants or mortgagees of non-resident lands sold for unpaid taxes, seeking to redeem
lands from sale upon payment of taxes. Most documents are affidavits of occupancy, giving detailed information on how long
the occupant occupied the land and its use (usually farming or lumbering). Also included are affidavits of mortgagees stating
why they are interested in the property. Documents provide county and a description of the lands redeemed.
Creator:
Title:
Applications to redeem property from tax sales
Quantity:
20.75 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1828-1927
Series Number:
B0847