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 affidavits stating the grounds for cancellation of a Comptroller's tax sale. Grounds for cancellation
were prior payment of taxes, erroneous tax assessment, or occupancy of the premises sold. The affidavits of occupancy include
descriptions of farming or lumbering on the parcel sold. From the 1880's on the series also includes applications for cancellation
of a tax sale and Comptroller's orders for cancellation.
Creator:
Title:
Documents supporting orders for cancellation of tax sales
Quantity:
18 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1829-1926
Series Number:
B0929