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 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