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Tax assessment rolls for Town of Gravesend, Kings County


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Overview of the Records

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

Summary:
This series consists of complete tax assessment rolls for the town of Gravesend, Kings County. These records were probably acquired by the Comptroller's Office in connection with sales of lands of non-residents for unpaid taxes. Each entry on a roll provides the name of the taxable, assessed valuation, and the amount of tax. The rolls are contemporary copies, not originals.
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Tax assessment rolls for Town of Gravesend, Kings County
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0.5 cubic feet

8 volumes

Inclusive Dates:
1885-1892
Series Number:
B0958

Arrangement

Chronological by year.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of complete tax assessment rolls (for both residents and non-residents) for the town of Gravesend, Kings County (since 1898 part of the borough of Brooklyn), likely acquired by the Comptroller's office in connection with sales of lands of non-residents for unpaid taxes. Each entry on a roll provides the name of the taxable, assessed valuation, and the amount of tax. The rolls are contemporary copies, not originals.

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