Index to lands sales for unpaid quit rents (Sale of 1808)
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
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Albany, NY 12230
0.2 cubic feet
1 volume
Arrangement
Alphabetic by county, then by town.
Scope and Content Note
During the early nineteenth century the Comptroller conducted several sales of land for unpaid quit rents. This volume indexes lands sold in 1808.
Each entry gives lot number; owner's name, if known; acreage; amount of tax due; charges for interest, advertising, and sale; grand total due; name of purchaser; sale certificate number; portion of parcel purchased; name of person redeeming parcel from sale; and amount paid to redeem.
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