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Assessment rolls for construction of roads from Lewis County to Brown's Tract in Herkimer County


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Overview of the Records

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

Summary:
The Legislature appointed commissioners to construct roads from Grieg and Port Leyden in Lewis County, to Brown's Tract in Herkimer County. The commissioners were empowered to levy a highway tax. This series consists of assessment rolls containing lists of lots taxed. Information includes lot numbers, acreage, and tax amounts.
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Assessment rolls for construction of roads from Lewis County to Brown's Tract in Herkimer County
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0.3 cubic feet

16 items

Inclusive Dates:
1853-1868
Series Number:
B0989

Arrangement

Entries are grouped by county, then by tract.

Administrative History

The Legislature appointed commissioners to construct roads from Grieg and Port Leyden in Lewis County, to Brown's Tract in Herkimer County.

The commissioners were empowered to levy a highway tax on certain portions of Herkimer and Lewis Counties and to file copies of the box assessment rolls in the Comptroller's Office.

Scope and Content Note

The assessment rolls contain lists of lots taxed, giving lot numbers, acreage, and amounts of tax.

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