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 printed mortgage forms documenting financing for purchases of canal boats; and a few bills of sale and satisfaction of mortgage papers that were routinely filed with the Canal Department. Forms typically show mortgagor; mortgagee; amount of debt; terms and conditions of the agreement and description of the vessel.
Creator:
Title:
Chattel mortgages for canal boats
Quantity:

0.2 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1872-1880
Bulk Dates:
(bulk 1875)
Series Number:
B1450