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 abstracts of certificates of insanity and indigence issued by county judges. Each certificate includes
name of alleged insane person; his municipality; county of residence; date of admission to Utica State Hospital; occupation;
by whom brought; date of certificate; and name and signature of county judge issuing certificate. Certificates include judges
certification that person is insane; cannot support him/herself and family and that the case was fully investigated. Records
are restricted.
Creator:
Title:
Certificates of insanity
Quantity:
0.25 cubic feet
1 volume
Inclusive Dates:
1884-1886
Series Number:
B1486