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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 insolvency papers filed in Albany Supreme Court concerning the assignment and/or sale of debtor's property. Records include petitions of debtors and creditors requesting attachment or sale of property; creditor affidavits stating that they received no payment for petitioning for sale; debts owed to creditors; orders for assignment of property to trustees for sale; and documents discharging the debtor from further liability.
Creator:
Title:
Insolvency papers
Quantity:

40 cubic feet

72 boxes

Inclusive Dates:
1795-1842
Series Number:
J0154