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