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 a rough chronological list of wills relating to estates in the First Senatorial District (New York and adjacent counties) that were transferred to the New York County Surrogate's Court when the Court of Probates moved to Albany in 1799. Information include name of testator, residence, and date of will. At the end of the main list are other lists of documents transferred, such as inventories, accounts of administrators, etc.
Creator:
Title:
List of wills and other documents delivered by the judge of the Court of Probates to the Surrogate of the City and County of New York
Quantity:

0.1 cubic feet

1 microfilm roll 35mm

Inclusive Dates:
1799
Series Number:
J1042