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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:
The Mayor's Court of New York City functioned as the court of common pleas for New York City and County. Between 1786 and
1829 courts of common pleas could prove and record wills transferring real property, and also wills whose witnesses were unable
to appear in court to testify. This volume contains minutes of proceedings in proof of wills. Each entry provides the name
and address of the decedent in the case title and then summarizes the proceedings.
Title:
New York City Mayor's Court minutes of proceedings in proof of wills
Quantity:
0.1 cubic feet
Quantity:
1 35mm microfilm roll(s)
Inclusive Dates:
1805-1824
Bulk Dates:
1818-1824
Series Number:
J2032
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