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 writs of dower, issued under seal of the Supreme Court, which ordered a sheriff to command the tenant
of real estate to render unto the widow of its previous owner the one third dower right due to her, and to summon him to appear
before the court if he refused to do so.
Creator:
Title:
Writs of dower
Quantity:
0.4 cubic feet
1 box
Inclusive Dates:
1824-1829
Series Number:
J5013
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