Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series constitutes a full record of the judicial proceedings in such equity matters as foreclosure (the majority of cases),
divorce, marital separation, dower rights, partitions of real property, injunctions against the performance of certain acts,
and the settlement of legacies. Typical documents in addition to decrees and final orders include bills of foreclosure, answers
to charges, reports of the Masters in Chancery, and subpoenas.
Creator:
Title:
Court of Chancery (1st Circuit) decrees
Quantity:
201 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1821-1847
Series Number:
JN312