Research


Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
Most of the documents in this series are Supreme Court judgment rolls, issue rolls, and nisi prius rolls on parchment. Other civil case documents include recognizances, writs of capias, writs of venire, and other writs. Criminal case documents (all pre-dating 1776) include indictments, informations, and writs of capias. The series also contains some Court of Chancery documents, including bills of complaint, answers, exhibits, etc.
Creator:
Title:
Supreme Court of Judicature judgment rolls and other documents on parchment
Quantity:

100 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1684-1848
Bulk Dates:
1765-1810
Series Number:
JN519