Finding Aid Search Results
1
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A0217
Dates:
1812-1826
Abstract:
This series consists of certificates of conveyance of lands sold for unpaid taxes at public auctions held by the state comptroller in 1812, 1814, 1815, 1821, and 1826. Each certificate lists name of purchaser, number of acres purchased, county in which land was situated, location of land within larger .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
A4025
Dates:
1875-1903
Abstract:
These volumes record actions taken on applications to purchase land under water and provide name of individual, corporation, or city applying for the grant; town and county applicant is from; location of land applied for; body of water under which the land lies; name of applicant's attorney; and actions .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of correspondence, resolutions, receipts, agreements, and other legal records relating to the sale of lands granted to New York under the Morrill Act of 1892. The records deal mainly with the sale of lands or landscrips to various individuals, particularly Ezra Cornell and the establishment .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series contains letters from the Chief Tax Clerk, primarily relating to applications to purchase state land..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1384
Dates:
1923-1927
Abstract:
This series consists of routine correspondence of the Comptroller's office with newspapers published in Forest Preserve counties, relating to publication of notices of lands sold for taxes and unredeemed..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). Surveyor General
Abstract:
This series consists of records documenting the advertisement of state land sales in various counties, cities, towns, and villages throughout New York..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
A4004
Dates:
1824-1860
Abstract:
The series consists of volumes recording sales of state lands belonging to the state's general funds, school fund, canal fund, and literature fund. Volumes may provide date of sale; name of tract or township; lot number; acreage; minimum price per acre and per lot; price; amount of bond executed by .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series contains records relating to sales of state lands, some titled "Book of Sales," listing: lots, amounts paid, amounts due, names of purchases, and town or tract..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
The Holland Land Company was an association of Dutch banks and other investors speculating in American land during the late 1700s. This series consists of records of persons who purchased and were deeded lands from the Holland Land Company. Each table apparently records sales from a particular geographic .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0279
Dates:
1799-1842
Abstract:
This series consists of ledgers of accounts with purchasers of lots or portions thereof in townships of the Holland Land Purchase. Accounts include name of purchaser, sale date, location, lot and section number, debits and credits by date, principal, and interest. Also included are maps of lots in the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of affidavits stating the grounds for cancellation of a Comptroller's tax sale. Grounds for cancellation were prior payment of taxes, erroneous tax assessment, or occupancy of the premises sold. The affidavits of occupancy include descriptions of farming or lumbering on the parcel .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
B0932
Dates:
1852-1855
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series includes e lists of the property redeemed from county treasurers' tax sales, receipts and other items..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
During the early nineteenth century, the Comptroller conducted several sales of land for unpaid quit rents. This series indexes lands sold for unpaid quick rents. Each entry gives lot number; owner's name, if known; acreage; amount of tax due; charges for interest, advertising, and sale; grand total .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
B0985
Dates:
1877
Abstract:
This series contains certificates of sale of lands for unpaid taxes that are marked "Cancelled." They are evidence that sales of non-resident land advertised to be sold for unpaid taxes in fact did not occur..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
16
Creator:
New York (State). Surveyor General
Abstract:
This register details lands sold under the auspices of the Surveyor General's Office. It is divided into multiple sections based on the tract being sold and the date it was sold. For each tract, information generally includes township, lot number, number of acres, purchaser name(s), and amount..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Abstract:
This series from the Land Tax Bureau is an index listing payments made for the purchase of lands sold for arrears of taxes. The list contains the name of the purchaser; county in which the land was located; and the amount paid for each piece of land..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
18
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Abstract:
This series consists of signed and witnessed bonds for various tracts of land throughout New York State. Information includes purchaser's name, city or town of residence, amount for which purchaser is liable, date when the bond was executed, the name of the tract of land, lot number, and the sum of .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
19
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1258
Dates:
1853
Abstract:
This series consists of receipts issued by the Treasurer's Office for payment of land purchased at the Comptroller's Tax sale of 1853. Records contain the name of the individual who bought the land, the date of the receipt, the amount paid for the land, and the signatures of both the Comptroller and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
20
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Title:
Series:
A1297
Dates:
1864-1870
Abstract:
The Comptroller was authorized to sell land scrip for establishing a land grant college. This series records the names of individuals who purchased land scrip. Entries include, date the transaction was recorded, purchaser's name, residence, number of pieces of scrip purchased, total number of acres .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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