Finding Aid Search Results
1
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
2
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
3
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
B0932
Dates:
1852-1855
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
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
5
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
B0846
Dates:
1826-1905
Abstract:
This series consists of notices listing lands sold by the state comptroller for unpaid taxes and still unredeemed. Each notice lists parcels by location; by patent, tract, township etc.; then by lot number or street address. Notices also state the acreage, the quantity of land sold and unredeemed, and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
B0945
Dates:
1821-1926
Abstract:
This series consists of tax sale notices to occupants of lands sold and summary information derived from tax sale notices. Notices record name of occupant, date of tax sale, location of premises sold, purchase price, and date of conveyance. Bound volumes in accretion B0945-99 provide summary information .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
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
11
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Abstract:
This series from the Comptroller's Office consists of copies of deeds for parcels of state land (almost all within the Adirondack Forest Preserve) to various individuals and firms. Each entry contains a note of legal authorization for sale for Forest Preserve lands and a copy of the deed as certifie.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Title:
Series:
A1335
Dates:
1818-1834
Abstract:
This volume is divided into three sections. The first is arranged geographically giving purchaser's name, date of purchase, lot, and account book number and page. The second section begins on page 370 and is arranged by book number of the account books of bonds and mortgages for sales of state lands. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Abstract:
This series consists of applications that are sworn statements, giving name of applicant, date, parcel(s) description(s), and appraised value(s), with Treasurer's office payment receipts attached. Most applications are for the purchase of "Prison Lands" in the Old Military Tract in Franklin County. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Title:
Series:
A1383
Dates:
1894
Abstract:
This series consists of copies of resolutions by the Forest Commission approving applications to purchase Forest Preserve lands. Each document gives name and address of applicant, location and acreage of parcel, bid per acre, and a copy of the resolution of the Commissioners of the Land Office approving .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Title:
Series:
A1387
Dates:
1870-1910
Abstract:
Land was sold when taxes were unpaid for two years. If the owner paid the taxes within one year after the land was sold for taxes, it reverted to that person's ownership. This series consists of documents relating to sale and redemption of land on which taxes were owed, mostly in the Forest Preserve. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
16
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Abstract:
This series consists of notices published by county treasurers giving town, patent or other subdivision, lot number, description of parcel, owner's name, and amount of back taxes due. Included are notices for Oswego, Niagara, Rockland, Ulster, and Sullivan Counties, for various years. Clippings are .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of receipts issued by the State Treasurer for payment for lands sold at Comptroller's tax sales. Each receipt states name of purchaser, amount paid, date of tax sale, and date of receipt. The series is incomplete; not all tax sales are represented..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
18
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
B0936
Dates:
1887-1904
Abstract:
This series consists of lists that identify parcels to be sold by county treasurers for unpaid taxes. For each parcel, the notice provides the lot number and description; name of owner; acreage; and amount of taxes due. Some of the lists include resident as well as non-resident lands..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
19
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
B0938
Dates:
1852-1854
Abstract:
This series consists of lists of non-resident lands sold for unpaid taxes and subsequently conveyed or redeemed. Each list gives the lot number; description of the parcel sold; acre sold; date of conveyance or redemption; to whom the parcel was conveyed or by whom it was redeemed; and amount paid if .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
20
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
B0943
Dates:
1902-1912
Abstract:
This series consists of documents listing lots acquired by the State in the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserves through Comptroller's tax sales. Each list provides the town, lot number, description of the parcel, name of the occupant, if any, and acreage..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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