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New York State Surveyor General Register of Lands Sold


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Overview of the Records

Repository:

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

Summary:
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.
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Register of lands sold
Quantity:

0.3 cubic feet

1 volume

Inclusive Dates:
1794-1812
Series Number:
A0284

Scope and Content Note

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. Pages are numbered from 1-982 in the upper right-hand corner. For each tract, information generally includes township, lot number, number of acres, purchaser name(s), and amount.

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Alphabetical subject index available at the back of the volume.

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