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Tax sale certificates

Held by the New York State Archives


Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives

New York State Education Department

Cultural Education Center

Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
Land was sold when no taxes were paid 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 tax sale certificates from a sale on November 28, 1859. Each certificate (printed form) gives the name for redemption.
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0.3 cu. ft.
Inclusive Dates:
1859
Series Number:
A1412

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Unarranged.

Administrative History

When taxes had been unpaid for a period of two years, the land was eligible to be sold by the state. If the owner paid the taxes within one year after the sale, it reverted to that person's ownership.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of tax sale certificates from a sale on November 28, 1859. Each certificate (printed form) gives the name for redemption.

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