List of shareholders in the Hudson River Railroad Company

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series from the Comptroller's Office lists persons who subscribed to stock in the Hudson River Railroad Company. The list includes the town; name of subscriber; and number of shares. An appendix listing names, number of shares, and total amount subscribed, is also included. At the end of the volume are signatures of officers and directors of the company.
Title
List of shareholders in the Hudson River Railroad Company
Quantity
0.1 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A0896
Creator
Arrangement

By city or town, then by varying sequences.

Administrative History

The Hudson River Railroad Company's incorporation law (L. 1846, Ch. 216) authorized the board of directors to accept subscriptions to stock in the corporation, and required them to furnish the comptroller with a list of stockholders by March 10, 1847. This list was submitted on March 4, 1847. An appendix was submitted on the same date.

Scope and Content Note

This volume lists persons who subscribed to stock in the Hudson River Railroad Company. The list includes the city or town; name of subscriber; number of shares; and total value of shares. An appendix, giving additional names, number of shares, and total amount subscribed, is also included. Communities included are New York City, Albany, and nine places in between. At the end of the volumes are signatures of officers and directors of the company.

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