Index to damages awarded by the Canal Appraisers for the enlargement of the Erie Canal and for construction of other canals
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of an index to damages awarded by the Canal Appraisers for the enlargement of the Erie Canal and for the construction of other canals, particularly the Chemung and Chenango Canals. Data includes claimant name; county where claimant's property was located; filing number; date; volume and page reference; amount of the award and when paid.
Title
- Index to damages awarded by the Canal Appraisers for the enlargement of the Erie Canal and for construction of other canals
Quantity
- 0.3 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B2027
Creator
Arrangement
Alphabetical by last name.
Scope and Content Note
This series is an index of damages awarded by the Canal Appraisers for the enlargement of the Erie Canal and for the construction of other canals, particularly the Chemung and Chenango Canals. Each entry provides the following data: name of claimant; county where claimant's property was located and filing number (in red ink); date; volume and page reference; amount of the award; and when paid (name of canal is in red ink, and is often abbreviated).
Related Material
Series B0602, Canal damage awards by Canal Appraisers, Board of Claims, and Court of Claims, contains related records.
Custodial History
This series was originally part of series A0802, Selected audited accounts of state civil and military officers (Box 21). It was removed and accessioned as series B2027 in July 2009.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.