New York State Dept. of State Registers of Officers Elected or Appointed to State Offices and Boards
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- These registers were used to record names of individuals elected or appointed to a wide variety of state offices and boards. Positions documented range from statewide elective offices such as governor, comptroller, and attorney general to appointive offices such as adjutant general, superintendent of public instruction, and canal commissioner.
Title
- Registers of officers elected or appointed to state offices and boards
Quantity
- 2.5 cubic feet; 5 volumes
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A0472
Creator
Scope and Content Note
These registers were used to record names of individuals elected or appointed to a wide variety of state offices and boards. Positions documented range from statewide elective offices such as governor, comptroller, and attorney general to appointive offices such as adjutant general, superintendent of public instruction, and canal commissioner. Volumes from the period 1778-1870 also include place of residence, appointment date, commencement date, person being replaced, and remarks. Later volumes include appointment date, term, expiration date, and remarks.
Related Material
The names of many of the state officers recorded in this series are also listed in Stephen C. Hutchins.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.