New York State Department of State Poll Books of Electors Serving in the Military or Naval Services
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of poll books containing names of eligible electors within each company in a regiment. Information includes name of the absent elector, residence, and command to which he is attached. Also included is information about the election, names and residences of election inspectors, and a certificate stating how many electors voted at the election. The books are arranged in bundles by regiment number and then alphabetically by company letter.
Title
- Poll books of electors serving in the military or naval services
Quantity
- 1 cubic foot
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A1856
Creator
Administrative History
The poll book were created pursuant to Chapter 674 of the Laws of 1898 which authorized the Secretary of State to prepare at least two books for each poll for the use of the inspectors of elections throughout the various military polls.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of poll books of the various companies in a regiment. Each poll book contains the names of all eligible electors within each company. The books records the full name of the absent elector, residence (County, City and Street), and the command to which he is attached. The first page of the book contains the date and character of the election for which it was prepared, and the names and residences of the persons acting as the inspectors of election. The last page of the book contains a certificate signed by the inspectors stating how many electors voted at the election. Finally, the books also contain the oath for the inspectors of election. The books are arranged in bundles by regiment number and then alphabetically by company letter. Note: Although the term poll-book is used these are by no means volumes. They are papers that have been folded and then bundled together.
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