Abstracts of land grants
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of abstracts of land grants held by the Treasurer's Office. Information includes Governor's name and date, patentees, rents reserved and other services, book and folio, denomination and description of the land, and observations. Land grants for the following counties are listed: Albany, Charlotte, Cumberland, Gloucester, Kings, New York, Orange, Dutchess, Queens, Richmond, Suffolk, Tryon, Ulster, and Westchester.
Title
- Abstracts of land grants
Quantity
- 1.4 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A3199
Creator
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of ten folio volumes, each containing: Governor's name and date, patentees, rents reserved and other services, book and folio, denomination and description of the land, and observations. Land grants for the following areas are listed: Albany County (1665-1775), Charlotte County (1772-1775), Cumberland County (1766-1772), Gloucester County (1770-1775), Kings County (1667-1740), New York County (1665-1755), Orange and Dutchess Counties (1685-1775), Queens County (1665-1767), Richmond County (1664-1716), Suffolk County (1665-1735), Tryon County (1772-1775), Ulster County (1666-1774), and Westchester County (1666-1771).
Access Restrictions
Restricted: documents with severe burn damage are closed to use.