Tax sale certificates
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- Land was sold when no taxes were paid for two years. If the owner paid the taxes within one year after the land was sold for taxes, it reverted to that person's ownership. This series consists of tax sale certificates from a sale on November 28, 1859. Each certificate (printed form) gives the name for redemption.
Title
- Tax sale certificates
Quantity
- 0.3 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A1412
Creator
Arrangement
Unarranged.
Administrative History
When taxes had been unpaid for a period of two years, the land was eligible to be sold by the state. If the owner paid the taxes within one year after the sale, it reverted to that person's ownership.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of tax sale certificates from a sale on November 28, 1859. Each certificate (printed form) gives the name for redemption.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.