Proceedings on applications to redeem land from tax sales

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
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Albany, NY 12230
Summary
Land was sold when the owner failed to pay taxes for two years. If the owner paid the taxes within one year after the sale of the land for taxes, it reverted to that person's ownership. This series consists of information about applications to redeem land sold for failure to pay taxes. Information includes county and relevant land; date; and details of filing and actions in the case (e.g. hearings, payments, and correspondence). Related correspondence is filed with the proceedings.
Title
Proceedings on applications to redeem land from tax sales
Quantity
0.3 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A1342
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological by filing date.

Scope and Content Note

This volume records information relative to applications to redeem land sold for failure to pay taxes.

The information recorded consists of: county and relevant land; date; and details of filing and actions in the case (e.g. hearings, payments, and correspondence). Towards the end, related correspondence is filed with the proceedings. These proceedings result from a law of 1893 providing for the owner to redeem land sold for non-payment of taxes. Land was sold when the owner failed to pay taxes for a two year period. If the owner paid the taxes within one year after the sale of the land for taxes, it reverted back to that person's ownership.

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