New York State Court of Probates Administration Bonds
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- These volumes contain bonds of persons appointed by the State Court of Probates to administer and settle the estate of a decedent. Each bond states the name of three obligors, the amount and condition of the bond, the names of the administrator and two sureties, and the signatures of the obligors.
Title
- Court of Probates administration bonds
Quantity
- 0.5 cubic foot; 3 volume(s)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- J0034
Creator
Arrangement
Chronological by date of bond.
Scope and Content Note
These volumes contain bonds of persons appointed by the Court of Probates to administer and settle the estate of a decedent. Each bond states the name of three obligors, the amount and condition of the bond, the names of the administrator and two sureties, and the signatures of the obligors; each is duly acknowledged. Volumes for the years 1792-1797 were never received by the State Archives. The bonds are unindexed.
Related Material
Series J0033 Administration Papers contains related records.
Custodial History
The Court of Appeals placed these records on deposit at the Historical Documents Collection, Queens College, from 1973-1982.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.