List of grants to Revolutionary War soldiers

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
These incomplete lists of soldiers who received land grants in return for military service during the Revolutionary War include soldier's name; file number; number of acres; and by whom delivered. There is also a list of muster masters and the amount of acreage distributed to their soldiers.
Title
List of grants to Revolutionary War soldiers
Quantity
0.2 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A4008
Creator
Arrangement

By muster master.

Scope and Content Note

This lists soldiers who received land in return for military service in the Revolutionary War. Under the name of each muster master is recorded: file number; soldier's name; by whom delivered; and number of acres. There is also a list of muster masters and the number of acreage distributed to soldiers mustered by each.

Other Finding Aids

Incomplete list of soldiers, muster masters, in whose regiment they served, by whom delivered, and number of acres.

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