This series serves as a record of original grants of state land to private owners, listing persons who received patents for New York State lands. Settlers seeking land grants applied to the governor, who ordered the surveyor general to survey the requested land before approving the grant. Information includes patentee name; number of acres granted; date patent was filed; and location of land, either by lot number or by a description of its geographic location.
Creator
New York (State). Surveyor General
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series consists primarily of Lake George survey maps assessing water levels and gauge readings. Also included are three other maps pertaining to land boundaries and ownership that were also filed in the Office of the State Engineer and Surveyor: lots in Macomb's Purchase and Arthursborough Patent, as well as a road patent in Hoffman Township.
Creator
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
The series consists of applications for grants of unappropriated land by letters patent from New York Colony and State. Along with the applications are related reports, surveys, maps, warrants for surveying lands and drafting of letters patent, objections to title, and letters.
Creator
New York (State). Secretary of State
Access Restrictions
A0272-19: Map is fragile and should be handled under the supervision of an archivist.
The series consists of maps depicting grants of land under water made by the state from 1777 through the 1900s. Each map depicts the names of individuals to whom grants were made.
Creator
New York (State). Office of General Services. Division of Land Utilization
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.