Index to enrolled decrees, in re papers and other case files
Series Number
J0062
Summary
This series is an alphabetical index by last name of complainant or subject of a petition to Enrolled Decrees, In Re Papers, and other Case Files created by the Court of Chancery (records found in Series J0061). All entries contain the names of the complainant and defendant (for In Re cases only the name of the subject of the petition is provided).
Creator
New York (State). Court of Chancery
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Supreme Court (First Judicial District) record of naturalizations
Series Number
B0078
Summary
Court clerks were required to file an annual return to the Secretary of State's office containing the full names and residences of naturalized citizens, along with the date of their naturalization. This series consists of the names of persons naturalized from 1896-1906 in the New York State Supreme Court, First Judicial District (New York City). Information includes the name, residence, and naturalization date.
Creator
New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Minute books for 1797-1800 contain grand jury proceedings and minutes of trials and sentencing. The series also contains special rules or orders granted upon special motions, orders issued in real property proceedings, appointments of commissioners to screen candidates for attorney or counsellor in the Supreme Court, and general procedural rules.
Creator
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany)
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Report of the Erie County Clerk of naturalizations
Series Number
B0080
Summary
This series consists of a volume containing the names of persons naturalized in Erie County. Information includes names and residences of naturalized citizens, date of naturalization, and court granting naturalization.
Creator
New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Court of Chancery (5th, 6th, and 8th Circuits) naturalization papers
Series Number
J1061
Summary
This series consists of documents filed with the 5th, 6th, and 8th Chancery Circuits by aliens seeking United States citizenship. The information in each file usually includes: the alien's name; birthdate and age; place of origin; nation and ruler of former allegiance; arrival date in the United States; place of settlement; date and location of final naturalization proceedings; and the names of the witnesses testifying to his years of residency in the United States and New York.
Creator
New York (State). Court of Chancery
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany) naturalization papers
Series Number
J5011
Summary
This series consists of documents relating to the naturalization of aliens by the Supreme Court of Judicature or by justices presiding at Circuit Courts. The documents, mostly from Albany County, include the declaration of intention to renounce allegiance to a foreign ruler or state and to become a citizen of the United States; and the petition for naturalization, stating the country of origin and length of residence in the U.S., and requesting to be admitted to citizenship.
Creator
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany)
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Registers of Kings County Clerk of naturalizations
Series Number
B0079
Summary
This series consists of volumes containing the names of persons naturalized in Kings County. Information includes full names and residences of naturalized citizens and date of naturalization.
Creator
New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Grantee index to deeds and other documents recorded or filed by the Secretary of State and Office of General Services
Series Number
A4689
Summary
Series A0453, Record of Deeds; Series A0464, Original Deeds and Title Papers; Series 12945, Miscellaneous Deeds and Title Papers; Series A0451, Original Releases to the State; and Series A1882, Dutch Land Deeds, are indexed by this series. This series also indexes applications for grants of land under water, and land appropriations that are held by the Office of General Services.
Creator
New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Access Restrictions
Microfilm is not available for inter-library loan or duplication.
Supreme Court of Judicature (Utica) naturalization papers
Series Number
J9013
Summary
This series consists of documents relating to the naturalization of aliens by the Supreme Court of Judicature or by justices presiding at Circuit Courts. The documents, mostly from Oneida County, include the declaration of intention, in which an alien states his intention to renounce allegiance to a foreign state and to become a citizen of the United States; and the petition for naturalization, stating the country of origin and length of residence, and requesting to be admitted to citizenship.
Creator
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Utica)
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.