Indexes to out-of-state resident wills and letters of administration, 1823-1930.

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Indexes to out-of-state resident wills and letters of administration, 1823-1930.

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The series indexes letters of administration and wills pertaining to Chapter 70 of the Laws of 1823 and section 2503 of the Code of Civil Procedure, which required that such documents probated in the Surrogate Court be filed with the Secretary of State.

2 cu. ft. (4 volumes)

New York State Archives

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Early commissions were recorded by the secretary of the Colony of New York. Chapter 12 of the Laws of 1778 appointed the secretary of state the clerk of the Council of Appointment. The 1821 state constitution abolished the council, and its powers were transferred to the governor. From the description of Record of commissions, dedimus potestatem, supersedeas, pardons, and other executive actions, 1770-1827. (New York State Archives). WorldCat record id: 82062017 The register ...