Census of electors, 1821.

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Census of electors, 1821.

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This series consists of fragmentary burned schedules of the Census of Electors taken in 1821. The schedules give the name of the head of the family, the number of male citizens in family age 21 and over, and statistics on acres of improved land, stock, homemade cloth, mills, and factories. The Census was taken pursuant to Chapter 110 of the Laws of 1821 and the Constitution of 1821. Summary statistics by town and county, including agricultural and industrial data, and are found in Assembly Journal, 45th Session, 1822, Appendix (59pp.).

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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 ...