Certificates of convictions in local courts, [ca. 1850-1900]
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New York (State). Dept. of State.
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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 ...
New York (State). Secretary's Office
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Born in LeRoy, Genesee County, N.Y. Graduated from Harvard University in 1838. Practiced law in Canandaigua and Buffalo, N.Y.; served in the New York State senate, and was elected a representative to the U.S. Congress in 1862. From the description of Election certificate of John Ganson, 1862 Dec. 11. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 57317605 The convention of delegates to consider ratification of the proposed United States Constitution was held at Poughkeepsie i...
