Field books for surveys by James Frost of New York State lands, 1811-1838.

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Field books for surveys by James Frost of New York State lands, 1811-1838.

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The series consists of field books created by James Frost from 1811 to 1838 as he surveyed lands for individuals to help settle disputes over property boundaries or for appraisal. Frost was also hired periodically by New York State and worked under the direction of the State Surveyor General, for similar purposes.

1 cu. ft. 3 microfilm reels (34 volumes)

New York State Archives

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New York (State). Dept. of Environmental Conservation. Bureau of Real Property.

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James Frost was a surveyor in private business who also occasionally worked for the New York State government. Some of Frost's first survey work included projecting and completing a plank road from Albany to Fort Hunter, and drafting one of the earliest maps of Schenectady County. In 1819 Frost began a survey of the eastern shore of the Hudson River, under the direction of the New York State Surveyor General. Frost's other survey work included surveying and creating maps of old Scho...

Frost, James, 1783-1851.

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