Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Calendar Of Wills On File And Recorded In The Offices Of The Clerk Of The Court Of Appeals, Of The County Clerk At Albany And Of The Secretary Of State, 1626-1836"" is a comprehensive record of wills that were filed and recorded in various offices in the state of New York between the years 1626 and 1836. The author of the book, Berthold Fernow, has compiled a detailed list of all the wills that were recorded in the offices of the Clerk of the Court of Appeals, the County Clerk at Albany, and the Secretary of State during this time period.The book is organized chronologically, with each year being divided into quarters. The wills are listed alphabetically by the name of the deceased, and each entry includes the date of the will, the name of the testator, and a brief description of the contents of the will. The book also includes an index of names, which makes it easy to locate a specific will or to search for a particular individual.This book is a valuable resource for anyone researching family history or genealogy in the state of New York. It provides a wealth of information about the lives and estates of people who lived in the state during the 17th, 18th, and early 19th centuries. The book is also a useful tool for historians and scholars who are interested in the legal and social history of the state of New York during this time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.