New York County, New York

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New York is a county in New York. It was formed in 1683 from the following county/ies: original. The earliest land deed in New York was recorded in 1654*. Surrogate's Court records begin in 1665**. One can contact the Surrogate's Court at 31 Chambers St., Rm. 402, New York 10007. For more information, contact the county at 60 Centre St., Rm. 103B, New York 10007-1402. On the attached map, New York is located at J2. * At the City Register's Office, 66 John Street, 13th Floor, New York 10038. Early records of the county clerk are in Division of Old Records, 31 Chambers Street, Rm 703. **Pre-1830 Surrogate's files and inventories are not known to have survived.

For information about the state of New York see New York Family History Research.

County Map of New York


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