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Re: school tax records
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Wayne Miller <[log in to unmask]>
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A LISTSERV list for discussions pertaining to New York State history." <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 9 May 2001 14:22:55 -0400
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Kathy,
If the North Country followed the same pattern as the rest of the state,
you should find them in town records. We hold many early town of Peru,
Clinton County records. Among them are the school tax levies and reports
of the annual meetings of each district (sic) or one room school house
catchment area.

Wayne Miller
Special Collections
Plattsburgh State U.

On Sat, 5 May 2001, Kathy Behling wrote:

> Hello list -
>
> Does anyone know which towns in which counties kept school tax records
> between 1820 & 1850? I am specifically concerned with Uster, Monroe,
> Livingston and Genesee counties.
> Thanks for your help
> -Kathy
>

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