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Some early quarter sessions records have been published in Kenneth Scott, editor, ''New York City Court Records, 1684–1804, Genealogical Data from the Court of Quarter Sessions'', Four Volumes. (Arlington, Virginia: National Genealogical Society, 1982–88; Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=336812&disp=New+York+City+court+records%2C+1684%2D17%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.71 P2s]; book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=336842&disp=New+York+City+court+records%2C+1760%2D17%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.71 P2sk]; book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=authordetails&authorno=423977&name=New+York%2E+Court+of+General+Sessions+%28New+York+City%29%2C+null&columns=*,0,0 974.71 P2sb], and book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=authordetails&authorno=423977&name=New+York%2E+Court+of+General+Sessions+%28New+York+City%29%2C+null&columns=*,0,0 974.71 P2sc]). Records contain lists of persons involved in cases of stealing, assault, battery, and illegitimacy. | Some early quarter sessions records have been published in Kenneth Scott, editor, ''New York City Court Records, 1684–1804, Genealogical Data from the Court of Quarter Sessions'', Four Volumes. (Arlington, Virginia: National Genealogical Society, 1982–88; Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=336812&disp=New+York+City+court+records%2C+1684%2D17%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.71 P2s]; book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=336842&disp=New+York+City+court+records%2C+1760%2D17%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.71 P2sk]; book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=authordetails&authorno=423977&name=New+York%2E+Court+of+General+Sessions+%28New+York+City%29%2C+null&columns=*,0,0 974.71 P2sb], and book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=authordetails&authorno=423977&name=New+York%2E+Court+of+General+Sessions+%28New+York+City%29%2C+null&columns=*,0,0 974.71 P2sc]). Records contain lists of persons involved in cases of stealing, assault, battery, and illegitimacy. | ||
'''1674–1784:''' Mayor's court existed in New York City and Albany. It handled civil suits, apprenticeships, and naturalizations. Early records are in Kenneth Scott, editor, ''New York Historical Manuscripts. Minutes of the Mayor's Court of New York, 1674–1675''(Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1983; Family History Library book 974.7 H2ny v. 5). This book lists probates, marriages, lawsuits, licenses, names of freemen, and persons taking allegiance oaths. The Mayor's court of Albany was established in 1686 and continued during the colonial period. The records are at the Albany County Hall of Records. | '''1674–1784:''' Mayor's court existed in New York City and Albany. It handled civil suits, apprenticeships, and naturalizations. Early records are in Kenneth Scott, editor, ''New York Historical Manuscripts. Minutes of the Mayor's Court of New York, 1674–1675''(Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1983; Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=32248&disp=New+York+historical+manuscripts%2C+Engli%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.7 H2ny v]. 5). This book lists probates, marriages, lawsuits, licenses, names of freemen, and persons taking allegiance oaths. The Mayor's court of Albany was established in 1686 and continued during the colonial period. The records are at the Albany County Hall of Records. | ||
'''1691–1847:''' Courts of common pleas were established in each city and county to handle civil cases such as marriages, naturalizations, name changes, probates, exemptions from military duty, lunacy cases, tavern licenses, insolvency cases, old age assistance, manumissions, laying of roads, insolvency, settlement of boundary disputes, and child support and custody. They handled appeals from justices of the peace. The court was replaced by the county court. In New York City, the court of common pleas and the superior court were abolished in 1895 and their activities taken over by the supreme court. The Family History Library has some records of the courts of common pleas. | '''1691–1847:''' Courts of common pleas were established in each city and county to handle civil cases such as marriages, naturalizations, name changes, probates, exemptions from military duty, lunacy cases, tavern licenses, insolvency cases, old age assistance, manumissions, laying of roads, insolvency, settlement of boundary disputes, and child support and custody. They handled appeals from justices of the peace. The court was replaced by the county court. In New York City, the court of common pleas and the superior court were abolished in 1895 and their activities taken over by the supreme court. The Family History Library has some records of the courts of common pleas. | ||
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The Family History Library has microfilmed only a small portion of the available New York court records. The library has some records of courts of common pleas, courts of general sessions, county courts, courts of oyer and terminer, chancery court, supreme court, lis pendens, divisions of estates, and surrogate's court probates and guardianships. | The Family History Library has microfilmed only a small portion of the available New York court records. The library has some records of courts of common pleas, courts of general sessions, county courts, courts of oyer and terminer, chancery court, supreme court, lis pendens, divisions of estates, and surrogate's court probates and guardianships. | ||
Most county and district court records are at local courthouses. Surrogate's court records are kept in separate offices. The New York State Archives has many pre-1847 supreme court and chancery court records, described in New York State Archives, ''List of Pre-1847 Court Records in the State Archives'' (Albany, New York: Office of Cultural Education, 1984; Family History Library book 974.7 A1 number 316). These records are now being microfilmed by the archives. For recent court records, contact the clerk of the specific court of interest. | Most county and district court records are at local courthouses. Surrogate's court records are kept in separate offices. The New York State Archives has many pre-1847 supreme court and chancery court records, described in New York State Archives, ''List of Pre-1847 Court Records in the State Archives'' (Albany, New York: Office of Cultural Education, 1984; Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=364569&disp=List+of+pre%2D1847+court+records+in+the+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.7 A1] number 316). These records are now being microfilmed by the archives. For recent court records, contact the clerk of the specific court of interest. | ||
=== Federal Courts === | === Federal Courts === | ||
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To determine the correct district court for the area where your ancestor lived, call the District Court office in one of the counties of that region. A helpful reference book which has detailed information is: | To determine the correct district court for the area where your ancestor lived, call the District Court office in one of the counties of that region. A helpful reference book which has detailed information is: | ||
''Sourcebook of Federal Courts, U. S. District and Bankruptcy''. Tempe, Arizona: BRB Publications, Incorporated, 1993. (Family History Library book 973 P2fc.) | ''Sourcebook of Federal Courts, U. S. District and Bankruptcy''. Tempe, Arizona: BRB Publications, Incorporated, 1993. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=693434&disp=The+Sourcebook+of+federal+courts%2C+U%2E%20%20&columns=*,0,0 973 P2fc].) | ||
Records at the National Archives—Northeast Region include: | Records at the National Archives—Northeast Region include: | ||
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U.S. Court of Appeals (known as U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals from 1891–1948) records are at the National Archives—Northeast Region but are not available on microfilm. | U.S. Court of Appeals (known as U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals from 1891–1948) records are at the National Archives—Northeast Region but are not available on microfilm. | ||
These District and Circuit Court records are not available at the Family History Library. For more information about New York court procedures, see Alden Chester, ''Courts and Lawyers of New York, a History, 1609–1925'' (New York, New York: American Historical Society, 1925; Family History Library book 974.7 P2c vols. 1–3; fiche 6100435–37.) | These District and Circuit Court records are not available at the Family History Library. For more information about New York court procedures, see Alden Chester, ''Courts and Lawyers of New York, a History, 1609–1925'' (New York, New York: American Historical Society, 1925; Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=189707&disp=Courts+and+lawyers+of+New+York%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.7 P2c] vols. 1–3; fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=189707&disp=Courts+and+lawyers+of+New+York++ 6100435–37].) | ||
Kronman, Barbara. ''The Guide to New York City Public Records'', Fourth Edition. New York, New York: Public Interest Clearinghouse, 1992. (Family History Library book 974.71 A3k.) Includes chapters on city government, courts, libraries, and personal information. Shows how to obtain vital records, name change records, and naturalizations. | Kronman, Barbara. ''The Guide to New York City Public Records'', Fourth Edition. New York, New York: Public Interest Clearinghouse, 1992. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=640284&disp=The+guide+to+New+York+City+public+record%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.71 A3k].) Includes chapters on city government, courts, libraries, and personal information. Shows how to obtain vital records, name change records, and naturalizations. | ||
[[Category:New_York]] | [[Category:New_York]] | ||