T. B. Curtis docket book, 1861-1887

Summary

Creator:

Curtis, T. B.

Abstract:

This docket book kept by Justice T. B. Curtis between 1861 and 1887 contains case summaries of various lawsuits related to debt, assault, intent to murder, guardianship, poisoning animals, and other cases in and around Dundee, New York.

Extent:

1 volume

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by Meg Bossio, July 2024

Background

Scope and Content:

This docket book kept by Justice T. B. Curtis between 1861-1887 contains case summaries of various lawsuits related to debt, assault, intent to murder, guardianship, poisoning animals, and other cases in and around Dundee, New York.

The docket book may have been that of Thomas Bennett Curtis (1817-1904), a Starkey, New York, farmer who served for some years as justice of the peace and county associate judge, Yates County, New York, with offices in Dundee.

Biographical / Historical:

The docket book may have been that of Thomas Bennett Curtis (1817-1904), a Starkey, New York, farmer who served for some years as justice of the peace and county associate judge, Yates County, New York, with offices in Dundee.

Acquisition Information:

2022. M-7546.1 .

Arrangement:

The collection is a single bound volume.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Animal welfare.
Assault and battery.
Crime--New York (State)
Debt.
Guardian and ward.
Justices of the peace--New York (State)--Dundee.

Formats:

Criminal court records.

Places:

Dundee (N.Y.)