Volume 1, May 12, 1840 - January 4, 1847
Scope and Contents
Includes date of case, title, nature of complaint, names of witnesses (v. 1 also give the addresses of witnesses), date of warrants, date of appearance by the accused, summary of the proceedings in the case (the last three items are not included in v. 1), and the decision of the Recorder [not all items are provided for each case]. An example, from April 2, 1845: "David Donnelly, assault & battery & bribery, Lydia McGowan, Casacalvo bet. Clouet & Louise, complaint withdrawn." Volume 4 was continued in use by the Third District Recorder following consolidation of the city in 1852
Dates
- Creation: May 12, 1840 - January 4, 1847
Creator
- From the Collection: Third Municipality (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Available on microfilm to registered researchers by appointment. Request by call number. Originals are closed for research.
Requesting Materials
Extent
From the Series: 7 Volumes (7 volumes, available on 2 rolls of microfilm)
From the Series: 2 Reels (7 volumes, available on 2 rolls of microfilm)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Call Number
mf VG410, 1840-1852, 3rd Mun
Repository Details
Part of the City Archives Repository
City Archives & Special Collections
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