Lewiston Court records, 1835-1856

Abstract

Two volumes of a chronological record of court proceedings in the Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, New York. Entries include the names of the plaintiffs and defendants, as well as details of each case including the nature of the complaint, judgements, appeals, fines and penalties. Some of the entries may involve citizens across the border in Canada. Cases include theft, financial and property disputes; assault and battery; vagrancy; and selling liquor contrary to the statute.