Troy irish genealogy society lansingburgh newspapers. Augustines church lansingburgh, new york, one hundredth anniversary 18641964. Books about lansingburgh the lansingburgh historical society. Donate today collections luce center hard times token. We found 17 books set in troy and 33 others set nearby.
A one volume book of these marriage records is in the troy room at the troy library. History of the bible miniature book 1820 lansingburgh ny by. Shows lansingburgh and the hudson and hoosick rivers. Make offer history of the bible miniature book 1820 lansingburgh ny by william disturnell the murder a battle in civil war robert j. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. Rebecca mcgrouty appointed assistant superintendent of school improvement. Map of lansingburgh, rensselaer county, new york topics lansingburgh n. Were an independent nonprofit that provides parents with indepth school quality information. An area of hills, forests, and river plains, lansingburgh is the oldest settled region and the first chartered village in new york s rensselaer county. While many books had been published in lansingburgh, relatively few have been written about it. It was first laid out in lots and incorporated in 1771 by abraham jacob lansing, who had purchased the land in 1763. This page lists deaths from 1881 to 1900 that were recorded in the town of lansingburgh or named parts thereof north lansingburgh, speigletown, grants hollow, pleasantdale and included in the new york state death index there are also included three later deaths, 1901, 1902, and 1944, recorded in parts of lansingburgh, but otherwise deaths from 1901 onwards would have been recorded as. Deaths of rensselaer county, new york, 18471851 family history library. Its rich history began with abraham jacob lansing, who, in 1763, established the area that encompasses lansingburgh on the eastern banks of the.
A historic sketch of the first presbyterian church of lansingburgh, n. Lansingburgh, new york images of america series by don. History of troy and rensselaer county institute archives and. Troy police officers 17861902 troy irish genealogy society. Inside pages are tanned, and some have small chips and folds at edges. This bibliography does not include related books and documents held in the. It was first known as stone arabia, organized in 1771 on the eastern shore of the confluence of the mohawk and hudson rivers.
Map of lansingburgh, rensselaer county, new york nypl. New ebook richard mcdonald of lansingburgh, ny indelible. The lansingburgh historical society at the herman melville house. The book was published by william disturnell in 1820 in lansingburgh, ny. It traces all the known descendant lines of richard and catharine lansing mcdonald of lansingburgh complete with biographies and family stories. See who this years honorees are and join in celebrating their contributions to lansingburgh. History of the bible miniature book 1820 lansingburgh ny. In this new book, the author invites us on a journey to an earlier lansingburgh. Original town of lansingburgh record book, covering years 18071901. Lansingburgh was a village in the north end of troy.
Lansingburgh senior high school located in troy, new york ny. A historic sketch of the first presbyterian church of lansingburgh, new york. Indeed, the haymakers trace their origins to an amateur team based in lansingburgh. Death records of rensselaer county, new york, 18471851 american ancestors. Lansingburgh genealogy in rensselaer county, new york. Most are out of print but periodically can be found through dealers in used books. Published genealogies, covering early lansingburgh residents, new york state library. Map of the village of dort presentday speigletown, a part of lansingburgh, rensselaer county, new york, laid out and protracted by a scale of 100 feet to an inch by flores bancker, may 1796. It started approximately where testos restaurant is in lansingburgh, this is at the southwest corner of 124th st and 4th ave. Troy local author and historian don rittner has two new books out, and both look back over the history of his native city. Funeral home services for joseph are being provided by mcdonald and son funeral home troy. Troy irish genealogy society lansingburgh newspapers death. Demographically speaking lansingburgh is fairly diverse.
The lansingburgh historical society was formed in 1965 to preserve and interpret the communitys unique heritage. We are not certain if this is a first edition book or not. Hedding methodist church of lansingburgh, new york. Lansingburgh papers, 17711853 new york state library. Both mart king and steve king, who were teammates with the troy haymakers in 1872, are among the players born here.
An index to 2,712 marriage notices covering 5,424 names that were published in ten different lansingburgh, new york newspapers from 1787 to 1895 was created by staff at the troy public library in 1938 through 1939. Veterans of lansingburgh inc 777 1st ave troy, ny veterans. Lansingburgh, rensselaer county, new york, was founded in 1807 by abraham jacob lansing, for whom it is named. The town of lansingburgh was originally intended as the site for the principal city north of albany on the east bank of the hudson river. This special e book is a family treasure chest filled with gold nuggets of welldocumented history that you can proudly share and pass down to your children. Popular new york history books meet your next favorite book. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. The lansingburgh historical society was formed in 1965 to preserve and interpret the communitys. James a reed was my gggrandfather born 3121840 died 1201914 he came to us from dublin 1851 father michael read mother jane duff he was naturalized in troy ny lived in lansingburgh married catherine farrell 731864. He was the author of the famous gazeteers of new york state, the first of which was published in 18.
Genealogical charts compiled by author, covering early lansingburgh settlers. Lansingburgh entries from new york state death index the. Lansingburgh was a city located immediately north of troy, ny. The title page and frontispiece are still in the book and bound in it. The book is available at troy public library call number. An area of hills, forests, and river plains, lansingburgh is the oldest settled region and the first chartered village in new yorks rensselaer county. Bethlehem people and places troy book makers, 2019 explores our towns unique history through 33 short, illustrated articles. Albertson, came to lansingburgh from troy and removed the safe, books. Get directions, maps, and traffic for lansingburgh, ny. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level.
Lansingburgh historical society charter membership contact us directions useful links collections. Books about lansingburgh while many books had been published in lansingburgh, relatively few have been written about it. Collected obituaries of rensselaer county and area, 19321972. The northern turnpike is over 50 miles from north of, at the time, lansingburgh, ny to south of the village of granville, ny. The civil war diary of james reed troy irish genealogy society. Most of its recruits came from rensselaer, saratoga, and schenectady counties in new york state. Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nations history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually. More than 200 photographs, most from the archives of the late historian frances broderick, show. Local historian focuses attention once again on troy life and. Genres atlases maps notes statement of responsibility. The civil war diary of james reed troy irish genealogy. Lansingburgh by rittner, don and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Augustines church, a history book was published recounting the efforts of reaching a centennial milestone. Announcing the new assistant superintendent of school improvement.
More than 200 photographs, most from the archives of the late historian frances broderick, show the people, businesses, landmarks, and events that give lansingburgh its proud 228 years of history. Historic tales of bethlehem, new york the history press, 2016 contains a wide range of short essays highlighting our local history. The obituary was featured in albany times union on. Lansingburgh genealogy in rensselaer county, ny usa 1,060,369 new york 55,493 rensselaer county 1,305 lansingburgh 80. An unpublished hisory of the 30th new york infantry regiments participation in the civil war. He died of cholera in a lovely old dutch house on the present first ave. In 1900, lansingburgh became part of the city of troy. Text is all readable, and most is still bright and clear. A wonderfully written story of a familys history through the twentieth century. Its rich history began with abraham jacob lansing, who, in 1763, established the area that encompasses lansingburgh on the eastern banks of the historic hudson river as a 5,000acre farm. When narrowing your search you may only select newspaper or county or city to select mutliple items, hold down ctrl on windows or command on mac and click the desired items. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit.
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