TROY IRISH GENEALOGY SOCIETY
Troy, New York

Troy Irish Genealogy Meeting Minutes
October 16, 2014
at
O’Brien’s Public House, Troy, NY

The meeting was called to order by Gerri Sherri at 6:45. Members in attendance: Gerri Sherry, Kristin Ayotte, Christopher Philippo, Chris Connell, Erin Fish, Joan Durso, Noreen Iacabucci, Jan Sullivan and Bill McGrath.

Two new members were introduced to the group; Erin Fish and Joan Durso. This was the first time either lady had attended. They each gave a brief introduction to their genealogy interests.

Gerri reported that we had 285 list subscribers and 597 Facebook likes.

Treasurers Report had been submitted by Lizette Strait showing a previous balance of $3,523.35. Expenses were reported as $100 for membership to the Lansingburgh Historical Society, $125 membership to the RCHS and $25 still outstanding to the Irish American Museum for membership. A deposit of $60 was made, Petty Cash stood at $21.63. Current Balance of $3,583.34. Total Paid Membership = 100

Bill McGrath discussed finished and on-going projects.

1. Marriage Notices in 10 Lansingburg newspapers from 1787 – 1895, comprising 5903 records, the Bride and Groom records have been matched by TIGS Volunteers and now any problems found are being resolved. An introduction to the data base will be prepared and data set up for Jeanne Keefe to put up in groups of 250 or less.

2. Death Notices from those same papers total 9683 names with 495 referencing alternative surname spellings. An introduction to the data base has been completed and data set up for Jeanne Keefe in groups of 250 or less.

3. St. Johns Cemetery – Albany 46 years of interment records total 12,731 names from 1841-1887 have been transcribed. Nearly all Irish with first generation Irish numbering 3208 that were identified by county and 500 with no county identified. Introduction to the data base was competed and all files sent to Jeanne Keefe, total 60 files, to be put on website. We are getting much publicity in the Irish press and on genealogy related websites, blogs, etc. for this data base. Interments found for 31 different counties in Ireland with the majority in Tipperary (458), Cork (376) and Cavan (307).

Christopher Philippo updated the group on the mapping project of St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Watervliet and the wonderful work/assistance given by RPI fraternity. Further work dates will be set, weather depending.

Chris Connell will identify and set dates after the holidays for a Waterford Library Look up Day.

The Albany Rural Cemetery tour with Mark Bodnar is scheduled for this Saturday, 10/18 at 10AM and will run for 2 – 2.5 hours. We will meet at the main office building.

We are looking for volunteers to assist with mapping the Lansingbugh Village Burial Ground

New Business: TIGS will once again participate in the Victorian Stroll by setting up an information table at the RCHS. Kris Ayotte will post information to the mailing list and to our FB page.

Next Meeting will be held on 11/20/14 at the Park Pub at the Frear Park Golf Course.

Submitted by Kristin Cooney-Ayotte