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Headstones In St. Agnes Cemetery Menands, NY

Showing Foreign Place of Birth

Old Section of St. Agnes Cemetery

This data base of 900 names inscribed on 210 headstones in St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands, New York will be of interest to genealogy researchers.

Tombstone Showing Place of Birth

For the most part the inscriptions are overwhelmingly of Irish immigrants to the Capital District Region. While some inscriptions merely say “Ireland” a large number are more specific and identify the County in Ireland along with the name of the town and the name of the Parish.

The following data elements may be part of individual inscriptions:

– Maiden name of wife

– Relationship of inscribed names, husband, wife, mother, father, daughter, son, aunt, niece, etc.

– Dates of birth, dates of death, age at death, place of birth, place of death.

– When the surnames on a particular stone are different surnames, this may be an indication of a family relationship.

Tombstone Showing Place of Birth

In addition to the markings on each headstone, the records may have comments on the condition of the stone itself such as fallen, partially buried, deteriorated, etc. The section of St. Agnes Cemetery where the headstone is located is also shown.

Thanks goes to retired N.Y.S. Assemblyman John “Jack” McEneny for obtaining these important historical records and allowing them to be widely circulated. McEneny, who has a degree in history, remains involved in archiving historical documents

Headstones Showing Foreign Births

wdt_ID LAST NAME FIRST NAME SECTION DIRECTION TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTION PAGE
1 Ahern Ellen 31 AHERN - Maurice - died October 2 1893. Ellen-wife of Maurice Ahern - died September 1887.Hanna Ahern-died February 22 1976 - aged 19 years, daughter of Maurice and Ellen Ahern.Natives of the Parish Kilworth - Co. Cork - Ireland. 48
2 Ahern Hanna 31 AHERN - Maurice - died October 2 1893. Ellen-wife of Maurice Ahern - died September 1887.Hanna Ahern-died February 22 1976 - aged 19 years, daughter of Maurice and Ellen Ahern.Natives of the Parish Kilworth - Co. Cork - Ireland. 48
3 Ahern Maurice 31 AHERN - Maurice - died October 2 1893. Ellen-wife of Maurice Ahern - died September 1887.Hanna Ahern-died February 22 1976 - aged 19 years, daughter of Maurice and Ellen Ahern.Natives of the Parish Kilworth - Co. Cork - Ireland. 48
4 Allison Christine 28 Faces south, north, east and west MURRAY - Owen - died Aug. 22 1831, Native of Co. Athlone - Co. Westmeath. Respected Citizen of Albany for 2 years.Elizabeth Allison-daughter of Richard Allison, Widow of Owen Murray.Christine - widow of Richard Allison, died July 28 1832-aged 61 years.Cat 15
5 Allison Elizabeth 28 Faces south, north, east and west MURRAY - Owen - died Aug. 22 1831, Native of Co. Athlone - Co. Westmeath. Respected Citizen of Albany for 2 years.Elizabeth Allison-daughter of Richard Allison, Widow of Owen Murray.Christine - widow of Richard Allison, died July 28 1832-aged 61 years.Cat 15
6 Allison Richard 28 Faces south, north, east and west MURRAY - Owen - died Aug. 22 1831, Native of Co. Athlone - Co. Westmeath. Respected Citizen of Albany for 2 years.Elizabeth Allison-daughter of Richard Allison, Widow of Owen Murray.Christine - widow of Richard Allison, died July 28 1832-aged 61 years.Cat 15
7 Altruz Elizabeth 27 Faces east, west, south and north WALSH - Andrew-1878-1972, Theresa E. Altruz  - his wife - 1879-1967._x000D_ Elizabeth and  Mary Altruz.Lawrence Walsh - died April 20 1882 - aged 40 years, Native of Co. Kilkenny. Catherine McKenna - his wife - died Feb. 22 1930 - aged 87 years.Elizabeth 16
8 Altruz Elizabeth C. 27 Faces east, west, south and north WALSH - Andrew-1878-1972, Theresa E. WALSH - Andrew-1878-1972, Theresa E. Altruz  - his wife - 1879-1967._x000D_ Elizabeth and  Mary Altruz.Lawrence Walsh - died April 20 1882 - aged 40 years, Native of Co. Kilkenny. Catherine McKenna - his wife - died Fe 16
9 Altruz Mary 27 Faces east, west, south and north WALSH - Andrew - 1878-1972. Theresa E. WALSH - Andrew-1878-1972, Theresa E. Altruz  - his wife - 1879-1967._x000D_ Elizabeth and  Mary Altruz.Lawrence Walsh - died April 20 1882 - aged 40 years, Native of Co. Kilkenny. Catherine McKenna - his wife - died 16
10 Altruz Theresa E. 27 Faces east, west, south and north WALSH - Andrew-1878-1972, Theresa E. Altruz  - his wife - 1879-1967._x000D_ Elizabeth and  Mary Altruz.Lawrence Walsh - died April 20 1882 - aged 40 years, Native of Co. Kilkenny. Catherine McKenna - his wife - died Feb. 22 1930 - aged 87 years.Elizabeth 16