If you 'google' (or whatever search engine you use) 'Troy NY labor unions 1870s', you'll get quite a few hits. There were unions at that time, but perhaps not the one you're interested in. Terry in Mich. ----- Original Message ----- From: <gbfurry@comcast.net> To: <ny-troy-irish-gensoc@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, September 01, 2008 1:51 PM Subject: Re: [NY-TROY-IRISH-GENSOC] Rescue of Charles Nalle > Hi, > > Does anyone know if there is a place to check on a relative listed as a > "teamster"in the 1870's? Are there union membership lists for Watervleit/ > West Troy available online? > > Thanks, v > >