Jeremy, There are three microfilms available at the Troy Public Library and also through the LDS FHCs of the burials in the Troy Public Burial Grounds 1833-1928. These are the ledgers kept by the superintendents of the public cemeteries (although there are entries for "Catholic burial grounds"); this is a comprehensive record of almost all burials. Some entries are more detailed than others and the handwriting varied considerably between superintendents. Burial plots are not recorded but at least it is some comfort to know where an ancestor was buried. These records also are a look at life in Troy at the time: causes of death, ages at death, places of birth, etc. It is also heartbreaking: so many stillborn babies found in the river! It helps if you have a timeframe in mind, as the films cover different periods. I found them to be very helpful in locating death info when there were no vital records. Good luck. Nancy > [Original Message] > From: Jeremy Taylor <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Date: 3/8/2006 2:00:54 PM > Subject: [Rensselaer] New Mt. Ida Cemetery > > Hi, > I was wondering if anyone can give me any > information about the New Mt. Ida Cemetery? I came > across some information indicating that one of my BUSS > ancestors is buried there, and I am hoping that I will > be able to find the grave and see if there are any > other family graves there. How big is the cemetery? > Would I have any luck just wandering around and > looking, or is it too big for that? Are there any > records available for the burials that took place > there? Any information would be greatly appreciated! > > Thanks, > Jeremy > > http://jeremyjtaylor.tripod.com ***Updated January 13 2006*** > > "We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors, we borrow it from our Children." ~Native American Proverb > > > ==== NYRENSSE Mailing List ==== > Check out the AHGP Rensselaer County genealogy website > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyrenss2/ >