RADDLE
Old RC Cem ‘Burgh
Elizabeth MOORE wife of Edward Raddle
Died April 29, 1851 aged 42 yrs
(next to Patrick Moore from Co. Kildare which see.
An Edward Radley sign Nat. Oath 3 Nov 1836)
(Sarah F. Radley 4 d. Dec 30, 1867)
RADELL
St Mary’s RC Cem
Bridget wife of John Radell
Born City of Cork Ireland Sept 22, 1828
Died in Stockbridge, Mass. Jan 6, 1881
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Oakwood
(2 stones)
Walter Rae M.D. born in Scotland
Died Jersey City, N.J. Dec 10, 1891 aged 42
On back:
Frances HICKS Rae Aug 3, 1850-Aug 3, 1936
Edward J. HICKS 1813-1899
Helen M. SOULE wife 1824-1868
(d. Aug 15/16 per obits)
Sides 2-4:
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RAHER
St. John’s RC Cem
(opened 1860)
Pierce Raher d. March 17, 1868 age 53 yrs. Native of
Parish of Dunhill Co. Waterford Ireland
Ann wife d. July 23, 1891 age 73 yrs. Native of
Parish of Fedimore Co. Limerick Ireland
Side 2:
Edward d. Dec 12, 1848 age 1 yr 8 mos
Ann Norah d. Mar 1, 1850 age 9 mos
Edward F. d. Apr 18, 1882 age 20 yrs 3 mos
Children of Pierce & Ann Raher
Side 3:
Anna M. Raher d. Oct 15, 1887 age 34
Joseph A. Raher d. Dec 4, 1888 age 41
Side 4:
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RANKEN
Oakwood
Large mon. w/coat of arms and 43 individual stones:
John Ranken born in Woodbank Co. Londonderry
Ireland Feb 26, 1810. Emigrated
To this country in 1828
Died in Troy Sept 9, 1864 (ok per obit)
Nancy McNALLY wife May 28, 1816- March 24, 1902
Side 2:
(has a coat of arms)
Hugh Ranken was born in Blaugh Ireland May 29, 1815
Died Troy NY Oct 21, 1871
Sabrina BUSSEY wife born Hoosick, NY Aug 21, 1821
Died Troy NY May 24, 1902
Sides 3 & 4:
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NORTHERN BUDGET Oct 23, 1871- Died Hugh Ranken age 56 on Sat.
Oct 21, 1871… born Co. Londonderry, Ireland… came
To US aged 26… in wool business… Since 1856 associated
with nephews… superintendent of North 2nd Street
Methodist Sunday School… Alderman 7th Ward 1861-63…
Pres. of Ranken Knitting Co., Cohoes, NY… burial
In Oakwood Cem.
Individual stones:
John Ranken d. Troy, NY Sept 9th 1864 aged 54 yrs
“Mother” (n.f.p.)
Robert Brown son of John & Nancy Ranken 1841-1906
Margaret Ann WALKER wife of Robert B. Ranken 1841-1894
Sarah L. Ranken 1847-1914
(continued)
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James F. VanKEUREN (no dates)
David M. Ranken 1843-1926 2 Regt NY Vol INF 1861
US Navy 1862-1863
Mary F. MORRISON Ranken 1844-1914 wife of David M. Ranken
And mother of Frederic Ranken
Frederic Ranken 1869-1905 (flat)
Eliza KERR WICKES wife of Henry S. Ranken Jan 1, 1838-Feb 1, 1891
(see also NORTHERN BUDGET May 1, 1898:
Henry S. Ranken has received the first installment
Due him as residuary legatee of an estate
At Coleraine, Ireland)
Victoria C. NANSEN wife of Henry S. Ranken 1862-1914
William J. Ranken 1839-1914
Sylvia J. BOWEN wife of William J. Ranken 1840-1905
F. Gertrude Ranken 1869-1963
Herbert D. Ranken 1876-1938
William Hugh Ranken 1872-1928
Warner C. Ranken MUS 2 NY INF July 3, 1941
Karl William DeSILVA 1895-19__ (blank)
Victoria Ranken DeSilva
1897-1972
William H.R. DeSilva NY BM 1 US Navy W.W.II
Aug 13, 1921- Nov 23, 1968
Nanson Ranken DeSilva 1928- (blank)
Hugh Ranken died Woodbank Troy, NY (sic !!)
Oct 21, 1871
Sabrina BUSSEY wife of Hugh Ranken born Hoosick, NY
Aug 21, 1821 died Troy, NY May 24, 1902
Children of Hugh & Sabrina Ranken:
Hugh Jr. d. June 22, 1841 aged 1 yr 4 mos
Nellie d. Sept 3, 1863 aged 2 yrs 10 mos
(Nellie, 3, d. Sept 18, 1863)
James Orr Ranken d. Cambridge, NY Feb 26, 1880 aged 14 yrs
Son of Hugh & Sabrina Ranken
Hugh Ranken 3rd born Troy, NY Aug 1, 1850
Died Austin, Texas Sept 26, 1872
John Ranken Nov 24, 1858-Sept 8, 1903
William Ranken 1852-1912
Caroline Page CHENEY wife of William Ranken 1853-1928
(Wm Ranken & Carrie Cheney mar’d Sept 20, 1871)
Florence M. Ranken wife of Raymond L. SKINNER 1879-1964
Thomas B. Ranken 1854-1933
Abbie W. FONDA Ranken 1853-1880
T. Harry Ranken 1874-1945
Bessie P. Ranken 1881-1972
Hugh Ranken 1917-1975 Martha T. Ranken 1915-1976
Hugh Ranken PFC US Army Sept 17, 1917- March 1, 1975
Verna M. BONESTEEL wife of Merrill I. Ranken 1907-1944
Jane R. BENEDICT 1848-1911
T. Lee BENEDICT 1857-1917
Nancy WILSON (n.f.p.)
WALLINGFORD (n.f.p.)
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Old RC Cem ‘Burgh
Edmond Ratchford d. Aug 19, 1841 age 24(?) yrs
His sister Catherine Ratchford d. Mar 25, 1839 age 27 yrs
Erected by his brother James Ratchford
P. (sic) Castlelyones(sic) Co. Cork Ireland
READY
Old RC Cem ‘Burgh
William Ready of Co. Kilkenny Ireland
d. the 13th of Sept 1831(?) aged 22 yrs
READY
St Peter’s RC Cem
Michael Ready d. Aug 12, 1853 age 23. Native of County
Limerick parish of Stonehall Ireland
(flat on ground; cem. opened 1858)
REARDON
St Mary’s RC Cem
Erected by Daniel Reardon in mem. mother
Mary Reardon d. Oct 25, 1856 aged 60
Margaret SULLIVAN her dau d. Nov 28, 1857 aged 23
Born in Parish of Cullen Co. Tipperary Ireland
REARDON
See also RIORDAN
REGAN
St. Mary’s RC Cem
John Regan d. Oct 4, 1849 aged 49. Native of
Doneraile Co. Cork Ireland
REGAN
St. Mary’s RC Cem
Ellen dau of Daniel & Mary Regan native of Parish of
Kilcrohane Co. Cork Ireland
Died Apr 3, 1849 age 26
RAGAN
Patrick Ragan d. June 18, 1853 aged 35
Wife Mary Ragan d. Dec 1, 1877 aged 52
Natives of Co. Limerick Ireland
Erected by their children (not named)
REGAN
See also (Mary) HURLEY, MONAHAN (Stephen)
REID
See MILLS (Helen & Isabella)
RELYEA
Mt Ida Prospect Park Cem.
Elisa Anne consort of H. S. Relyea and daughter of
William DAVIS Esq., born at Upper Canada (now Ontario)
Died Sept 21, 1823 aged 21 yrs 1 mo 13 days
(cem no longer exists; inscription pub’d in TROY RECORD July 6, 1916)
RESARD ?
Mt Ida Prospect Park Cem.
Mary wife of Joseph Resard formerly of Belfast Ireland
Died April 27, 1821 aged 31 yrs
(cem no longer exists; inscription pub’d in TROY RECORD July 6, 1916)
REYNOLDS
Mt Ida Pawling Av
Henry Reynolds born June 17, 1814 in Drumshambo
Co. Leitrim Ireland
Died April 29, 1855 age 41 yrs
Margaret Ann age 1 yr 13 days
Eliza Jane age 4 yrs 7 mos
Rebecca age 2 yrs 8 mos
Children of Henry & Ellen Reynolds. Erected by wife Ellen
(pub’d in 1923 DAR list; did not find 1976
108
St Mary’s RC Cem
Erected by Edward Rickard in mem. wife
Mary d. June 1, 1871 aged 57. Native of Ireland Parish
Of Balibar (sic Baileborough?) Co. Math (sic Meath)
(flat on ground)
RIEL
St Jean’s RC Cem
Francois Riel nee 25 Avril 1833 decede 4 Feb 1919
Celanire GERVAIS son epouse 25 Avril 1837- 1 Juin 1901
RIGNEY
St Mary’s RC Cem
Erected by Tomas & Jas Rigney in mem. brother
Bernard d. Oct 13, 1854 aged 28. Native of Ireland
King’s Co. Parish of Tissarn
(O) RILEY
St Peter’s RC Cem
Matthew O’Riley aged 59 yrs
Mary HUSTON his wife aged 55 yrs
Natives of Co. Cavin Ireland
On back:
Philip J. O’Riley
Delia WALSH his wife (no dates)
James O’Riley
Anna O’Riley
(N.B. of 32 stones for RILEY/REILLY names,
this is only one to state a place of origin)
RILEY
See also (Garrett) CONRON, (Margaret) MACKEY
RIORDAN
St. Mary’s RC Cem
Erected by Daniel CAUGHLIN for wife
Elizabeth who died Sept 30, 1881 age 54
Natives of City of Cork Ireland
Helena Riordan d. Dec 8, 1853 age 2
See also 1865 Troy Census Ward 9:
COUGHLIN, Daniel 40 b. Irel. mar’d twice one child
“ Elizabeth 40 b. Ireland mar’d twice 3 chil
REERDEN, Elizabeth 16 b. Irel. child
“ Sarah 15, b. Irel. child
(Daniel Coughlin 1826-1891 is
buried St Jos. Cem w/son William)
RIORDAN
St Jos RC Cem
Daniel Riordan d. Dec 21, 1882 aged 40. Native of
Herbistown (sic Herbertstown) Co. Limerick Ireland
Mary GABBOTT wife d. Nov 19, 1906 aged 62 yrs
Erected by Mrs. Mary Ann Riordan
RIORDAN
See also REARDON
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ROACH
St Peter’s RC Cem
Erected by John & Alice Roach of Haggard Parish of
Glanmore Co. Kilkenny Ireland in mem. daughter
Mamie Roach d. Sept 2(?) 1885 age 5 yrs
Side 2:
Johanna died June 28, 1900
Side 3:
Alice BANN his wife d. Apr 7, 1906
(took rubbing: Bann or Dann)
Side 4:
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ROBERTSON
Mt Ida Pawling Av
James Robertson a native of Scotland and late a merchant
of this city d. Apr 3, 1840 aged 60
(pub’d in 1923 DAR list; did not find 1976)
ROCHE
St Mary’s RC Cem
William J. Roche
1853-1929
Mary L. CAMPION 1857-1934
See also p. 13 of “Repres. Young Irish-Americans:”
William J. Roche b. Troy March 7, 1853
son of William Roche of Castletown Roche
Co. Cork, who arr’d US 1841; died 1891
and Margaret GUIRY of Bride Bridge, Parish of
Castlelyons, Co. Cork, who arr’d
US 1845; died 1886)
RODDY
Mary wife of Martin Roddy d. Aug 7, 1846 aged 32 yrs 3 mos
Ann dau of Martin & Mary Roddy d. Nov 6, 1851
Aged 17 yrs 4 mos
On back:
John Roddy son of Martin & Mary Roddy
d. Jan 29, 1861 aged 19 yrs 9 mos 12 days
born in Co. Roscommon Parish of Easter Snow Ireland
RODGERS
Mt Ida Pawling Av
Flat
IHS Erected by Elizabeth WHEELER in mem. husband
Thomas Rodgers native of Ireland Co. Longford
d. April 6, 1839 age 42. Also their children
John d. Mar 15, 181138 age 4 yrs
Catherine d. March 15, 1838 age 2 yrs 9 mos
Ann d. Apr 19, 1837 age 41 days
Thomas d. March 2, 1839 age 11 mos
RODGERS
See also (O) HARE & ROGERS
RODIER
Mt Ida Pawling Av
Marguerite CROZ wife of Oliver Rodier a native of
Terrebonne, Canada, d. May 15, 1850 age 41
Mary M. their dau d. Sept 1, 1850 aged 4 months
(N.B. St Mary’s records list Margaret
Rodier d. May 1850 age 42; inscription
pub’d in 1923 DAR list; did not find 1976)
Mary Olive Rodier wife of Joseph LE DUKE
d. Nov 6, 1854 aged 35 yrs
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RODOLF(?)
ROELOLF(?)
Old RC Cem ‘Burgh
Catherine LAHEY native of Ireland and wife of
Ober Rodolf (or Roelolf?) native of France
Died May 25, 1845 aged 33 yrs
ROGERS
Mt Ida Pawling Av
Alexander Rogers a native of Grennwick (sic) Scotland
Died in Troy July 16, 1855
Aged 60 yrs 4 mos 24 days
Martha wife of Alexander Rogers d. Apr 18, 1874
In 83d yr of her age (78 per obit Tr D. WHIG)
(pub’d in 1923 DAR list; did not find 1976)
ROGERS
See also ENTWISTLE & RODGERS
ROGHAN
See FITZGERALD
RORDEN
Village Cem ‘Burgh
Olef Rorden of Hamburg, Germany born 1792
Died Dec 29, 1847 aged 55 yrs
(did not find; inscription pub’d in TROY RECORD
June 19, 1916. Olef signed the Naturalization oath Nov 6, 1832)
(Olef Rorden, 55, d. Dec 27, 1847 TROY POST Jan. 3, 1848 p. 2/5)
RORKE
Old RC Cem ‘Burgh
Mary Rorke wife of Hugh Rorke of Troy d. Sept 15, 1839
In 51st yr of her age. Native of Ireland
County Leitrim (no parish)
ROSE
See WHITMAN
ROSS
Mt Ida Prospect Park Cem
Stephen Ross d. Oct 11, 1844 aged 72
Thomas Ross son of Stephen & Abbie Ross
March 1, 1791-March 1, 1812 (sic)
Aged 15 yrs 8 mos 11 days (sic)
Nelson D. Ross, son of Stephen Ross, Esq. who was a
passenger in the ship ALBION and died in its
wreck Apr 22, 1822 in the 20th yr of his age
and his remains brought to this place
Alexander CONVERSE, so of Hon. John Converse, who
was a passenger in the ship ALBION and lost
in its wreck Apr 22, 1822 in 24th yr of his
age. Erected by his father-in-law Stephen Ross
Mrs. Julia A. CONVERSE, the amiable consort of
Alexander B. Converse, Esq., a dau of Stephen
ROSS, Esq., d. Nov 24, 1821 in 22d yr of her age
(cem no longer exists; inscriptions pub’d July 6, 1916
in TROY RECORD. Included here as of possible Irish interest)
see also JOURNAL of Cork Historical & Archaeological Society
1946 vol LI no. 174 pp. 187-188:
“Black Ball Line packet ship ALBION sailing from NYC to
Liverpool was wrecked west of the Old Head of Kinsale in
Courtmacsherry Bay, Ireland, at 2 AM on the morning of
Apr 22, 1822.
“Profiles of Troy” by Rezneck p. 65: Benjamin Marshall 1782-1858
was one of several partners in the Black Ball Line that
initiated regular monthly sailings between NY & Liverpool.
(member of 2nd Presbyterian Church on 5th Ave)
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ROULEAU
An (sic) memoire de
Alexander Rouleau d. 7 Avril 1890 age de 64 ans
Angelique Rouleau mere d. 22 Janvier 1860 age de 61 ans
Side 2:
Eulalie Rouleau soeur d. 22 Jan 1861 age de 28 ans
Elmire Rouleau soeur d. 22 Dec 1862 age de 33 ans
Side 3:
Pierre Rouleau frere d. 22 Avril 1875 age de 41 ans
Phebe Rouleau soeur d. 2 Mars 1904 age de 77 ans
Side 4:
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ROUSSEAU
See CONNOLLY
RUSCHER
St Jos RC Cem
Victoria ERNST wife of A.L. Ruscher
Sept 10, 1825- Sept 10, 1890
A;L. Ruscher born in Ruete, Austria Sept 29, 1819
Died Nov 7, 1904
Side 2:
Joseph W. Ruscher son of A.L. & Victoria Ruscher
d. July 15, 1880 age 21 yrs 3 mos
Side 3:
Edward A. F. WACHTER born July 17, 1841 at Straubing Bavaria
Died Aug 11, 1916
Theresa R[uscher] Wachter his wife
Born Aug 24, 1855 at Troy NY
Died Dec 5, 1946
Side 4:
*(always played Uncle Sam in Troy’s celebrations)
RUSSELL
See LEONARD
RYAN
Old RC Cem ‘Burgh
John Ryan d. Feb 6, 1844 aged 31 yrs
Native of Castle Loynes (sic) Co. Cork Ireland
RYAN
St Mary’s RC Cem
Thomas Ryan native of Ireland d. Oct 10, 1853 aged 35
Martin J. son of Thomas & Bridget Ryan
d. Sept 3, 1863 aged 14 yrs 10 mos 11 days
(Sept 2 per obit)
RYAN
St Mary’s RC Cem
Mary Ann dau of Bernard & Winfred Ryan d. July 23, 1853
In 22 yr of her age. Native of Ireland County
Westmeath Parish of St Mary’s Athlone
Bernard Ryan died May 16, 1854 aged 1 yr
RYAN
St Mary’s RC Cem
Michael Ryan d. Aug 26, 1848(?) aged 25(?) Native of
Ireland Co. Westmeath parish of Athlone
Erected by wife Catharine Ryan
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RYAN
Jeremiah Ryan native of Bruff Co. Limerick Ireland
Died Apr 3, 1853 age 29
(space)
Michael Ryan d. May 16, 1881 age 25 yrs 8 mos
RYAN
St Mary’s RC Cem
(opened 1845)
Erected by John Ryan in mem. brother
Michael Ryan of Castle Crey Parish of Galbaley
On back:
RYAN
Erected by Patrick Ryan in mem. of daughter
Bridget d. Mar 21, 1869 aged 11. Native of City of
Limerick Ireland
Side 2:
Patrick Ryan native of City of Limerick Ireland
Died Feb 18, 1885 aged 58
Side 3:
Mary Ann Ryan Oct 5, 1854- Apr 19, 1866
Side 4:
RYAN
St Mary’s RC Cem
Daniel Ryan d. July 5, 1883 aged 39. Native of Parish
Of Emly Co. Tipperary Ireland
Erected by wife Ellen d. Feb 22, 1919
RYAN
St Mary’s RC Cem
Erected by Catherine Ryan in mem. son
John Ryan d. Nov 12, 1871 aged 24. Native of the
Town of Thurles Co. Tipperary Ireland
RYAN
St Mary’s RC Cem
(2 stones)
Erected by Mary Ryan in mem. husband
Michael Ryan d. Jan 14, 1867 aged 61 (age 50 per obit Jan 15)
Their children
John Ryan d. Oct 25, 1861 aged 21
Michael d. Aug 31, 1859 aged 7 yrs 8 mos
Natives of Parish of Templemore Co. Tipperary Ireland
Erected by Ellen Ryan in mem. husband
James Ryan died May 24, 1868 aged 33
Also his infant daughter (not named)
RYAN
St Jos RC Cem
Erected by Patrick H. Ryan in mem. brother
Dennis W. Ryan d. Sept 23, 1870 aged 27 yrs. Native of (ok per obit)
Parish of Inch Co. Tipperary Ireland
RYAN
St Jos RC Cem
Thomas Ryan born in Moaklin, Upper Church Co. Tipperary
Ireland 1850-1905
Mary YOUNG wife 1861-1927
Mary James Thomas (no dates)
RYAN
St Jos RC Cem
Erected by James Ryan of the Lough Parish of Clonemore
Co. Tipperary Ireland in memory of his daughter
Catharine Ryan
Died Feb 28, 1872 aged 5 yrs 2 mos & 10 days
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RYAN
St Jos RC Cem
(3 stones)
Erected by Malachi Ryan in mem. of wife
Mary Ryan d. Jan 17(?) aged 70 yrs. Native of
Parish of Drum (Drom) Co. Tipperary Ireland
(Mrs. Maria Ryan 74 d. Mar 18, 1867 per obit)
Malachi Ryan d. Mar 9, 1893
Bridget Ryan KEYES d. Jan 15, 1902
Julia Ryan d. Apr 25, 1875 (Mrs. Malachi Ryan per obit; date ok)
Timothy Ryan d. July 8, 1883 age 59
Mary GRACE his wife d. July 28, 1887 age 49
Timothy H. Ryan d. Aug 7, 1867
Mary Ryan d. Nov 7, 1871
Malachi T. Ryan d. Apr 13, 1894 age 26
On back:
MERCIER (n.f.p.)
RYAN
St Jos RC Cem
Erected by Catherine Ryan in mem. husband
Patrick Ryan died …. 15, 1861 …. Native of
Parish of Kiltulla Co. Galway Ireland
(flat and broken)
RYAN
St Peter’s RC Cem
Mary Ryan Bridget Ryan Anne Ryan
Children of Patrick Ryan and Mary GREGAN. Natives of
Co. Tipperary Ireland (no dates)
RYAN
St Peter’s RC Cem
Michael Ryan 1849-1911
Wife Mary A. McKNIGHT 1859-1910
Born in Co. Limerick Ireland (no parish)
RYAN
St Peter’s RC Cem
Erected by Mary Ryan in mem. of her son
James Ryan d. Apr 21, 1873 age 35. Native of Parish of
Balybrickin Co. Waterford Ireland
Side 2:
Mrs. Mary Ryan born Nov 8, 1781 in Parish of
Ballyduff Co. Waterford Ireland
Died Apr 17, 1882 age 101 yrs 6 mos
(figures copied correctly and verified; stonecutter’s error?)
Sides 3 & 4:
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RYAN
See also LEONARD, SAUSE