I invite you to read a good book as March comes to an end–<\/p>\n
Timothy J. Shannon’s Indians and Colonists at the Crossroads of Empire:\u00a0 The Albany Congress of 1754.<\/strong><\/em> 2000. (Cornell University Press, Sage House, 512 East State Street, Ithaca NY 14850.)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The Tenant Irish<\/strong> came to work on the great estates–Rensselaerwyck, Livingston Manor, Ticonderoge.\u00a0 For these manor lords:\u00a0 Bleeker, Schuyler, Cuyler, DePeyster, Rensslear, Livingston, Johnson, and others.<\/p>\n
If your early New York ancestor is Irish<\/strong>, chances are that he came directly from Ireland or was brought directly from Ireland to provide the workforce on these early manors.\u00a0 Records do exist of their activities here.<\/p>\n
Stay tuned!\u00a0 As I describe both the original materials and where they can be found as well as the many printed lists identifying their names and on which estate they served.\u00a0 Your favorite New York genealogist, Arlene Eakle\u00a0\u00a0 http:\/\/arleneeakle.com\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n
PS I am speaking on New York Research at the Rapid City, South Dakota Expo<\/strong> sponsored by Family History Expos, 16-17 May 2014.\u00a0 Come learn how to trace the Tenant Irish, who settled in New York, with success.\u00a0 Register early to get the right price–http:\/\/familyhistoryexpos.com<\/a><\/p>\n
PPS\u00a0 Tune into the launch of my new British Isles before 1600 Blog, 25 March 2014.\u00a0 Just click on Kingdoms Blog<\/strong><\/em> on the right-hand menu.\u00a0 You will be so glad that you did!<\/p>\n
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