NY births 1865-1871 & Troy Steel Industry

[Derwentwater]

Greetings

I have been searching for details about the family of Frederick C. MERRICK (1843-?) his wife Maria (her maiden name I do not know).  They travelled from England to the USA & had three children while there. Annie Emily 1865, Agnes Louisa 1869 & William G. 1871.  As I have located the 1871 census of the family living in the 9th Ward of Troy NY I know for certain that the two daughters were born in NY the son I have no reference other than 'America' as place of birth.  I have not been able to find passenger lists for the family either for entering or leaving either the USA or the UK?

Frederick C. Merrick occupation was listed as a 'Machinist' while at Troy & while in Gloucestershire, England he was a saddler his Grandfather was an early industrialist & Forge owner in the 'Forest of Dean & perhaps he had knowledge of Iron/Steel manufacture.  This family intrigues me because of his occupation & the proximity to the civil war.  Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated.

Derwentwater

[shellyesq]

I presume you mean the 1870 Census for Troy?  Were they back in England for the 1881 census?

There is an 1865 New York State census:  https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1491284  Unfortunately, it is not fully indexed, but there is an index for Troy here:  http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/troy/1865Census.html  I didn't see the Merricks listed.

New York didn't require statewide vital registration until 1881, so birth records may be hit or miss before then.

[Derwentwater]

Hi shellyesq

thanks for your reply.  The Merrick family did return to Gloucestershire, England by 1881 & appear in the census there.  Their fourth child being born Gloucestershire in 1873.  I will checkout the 1865 census as you suggest.  What is the best route to search the vital statistics for these births?

Derwentwater.