However, the story of the Meneely family and bell founding is a bit more complex:
* The Troy, New York branch of the Meneely family was founded in 1826 and closed in 1952. This is likely the branch you are referring to as it was the most famous and prolific.
* The West Troy, New York branch of the Meneely family was founded in 1850 and closed in 1921. This branch was originally run by Andrew Meneely, who was a cousin of the Troy branch founders.
* The Watervliet, New York branch was founded in 1868 by William Meneely, a grandson of the original founders. This branch, under the name of "Meneely & Co.", continued until 1908.
Therefore, while the most famous Meneely Bell Foundry closed in 1952, there were other Meneely bell foundries that existed earlier and closed before then.