Stories in Stones: Stories from Oneida County, NY Cemeteries

       Frederick Manwell Calder was born to John and Margaret Huton Calder on March 20, 1861 in New York Mills, NY. He graduated from Whitestown Seminary in 1878. In 1882, Frederick M. Calder graduated from Hamilton College.      Frederick M. Calder studied law with Justice P.C.J De Angelis and the law firm of Miller and Fincke. He was admitted to the bar in 1884. For three years he was the managing clerk for the firm before opening his own practice.      Frederick M. Calder married Elizabeth Holbrook. They had a son.       In 1896, Frederick M. Calder was elected Surrogate of Oneida County. He served until 1906. In 1891-92 was the Chairman of the Oneida County Republican Committee. He later served as Corporation Counsel of Utica.       Frederick M. Calder started to serve on the NY State Supreme Court on Jan 1, 1921 but sadly passed away a few days later on the 17th of Jan.     ...

       Warren C. Rowley was born Sept 28, 1841 to Warren and Harriet Curry Rowley in Trenton, NY. He attended Fairfield Seminary. He hoped to enter Hamilton College but his father died and he took over the his general store.      Warren C. Rowley came to Utica in 1866. He took a job with his brother and uncle at their wholesale and retail stationary store, Curry, Rowley and Co. It changed names a few times when partners retired and were added. It finally became W.C. Rowley and Son. It was discontinued in 1915. Warren C. Rowley moved to NYC in 1919.      Warren C. Rowley was a member of number of organizations including: Utica Mendelssohn Choir; Enharmonic Musical Society; Masonic organizations; Oneida Historical Society (now the Oneida County History Center) he served as its treasurer for 12 years; Honorary member of the Herkimer County Historical Society; Mohawk Valley Historical Society; Fort Schuyler Club; and Oneida Chapter of the So...

       Henry A. Steber was born in Utica on Aug 15, 1862. He graduated from Utica Free Academy. During his free time as a toolmaker in the Illion NY Armory, he studied dentistry. Henry A. Steber graduated from the Baltimore College of Dentistry. He opened an office in his home in Columbia St. in Utica.      Henry A. Steber was elected to the New York State Assembly. He advocated for factory inspections. He was President of the Utica Trades Assembly.      Henry A. Steber married Caroline C. Piper on Dec 31, 1890 or 1899.      Henry A. Steber passed away on Apr 27, 1915. He is buried in Plot 53 Lot 4099 of Forest Hill Cemetery.    

      Thomas Franklin McKeough was born May 17, 1860 to Patrick and Bridget in Utica. In 1881, graduated from Assumption Academy. He later attended a private technical school to be an engineer.      Thomas McKeough started working with Russell Wheeler, Son and Co. as a mechanical engineer. He later worked at Kernan Furnace Co for six years. Mr. McKeough left Utica and entered the plumbing and heating business in Syracuse, N.Y. In 1891, returned to Utica and became Chief Engineer for Utica Gas and Electric Co. In 1904 became general manager of the Utica Steam Engine and Boiler works. He was elected Secretary in 1906 and later became its president (was until his death).      One of Thomas F. McKeough's achievements was the electrifying of the power of Trenton Falls.       Thomas F. McKeough helped in organizing the Mohawk Valley Woolen Co. and was Secretary and Treasurer until it went out of business. He was also President o...

       Arwed Retter was born July 6 (8?), 1847 in Stuttgart, Wurttenberg Germany. At age 15 moved to London. He moved to America at the age of 17. He settled for a short time in New York City.       Arwed Retter graduated from the Dental College of the University of Pennsylvania. He moved to Utica in 1878. He opened a practice there. His specialties were bridge work and dental surgery. He had patients from all over the state and many other states.      On Dec 8, 1881 Arwed Retter married Hattie J. Hollingworth. They had two daughters.      Arwed Retter was a member of the following: Utica Dental Society (was President at the time of his death); Fifth District Dental Society; and New York State Dental Society.      Arwed Retter passed away on Feb 25, 1918 and is buried in Plot 52 Lot 3795 of Forest Hill Cemetery in Utica.     

       Milton H. Merwin was born June 16, 1832 in Leydon, Lewis County NY to Mr. and Mrs. Alanson Merwin. Attended Cazenovia Seminary and Hamilton College (graduated in 1852).      Milton H. Merwin studied law in Watertown in the office of Joseph Mullin, Admitted to practice law in 1853. He became Mr. Mullin's partner. He was partner until 1857. 1860-1863 Mr. Merwin served as as Surrogate of Jefferson County. 1867-68 was member of the Constitutional Convention.      In 1874, Milton H. Merwin was elected to the New York State Supreme Court. He had been serving out the term of Charles H. Doolittle. He served on it in different capacities until 1902.      Milton H. Merwin married Helen Knapp in November of 1858. They had five children.      Milton H. Merwin was a member of the following: Central NY Alumni of Hamilton College and Oneida County Bar Association. He served as President of both.      ...