Alonzo B. Walling

     Alonzo Bailey Walling was born in Glenville, Schenectady, NY on April 11, 1845. When he was young the family moved to Utica where his father W.B. starting working the carriage making industry at the corner of John and Catherine Streets. Alonzo was educated by a private tutor, at select schools, Utica Public schools, Whitestown Seminary, and graduated from Utica Academy. He went into the family business which became known as "Walling's Carriage Works". Mr. Walling married Bessie Cowley on Sept 12, 1866. They had two daughter Jessie and Leila.

    He was a member of the Volunteer Fire Department for many years. First in Washington Engine No 7. and later as foreman of Active No 3. Mr. Walling was also a member of Utica Lodge, No 47, F.& A. M.; and Utica Chamber of Commerce from its organization.

    Alonzo Bailey Walling served three years as supervisor for the Tenth Ward as a Republican. In 1878 he was a member of the Committee on State Loans; and Uncollected Taxes and Equalization. The following year he was a member of the Committees Footing Assessment Rolls; Erroneous Assessments; State Lunatic Asylum; and Ratio and Apportionment. In 1880 he was chairman of the Committee on Settlement with the County Treasurer. He also served on the Committee on Sheriff's Accounts and Accounts for Support of the Poor. Actions he took led up to a building a new jail in Utica.

    Alonzo B. Walling passed away May 27, 1902 and is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery.




Location: 2201 Oneida St, Utica, NY 13501, USA

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