Stories in Stones: Stories from Oneida County, NY Cemeteries

     Henry Rumrill Beebe was born in Utica on Nov 22, 1878. He graduated from Utica Free Academy and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (with a degree in Civil Engineering). During Summer vacations from college he worked for the City Engineer's office. He served one year with the US Geological Survey stream-gaging in New York and Southern Michigan.     In 1905, Henry R. Beebe formed a partnership with Frank Beach of Troy. They constructed a mile long interceptor sewer. That project was one of the steps taken by Utica in the extensive New York Central development. It made Utica one of the most important railroads points east of Buffalo.     Henry R. Beebe served as Commissioner of Public Works from 1910-1911. In 1912 he reentered the construction field with A.A. Parker. They carried out extensive contracts for New York Central in Utica including passenger and freight subways; and the temporary station and approaches which were in use while the p...

       George Loomis was born in Utica to Delos and Mary A. Loomis. He attended local schools.      He went into the building and contracting business. At the age of 19 he was in charge of the construction of a house at the corner of Kemble and Hobart Streets. He was also responsible for the construction of the Utica Post Office; one of the buildings of the Utica Knitting Mill. Mr. Loomis placed the chancel in Grace Episcopal Church.     In 1874 George Loomis married Emma L. Benister, They had seven children (5 Daughters and 2 Sons)     In 1904, George Loomis moved to Schenectady where he worked in the pattern department of General Electric. After working for GE he went in business for himself. From 1913 to 1918 he lived in Chicago. When his health failed he moved back to Utica.     George Loomis passed away on Aug 8, 1922 and is buried in Forest Hill Cemetery in Utica.