Stories in Stones: Stories from Oneida County, NY Cemeteries

      George D. Hamlin was born to Edwin A. and Mary Denison Hamlin in Naples, NY on Nov 5, 1858. He taught school for about three terms there.     George D. Hamlin graduated from the New York University Medical School in 1883. He served his internship at Bellevue Hospital. In 1884, he started a medical practice in Brooklyn.     Dr. George D. Hamlin took an active interest in the educational work in New York City. He served on the Board of Education for a number of years. Dr. Hamlin served as Commissioner of Education for New York City 1902-1908.     Dr. George D. Hamlin was a former director of the Greenpoint National Bank. He was President of the North Brooklyn Medical Society.     He was a past master of the Greenpoint Lodge F. and A. M. and member of the Municipal Club and Medical Society of the County of Kings.     In 1900, Dr. Hamlin married Fanny(ie) M. Child of Utica. They had two chil...

       Philip Owen was born June 1, 1830 in Boonville, NY. He received an education in Boonville Public School and private tutors. After school he went to New York City and worked in dry goods stores including his brother's. After selling their store in New York City Philip and his brother returned to Boonville and opened a general store (which at its time was the largest in town). They later entered in the lumber business and erected a steam saw mill which they conducted until 1868.     In 1870, the Owen brothers moved to Utica. They purchased the manufacturing plant of Palmer V. Kellogg and Co on Franklin Square. A year later the plant was moved to John St.     The clothing business was extremely profitable. The firm sold clothing practically throughout the country. The employed over 800 people, branch stores were opened in places such as Syracuse, Buffalo, Lockport and also out of state in places such as Indianapolis. They conducted t...