Stories in Stones: Stories from Oneida County, NY Cemeteries

     Elizabeth Luce was born in 1871 in New Hartford, NY to Lynott Bloodgood and Anna Root. In 1897, she married Henry Winters Luce (who was born in 1868). Mr. Luce was a Presbyterian Missionary, who helped to institute the cooperative system among protestant groups who founded educational institutions in China.     After their marriage they went to North China.  During that time the area was in a state of revolt against intruders from the Occident, missionaries were even killed. During the Boxer Uprising the Luces fled from Shantung to Korea in the nick of time because a few hours later American Residents were slaughtered.      The Luces braved the hardships of the time and stayed on to help establish schools and colleges that later became valuable ties between China and the West. Henry W. became Vice-President of Cheeloo University at Tsinan.     During their time in China Elizabeth helped in organizing medical and ...

      Wesley W. Burrows was born in 1829 in Egypt (near Oriskany), NY. He graduated from Rome Academy. In 1849, he went west to prospect for gold.     Around 1853 Mr. Burrows went to Memphis, Tennessee. While there he was employed as a boss carpenter on of the largest slave farms in the south. He oversaw about 50 slaves. He gained a reputation as a kind and able overseer.     When Wesley Burrows returned to Utica he went to work for the NY Central Railroad as a fireman. He soon became an engineer and ran an engine on the NY Central until 1876. He also drove for the Illinois Central and in 1876 became an engineer for the Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad. He worked there until he retired in 1895.     Wesley Burrows married Anna Filkins. They had three children.            Wesley W. Burrows passed away on Feb 10, 1917. He is buried in Plot 35 Lot 2673 of Forest Hill Cemetery in Uti...