Robert Gage

     Robert Gage was born May 6, 1841 in Coleraine, County Derry, Ireland. His father died when Robert was 11. Having friends in the United States his mother decided to move the family there. They sailed from Glasgow and landed in Boston five weeks later. They went from there to Schenectady where they remained through the winter. They moved to Kingston, Canada the following spring.

    When the family reached Kingston, Robert Gage was apprenticed to a watchmaker. He stayed there for three years. Indoor work did not agree with him. His health was not good so his doctors suggested he find some outdoor employment. He decided to get onto his father's trade as a carpenter. Robert Gage was a successful carpenter for 15 years. He studied the theory and practice of architecture. He had charge of repairing the old and planning and constructing the new buildings of the Royal Military College at Kingston. He also designed many business edifices and private dwellings. 

    Robert Gage not had a holiday during his time in Kingston. In 1886, he decided to visit his brother in Riverside, CA. He found his brother engaged in large construction projects. He at once gave his assistance which soon evolved onto a permanent position. Robert Gage was in charge of the construction of the Gage Canal, which irrigated about 11,000 acres near Riverside.

    On Oct 29, 1869 Robert Gage married Mary Irving. They had four children.

    In 1900, Robert Gage came to Utica to visit his daughter, he only intended to stay for a short visit. while there he invested himself in selling oranges shipped from Riverside. It became desirable that he stay in Utica to represent the Hawarfen Citrus Association to make a market for their product. He retried around 1915.

    Robert Gage was a member of of the Foresters, The Odd Fellows and the Royal Arcanum.

    Robert Gage passed away on Nov 3, 1925. He is buried in Plot 37A Lot 4471 of Forest Hill Cemetery in Utica.




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

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