Stories in Stones: Stories from Oneida County, NY Cemeteries

      (Note: Info came from hard to read obituary)        Andrew McMillan was born Dec 11, 1820 in Augusta, Oneida County, New York. He was educated at local schools including Augusta Academy. In 1840, he began teaching at a district school for the salary of $13 a month and board. Five years later it had increased to $22.     At age 23 Andrew McMillan became superintendent of the Augusta schools, he hold that position for six years when it was abolished. He hold positions in Clinton and Oriskany Falls. He was then appointed Principal of the Advanced School in Utica in 1856. In 1867, he was made superintendent of the public schools. At the time he retired 25 years later he had charge of 15 (18?) Schools 130? Teachers and 6,000 or 8,000 students.     Andrew McMillan married Sallie Searls Baylies. They had five children.     In 1873, Andrew McMillan was elected President of the NY State Teacher's Associati...

      Isaac Maynard was born June 10, 1815 in Rushton, Somersetshire, England. He came to Utica in 1836. The following year he and his brother in-law John Thorn formed a soap and candle business on Water Street. It operated for almost 40 years. Over time they added wool pulling; dealing in wool and tanning sheep skins. In 1861, they went into business with former Utican James S. Kirk at Chicago. The firm was called J.S. Kirk and Co. Mr. Thorn and Mr. Maynard stayed with the company until 1880.     In 1861, The Black River and Utica Railroad was organized. Isaac Maynard was named Treasurer. He was also director of the Utica, Clinton, and Binghamton Railroad (he later became President).     Isaac Maynard was an officer of the following organization/businesses: Utica City National Bank; Utica Waterworks; Utica Steam Woolen Mills; and the Globe Woolen Mills. He was a member of the Utica Mechanic's Association.     In 1846 Isaa...