Stories in Stones: Stories from Oneida County, NY Cemeteries

       Frances A. Goodale was born in 1839, in Utica to James and Cynthia Kellogg Rockwell. She was educated at Utica Free Academy and Miss Jane Kelley's Seminary. She married John A. Goodale.    During the Civil War Mrs. Goodale was involved in the work of the local United States Sanitary Commission.     From 1903-1908 she taught English at Packet Collegiate Institute in Brooklyn, NY.     Mrs. Goodale was involved in the founding of the New Century Club, which was the first women's club in Oneida County. She served as its first president. She served five years. During her administration the club house was erected and the club joined the general foundation of Women's Clubs.     When World War I started she devoted her time to the collecting and sending of packages for the relief of the sufferers in Belgium and France.     Frances A. Goodale passed away on March 20, 1934 and is buried in Plot 32B Lo...

      Julia Frances Grosvenor was born in Jan 31, 1848 to Frances (who was the first Librarian in Utica) and Mary Jane Allyn-Grosvernor.     Julia Grosvenor graduated from Utica Free Academy. She was the Valedictorian of her class.      She organized the House of the Good Shepherd. She also acted as a teacher and nurse at the institution.     Ms. Grosvenor took part in the organization of the Homeless for the Aged Men and couples. She served on its board of directors.     She was a charter member and organizer of the YWCA. She served as President of their Board of Directors.     In 1900, Julia Grosvenor organized Travelers Aid to look after and care for travelers.     She headed a committee to raise funds for the erection of the Soldier's Monument in Oneida Square and served as Secretary of the Association which sponsored the erection of the monument.     Ms....

     Ida Jane Butcher was born Jan 16, 1865 to Charles M. and Sarah Morgan Butcher. She graduated from Utica Free Academy in 1882. In 1887, she graduated from Vassar College. She taught in the Cecily Baker School in Utica. She taught the following: Arithmetic; Algebra; and Latin, and later English Composition. She also taught English at UFA. Ms. Butcher was also a private tutor in Latin; Greek; and Math.     Ida J. Butcher was a charter member of the New Century Club, which was a club for Women. She hold many positions including: Recording Secretary; Instructor of the Browning Class; Chairman of the Printing Committee; and had charge of the writing and publishing of the Club's Yearbook. She was connected with all the departments except the music department. At the time of her death she had attended more of the meetings of the club than any other member.     Ida J. Butcher was affiliated with the NYS Federation of Women's Clubs. Served as a me...