Stories in Stones: Stories from Oneida County, NY Cemeteries

       James F. Mann was born May 24, 1837 in Utica to Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Mann. He was educated in Utica schools; Dr. Brown's School on Owasco Lake; and at the Lewiston Seminary in East Hampton Mass. He studied two years at Yale before coming back to Utica in account of his father's health.     James F. Mann read law with Edmonds, Miller and Mann. He was admitted to the bar in 1860 but he only practiced for a brief time.      In 1861, James F. Mann married Emma Oberteuffer, They had five children.     James F. Mann formed the Wood and Mann Steam Engine Co. with Enos D. Wood. Their product was sold all over the US; South America; and Europe. Employed about 400 people at the plant on Lafayette and Rome Streets. In 1876, they discontinued the business.      After discontinuing the Steam Engine business, James F. Mann went back to practice law with Senator A.T. Goodwin. A year later he became a me...

       Charles Clark Kingsley was born to Thomas L. and Julia Buel Lathrop Kingsley on Feb 11, 1830 in Utica. He graduated from Hamilton College with a AB in 1853 and a AM in 1855. He was a member of thee Sigma Phi Society.     After college Charles C. Kingsley entered his father's clothing business the firm was named T.L. Kingsley and Son. The business was conducted for over 50 years. Charles C. Kingsley retied about 1902.     Charles C. Kingsley was Secretary of the Hamilton College Board of Trustees from 1880-1887; was the senior member at the time of his death. He was trustee of the 1st Presbyterian Church; Old Ladies Home; and Utica Female Seminary (was one of the charter member's). He founded the Utica Mechanic's Association.    Charles C. Kingsley and his wife had seven children. He passed away on Apr 11, 1912 and is buried in Plot 21 Lot 199 of Forest Hill Cemetery in Utica, NY.