Egbert Bagg Sr.

     Egbert Bagg Sr. was born Feb 20, 1820 in Utica to Mr. and Mrs. Moses Bagg. He graduated from Hobart College in 1841. He studied law in Utica and was admitted to the bar in 1844.

    Egbert Bagg Sr. took a two-year trip to various places including going up the Nile and many locations in Europe.

    When Egbert Bagg Sr. returned, he learned the business of machinist at New York Mills. In 1847, he started in the business of manufacturing machinery. The firm name was Bagg and Roberts. After the business ended, he turned to engineering and worked on the enlargement of the Erie Canal. Mr. Bagg was city surveyor from 1853-1854. 

    In 1849, Egbert Bagg Sr. married Cornelia Hunt (the sister of US Supreme Court Justice Ward Hunt). They had one son Egbert Jr.

    From 1848-1849 Egbert Bagg Sr. was Treasurer of the Fireman's Benevolent Association. He was also an honorary member of the Utica Citizen's Corps.

    In 1853, the Bagg's moved to Iowa where they lived until 1861. Egbert Sr. was engaged in various occupations including with the Des Moines Improvement Co.

    In 1862, Egbert Bagg Sr. enlisted in the Army. He was quartermaster of the 117th NY. He was transferred to be Captain of Co. K. He was soon promoted to be Major. Egbert Bagg Sr. later became a Lieutenant Colonial for his gallant services at Fort Fisher. He participated in 13 engagements.

    After the war Egbert Bagg Sr. was again city surveyor until 1870. For a while he was superintendent of Forest Hill Cemetery.

    For his health the Bagg's wintered in Florida. To seek the same benefits, they were going to the South of France when he passed away on Nov 18, 1885. He was buried at sea. His name is on the family stone in Plot 11 Lot 471.

 



 

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

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