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Frederick M. Calder

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       Frederick Manwell Calder was born to John and Margaret Huton Calder on March 20, 1861 in New York Mills, NY. He graduated from Whitestown Seminary in 1878. In 1882, Frederick M. Calder graduated from Hamilton College.      Frederick M. Calder studied law with Justice P.C.J De Angelis and the law firm of Miller and Fincke. He was admitted to the bar in 1884. For three years he was the managing clerk for the firm before opening his own practice.      Frederick M. Calder married Elizabeth Holbrook. They had a son.       In 1896, Frederick M. Calder was elected Surrogate of Oneida County. He served until 1906. In 1891-92 was the Chairman of the Oneida County Republican Committee. He later served as Corporation Counsel of Utica.       Frederick M. Calder started to serve on the NY State Supreme Court on Jan 1, 1921 but sadly passed away a few days later on the 17th of Jan.     ...

Warren C. Rowley

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       Warren C. Rowley was born Sept 28, 1841 to Warren and Harriet Curry Rowley in Trenton, NY. He attended Fairfield Seminary. He hoped to enter Hamilton College but his father died and he took over the his general store.      Warren C. Rowley came to Utica in 1866. He took a job with his brother and uncle at their wholesale and retail stationary store, Curry, Rowley and Co. It changed names a few times when partners retired and were added. It finally became W.C. Rowley and Son. It was discontinued in 1915. Warren C. Rowley moved to NYC in 1919.      Warren C. Rowley was a member of number of organizations including: Utica Mendelssohn Choir; Enharmonic Musical Society; Masonic organizations; Oneida Historical Society (now the Oneida County History Center) he served as its treasurer for 12 years; Honorary member of the Herkimer County Historical Society; Mohawk Valley Historical Society; Fort Schuyler Club; and Oneida Chapter of the So...