binghamton

Binghamton NY was the site of a terrible fire in July 1913, when the Binghamton Clothing Factory fire claimed 31 lives. Twenty-one bodies were left unidentified, and after a memorial service at the Stone Opera House (presided over by a Rabbi, a Catholic priest, and a Lutheran pastor, just to cover all the likely bases), they were buried in the Spring Forest Cemetery. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1913_Binghamton_Factory_Fire Just a few weeks ago, Binghamton dedicated a plaque to the workers lost in this fire: www.wbng.com/news/local/51419212.html

Photo taken at burial service for 21 unidentified victims, July 27, 1913.

pennylrichardsca and Wystan: Thanks for the additional information. We'll add it to the record next time we update.

Here is a google map of the location of the memorial where this photo was likely taken: maps.google.com/maps?q=Spring+Forest+Cemetery,+Mygatt+Str...

Charles Robert Seymour MD, 1870-1952. Enlisted in the National Guard as a Private in 1888 (age 18), graduated Albany Medical College 1892. He returned to his home of Binghamton and established his practice there. (books.google.com/books?id=AitYAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA475&d...) He was commissioned as a lieutenant in the National Guard in 1898 and, except for a few years as Assistant Surgeon ('99-'03) spent most of his time in the National Guard in infantry and artillery.

Thanks, Seuss. We will add full name to the record.