Victor Raymond Gage

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Personal and Family Information

Victor was born on 26 Nov 1882 in Vineland, Cumberland County, New Jersey, the son of Asahel Gage and Helen Shepard.

He died on 12 Jan 1955 in Ithaca, New York.

His wife was Helen Morton Heath, who he married on 29 SEP 1908 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Their only known child was Helen Victoria (1916-1966).

Pedigree Chart (3 generations)


 

Victor Raymond Gage
(1882-1955)

 

Asahel Gage
(1836-1893)

 

John Gage
(1802-1890)

 

James Gage
(1767-1856)

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Polly Drury
(1776-1840)

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Portia Kellogg
(1813-1903)

 

Leonard Kellogg
(1781-1817)

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Sally French
(1789-1870)

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Helen Shepard
(1845-1934)

   
 
   
 
 
     
 
 
     
 
   
 
 
     
 
 

Events

EventDateDetailsSourceMultimediaNotes
Birth26 Nov 1882
Place: Vineland, Cumberland County, New Jersey
Death12 JAN 1955
Place: Ithaca, New York
Census9 JUN 1900
Place: Wilmette, Cook County, Illinois
Age: 17 born Illinois
Address: New Trier Township, Cook County, Illinois dwelling 206 family 211 with mother and brothers
Census 1900 Illinois, Cook County,
Source: Census 1900 Illinois, Cook County,
Date: JUN 1900

CensusAPR 1930
Place: Cayuga Heights, Tompkins Cty, New York
Age: 47 born NJ
Address: dwelling 111, family 120 with wife and daughter
BurialJAN 1955
Place: Ithaca, New York
Age: 72
Address: East Lawn Cemetery, Ithaca findagrave 187540800 Prof Victor Raymond Gage

Attributes

AttributeDateDescriptionDetailsSourceMultimediaNotes
EducationJUN 1906BSME Cornell University
Place: Ithaca, New York
Address: BS Mechanical Engineering 1906, MS Mech Eng 1912 appointed professor 1923, on Mech Engr faculty 42 years, retired 1950
Cornell Alumni Directory 1922
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OccupationFROM 1907 TO 1955Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Cornell University
Place: Ithaca, New York
Address: BS Mechanical Engineering 1906, MS Mech Eng 1912 appointed professor 1923, on Mech Engr faculty 42 years, retired 1950
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Professor Emeritus Victor R. Gage, 72, of Highland Road, died in Memorial Hospital.

He received his degree of mechanical engineer from Cornell University in 1906 and his master's degree in mechanical engineering in 1912. In 1923 he was appointed professor. He was a member of the faculty in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Cornell for over 42 years, retiring in 1950.

He was author of "A Study of Airplane Engines" and several other publications for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics.

Prof. Gage was a member of the zoning board for Cayuga Heights, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Society of Automotive Engineers and Hobasco Lodge 716 F. & A.M.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helen Heath Gage; a daughter, Miss Victoria Gage, Wilmington, Delaware; a brother, John S. Gage, Palatine, Illinois; nieces and nephews.

Masonic rites were conducted by the Hobasco Lodge 716 F. & A. Masons in the Wagner Funeral Home. Interment was in East Lawn Cemetery.

Bearers: Arthur Kulp, Robert Eastman, Russell Martin, George Peter, Koeth Mann, and Gil Hart.

Information compiled from: The Ithaca Journal, January 12 - 14, 1955; Memorial Statement, Office of the Dean of University Faculty of Cornell University, 1955

findagrave 187540800

Mrs. Helen Heath Gage of Wilmington, Delaware, died in Wilmington Hospital. She was the wife of the late Prof. Victor R. Gage.

She was a member of Pi Beta Phi, the D.A.R., the Mary Hibbard Aides of the Reconstruction Home, the Campus Club and was a founder of the Cornell Brides' Club.

She is survived by nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held in the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, in Wilmington. Graveside services will be held in East Lawn Cemetery, Ithaca. The assistant rector, the Rev. Michael Wilson of St. John's Episcopal Church will officiate. The wagner Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

Information compiled from: The Morning News, Wilmington, Delaware, May 18, 1967, page 30; The Ithaca Journal, May 17 & 18, 1967. findagrave 185858283

Helen V. Gage of 107 Stratton Dr., Canterbury Hills, Delaware, died in that city. She was a former resident of Ithaca.

She was a daughter of Helen Heath Gage and the late Victor R. Gage.

At one time, Helen Gage was a member of the research staff at the Hercules Powder Company in Wilmington, Delaware.

She is survived by her mother.

Funeral services will be held in the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, in Wilmington. A brief prayer service will be held in the Wagner Funeral Home. Interment will be in East Lawn Cemetery at a later date.

Information compiled from: The Ithaca Journal, February 22, 1966, page 5; The Morning News, Wilmington, Delaware, February 24, 1966, page 38. findagrave 185858083

Sources

  1. Census 1900 Illinois, Cook County,
    Source: Census 1900 Illinois, Cook County,
    Date: JUN 1900