Chester W. Underwood was part of the Oneida Community, a religious commune founded by John Humphrey Noyes in Oneida, New York. The Community believed the Jesus had already returned in the year 70 A.D., making it possible for them to bring about Jesus' millennial kingdom themselves, and to be free of sin and perfect in this world and not just in Heaven.
The Oneida Community dissolved in 1881, and eventually became the silverware company, Oneida Limited.
The manufacturing of silverware, the sole remaining industry, began in 1877 relatively late in the life of the Community, and still exists. Other industries that were important to the Community were the manufacture of leather goods, weaving of palm hats, construction of garden furniture, game traps, and tourism.
All Community members were expected to work within the Community. Women did many of the domestic duties. Many of the skilled positions were the jobs of one Community member throughout their time in the Community. Community members rotated through unskilled jobs, but as the Oneida Community began to thrive, it began to hire outside workers to work in the unskilled job sect as well. The Oneida Community was a major employer in the area and employed about 200 employees by 1870.
The primary artifact of the Oneida Community is the 93,000 sq foot Mansion House in Oneida, New York. It has been lived in continuously since its construction (in stages) between 1862 and 1914 by the Oneida Community. Today it contains 35 apartments, 9 dorm rooms, 9 guest rooms, a museum and meeting and dining facilities. The Oneida Community Mansion House was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965. The museum and parts of the house are open for visitors.
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In the Publication, "The Oneida Family: Genealogy of a 19th Century Commune", by John B. Teeple (1985), Chester W. Underwood is described by the author as follows:
UNDERWOOD, Chester W.
1825-1901, NY
Age 33, Teacher
March 18, 1859
Chester W. Underwood was born on June 29, 1825, probably in Oneida County, New York, son of Chester B. Underwood. His early religious is unknown, but he married Mary Collins (who died when Rosamond was born) in 1846 when he was 21 and brought three children with him when he joined the Community on March 18, 1859. (An October 1858 date is also mentioned.)
Emerson Underwood b. September 26, 1846
Ella Underwood b. September 29, 1849
Rosamund Underwood b. March 30, 1853
In addition, Chester has a Community Child with Harriet Sibley:
Bertha Sibley Underwood b. December 9, 1867
Chester Underwood worked in the Community as a teacher and 'his influence in favor of liberal education made a deep and immediate impression'. His professional work as a school teacher left a lasting mark. He was loved as a helpful, cheerful, and intelligent person, and died at the age of 71 on June 7, 1901. He is buried in the Community Cemetery.
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The Oneida Community dissolved in 1881, and eventually became the silverware company, Oneida Limited.
The manufacturing of silverware, the sole remaining industry, began in 1877 relatively late in the life of the Community, and still exists. Other industries that were important to the Community were the manufacture of leather goods, weaving of palm hats, construction of garden furniture, game traps, and tourism.
All Community members were expected to work within the Community. Women did many of the domestic duties. Many of the skilled positions were the jobs of one Community member throughout their time in the Community. Community members rotated through unskilled jobs, but as the Oneida Community began to thrive, it began to hire outside workers to work in the unskilled job sect as well. The Oneida Community was a major employer in the area and employed about 200 employees by 1870.
The primary artifact of the Oneida Community is the 93,000 sq foot Mansion House in Oneida, New York. It has been lived in continuously since its construction (in stages) between 1862 and 1914 by the Oneida Community. Today it contains 35 apartments, 9 dorm rooms, 9 guest rooms, a museum and meeting and dining facilities. The Oneida Community Mansion House was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965. The museum and parts of the house are open for visitors.
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In the Publication, "The Oneida Family: Genealogy of a 19th Century Commune", by John B. Teeple (1985), Chester W. Underwood is described by the author as follows:
UNDERWOOD, Chester W.
1825-1901, NY
Age 33, Teacher
March 18, 1859
Chester W. Underwood was born on June 29, 1825, probably in Oneida County, New York, son of Chester B. Underwood. His early religious is unknown, but he married Mary Collins (who died when Rosamond was born) in 1846 when he was 21 and brought three children with him when he joined the Community on March 18, 1859. (An October 1858 date is also mentioned.)
Emerson Underwood b. September 26, 1846
Ella Underwood b. September 29, 1849
Rosamund Underwood b. March 30, 1853
In addition, Chester has a Community Child with Harriet Sibley:
Bertha Sibley Underwood b. December 9, 1867
Chester Underwood worked in the Community as a teacher and 'his influence in favor of liberal education made a deep and immediate impression'. His professional work as a school teacher left a lasting mark. He was loved as a helpful, cheerful, and intelligent person, and died at the age of 71 on June 7, 1901. He is buried in the Community Cemetery.
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Chester W. Underwood was part of the Oneida Community, a religious commune founded by John Humphrey Noyes in Oneida, New York. The Community believed the Jesus had already returned in the year 70 A.D., making it possible for them to bring about Jesus' millennial kingdom themselves, and to be free of sin and perfect in this world and not just in Heaven.
The Oneida Community dissolved in 1881, and eventually became the silverware company, Oneida Limited.
The manufacturing of silverware, the sole remaining industry, began in 1877 relatively late in the life of the Community, and still exists. Other industries that were important to the Community were the manufacture of leather goods, weaving of palm hats, construction of garden furniture, game traps, and tourism.
All Community members were expected to work within the Community. Women did many of the domestic duties. Many of the skilled positions were the jobs of one Community member throughout their time in the Community. Community members rotated through unskilled jobs, but as the Oneida Community began to thrive, it began to hire outside workers to work in the unskilled job sect as well. The Oneida Community was a major employer in the area and employed about 200 employees by 1870.
The primary artifact of the Oneida Community is the 93,000 sq foot Mansion House in Oneida, New York. It has been lived in continuously since its construction (in stages) between 1862 and 1914 by the Oneida Community. Today it contains 35 apartments, 9 dorm rooms, 9 guest rooms, a museum and meeting and dining facilities. The Oneida Community Mansion House was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965. The museum and parts of the house are open for visitors.
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In the Publication, "The Oneida Family: Genealogy of a 19th Century Commune", by John B. Teeple (1985), Chester W. Underwood is described by the author as follows:
UNDERWOOD, Chester W.
1825-1901, NY
Age 33, Teacher
March 18, 1859
Chester W. Underwood was born on June 29, 1825, probably in Oneida County, New York, son of Chester B. Underwood. His early religious is unknown, but he married Mary Collins (who died when Rosamond was born) in 1846 when he was 21 and brought three children with him when he joined the Community on March 18, 1859. (An October 1858 date is also mentioned.)
Emerson Underwood b. September 26, 1846
Ella Underwood b. September 29, 1849
Rosamund Underwood b. March 30, 1853
In addition, Chester has a Community Child with Harriet Sibley:
Bertha Sibley Underwood b. December 9, 1867
Chester Underwood worked in the Community as a teacher and 'his influence in favor of liberal education made a deep and immediate impression'. His professional work as a school teacher left a lasting mark. He was loved as a helpful, cheerful, and intelligent person, and died at the age of 71 on June 7, 1901. He is buried in the Community Cemetery.
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The Oneida Community dissolved in 1881, and eventually became the silverware company, Oneida Limited.
The manufacturing of silverware, the sole remaining industry, began in 1877 relatively late in the life of the Community, and still exists. Other industries that were important to the Community were the manufacture of leather goods, weaving of palm hats, construction of garden furniture, game traps, and tourism.
All Community members were expected to work within the Community. Women did many of the domestic duties. Many of the skilled positions were the jobs of one Community member throughout their time in the Community. Community members rotated through unskilled jobs, but as the Oneida Community began to thrive, it began to hire outside workers to work in the unskilled job sect as well. The Oneida Community was a major employer in the area and employed about 200 employees by 1870.
The primary artifact of the Oneida Community is the 93,000 sq foot Mansion House in Oneida, New York. It has been lived in continuously since its construction (in stages) between 1862 and 1914 by the Oneida Community. Today it contains 35 apartments, 9 dorm rooms, 9 guest rooms, a museum and meeting and dining facilities. The Oneida Community Mansion House was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965. The museum and parts of the house are open for visitors.
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In the Publication, "The Oneida Family: Genealogy of a 19th Century Commune", by John B. Teeple (1985), Chester W. Underwood is described by the author as follows:
UNDERWOOD, Chester W.
1825-1901, NY
Age 33, Teacher
March 18, 1859
Chester W. Underwood was born on June 29, 1825, probably in Oneida County, New York, son of Chester B. Underwood. His early religious is unknown, but he married Mary Collins (who died when Rosamond was born) in 1846 when he was 21 and brought three children with him when he joined the Community on March 18, 1859. (An October 1858 date is also mentioned.)
Emerson Underwood b. September 26, 1846
Ella Underwood b. September 29, 1849
Rosamund Underwood b. March 30, 1853
In addition, Chester has a Community Child with Harriet Sibley:
Bertha Sibley Underwood b. December 9, 1867
Chester Underwood worked in the Community as a teacher and 'his influence in favor of liberal education made a deep and immediate impression'. His professional work as a school teacher left a lasting mark. He was loved as a helpful, cheerful, and intelligent person, and died at the age of 71 on June 7, 1901. He is buried in the Community Cemetery.
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