Local Figures
Among the thousands of residents during Camillus' history, here are a few who have achieved acclaim, according to Wikipedia.
Kinsley S. Bingham, politician
Kelly Cutrone, American fashion publicist
Frank DiPino, Major League pitcher
Kim Hill, soul musician, former member of Black Eyed Peas
John Katko, politician
Fayette S. Munro, politician and lawyer
Francis Paddock, politician
Susan Wynne, American ice dancer
Erie Canal Historical Figures
Nathan Roberts
1776-185__
Teacher at 16 years old with outstanding math ability
Land speculator
Surveyed central canal route including Montezuma Swamp
Designed and built the original Flight of the Five Locks at Lockport
Engineered other state canals
Judge for Oneida County
John Jervis
1795-1885
Axman to cut trees from canal route
Promoted to the surveying team
In charge of building carious sections of the canal
Invented the best way to stop leaks
Designed new train locomotives
Chief engineer for railroads, canals, and water systems
Benjamin Wright
1770-1842
Lawyer and surveyor
Chief canal engineer
Became chief engineer for canal construction in other states
Worked to start a society for civil engineers
Honored as the "Father of American Civil Engineering"
State Legislator and judge
James Geddes
1763-1838
Schoolmaster
Developed the salt industry in Syracuse
Adopted into Onondaga Nation
Surveyor for Syracuse area and the canal route
Lawyer and Judge
Engineer for the canal
NY Legislator/ US Congressman
Canvass White
1790-1834
Measured levels of proposed canal route and made alterations to original route
Sent to England to learn about canals and tools
Got a patent for hydraulic cement that cures underwater to waterproof stone
Went on to engineer canals in other states