Homer Nichols Lockwood

Background

Lockwood, Homer Nichols was born on June 23, 1833 in Victory, New York, United States. Son of Homer and Sally (Benedict) Lockwood.

Education

Reared on farm; educated at local academics. Taught school.

Career

Became interested in topography, spent many years in Southern States, Cuba and Puerto Rico. Published topographical maps in Cuba and Puerto Rico. Returned from West Indies, 1865.

Achievements

• Homer Nichols Lockwood has been listed as a noteworthy geographer, rail transportation executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member New York Legislature, 1866. Fellow National Geography Society.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Genter, February 13, 1866 (died 1888).

Father:

Homer Lockwood

Mother:

Sally (Benedict) Lockwood

Spouse:

Elizabeth Genter