Brackman, Robert b. September 25, 1898 d. July 16, 1980 Artist and teacher, emigrated from Russia in 1908 and studied at the National Academy of Design from 1919 to 1921, and the Ferrer School in San Francisco. Best known for large figural works, portraits, and still lifes. From 1931, he had a long career teaching at the Art Students League in New York and was a life member of the League. He also taught at the American Art School in New York City, the Brooklyn Museum School, the Lyme Art Academy, and the Madison Art School in Connecticut. His...[Read More] (Bio by: D C McJonathan-Swarm) Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic, New London County, Connecticut, USA
Burrows, Daniel b. October 26, 1766 d. January 23, 1858 US Congressman. Elected to represent Connecticut as At-Large in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1821 to 1823. Also served as a Member of tyhe Connecticut State Legislature. (Bio by: K) Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic, New London County, Connecticut, USA
Kelley, John Joseph 'The Younger' b. December 24, 1930 d. August 21, 2011 Marathon Runner. He was probably America's permiere long distance competitor of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Raised in New London, Connecticut, he began marathon running while a student at Bulkeley High School against the advice of his coach and continued during his undergraduate and graduate education at Boston University. Called "the Younger" to distinguish him from the legendary John A. "Johnny" Kelley ("the Elder", deceased 2004) who won the Boston Marathon in 1935 and 1945, he first...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford) Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic, New London County, Connecticut, USA
Packer, Warren Wightman b. February 1, 1835 d. December 27, 1912 Civil War Union Army Officer. He entered the Union Army with a commission of Captain and commander of Company G, 5th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry on July 22, 1861. He led his company in the Spring and Summer 1862 Battles in Virginia, and was wounded in the right thigh at the Battle of Cedar Mountain, Virginia on August 9, l862. He received a promotion to Major of the unit dated the day of the battle, and was advanced to Colonel and commander of the regiment in January 1863 after the...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic, New London County, Connecticut, USA
Thomas, John Parnell b. January 16, 1895 d. November 19, 1970 US Congressman. Elected to represent New Jersey's 7th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1937 to 1950. He was defeated in 1954. Also served as a Member of the New Jersey State House of Assembly from 1935 to 1937, and served in the United States Army during World War I (1914-1918). He plead no contest to embezzlement and resigned from Congress and served time in prison. (Bio by: K) Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic, New London County, Connecticut, USA
b. September 25, 1898 d. July 16, 1980