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• Bell, James    b. 1845  d. July 1, 1901
  Indian Campaigns Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a Private in Company E, 7th US Infantry for action on July 9, 1876 at Big Horn, Montana. His citation reads "Carried dispathes to Gen. Crook at the imminent risk of his life." (Bio by: Don Morfe)
  Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
  Plot: Block C, Lot 808
   
• Capone, Alphonse 'Al' [original burial site]    b. January 17, 1899  d. January 25, 1947
  Organized Crime Figure, Chicago Gangster. Probably the best known of the 1920s gangsters, he controlled Chicago until brought down by FBI Agent Elliott Ness. Ness later wrote a book "The Untouchables" which detailed his efforts to jail Capone. Capone was the largest of the racketeers, and captured the American public's imagination as few ever did. Born Alphonse Capone in Brooklyn, New York, of Italian immigrant parents, Gabriele and Teresina Capone, the fourth of nine children. Raised in a...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)
  Cause of death: Syphillis
  Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
  Plot: Section 52, Near 115th Street
   
• Doyle, Thomas Aloysius    b. January 9, 1886  d. January 29, 1935
  US Congressman. Active in Illinois politics, he was member of the Chicago city council and the State house of representatives, 1914 to 1923. He was elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-eighth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John W. Rainey in 1923. He was reelected to the Sixty-ninth, Seventieth, and Seventy-first Congresses and served until 1931. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he again became a member of the Chicago city council and served until his death. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
  Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
   
• Farrell, John J. 'Jack'   b. June 16, 1892  d. March 24, 1918
  Major League Baseball Player. A native of Chicago, who was also known as 'Chick' , played his entire Major League Career for the Chicago team of the ill-fated Federal league. The Chicago Federal League team, which was coached by former Cub Joe Tinker, was known as the Chi-Feds in 1914, and the Whales in 1915. An infielder, Jack Farrell played mostly 2nd base for his hometown team. He also had stops with Denver of the Western League and York Nebraska of the Nebraska State League After the Feds...[Read More] (Bio by: Frank Russo)
  Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
   
• Jordan, Thomas H.    b. April 12, 1840  d. July 17, 1930
  Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Quartermaster in the Union Navy. His citation reads "On board the USS Galena during the attack on enemy forts at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Securely lashed to the side of the Oneida, which had suffered the loss of her steering apparatus and an explosion of her boiler from enemy fire, the Galena aided the stricken vessel past the enemy forts to safety. Despite heavy damage to his ship from raking enemy fire, Jordan performed his...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe)
  Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
  Plot: Block 53, Lot 34
   
• McDonald, Michael Cassius    b. 1839  d. August 8, 1907
  Irish gangster. McDonald began his career as a gambler and used his winnings to open his own gaming parlors and saloons around Chicago. As his wealth grew so did his political power. McDonald eventually became leader of the Chicago Democratic Organization. McDonald became so powerful in fact that on his endorsement alone he could get men elected to high political office. In 1873 McDonald built "The Store" a large four-story saloon, boarding house, and gaming hall. The Store was dubbed "the...[Read More] (Bio by: Bobby Hart)
  Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
  Plot: Section 2 - Directly inside front gates turn right
   
• McGann, Lawrence E.  b. February 2, 1852  d. July 22, 1928
  US Congressman. In 1855, he immigrated to the United States, attended public schools and moved to Chicago Illinois, in 1865. He worked at the boot and shoe trade until 1879 and was employed as a clerk in the service of the city until 1885. He was appointed superintendent of city streets and served until his resignation 1891. That same year, he was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-second and Fifty-third Congresses and served until 1895. After he was succeeded, he served as president of the...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
  Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
   
• Michaelson, Magne Alfred    b. September 7, 1878  d. October 26, 1949
  US Congressman. In 1885, he immigrated to the United States, was educated and taught in the public schools of Chicago, 1898 to 1914. He was a member of the common council of Chicago, 1915 to 1918 and delegate to the State constitutional convention in 1920. He was also chairman of the board and director for the Madison and Kedzie State Bank of Chicago. In 1921, he was elected as a Republican to the Sixty-seventh and to the four succeeding Congresses, serving until 1931. An unsuccessful candidate...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
  Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
   
• Moynihan, Patrick H.    b. September 25, 1869  d. May 20, 1946
  US Representative from Illinois. He engaged in the publishing, printing business and also in the coal business and was a member of the city council of Chicago, 1901 to 1909. He was a member of the Illinois State Commerce Commission 1921 to 1929, serving as chairman in 1928 and 1929. He was elected as a Republican to the Seventy-third Congress and served March 4, 1933 to January 3, 1935. A unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he continued his former business activities in Chicago, until his...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
  Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
   
• O'Leary, Catherine    d. July 3, 1895
  Owner of the cow that was blamed in the legend for starting the 'Chicago Fire of 1871.' Her descendants apparently have gone before the Chicago City Board Council and asked them to correct the information about the cause of the fire. They believe the fire was started by a tenant in Mrs. O'Leary's boarding house who was drunk and passed out while smoking.
  Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
   
• O'Leary, Charles Timothy   b. October 15, 1882  d. January 16, 1941
  Major League Baseball Player. He had had two careers in Major League baseball, one as a player and one as a coach. He played in the minors for 3 seasons before joining the Detroit Tigers in 1904, eventually becoming the regular shortstop for four seasons. From 1908 on, he was the Tigers chief utility man, showing versatility at short, 3rd and 2nd base. He played in three straight World Series from 1907 to 1909. Considered to be a heady fielder, he was a below average hitter, batting only .226...[Read More] (Bio by: Frank Russo)
  Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
   

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