Boyce, William Dickson b. June 6, 1858 d. June 11, 1929 Social Reformer. Founder of Boy Scouts of America. This millionaire newspaper publisher brought scouting to USA after being assisted in London one night by an English Scout while lost. Ottawa Avenue Cemetery, Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois, USA
Cullen, William b. March 4, 1826 d. January 17, 1914 US Congressman. He immigrated to the US with his family in 1832 and settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After completing his education in 1846 he moved to Adams Township, Illinois, where he became a farmer. Cullen was LaSalle County Sheriff from 1864 to 1865. In 1865 he moved to Ottawa, Illinois, and in 1871 he became Political Editor of the Ottawa Republican newspaper. In 1880 he was elected to the US House of Representatives as a Republican and served two terms, 1881 to 1885. After running...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern) Ottawa Avenue Cemetery, Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois, USA
Hapeman, Douglas b. January 15, 1839 d. June 3, 1905 Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Colonel in the Union Army. He was a prisoner of war. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a Lt. Colonel in the 104th Illinois Infantry for action on July 20, 1864 at Peach Tree Creek, Georgia. His citation reads "With conspicuous coolness and bravery rallied his men under a severe attack, reformed the broken ranks, and repulsed the attack." (Bio by: Don Morfe) Ottawa Avenue Cemetery, Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois, USA Plot: Bushnell Addition, Lot 76
Marsh, George d. June 18, 1915 Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the Union Army in Company D, 104th Illinois Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on July 2, 1863 at Elk River, Tennessee. His citation reads "Voluntarily led a small party and, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge." (Bio by: Don Morfe) Ottawa Avenue Cemetery, Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois, USA Plot: Bushnell Addition, Lot 23
b. June 6, 1858 d. June 11, 1929