Haley, Queen b. 1857 Literary figure. She was born on the Forks of the Cypress plantation, the child of the plantation's owner and a slave. After the Civil War, she made her way north. She settled in Savannah, working at the Cherry Plantation. She was the second wife of Alex Haley, a local ferry operator. Her grandson, author [Read More] (Bio by: kimshockey (reb)) Savannah Cemetery, Savannah, Hardin County, Tennessee, USA
Harrison, Bolden Reush b. April 26, 1886 d. January 26, 1952 Action against Outlaws in the Philippines Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a seaman in the United States Navy. His citation reads "While attached to the USS Pampang, Harrison was one of a shore party moving in to capture Mundang, on the island of Basilan, P.I., 24 September 1911. Harrison instantly responded to the calls for help when the advance scout party investigating a group of nipa huts close to the trail was suddenly taken under point-blank fire and rushed by...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe) Savannah Cemetery, Savannah, Hardin County, Tennessee, USA
Patterson, Elizabeth b. November 22, 1874 d. January 31, 1966 Actress. Best known for her recurring role as ‘Little Ricky's' babysitter ‘Mrs. Matilda Trumball' in the television series "I Love Lucy." She was born Mary Elizabeth Patterson in Tennessee in 1874. She was the daughter of a confederate solider turned judge. Her family was very strict and it was unheard of to become an actress. When she decided to become an actress it was quite the scandal. She left home and moved to Chicago. ‘Patty,' as she was known, became a member of Chicago's Ben...[Read More] (Bio by: David) Savannah Cemetery, Savannah, Hardin County, Tennessee, USA
b. 1857
b. November 22, 1874 d. January 31, 1966