Find A Grave - Union Dale Cemetery

Bayne, Thomas McKee b. June 14, 1836 d. June 16, 1894
Civil War Union Army Officer, US Congressman. He served during the Civil War as Colonel and commander of the 136th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, a nine-month enlistment regiment, having been commissioned in July 1862. He led his command in the December 1862 Fredericksburg Campaign and in the May 1864 Chancellorsville Campaign. He was elected to represent Pennsylvania's 23rd District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from March 4, 1877 to March 3, 1891. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Union Dale Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Division 2, Section B, Range 19, Lot 19E1/2
Bricker Jr., Gene J. b. August 3, 1938 d. December 10, 1983
Musician. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Bricker was a tenor singer with the rhythm and blues musical group, The Marcels. They are best remembered for their 1961 hit single, "Blue Moon." The song sold well over a million copies, hit number one on the UK singles charts, and was named one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. They were also one of the first group to turn doo wop into rock and roll. Formed in 1959, the group also included lead singer...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Union Dale Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Campbell, Guy Edgar b. October 9, 1871 d. February 17, 1940
US Congressman. He attended the Iron City Business College at Pittsburgh and engaged in the general insurance business in Pittsburgh before becoming interested in the production of oil and gas in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. He became a Republican Congressman from Pennsylvania, serving from 1917 to 1933, before his defeat for reelection in 1932. He then engaged in an advisory capacity in Washington, D. C. (Bio by: Garver Graver)
Union Dale Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Corbett, Robert James b. August 25, 1905 d. April 25, 1971
US Congressman. Elected to represent Pennsylvania's 18th, 29th, and 30th Districts in the United States House of Representatives, he served from 1939 to 1941, and 1945 until his death in 1971. He also served as an Alternate Delegate to the Republican National Convention from Pennslvania in 1964. (Bio by: K)
Union Dale Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Davis, James John b. October 27, 1873 d. November 11, 1947
US Senator, Presidential Cabinet Secretary. He served as United States Secretary of Labor during the administrations of Presidents Warren Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover (1921 to 1930). He resigned his office after being elected as a Republican Senator from Pennsylvania to the United States Senate, serving there from 1930 to 1945. (Bio by: Tim Crutchfield)
Union Dale Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Jenkins, Friend W. b. June 26, 1865 d. February 15, 1898
United States Naval Officer. A Lieutenant in the United States Navy, he was one of two officers killed in the sinking of the "USS Maine" in Havana harbor on February 15, 1898. He drowned when he was unable to reach an escape hatch as the vessel quickly sank. His remains were returned to his native Pittsburgh, where they lay in state at City Hall. (Bio by: Antonio de la Cova)
Union Dale Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Johnson, Allen b. September 18, 1940 d. September 28, 1995
Musician. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Johnson was a baritone singer with the rhythm and blues musical group, The Marcels. They are best remembered for their 1961 hit single, "Blue Moon." The song sold well over a million copies, hit number one on the UK singles charts, and was named one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. They were also one of the first groups to turn doo wop into rock and roll. They are also notable for their performances at the...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Union Dale Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Luty, Gotlieb b. 1842 d. July 12, 1904
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Corporal in the Union Army in Company A, 74th New York Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on May 3, 1863 at Chancellorsville, Virginia. His citation reads "Bravely advanced to the enemy's line under heavy fire and brought back valuable information." (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Union Dale Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: GAR Plot, Grave 152
Miller, Edward Robert 'Eppie' b. November 26, 1916 d. July 31, 1997
Major League Baseball Player. He was a short stop, making his debut with the Cincinnati Reds on September 9, 1936. For fourteen seasons, he played with the Cincinnati Reds (1936-37, 1943-47), Boston Braves (1939-42), Philadelphia Philles (1948-49) and St. Louis Cardinals in 1950. In 1940, he was the highest paid player on the Boston Braves' roster at $15,000 and was an All-Star (1940-41, 1943). He finished his career with a record of 539 runs scored, 1270 hits, 97 home runs, 640 runs batted in...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Union Dale Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Division 3, Section F, Range 4, Lots 12 & 14
Miller, Henry Russell b. May 12, 1872 d. December 16, 1955
Author. Wrote such books as 'The Man Higher Up,' 'His Rise to Power,' 'The House of Toys,' and 'The First Division.' (Bio by: Laurie)
Union Dale Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Morris, Edward 'Cannonball' b. September 29, 1862 d. April 12, 1937
Major League Baseball Player. Nicknamed ‘Cannonball' for his remarkable baseball, he was a left-handed pitcher making his debut for the Columbus Buckeyes on May 1, 1884. On May 29, 1884 he pitched a no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Alleghenys, winning 5–0 and was purchased by the Alleghenys from the Buckeyes five months later. For seven seasons, he played with the Columbus Buckeyes (1884), Pittsburgh Alleghenys (1885-89) and Pittsburg Burghers (1890). In 1886, he led the American Association...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Union Dale Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Division 2, Section G, Range 9, Lot 2
Phillips, Marr b. June 16, 1857 d. April 1, 1928
Major League Baseball Player. He made his debut at shortstop with the Indianapolis Blues on May 1, 1884, playing three seasons for the Blues, Detroit Wolverines, Pittsburgh Alleghenys and Rochester Broncos. He ended his career in 1890, with 197 hits, 31 doubles, 8 triples, 53 runs batted in and a .239 batting average. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Union Dale Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Section S, Range 14, Lot E 1/2
Smith, Elmer Ellsworth b. March 23, 1868 d. November 3, 1945
Major League Baseball Player. He was a left handed pitcher and outfielder, making his debut for the Cincinnati Red Stockings on September 10, 1886. For 14 seasons he played for the Cincinnati Red Stockings, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Giants and Boston Beaneaters, 1886 to 1901. He ended his career with 75 wins, 57 loss, 9 shutouts, 525 strikeouts and batted 57 home runs, 1456 hits, 665 runs batted in with a .310 batting average. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Union Dale Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Section C, Division 3, Range 8, Lot 12
Swartwood, Cyrus Edward b. January 12, 1859 d. May 15, 1924
Major League Baseball Player. As an outfielder and infielder, making his debut with the Buffalo Bisons on August 11, 1881. For nine seasons, he played with the Buffalo Bisons in 1881, Pittsburgh Alleghenys (1882-84), Brooklyn Greys (1885-87), Toledo Maumees in 1890 and Pittsburgh Pirates in 1892. He was the league batting champion with a .357 average and hits champion in 1883. He ended his career with a total of 861 hits, 607 runs scored, 14 homeruns, 299 runs batted in and a .299 batting...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Union Dale Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Section F, Range 19, Lot 18

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