Bennett, Orson W. b. November 17, 1843 d. January 8, 1904 Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He began his Civil War service in response to the Confederate firing upon Fort Sumter, South Carolina, enlisting as a Private in Company I, 1st Iowa Volunteer Infantry on April 23, 1861. After serving in Missouri and taking part in the August 10, 1861 Battle of Wilson's Creek (where he was wounded), his unit's three-month enlistment expired, and Orson Bennett was mustered out on August 21, 1861. A few months later he re-joined the Union war...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Westminster Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA Plot: Lansdowne Section, Lot 94, Grave 1
Glenn, John Francis b. November 2, 1829 d. January 8, 1905 Civil War Union Army Officer. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was raised and educated there, entered the United States Army and served in the Mexican War. He was assigned to Fort Mifflin in Philadelphia and was honored for gallant service during the Mexican War. When the Civil War began he once again offered his service to his country. He served with the 23rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and rose to the rank of Colonel and commander. He led the 23rd Pennsylvania at the epic Battle of...[Read More] (Bio by: Frank P. Marrone Jr.) Westminster Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA Plot: Section Lakeview lot 18 Grave 1
Johnson, Philip H. b. 1869 d. November, 1933 Architect. Johnson was a member of Philadelphia's republican 'machine' when he married ward boss Israel Durham's sister Margaret in 1902. Through Durham's connections, mayor Samuel Ashbridge entered the city into a "perpetual contract" with Johnson, giving him the title of City Architect until his death. Johnson, with help from the 'machine', manipulated city contracts and controlled the construction of public buildings in the city. Despite several attempts by later mayors to break his contract...[Read More] (Bio by: GoddoG) Westminster Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
Kallenbach, Walter Dustin b. July 20, 1905 d. November 16, 1946 Religious Figure. An Evangelist and lecturer, he egan his career as a musician. He lost his sight as a result of hunting accident in 1927. He began his evangelist work in Philadelphia, and held services in many of the large cities in the U.S. Author of many books, which include 'The Higher Significance of the Gospel', 'That Men May Know', 'That Men May Believe, and many more. Also was the author of a 5 point program to aid war blind. (Bio by: Laurie) Westminster Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
Kimber, Samuel Jackson b. October 29, 1852 d. November 7, 1925 Major League Baseball Player. He was a right handed pitcher making his debut for the Brooklyn Atlantics on May 1, 1884. For two seasons, he played with the Brooklyn Atlantics (1884) and Providence Grays (1885). On October 4, 1884, he pitched a 10 inning no hitter against the Toledo Blue Stockings with game ending in a 0-0 tie, after it was called because of darkness. He ended his career with a record of 18 wins, 21 loss, 41 complete games, 4 shutouts, 126 strikeouts and a 3.97 earned run...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Westminster Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA Plot: Lansdown Section, Lot 357, South Half
b. November 17, 1843 d. January 8, 1904