Robinson, Charles b. 1840 d. 1896 Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Robinson served as a Boatswain's Mate in the United States Navy. He was awarded his medal for service during the Civil War. His citation reads-Serving on board the U.S.S. Baron de Kalb, Yazoo River Expedition, 23 to 27 December 1862. Proceeding under orders up the Yazoo River, the U.S.S. Baron de Kalb, with the object of capturing or destroying the enemy's transports, came upon the steamers John Walsh, R. J. Locklan, Golden Age, and the Scotland sunk on a bar...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Holy Cross Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Thompson, Sir John Sparrow David b. 1844 d. December 12, 1894 Fourth Prime Minister of Canada. Premier of Nova Scotia (1882); Judge of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. Canadian Minister of Justice (1885-1892). Enshrined the Criminal Code of Canada. He was knighted by Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle, and died a few minutes later of massive heart failure. Cause of death: Heart failure Holy Cross Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
b. 1840 d. 1896