Nicholson, Bill "Swish" b. December 11, 1914 d. March 8, 1996 Major League Baseball Player. The left-handed-hitting outfielder twice led the National League in home runs with 29 in 1943 and 33 in 1944. He also set the NL pace in runs batted in with 128 in 1943 and 122 in 1944 and in runs scored with 116 in 1944. He made his big-league debut with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1936, going hitless in 11 at-bats. He was with the Cubs from 1939-52 and played in the All-Star Game in 1940, 1941, 1943 and 1944. He finished second to St. Louis shortstop Marty...[Read More] (Bio by: Ron Coons) Saint Pauls Kent Churchyard, Chestertown, Kent County, Maryland, USA
Ricaud, James Barroll b. February 11, 1808 d. January 24, 1866 US Congressman. Elected to represent Maryland's 2nd District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1855 to 1859. Also served a Member of the Maryland State House of Representatives in 1834, Member of the Maryland State Senate from 1836-1837, 1838-1843, and 1864, Presidential Elector from Maryland in 1844, and was a District Judge from 1864 until his death in 1866. (Bio by: K) Saint Pauls Kent Churchyard, Chestertown, Kent County, Maryland, USA