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Armstrong, Louis 'Satchmo' b. August 4, 1901 d. July 6, 1971
Jazz Musician. Born in the slums of segregated New Orleans, Louisiana, neglected with no supervision, he spent most of his time on the streets, singing with neighborhood kids for loose change and searching garbage cans for food. Delinquency landed him in the New Orleans Waif's Home, where under the tutelage of the Home's band instructor he received his first formal music lessons and was given his first cornet. His release from the facility found him completely unprepared, and, having no...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield (inactive))
Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 9
Baruch, Bernard b. August 19, 1870 d. June 20, 1965
Financier and Politician. Known by the nickname "The Lonely Lion of Wall Street". He concluded his studies at City College of New York, later becoming a broker at an important New York company, where he acquired much experience in the business world. Thanks to the activity of his brokerage company, Baruch quickly became very rich. After his success in business, he became advisor in Economy for the presidents Woodrow Wilson and Franklin D. Roosevelt. During World War II he was appointed, as a...[Read More] (Bio by: Lucy Caldarelli)
Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA
Butler, Ellis Parker b. December 5, 1869 d. September 13, 1937
Author. She was a short story writer whose best known tale, "Pigs is Pigs," has been widely anthologized.
Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA
Gillespie, Dizzy (John Birks) b. October 21, 1917 d. January 6, 1993
Musician. He was a trumpeter recognized as one of the most major contrbutors to the development of American bebop and modern jazz. Known as the "ambassador of jazz", he began his career in the 1930s, when he joined Cab Calloway's orchestra. For the next six decades, he led his own bands, both big and small, and toured the world playing his complex and upbeat music. He has performed with virtually all the great names of jazz to included Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Stan Levy and...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA
Plot: Buried next to his mother [unmarked]
Hicks, George b. August 26, 1905 d. March 17, 1965
Radio Journalist. He was one of the few radio reporters to witness the June 6, 1944 "D-Day" Allied invasion of the beaches of Normandy, France, which he was able to broadcats back to the United States while he was on board the destroyer "USS Ancon". He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio at 6314 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA
Hodges, Johnny b. July 25, 1906 d. May 11, 1970
Jazz Musician. He was an alto saxophonist and featured soloist in Duke Ellington's orchestra from May 1928 until his death, except for the period 1951 to 1955, when he led his own small ensemble. Born on Cambridge, Massachusetts, he started his musical career playing drums and piano before taking up the saxophone at the age of 14, beginning on the soprano and later the alto. Basically self taught...[Read More] (Bio by: Curtis Jackson)
Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 11, subsection D
Jackson, Thomas Birdsall b. March 24, 1797 d. April 23, 1881
US Congressman. He was elected as a Democrat to represent New York's 1st Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, he served from 1837 to 1841.
Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA
Kates, Thomas Wilbur b. 1861 d. May 6, 1931
China Relief Expedition Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was awarded the CMOH as a Private in the US Marine Corps. His citation reads, "In presence of the enemy during the advance on Tientsin, China, 21 June 1900, Kates distinguished himself by meritorious conduct". He was later promoted to Sergeant. (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA
Plot: Plot 3162, Section KPC
Lawrence, John Watson b. 1800 d. December 20, 1888
US Congressman. He was elected as a Democrat to represent New York's 1st Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, he served from 1845 to 1847.
Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA
Ludwig, Carl b. May 10, 1841 d. May 16, 1913
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Germany, he immigrated to the United States in 1861, and enlisted in the 34th New York Independent Volunteer Light Artillery on September 5, 1861. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Petersburg, Virginia on June 18, 1864. His citation reads "As gunner of his piece, inflicted singly a great loss upon the enemy and distinguished himself in the removal of the piece while under a heavy fire". His Medal was awarded to him on July 30...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA
Ostriche (Copp), Muriel b. May 24, 1896 d. May 3, 1989
Actress. Born Muriel Henrietta Oestrich in New York City, she was invited for a screen test at the American Biograph studios in 1911, was an extra in several films and made her major leading screen debut in "Miss Mischief" (1913). She appeared in over a 130 motion pictures during the silent era to include "The love Chase" (1913), "Friday The Thirteenth" (1913), "The Vacant Chair" (1914), "The Speed King" (1915), "Youth" (1917), "Tinsel" (1918), "The Buffer" (1919) and "The Shadow" (1921). She...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA
Powell Sr., Adam Clayton b. May 5, 1865 d. June 12, 1953
Religious Leader, Social Reformer. He was pastor of the historic Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York City, New York from 1908 to 1937, and was the father of minister and Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Born to slaves in May of 1865 in Franklin County, Virginia, he converted to Baptism in 1885 and studied law and politics at Virginia Union University from 1888 to 1892, graduating from the theological and academic departments. He went on to pastor several churches in St. Paul...[Read More] (Bio by: Curtis Jackson)
Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA
Prince, LeBaron Bradford b. July 3, 1840 d. December 22, 1922
Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1868, Member of New York State Assembly, 1870-1874, Member of New York State Senate 1st District, 1876-1877, Justice of New Mexico Territorial Supreme Court, 1878-1882, Candidate for Delegate to U.S. Congress from New Mexico Territory, 1884, Governor of New Mexico Territory, 1889-1893, Member of New Mexico Territorial Council, 1909.
Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA
Quigg, Lemuel Ely b. February 12, 1863 d. July 1, 1919
US Congressman. He was elected as a Republican to represent New York's 14th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1894 to 1899.
Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA
Robson, May b. April 19, 1858 d. October 20, 1942
Actress. She starred in many theatre plays and one-woman shows before her motion picture career. When she receive an Oscar nomination for her role as 'Apple Annie" in 1933's "Lady For A Day", she was the earliest-born actress to be afforded that honor. Among her other popular films were "Dinner At Eight," "A Star Is Born" (1937 version), "Four Daughters," and "Tom Sawyer." She also appeared with legendary screen starlet Jean...[Read More] (Bio by: David Zipperer)
Cause of death: Neuritis
Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA
Sardi Sr., Vincent b. December 23, 1885 d. November 19, 1969
Businessman. He founded "Sardi's Restaurant" in Manhattan, New York City, New York, which became famous as a popular destination for celebrities.
Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA
Scofield, Cyrus Ingerson b. August 19, 1843 d. July 21, 1921
Religious Leader. He is best known for his "Scofield Reference Bible".
Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 1, Division E, Plot 1 West 1/2
Scott, Hazel Dorothy b. June 11, 1920 d. October 2, 1981
Jazz Musician, Social Reformer. Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, she made her debut as a pianist at age three. By her eighth birthday she had performed in New York City, New York and won a scholarship to the Julliard School of Music. She became a star of radio and theatre in the 1930s and 1940s and appeared in several motion pictures in the 1940s, gaining renown for her jazz improvisations on classical pieces such as her recording of "Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2" (List) / "Valse in D Flat Major"...[Read More] (Bio by: Curtis Jackson)
Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 9 [unmarked]
Storm, Frederic b. July 2, 1844 d. June 9, 1935
US Congressman. He was elected as a Republican to represent New York's 1st Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1901 to 1903.
Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA
Studley, Elmer Ebenezer b. September 24, 1869 d. September 6, 1942
US Congressman. He served in the United States Army during the Spanish-American War. He was elected as a Democrat to represent New York as At-Large Delegate in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1933 to 1935.
Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA

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