Blakeney, Albert Alexander b. September 28, 1850 d. October 15, 1924 US Congressman. Elected to represent Maryland's 2nd District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1901 to 1903, and 1921 to 1923. He was defeated as Republican in 1922. Baltimore Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
Chaney, Norman 'Chubby' b. October 18, 1914 d. May 29, 1936 Actor. He played Chubby in 18 "Our Gang" comedies from 1929 to 1931. The resident plus-size member of "The Little Rascals" at the dawn of the talkie era, he relied on an affable personality, a flair for funny dialogue, and a priceless frown of frustration that seemed to swallow up his whole moon face. He was taught the expression by the master of the "slow burn" himself, comedian Edgar Kennedy. Chubby's meatiest moments are in the classic short "Love Business" (1931), in which he competed with...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards) Baltimore Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA Plot: Section E, next to Myers Stone.
Kelly, John Benedict b. March 13, 1879 d. March 19, 1944 Professional Baseball Player. He was an outfielder with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1907. He played in 53 games early in that season batting .188 getting 37 hits, scoring 12 runs, driving in six runs and stealing seven bases. (Bio by: Robert) Baltimore Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
Konig, George b. January 26, 1865 d. May 31, 1913 US Congressman. Elected to represent Maryland's 3rd District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1911 until his death in 1913. Baltimore Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
Schneider, George b. November 7, 1844 d. January 2, 1929 Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the US Army in Company A, 3rd Maryland Veteran Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action at Petersburg, VA on July 30, 1864. His citation reads "After the color sergeant had been shot down, seized the colors and planted them on the enemy's works during the charge." (Bio by: Don Morfe) Baltimore Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
Shepherd, Henry Elliot b. January 17, 1844 d. May 29, 1929 Author. Entered Confederate Army at age 17, severely wounded at Gettysburg. Best known for his narrative works on The Study of Edgar Allan Poe, the Life of Robert E. Lee, and the documenting of life in the American south. (Bio by: Laurie) Baltimore Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
Solter (Salter), Harry b. 1874 d. 1920 Actor, Director. Born Henry Lewis Solter in Baltimore, Maryland, he began his career as an extra performing for Biograph Studios in 1908. That same year, he was signed to Vitagraph Studios and while acting in the film "Romeo and Juliet" (1908), he married his co-star actress Florence Lawrence. He continued to appear in eight more silent films such as "The Tamming of the Shrew" (1908) "After Many Years" (1908), "Mad Money" (1908) and "At The Alter" (1909). In 1910, he turned to directing and...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Cause of death: Stroke Baltimore Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA Plot: Section L, area 121-132
Tucker, Jacob R. b. March 1, 1845 d. February 16, 1926 Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Corporal in the US Army in Company G, 4th Maryland Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action at Petersburg, Virgina on April 1, 1865. His citation reads "Was one of three soldiers most conspicuous in the final assault." (Bio by: Don Morfe) Baltimore Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
Yingling, Charles Christian b. December 7, 1865 d. April 13, 1897 Professional Baseball Player. He was a shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1894. He appeared in only one game in the middle of the season and got his only hit in his four career at-bats and also recorded a strikeout. His brother Joseph also played baseball. (Bio by: Robert) Baltimore Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA