Archer, James W. b. September 6, 1828 d. January 28, 1908 Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the Civil war in the 59th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, receiving a commission of 1st Lieutenant and Regimental Adjutant on February 11, 1862. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Corinth, Mississippi on October 4, 1862. His citation reads "Voluntarily took command of another regiment, with the consent of one or more of his seniors, who were present, rallied the command and led it in the assault". The regiment in question...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Owen County, Indiana, USA
Johnson, Byron 'Ban' b. January 5, 1864 d. March 28, 1931 Ban Johnson, controversial American baseball organizer, founder of the American League which skyrocketed baseball's popularity and renown under his Presidency. He played baseball at Oberlin College, but was kicked out of school. As a Cincinnati sports editor, his attacks on Reds owner John Brush led to Ban becoming Western League President in 1894. The league grew lucrative, while the National League, the sole major league 1892-1900, drove away fans. The Western League became the American...[Read More] (Bio by: David Stevens) Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Owen County, Indiana, USA
b. September 6, 1828 d. January 28, 1908