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Brownell, William P. b. July 12, 1839 d. April 26, 1915
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the Union Navy. His citation reads "Served as coxswain on board the USS Benton during the attack on Great Gulf Bay, 2 May 1863, and Vicksburg, 22 May 1863. Carrying out his duties with coolness and courage, Brownell served gallantly against the enemy as captain of a 9-inch gun in the attacks on Great Gulf and Vicksburg and as a member of the Battery Benton before Vicksburg." (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Oak Grove Cemetery, New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot: Section GG, Lot 31
Canfield, Richard b. June 28, 1855 d. December 11, 1914
American Folk Figure. Called "America’s Greatest Gambler", he started running a small faro parlor in Pawtucket, Rhode Island thay landed him in jail. In Providence he established a gambling parlor as well. At separate times he ran two high stakes gambling houses in New York City; one which was across from the famous Delmonico Club. He acquired the Nautilus House in Newport, Rhode Island; another gambling resort as well. This was not too profitable. Perhaps his most famous stint was the owner/...[Read More] (Bio by: Jim Grasela)
Oak Grove Cemetery, New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Carney, William Harvey b. February 29, 1840 d. December 9, 1908
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. He was the first African-American to be recognized as having performed an act of bravery that warrented the awarding of the Congressional Medal of Honor. He was a member of Company C, 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. On July 18, 1863, during the Battle of Fort Wagner, South Carolina, he was nearby when commander Colonel Robert G. Shaw was shot down. Summoning all of his strength, Carney held aloft the colors and continued the charge...[Read More] (Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett)
Oak Grove Cemetery, New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Duffey (Duffy), John b. March 17, 1836 d. August 21, 1923
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor. His true name was John Duffy. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company B, 4th Massachusetts Volunteer Cavalry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on May 24, 1864 at Ashepoo River, South Carolina. His citation reads "Volunteered as a member of a boatcrew which went to the rescue of a large number of Union soldiers on board the stranded steamer Boston, and with great gallantry assisted in conveying them to shore, being exposed the...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Oak Grove Cemetery, New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot: Section I, Lot 21
Eliot, Thomas Dawes b. March 20, 1808 d. June 14, 1870
Civil War US Congressman. A lawyer, he was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1831, and established a practice in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Engaging in politics, he was elected to and served in both the House and Senate of the Massachusetts State Legislature. In April 1854 he was elected to represent Massachusetts' 1st District in the United States House of Representatives to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Congressman Zeno Scudder. He served from April 17, 1854 to March 3...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Oak Grove Cemetery, New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Stovey, Harry Duffield Stowe b. December 20, 1856 d. September 20, 1937
Professional Baseball Player. A 19th century star outfielder, he led the majors in hits, doubles, triples (three times), home runs (four times), runs (four times), RBIs, stolen bases, batting average, and slugging percentage (three times). Single season marks include: .404 batting average; 25 triples; 19 home runs; 152 runs; 119 RBI; 97 stolen bases; and a .648 slugging percentage. Harry retired from the majors in 1893, settled in New Bedford, Mass. and embarked on a career in the New Bedford...[Read More] (Bio by: anonymous)
Oak Grove Cemetery, New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA

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