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Aldrich, James Franklin b. April 6, 1853 d. March 8, 1933
US Congressman. He was elected to represent Illinois's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1893 to 1897. He was the son of Congressman William Aldrich.
Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Aldrich, William b. January 19, 1820 d. December 3, 1885
US Congressman. He was elected to represent Illinois's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1877 to 1883, being defeated in 1882. He was the father of Congressman James Franklin Aldrich.
Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Armstrong, George Buchanan b. October 27, 1822 d. May 5, 1871
United States Postal Official. While assistant Postmaster of Chicago, he proposed to send mail via the railway as a means of faster delivery. In 1864 Postmaster General Montgomery Blair first experimented, then implimented this practice. Thus George B. Armstrong is considered the founder of the United States Railway Mail Service. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Section E
Bangs, George S. b. February 20, 1826 d. November 21, 1877
Inventor. He developed the Railroad Mail Car and the concept of Fast Mail, improving mail service from several weeks to several days, regardless of where in the country the letter was bound. Born in Akron, Ohio, on February 20, 1823, he was the only son of three children born to Samuel and Electra (Adams) Bangs. He traced his lineage to Edward Bangs, a Pilgrim who came to America in 1623 on the ship, "Ann," the second of the pilgrim ships to sail from England to America, after the "Mayflower."...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)
Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Bell Jr., George b. January 22, 1859 d. October 29, 1926
US Army General. Born at Ft. McHenry and the son of Brigadier General George Bell, he attended West Point. After graduating in 1880 he was posted to assignments throughout the country, including serving as Professor of Military Science at Cornell University. In 1894 he received a law degree from Cornell and passed the New York bar exam. He served in the Spanish-American War's Santiago Campaign and the Samar Campaign...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Beveridge, John Lourie b. July 6, 1824 d. May 3, 1910
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General, 17th Illinois Governor, US Congressman. Served as Major and commander of the 8th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, and as Colonel and commander of the 17th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry. He was one of the founders of the Hollywood, California, Public Library and in his honor a live oak tree was planted on the grounds and named the Beveridge Oak.
Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Section F, Lot 64
Bond, Lester Legrant b. October 27, 1829 d. 1903
Illinois state house of representatives, 1866-70 Mayor of Chicago 1873
Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Boone, Levi Day b. December 6, 1808 d. January 24, 1882
Chicago Mayor. Served as Mayor of Chicago, Illinois from 1855 to 1856.
Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Brickhouse, Jack b. January 24, 1916 d. August 6, 1998
Baseball Broadcaster. Announcer for Chicago Bears, Cubs and White Sox. No baseball broadcaster has televised as many games as Jack Brickhouse. In August, 1983, Brickhouse was inducted into the media wing of the Baseball Hall Of Fame. He covered sports for Chicago's WGN-TV and WGN Radio, beginning with Channel Nine's first telecast in 1948. He also did the play-by-play of the Chicago Bears on WGN Radio for 24 consecutive years. He announced his 5,000th game for WGN-TV and Radio on August 5...[Read More] (Bio by: David M. Habben)
Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Brundage, Avery b. September 28, 1887 d. May 8, 1975
Industrialist and president of the International Olympic Committee from 1952-1972.
Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Section 14
Burnett, Leo b. October 21, 1891 d. June 7, 1971
Advertising Guru.
Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Chicago Volunteer Firefighter's Memorial [memorial]
Erected in 1864, the monument honors all the volunteer fireman who served the City of Chicago. In October 1979, the monument was rededicated by the Firefighter's Union of Chicago. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Colvin, Harvey Doolittle b. December 18, 1815 d. April 16, 1892
Mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1873-75).
Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Section M
Cooke, Edward Dean b. 1849 d. 1897
US Congressman. Elected to represent Illinois's 6th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1895 until his death in 1897. Also served as a Member of the Illinois State Legislature. (Bio by: K)
Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Cregier, Dewitt Clinton b. June 1, 1829 d. November 9, 1898
Mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1889-91).
Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Section I
Davis, George Royal b. January 3, 1840 d. November 25, 1899
Civil War Veteran US Congressman. He served during the Civil War first as a Captain in the 8th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, then as Major of the 3rd Rhode Island Volunteer Cavalry. He was elected to represent Illinois's 2nd and 3rd Districts in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1879 to 1885. (Bio by: K)
Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Dawes, Charles Gates b. August 27, 1865 d. April 23, 1951
Politician. From 1924 to 1932, Charles Dawes devoted his entire attention to public service. The son of a Civil War Veteran, Genral Rufus R. Dawes (1838-1899) and a New England resident, Mary Gates Dawes (1843-1921), he served as Republican Vice-President of The United States under President Calvin Coolidge from 1925 to 1929. In 1924 he had arranged a plan for Germany to pay for damages it caused in World War I - referred to as The Dawes Plan. For this he became a recipient of the Nobel Peace...[Read More] (Bio by: Julie Karen Hancock (Cooper) Jackson)
Cause of death: Coronary Thrombosis
Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Section 102
Dick, Albert Blake 'A.B.' b. April 16, 1856 d. August 15, 1934
Businessman. He was the founder of the A.B. Dick company (1884). Originally a lumber company, it became a manufacturer of copying machines and office supplies.
Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Section 91 (corner Section 90 / 91 /92)
Dooley, Jim b. February 8, 1930 d. January 8, 2008
Professional Football Player, Coach. Born James William Dooley in Stoutsville, Missouri. He played at the offensive end position for eight seasons (1952 to 1954, 1956 to 1961) in the National Football League with the Chicago Bears. After playing collegiate football at Miami (Florida), Dooley was selected by the Bears in the 1st round of the 1952 NFL Draft. He appeared in 81 games with 211 receptions for 3,172 yards and 16 touchdowns. After retiring as a player, Dooley coached the Bears for four...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Emerich, Martin b. 1846 d. 1922
US Congressman. Elected to represent Illinois's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1903 to 1905. (Bio by: K)
Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA

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