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Lincoln, Robert Todd [memorial] b. August 1, 1843 d. July 26, 1926
Son of Abraham Lincoln. He was the first child of President Abraham and Mary Lincoln. Robert Todd was the only one of the sons to live into adulthood and he distinguished himself in many ways. He graduated from Harvard College in 1864. He was commissioned a captain on staff of General Grant and was present at the surrender of Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Courthouse. Taking up the practice of law in Chicago where he spent most of his adult life, he was appointed president of the Pullman Car...[Read More]
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Across from Abraham Lincoln's monument
Lincoln, Thomas b. April 4, 1853 d. July 15, 1871
Presidential Child. The fourth and last child of President Abraham and Mary Lincoln. Tad loved the theater as did his parents. At Grover's Theater in Washington, he often went to rehearsals and was a familiar figure backstage. He personally appeared in at least two plays when his dad was in the audience. After the assassination, Mary with the boy moved to Chicago. In 1868, she decided to live in Europe, first Frankfurt, Germany and then London. Mary decided to return to America in 1871...[Read More]
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Lincoln, William Wallace 'Willie' b. December 21, 1850 d. February 20, 1862
He was the third son of President Abraham and Mary Lincoln. The boy was a favorite of his father and often accompanied him while executing Presidential duties around Washington. Willie became ill with Typhoid Fever shortly after reaching his eleventh birthday which took his life. Dr. Charles Brown, perfector of the technique of embalming, was called to the White house and prepared the remains. The young boy lay in state in the Green Room which adjoins the East Room where a private service...[Read More]
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Lindsay, Vachel (Nicholas Vachel) b. November 10, 1879 d. December 5, 1931
Poet. His first book was, "General William Booth Enters into Heaven and Other Poems."
His doctor reported his death as heart failure, although he actually had committed suicide by drinking Lysol.
Cause of death: Suicide by drinking a bottle of lysol
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Lippincott, Charles Ellet b. January 25, 1825 d. September 11, 1887
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. Lippincott was trained as a physician, having graduated from St. Louis Medical College in 1849. When the Civil War broke out, he was made a colonel of the 33rd Illinois Infantry Regiment. Because of the educational level of the regiment, it was referred to as the "Brains Regiment." Lippincott provided distinguished service at the battles of Port Gibson, Champion Hill, and Vicksburg. In the last months of the war, he participated in the seige of Mobile...[Read More] (Bio by: Thomas Fisher)
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Block 10, Lot 98
McClernand, John Alexander b. May 30, 1812 d. September 20, 1900
Civil War Union Major General, US Congressman. He was admitted to the bar & shortly thereafter served in the Black Hawk War. He served 3 terms in the state legislature & 6 terms in Congress, resigning to accept a commission as Brigadier General of Volunteers from President Lincoln. He was promoted to Major General in 1862 & participated in the battles of Belmont, Fort Dolenson, Shiloh & Vicksburg. Here he was relieved of his command by General Grant, but was later restored to his command by...[Read More] (Bio by: Connie Nisinger)
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Block 14, Lot 77
McConnell, John b. December 5, 1824 d. March 14, 1898
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. Served in the Civil War first as the Major of the 3rd Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, then as Provost Marshal General of the Army of the Southwest, then finally as Colonel and commander of the 5th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry. He was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on March 13, 1865 for "gallant and meritorious services during the war". (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Block 10, Lot 58
McCrillis, Lafayette b. June 15, 1811 d. December 1, 1876
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. McCrillis served in the army during the Mexican War. When the Civil War broke out, he was appointed a colonel in the 3rd Illinois Cavalry under Eugene Asa Carr, and subsequently became the commanding officer of the unit. He served with distinction in the battles of Pea Ridge, Port Gibson, Champion Hill, Vicksburg, and Nashville. On September 4, 1864 he was breveted brigadier general "for gallant and meritorious conduct in the field during the rebellion...[Read More] (Bio by: Thomas Fisher)
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Block 7, Lot 40
Pearson, Robert Newton b. January 9, 1840 d. October 6, 1903
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. Pearson started his professional life as a bricklayer, and when the Civil War broke out he joined the 10th Illinois Infantry as a private. His administrative and leadership skills were recognized by his superiors and he rose through the ranks. In May of 1862 he was made an adjutant in the 31st Illinois Infantry; in April of 1863 he was promoted to major; and in July of that year was promoted again to lieutenant colonel. He participated in the battles...[Read More] (Bio by: Thomas Fisher)
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Block 10, Lot 118
Richardson, Sinette b. 1837 d. January 19, 1904
Dauther of William "Billy the Barber" Florville.
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Robinson, James Carroll b. August 19, 1823 d. November 3, 1886
Served in the U.S. Army during the Mexican War, was a U.S. Representative from Illinois 1859-1865 & 1871-1875 (7th District 1859-1863, 11th District 1863-1865, 8th District 1871-1873, 12th District 1873-1875), candidate for Governor of Illinois 1864. (Bio by: Connie Nisinger)
Cause of death: Congestion of the brain
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Section 14 Lot 89E1/2
Shoup, Samuel Newton b. May 15, 1828 d. March 10, 1886
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. When the Civil War began, Shoup raised a company which became company E of the 114th Illinois Infantry. He was elected and commissioned captain upon its organization and was promoted through different grades to eventually become commanding Colonel of the regiment from May 11, 1865 until it was mustered out and discharged on August 15, 1865. Under his command, the 114th Illinois Infantry participated in the occupation of Montgomery, Alabama. On July 17...[Read More] (Bio by: Thomas Fisher)
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Block 12, Lot 122
Stuart, John T. b. November 10, 1807 d. November 28, 1885
Stuart was one of the first lawyers to establish a practice in Springfield. Abraham Lincoln studied law under Stuart & became his first partner in 1837. Before this, Stuart had served in the Black Hawk War, as a major of a battalion in which Lincoln commanded a company. Also, the two had roomed together at Vandalia in 1834. Stuart served as titular head of the Whig party of Sangamon County & as such served 2 terms as State Representative, 3 terms in the U.S. Congress, & one term as a State...[Read More] (Bio by: Connie Nisinger)
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Block 10, 24
Tanner, John Riley b. April 4, 1844 d. May 23, 1901
21st Illinois Governor. He served as Governor of Illinois from 1897 to 1901. During the Civil War he enlisted in the Union Army, and served in the 98th Illinois Volunteer Infantry in 1863. In 1880 he was elected State Senator and later served as State Treasurer and then Assistant United States Treasurer.
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Block 31, Lot 1
Thomas, Benjamin Platt b. February 22, 1902 d. November 29, 1956
After receiving his doctor's degree in history, Ben Thomas was in this order, a college history professor, illustrious secretary of the Abraham Lincoln Association, insurance man, farmer, cattleman, & finally author. His works include "Lincoln's New Salem", Portrait for Posterity", "Theodore Weld, Crusader for Freedom", "Three Years with Grant", and "Abraham Lincoln", the last considered by many the best single volume life of Lincoln ever written. (Bio by: Connie Nisinger)
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Waddell, Reed C. b. 1860 d. April 5, 1895
Folk Figure. Known as "Kid" Waddell, Reed became a professional con man, earning an international reputation and, according to the "Encyclopedia of American Crime," was "without a doubt the greatest of all at the gold brick swindle" where a gold-plated lead brick was passed off as an authentic gold brick. Waddell sold these worthless bricks as the real thing, earning around $250,000.00 (the equivalent of roughly $4 million today) in a decade. In the 1890s Waddell and another bunco steerer named...[Read More] (Bio by: John Winterbauer)
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Wheeler, Loren Edgar b. October 7, 1862 d. January 8, 1932
US Congressman. Served as Mayor of Springfield, Illinois from 1897 to 1901. Twice elected to represent Illinois' 21st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving first from 1915 to 1923, then from 1925 to 1926. (Bio by: Connie Nisinger)
Cause of death: pernicious anemia
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Section 15-70E1/2
Wilson, Arthur Harrison b. August 17, 1881 d. December 15, 1953
Philippine Insurrection Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Wilson served as a Second Lieutenant, 6th United States Cavalry. He was awarded his medal for service at Patian Island, Philippine Islands, on July 4, 1909. His citation reads-While in action against hostile Moros, when, it being necessary to secure a mountain gun in position by rope and tackle, voluntarily with the assistance of an enlisted man, carried the rope forward and fastened it, being all the time under heavy fire of the...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Wright, Alcene b. December 12, 1833 d. May 16, 1888
Dauther of William "Billy the Barber" Florville.
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA

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