Find A Grave - Crown Hill Cemetery

Brouse, Charles W. b. December 30, 1839 d. October 26, 1904
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as Captain, and commander of Company K, 100th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tennessee on November 25, 1863. His citation reads “To encourage his men whom he had ordered to lie down while under severe fire, and who were partially protected by slight earthworks, himself refused to lie down, but walked along the top of the works until he fell severely...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Brown, Roger William 'The Rajah' b. May 22, 1942 d. March 4, 1997
Brown was a superstar at Brooklyn (NY) Wingate High School, where Connie Hawkins of Brooklyn's Boys' High was his principal rival. Unfortunately, he became involved with Jack Molinas, a man whose legacy included arranging fixes in basketball games. As a result, he was not permitted to play at the University of Dayton, was banned from the NBA, and became a superstar in Dayton's amateur leagues. At age 25 he became the first player signed by the Indiana Pacers of the ABA in 1967. He led the...[Read More] (Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett)
Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Plot: Section 75, Lot 39
Brown, William John b. August 15, 1805 d. March 18, 1857
US Congressman. He was twice elected as a Democrat to represent Indiana's 5th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1843 to 1845, and from 1849 to 1851.
Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Butler, Ovid b. February 7, 1801 d. July 12, 1881
Education Pioneer, Abolitionist, Publisher. He was born in Augusta, New York but at the age of sixteen moved with his family to Indiana where he became a successful preacher, lawyer and publisher. An ardent opponent of slavery he established, in 1849, an Indianapolis newspaper called "The Free Soil Banner" which espoused his political views against slavery. The following year he led an effort to begin a Christian college in Indiana. In five years he raised the money and purchased the property...[Read More] (Bio by: Bigwoo)
Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Plot: Lot 14, Section 6
Butler, Thomas Harvey b. November 30, 1833 d. December 8, 1912
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. He entered the Union Army on July 20, 1862 when he was commissioned as Captain and commander of Company E, 76th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. A month and a half later he was commissioned as Captain and commander of Company H, 5th Indiana Volunteer Cavalry, a unit he would go on to serve with for the rest of the war. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on December 10, 1862, Colonel and commander of the regiment on December 16, 1863, and was brevetted...[Read More] (Bio by: M & K Fine)
Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Plot: Section 23, Lot 37
Cadou, Eugene J. b. 1898 d. 1968
Journalist. Long-time political writer for United Press International with three key assignments to the Washington, DC bureau. His son, Eugene Jepson "Jep" Cadou, was a long-time sports editor for the "Indianapolis Star." His comments prior to the 1955 Indianapolis 500 may have helped fuel one of the greatest one-on-one duels contested in the history of the Classic. Cadou named Jack McGrath as the favorite to win the race. This may have prompted Bill Vukovich, Sr., an intense competitor who was...[Read More] (Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett)
Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Plot: Section 46, Lot 218
Canby, Edward Richard Sprigg b. November 9, 1817 d. April 11, 1873
Civil War Union Major General. Killed by Captain Jack of the Modoc Indians at Lava Beds National Monument in Northern California. A monument marks the spot. (Bio by: Ethan F. Bishop)
Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Plot: Section 9, Lot 1
Capehart, Homer Earl b. June 6, 1897 d. September 3, 1979
US Senator. Served in the United States Army during World War I as a Sergeant in the 12th Infantry Regiment. Elected as a Senator from Indiana to the United States Senate, serving from 1945 to 1963. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Carson, Julia May b. July 8, 1938 d. December 15, 2007
US Congresswoman. Elected to represent Indiana's 7th and 10th Districts in the United States House of Representatives, she served from 1997 to 2007. Also served as a Member of the Indiana State House of Representatives from 1972 to 1976, Delegate to the Democratic National Convention from Indiana in 1972, 2000, and 2004, and as a Member of the Indiana State Senate from 1976 to 1990. In November 2007, Congresswoman Carson announced that she was dying from lung cancer and that she would not seek...[Read More]
Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Plot: Section 78, Lot 172
Caven, John b. April 12, 1824 d. March 9, 1905
Indianapolis Mayor. Served as the Mayor of Indianapolis, Indiana, from 1863 to 1867, and 1875 to 1881. (Bio by: K)
Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Chalmers, William Wallace b. November 1, 1861 d. 1944
US Congressman. Elected to represent Ohio's 9th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1921 to 1923, and 1925 to 1931. He was defeated as Republican in 1922. (Bio by: K)
Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Chapman, George Henry b. November 22, 1832 d. June 16, 1882
Civil War Union Brevet Major General. When the CivilWar began, he was a clerk in the House of Representatives, but resigned and was commissioned Major in the 3rd Indiana Cavalry in 1861. Promoted Colonel in command of the 3rd Indiana, he participated in the battles of Second Manassas, Antietum, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. In 1864, he was promoted Brigadier General and led a division at Shenandoah Valley against Confederate General Jubal Early. For his distingished war...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Plot: Section 6, Lot 12
Chase, Ira Joy b. December 7, 1834 d. May 11, 1895
22nd Indiana Governor. He served as Governor of Indiana from 1891 to 1893, assuming the seat while serving as Lieutenant Governor when Governor Alvin Hovey died in office. During the Civil War he served in the 19th Illinois Volunteer Infantry.
Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Churchman, Carolyn b. June 9, 1926 d. October 20, 1999
Television Hostess. Churchman was the host of the television show, "The Unity View" in 1998. She was also a well known Indiana broadcaster and was the recipient of several awards. (Bio by: K)
Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Plot: Section 73
Coburn, John b. October 27, 1825 d. January 28, 1908
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General, US Congressman. A pre-War Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, he entered the Civil War with a commission of Colonel and commander of the 33rd Indiana Volunteer Infantry in September 1861, and served until his honorable discharge on September 1864. He was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on March 13, 1865 for "gallant and meritorious services during the war". After the War he was elected to represent two different Indiana Districts in the...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Plot: Section 37, Lot 136
Confederate Mound
US Civil War Memorial. Approximately 1600 Confederate soldiers died in Indianapolis while prisoners during the Civil War. Some of the Confederates on the monument are listed as "Negro servant". These men were slaves of Confederate officers who were never emancipated and died in captivity with their masters.
Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Daniels, Jerry Franklin b. 1916 d. November 7, 1995
R&B Singer/Vocalist. Daniels was a member of the musical group, 'The Ink Spots.' The group was formed in 1935 in Indianapolis, Indiana, but didn't formally group until 1938. The band included, Ivory 'Deek' Wilson, Bill Kenny, Herb Kenny, Billy Bowen, Orville 'Hoppy' Jones, Charlie Fuqua, and Daniels. They recorded on such labels as Decca, MCA, Jasmine, Waldorf Music Hall, King, Vocalion, and Mayfair, and were considered to be pioneers in helping to pave the way for the doo wop music of the...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Davis, Floyd Eldon b. March 9, 1905 d. May 31, 1977
Auto Race Car Driver. Born in Oakford, Illinois, he began his racing career as a mechanic and the first car he built with his father won the Indianapolis 500 in 1930. Going on to be a top contending driver, he competed in five Indianapolis 500 races in (1937, 39, 40) and in 1941, was co-winner of the Indianapolis 500, driving the first 72 laps of the race sharing the win with Mauri Rose who completed the race in the lead. After serving in the US Navy during World War II, he returned sprint car...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Plot: Section 53, Lot 320
Davis, Jefferson Columbus b. March 2, 1828 d. November 30, 1879
Civil War Union Brevet Major General. Born in Clark County, Indiana, he was still in school at age 18, whne he enlisted in the 3rd Indiana Infantry Regiment. He served in the War with Mexico and for gallant conduct at Buena Vista, he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the 1st US Artillery. In February 1852, he was promoted 1st Lieutenant and in August 1858, he was assigned to Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina becoming the fort's first commander. With the start of the Civil War, he was...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Plot: Section 29, Lot 1
Denny, George L. b. 1878 d. 1958
Indianapolis Mayor. Served as the Mayor of Indianapolis, Indiana, from 1947 to 1948.
Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA

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