Find A Grave - Elyria

Allen, Edgar Fiske b. May 8, 1862 d. September 20, 1937
Social Reformer. A descendant of Ethan Allen, was the founder of what is today known as Easter Seals. He was an advocate for crippled children and was spurred into the health care field when his son was killed at the age of 18 due to the lack of emergency care in town. (Bio by: Megan)
Ridgelawn Cemetery, Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio, USA
Butts, George b. 1838 d. February 17, 1902
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the Union Navy during the Civil War as a Gunner's Mate on board the "USS Signal". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in defending the "Signal" from Confederates on the Red River, Louisiana on May 5, 1864. His citation reads "Proceeding up the Red River, the U.S.S. Signal engaged a large force of enemy field batteries and sharpshooters, returning their fire until the ship was totally disabled, at which time the white flag was...[Read More] (Bio by: Joyce)
Ridgelawn Cemetery, Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio, USA
Chapman, Bird Beers b. August 24, 1821 d. September 21, 1871
US Congressman. Educated in public schools, he studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1845 and commenced the practice of law in Elyria, Ohio. In 1850, he relocated to the Territory of Nebraska, was editor of the Omaha Nebraskan and was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-fourth Congress, serving 1855 to 1857. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he resumed legal practice in Elyria, Ohio, until his death. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Ridgelawn Cemetery, Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio, USA
Lee, Lila b. July 25, 1901 d. November 13, 1973
Actress. Born Augusta Appel, Lee was 13 years old when she was on Broadway performing in her well-know role as "Cuddles." Mother of writer James Kirkwood Jr., Lee appeared in “Blood and Sand” with Rudolph Valentino. As leading lady in 1930’s “The Unholy Three” (opposite Lon Chaney Sr.) she was positioned to become one of the new sound era's first major stars. Unfortunately her screen career was bedeviled by severe bouts with what was referred to as tuberculosis but whispered to be the results...[Read More] (Bio by: MC)
Cause of death: Stroke
Brookdale Cemetery, Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio, USA
Plot: Section F
Sharp, William Graves b. March 14, 1859 d. November 17, 1922
US Congressman. Elected to represent Ohio's 14th District in the United States House of Representatives, he served from 1909 to 1914. He also served as Presidential Elector from Ohio in 1892, and as the United States Ambassador to France from 1914 to 1919. (Bio by: K)
Ridgelawn Cemetery, Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio, USA
Urry, Lewis F. b. January 29, 1927 d. October 19, 2004
Inventor. Known as "The Father of Alkaline", he was born in Pontypool, Ontario Canada. After graduating from the University of Toronto, he began working for the Eveready Battery Company where he invented the alkaline battery. At the time of his death he held over fifty patents, including several for the lithium battery, which is the energy source for most cell phones and cameras. His protoype alkaline battery and the first produced cylindrical battery are on display next to Thomas Edison's...[Read More] (Bio by: Bigwoo)
Butternut Ridge Cemetery, Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio, USA
Webber, Amos Richard b. January 21, 1852 d. February 25, 1948
US Congressman. He was elected as a Republican to represent Ohio's 14th District in the United States House of Representatives, he served from 1904 to 1907.
Ridgelawn Cemetery, Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio, USA

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