Brown, Mercy Lena b. 1872 d. January 17, 1892 Folk Figure, Hysteria Victim. The second of three children born to George and Mary Brown, she lived a quiet life in the rural New England town of Exeter until an epidemic of Tuberculosis took the northeastern states by force. Prior to her death the disease had claimed hundreds of lives in the area as well as the lives of her mother and sister. Unfortunately by the time of her death her brother Edwin had also fallen ill. Families like the Browns were losing children and spouses quickly and had...[Read More] (Bio by: R. Digati) Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA
Gibson, Jody b. August 25, 1929 d. June 8, 2005 Rockabilly Musician. A native of Brooklyn, New York, he was born Joseph Paul Katzberg. A talented banjo and guitar player he was the lead singer of the musical group, 'Jody Gibson & The Muleskinners. He is best known for his recording of the song, 'Muleskinner Blues,' and 'Good Morning Captain.' The single 'Good Morning Captain' sold more than 500,000 copies, following it's release. He was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. A veteran of both the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, he...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA Plot: Section E-1, Row 51 Site 1464
Zilly, Jack b. November 11, 1921 d. December 18, 2009 Professional Football Player. Born John Jynus Zilly, he attended Lewis High School in Southington, Connecticut and Cheshire Academy (Connecticut), before playing collegiate football at the University of Notre Dame. While with the Fighting Irish, he played at the right-end position and was a member of the 1943 National Championship team before his service in the United States Navy interrupted his collegiate career. Upon his return home, he resumed playing football at Notre Dame and was a member...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.) Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA Plot: Section E-1, Row 28
b. 1872 d. January 17, 1892