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Benga, Ota b. 1883 d. March 20, 1916
Human Rights Victim. Born in what is now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this pygmy from the Batwa tribe, along with other African pygmies, was brought to the United States to be exhibited in a World Village that "showcased" native tribesmen from all over the world at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. At the expos conclusion the young African and his fellow tribesmen were returned to Africa, but Benga, asked to return to the US with the man who first brought him to America, Samuel...[Read More] (Bio by: Bigwoo)
White Rock Cemetery, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, USA
Burton, Clarence Godber b. December 14, 1886 d. January 18, 1982
U.S. Congressman. Elected to represent Virginia's 6th District in the United States House of Representatives, werving from 1948 to 1953. Also served as Mayor of Lynchburg, Virginia in 1946.
Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, USA
Daniel, John Warwick b. September 5, 1842 d. June 29, 1910
U.S. Congressman. Elected to represent Virginia's 6th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1885 to 1887. Served as a member of the Virginia State Legislature and as a United States Senator from Virginia, 1887 to 1910.
Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, USA
Dearing, James b. April 25, 1840 d. April 23, 1865
Civil War Confederate Brigadier General. He was born in Campbell County, Virginia, and was a graduate of Hanover Academy. He entered West Point in 1858, however, he resigned from the Academy on April 22, 1861, after his native state seceded. Until the day he left the Academy, he was ranked first in his class. He entered Confederate service as a Lieutenant of the Washington Artillery of New Orleans, serving with this battery for nearly a year. In spring 1862, and now a Captain, commanded a...[Read More] (Bio by: Ugaalltheway)
Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, USA
Early, Jubal Anderson b. November 3, 1816 d. March 2, 1894
Civil War Confederate Lieutenant General. He was a delegate to the Secession Convention of 1861 and fought to keep Virginia in the Union, but when outvoted he went to the support of his native state. He entered the Confederate Army as a Colonel in the 24th Virginia and was promoted Brigadier General in command of the 6th Brigade, 1st Corps in July 1861. As a brigade commander, he served with distinction at the Battle of Bull Run, Peninsular Campaign, Battle of Malvern Hill and Cedar Mountain...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, USA
Falwell, Jerry b. August 11, 1933 d. May 15, 2007
Television Evangelist and Pastor. He is best remembered for founding the Moral Majority, using it to influence US national policy. Born to a typical American family, Falwell did not consider himself very religious until his sophomore year in college, in 1952, when he underwent a religious conversion. Rather than pursue his career intention of becoming a professional baseball player, he transferred to the Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, graduating in June 1956. That same year...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)
Liberty University Campus, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, USA
Plot: Carter Glass mansion grounds
Garland, James b. June 6, 1791 d. August 8, 1885
US Congressman. Served in the United States Army during the War of 1812. Elected to represent Virginia's 6th and 7th Districts in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1835 to 1841. Also served as a Member of the Virginia State House of Delegates from 1829 to 1831. (Bio by: K)
Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, USA
Garland Jr., Samuel b. December 16, 1830 d. September 14, 1862
Civil War Confederate Brigadier General. At the outbreak of the Civil War, he was a lawyer in practice when commissioned Colonel in command of the 11th Regiment Virginia Volunteers. He led the 11th Virginia at the First Manassas, Dranesville, Williamsburg and was promoted to Brigadier General in May of 1862. On September 14, 1862, he was ordered to Fox's Gap at South Mountain, Maryland and he deployed his troops in a defensive position behind a stone wall along the edge of a field. Soon about 3...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, USA
Glass, Carter b. January 4, 1858 d. May 28, 1946
United States Representative from Virginia, 1902-1918; Secretary of the Treasury under President Wilson, 1918-1920; United States Senator from Virginia, 1920-1946.
Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, USA
Holcombe, James Philemon b. September 20, 1820 d. August 22, 1873
U.S. Congressman. Elected to represent Virginia in the Confederate Congress (1862-1864) and Delegate to Virginia Secession Convention (1861).
Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, USA
Hopkins, Samuel Isaac b. December 12, 1843 d. January 15, 1914
US Congressman. He served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War as a Private in Company A, 2nd Maryland (Confederate) Infantry regiment, and was wounded in action at the July 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, Virginia. He was elected as a Democrat to represent Virginia's 6th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1887 to 1889.
Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, USA
Jordan, Luke b. January 28, 1892 d. June 25, 1952
Blues Guitarist, Vocalist. He recorded for Victor Records in 1927 and did well enough for the record company to transfer him to New York for additonal recording sessions. Eight of the ten tracks he did were released finding notable success. He was a high pitched singer who played primarily vaudeville songs, although many thought his best recording was 'Church Bell Blues' or the 'Cocaine Blues' he recorded with Dick Justice in 1929. The Blues Society recognized him as an important figure of East...[Read More] (Bio by: Caroline)
Forest Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, USA
Lawler, Anderson b. May 5, 1902 d. April 6, 1959
Actor, Producer. Appeared as a stage actor throughout the 1920s, entering in the motion picture business in 1929 and appeared in about 35 films. His last film appearance was 1939. He was a talent scout first for Warner Brothers until 1938, then with the Sam Jaffe Agency before going with 20th Century-Fox as an associate producer. In 1945, he was promoted to producer and produced the film, 'Somewhere In The Night' with John Hodiak and Nancy Guild. He was transferred to the New Your office in...[Read More]
Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, USA
McKenna, James William "Kit" b. February 10, 1873 d. March 31, 1941
Professional Baseball Player. He was a pitcher for the Brooklyn Bridegrooms in 1898-1899. He started 13 of the 22 games he appeared in and went 4-9 in his two year career. He also played one game in the outfield. (Bio by: Robert)
Holy Cross Cemetery, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, USA
Munford, Gen. Thomas b. 1831 d. 1918
Brigadier General. He joined the Confederate forces as lieutenant colonel of the 2d Virginia Cavalry in May of 1861. Much of his fighting took place in the Shenandoah Valley and in western Virginia. In the summer of 1862, he led a charge at the Second Battle of Bull Run, and led a strong defense at Crampton's Gap during the Antietam Campaign. He took part in the Battle of Brandy Station and the Gettysburg Campaign. His promotion to brigadier general went through by November of 1864, although it...[Read More] (Bio by: Laurie)
Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, USA
Orth, Albert Lewis b. September 5, 1872 d. October 8, 1948
Major League Baseball Player. Nickname "Smiling Al" and "The Curveless Wonder", he began pitching with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1895 until 1901. He went to the Washington Senators for the 1902 and into the 1903 season when he was traded to the New York Highlanders. His winningest season was with the Highlanders in 1906 with 27 wins which led the league that season. Over his 15 year career, he went 204-189 and completed 324 of the 394 games he started with 31 shutouts. (Bio by: Robert)
Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, USA
Otey, Peter Johnston b. December 22, 1840 d. May 4, 1902
US Congressman. He was elected to represent Virginia's 6th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1895 to 1902.
Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, USA
Owen, Robert Latham b. February 2, 1856 d. July 19, 1947
US Senator. Served as a United States Senator from Oklahoma from 1907 to 1925. Also served as a Member of the Democratic National Committee from Oklahoma from 1892 to 1896, and Candidate for Democratic Nomination for President in 1920. (Bio by: K)
Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, USA
Pick, Charles Thomas b. April 10, 1888 d. June 26, 1954
Major League Baseball Player. Primarily a second baseman, he began playing in 1914 with the Washington Senators. He played 13 games there in two years then went to the Philadelphia Athletics in 1916. He was a member of the 1918 National League champion Chicago Cubs that played the Boston Red Sox in the World Series. He appeared in all six games of the losing Series batting .389 with seven hits. He began the following season with Chicago and was traded to the Boston Braves to finish that...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert)
Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, USA
Reno, Donald Wesley b. February 21, 1927 d. October 16, 1984
Bluegrass Musician. He was playing for the local radio station by the time he turned 12, by 14 he was working with the Morris Brothers who introduced Don to a type of bluegrass music termed "mountain music," that was quickly gaining popularity. Bill Monroe was impressed by Reno and asked him to become a regular with his band. Reno declined his offer in order to enter the service where he fought on the front lines in Burma with a unit called Merrill's Marauders. After serving his country he then...[Read More] (Bio by: Barbara Keys)
Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, USA
Plot: Sec. 110, Lot 53, Spc. 1

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