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Allen, Ethan b. January 10, 1738 d. February 12, 1789
Revolutionary War Vermont Militia Officer. A fiercely independent soldier who often caused problems for the American side as well as the British during the war, he served in the French and Indian War at Fort William Henry, acquiring land in Vermont for his services. When the area that would become the State of Vermont came under Land Grant disputes between New York and New Hampshire in the late 1760s, he formed and became Colonel of the "Green Mountain Boys" militia unit to discourage New York...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Greenmount Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Allen, Heman b. June 14, 1777 d. December 11, 1844
US Congressman. Elected to represent Vermont in the United States House of Representatives, he served from 1831 to 1839. He also served as a Member of the Vermont State House of Representatives from 1810 to 1814, 1816 to 1817, 1822, and 1824 to 1826. (Bio by: K)
Elmwood Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Allen, Heman b. February 23, 1779 d. April 7, 1852
US Congressman, US Diplomat. Elected to represent Vermont in the United States House of Representatives, he served from 1817 to 1818. He also served as a State Court Judge from 1811 to 1814, Member of the Vermont State House of Representatives from 1812 to 1817, and as United States Minister to Chile from 1823 to 1827.
Greenmount Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Allen, Ira [cenotaph] b. April 21, 1751 d. January 7, 1814
Revolutionary War Militia Army Officer. Brother of the famed Ethan Allen. He was originally buried in Philadelphia's Arch Street Presbyterian Cemetery, but his remains were lost when that burial ground was obliterated. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Greenmount Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Plot: Right Next to the Ethan Allen Monument
Arthur, Harold John b. February 9, 1904 d. July 19, 1971
Vermont Governor. He graduated from Albany Business College in 1922 and worked as a bank clerk and manager of a retail business. From 1927 to 1929 he was an assistant to Governor John Weeks, and from 1928 to 1934 he was state Superintendent of the US Employment Service. He was then employed as a stenographer by attorney and future US Senator Warren Austin. While working for Austin, Arthur received a law degree from LaSalle Extension University and became an attorney. He was President of Vermont'...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Austin, Warren Robinson b. November 12, 1877 d. December 25, 1962
First US Ambassador to United Nations. US Senator. Attended public schools in Vermont and Quebec. Graduate, Brigham Academy, Bakersfield, Vermont, 1895. Graduate, University of Vermont, 1899. Married Mildred M. Lucas, June 26, 1901. Two sons, Warren Jr. and Edward Lucas. Studied law with father, admitted to bar and began practice in St. Albans, 1902. Franklin County State's Attorney, 1904-06. Commissioner, US 2nd Circuit Court, 1907-15. Chairman, Vermont Republican Convention, 1908...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Benedict, George Grenville b. December 10, 1826 d. April 8, 1907
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a 2nd Lieutenant in Company C, 12th Vermont Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during his brigade's celebrated flank attack on Pickett's Charge during the Third Day of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 3, 1863). His citation reads "Passed through a murderous fire of grape and canister in delivering orders and re-formed the crowded lines". During the battle he served on the staff of II Corps...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Greenmount Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Bud the Cross Country Dog b. 1903 d. 1913
Folk Dog. In 1903, most people were walking, riding bikes or horses and traveling by horse and buggy, trains or boats. There were no developed road systems, only trails, dirt and gravel roads, no maps nor service stations or places to stay. The newly invented automobile was deemed a toy for the rich and most people had never even seen one. Dr. H. Nelson Jackson, on a bet, decided to attempt a cross country trip from...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield)
Jackson Residence, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Plot: Garden - grave lost to development
Davis, George Evans b. December 26, 1839 d. June 28, 1926
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War first as a First Lieutenant, then Captain and commander of Company D, 10th Vermont Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of Monocacy, Maryland, on July 9, 1864. His citation reads "While in command of a small force, held the approaches to the 2 bridges against repeated assaults of superior numbers, thereby materially delaying Early's advance on Washington". His Medal was issued on May...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Plot: Oak Area, Lot 12
Dewey, John b. October 20, 1859 d. June 1, 1952
Educator. Born in Burlington, Vermont, he was a psychologist, philosopher, educator, social critic and political activist. For over 50 years he was the voice for a liberal and progressive democracy that shaped the destiny of America and the world. As one of the 20th Century's premier philosophers, he ranks with the greatest thinkers on the subjects of pedagogy, philosophy of mind, epistemology, logic, philosophy of science, social and political theory. From 1905 to 1929, he traveled the world...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Dewey Memorial, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Edmunds, George Franklin b. February 1, 1828 d. February 27, 1919
US Senator. Represented Vermont in the United States Senate, having been elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Solomon Foote. Served from 1866 to 1891, a period of 25 years. During his tenure in office he was involved in many of the major events of the country. He was chairman of the committee that determined the Impeachment procedures against President Andrew Johnson in 1868, wrote the 1876 bill that provided the appointment of a commission that decided the disputed Hayes-...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Greenmount Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Enos Sr., Roger b. 1729 d. October 6, 1808
Revolutionary War General. In 1759 he joined the Connecticut militia for the French and Indian War and was soon commissioned as an Ensign. He was quickly promoted to Lieutenant and became Adjutant of his regiment in 1761. Enos was promoted to First Lieutenant in 1762 and served in the British expedition against Cuba during the Seven Years War. In 1764 he was promoted to Captain in Israel Putnam's regiment. At the start of the Revolution, Enos was appointed the 22nd Regiment's Lieutenant Colonel...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Greenmount Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Plot: Ethan Allen's plot
Foster, David Johnson b. June 27, 1857 d. March 12, 1912
US Congressman. Represented VT's 1st District in the House of Representatives, serving from 1901 to his death in office in 1912. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Foster, George Perkins b. October 3, 1835 d. March 19, 1879
Civil War Brevet Brigadier General. Served in the Civil War as Colonel and commander of the 4th Vermont Volunteer Infantry. He was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on August 1, 1864 for "gallant and meritorious services in the present campaign before Richmond, Virginia and in the Shenandoah Valley". (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Plot: Block J, Lot 22
Henry, William Wirt b. November 21, 1831 d. August 31, 1915
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General, Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Commissioned in the Union Army as a 1st Lieutenant in the 2nd Vermont Volunteer Infantry. Transferred to the 10th Vermont Volunteer Infantry, and was promoted up to Colonel and commander of the regiment. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia on October 19, 1864 while leading his unit. His citation reads "Though suffering from severe wounds, rejoined his regiment and let it...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Plot: Maple Block, Lot 1
Howard, Oliver Otis b. November 8, 1830 d. October 26, 1909
Civil War Union Major General, Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. One of the most controversial figures to emerge from the Civil War, his place in American Military history is one of great paradox. Graduating from the United States Military Academy in 1854, placing 4th out of 46 (10 of his classmates would become Civil War Generals, including J.E.B. Stuart), he was serving as a Lieutenant in the Ordnance Department when the Civil War began. Elected as Colonel and commander of the 3rd Maine...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Plot: Pine Grove 1 Section, Lot 40
Lonergan, John b. April 7, 1839 d. August 6, 1902
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as Captain and commander of Company A, 13th Vermont Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on the 2nd Day of the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (July 2, 1863). His citation reads "Gallantry in the recapture of 4 guns and the capture of 2 additional guns from the enemy; also the capture of a number of prisoners". This action happened at the tail end of Confederate General James Longstreet's attack...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Plot: Section F, Lot 85
Mayo, Henry b. December 8, 1856 d. February 23, 1937
United States Naval Officer. Graduated from the USNA in 1876, and served on a number of routine ship duties, rising to Captain in 1908. Commanded the cruiser USS Albany from 1907 to 1908 and the cruiser USS California from 1909 to 1910. Promoted to Read-Admiral in 1913 and commanded the Fourth Division of the Atlantic Fleet, and became involved in the "Tampico Incident" in Mexico. In that event, he responded very strongly to the unwarranted arrest of United States sailors by Mexican authorities...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Peck, Theodore Safford b. March 22, 1843 d. March 15, 1918

Medal of Honor recipient. Vermont Adjutant General. Principal of TS Peck Insurance, which is still an active agency. Attended local schools. Rather than attend college opted to enlist in Company F, First Vermont Volunteer Cavalry, 1861. Had tried to enlist on five previous occasions but was turned down because of his youth. Took part in engagements at Middletown and Winchester, Virginia, May 24-25, 1862. Appointed regimental quartermaster sergeant, Ninth Vermont Volunteer Infantry...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Plot: Pine Area, Lot 6
Phelps, Edward John b. July 11, 1822 d. March 9, 1900
Attorney and diplomat. The son of Senator Samuel Phelps, he graduated from Middlebury College in 1840, studied law at Yale, and began practicing in 1843. From 1851 to 1853 he was Second Comptroller of the US Treasury. Phelps was the Democratic nominee for governor in 1880. He was a founder of the American Bar Association, serving as president from 1880 to 1881. He was professor of law at Yale, the University of Vermont and Boston University from 1881 to 1887. From 1885 to 1889 he was...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Greenmount Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

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