Adams, James Frank b. August 26, 1844 d. March 12, 1922 Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the Civil War as a Private in Company D, 1st West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry, enlisting at age 17 on September 12, 1861. He was awarded the CMOH for capturing the State flag of the 14th Virginia (CSA) Cavalry at Nineveh, Virginia, on November 12 1864. He himself was captured during the war, and spent some time as a prisoner of the Confederates. His Medal was awarded to him on November 26, 1864, and he was honorably mustered out...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Oaklawn Memorial Park, Barboursville, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA Plot: Lot 160, Space 1
Baumgardner, George Washington b. July 22, 1891 d. December 13, 1970 Major League Baseball Player. He was a right handed pitcher making his debut with the St. Louis Browns on April 14, 1912. He played as a member of the Browns for five seasons, from 1912 to 1916. He finished his career with a record of 38 wins, 49 losses, 2 shutouts, 1 save, 283 strikeouts and a 3.22 eared run average. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Barboursville Cemetery, Barboursville, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA