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Adams, William Taylor b. July 30, 1822 d. March 27, 1897
Author. He gained popularity in the 19th century for his works for young boys and girls written under the pseudonym "Olive Optic". He published 126 books and over 1,000 short stories under the alias.
Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Blackmar, Wilmon Whilldin b. 1841 d. July 16, 1905
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a Lieutenant in Company H, 1st West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of Five Forks, Virgina on April 1, 1865. His citation reads simply "At a critical stage of the battle, without orders, led a successful advance upon the enemy". His Medal was awarded to him on October 23, 1897. He was one of fourteen 1st West Virginia Cavalry soldiers to be awarded the Medal of Honor...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot: Prospect Avenue, Section 10, Lot 52, Grave 6
Conness, John b. September 22, 1821 d. January 10, 1909
US Senator. Served as a United States Senator from California from 1863 to 1869. Also served as a Member of the California State Assembly from 1853 to 1855, and 1860 to 1862, serving the 12th and 18th Districts. (Bio by: K)
Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Cunniff, John b. July 9, 1944 d. May 10, 2002
American born John Cunniff was a professional hockey player and coach at the college, minor and pro levels and also a US Hockey Pioneer. Cunniff was a native of South Boston, Ma., and was a two-time All America left wing at Boston College. He was the 1964 ECAC Rookie of the Year, being named the MVP at the prestigious Beanpot Tournament in both 1964 and 1965 when BC defeated BU by identical scores of 5-4. He joined the U.S. National team in 1967 and played for the US at the '68 Olympics in...[Read More] (Bio by: Frank Russo)
Cause of death: Throat Cancer
Saint Marys Cemetery, Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Pierce, Henry Lillie b. August 23, 1825 d. December 17, 1896
US Congressman, Boston Mayor. Elected to represent Massachustts' 3rd District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1873 to 1877. Also served as a Member of the Massachusetts State House of Representatives in 1860, Delegate to to the Republican National Convention from Massachusetts in 1868, and Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, in 1873, and 1878. (Bio by: K)
Dorchester North Burying Ground, Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Stoughton, William b. September 30, 1631 d. July 7, 1701
Colonial figure. Salem Witch trial jurist, preacher. He held a degree in theology from Harvard College, and a masters from Oxford. He was preacher of the church in Dorchester (now part of Boston) until the Massachusetts Bay colony's charter was revoked, when he entered public life as deputy president of the colony's temporary government from 1674 to 1676 and from 1680 to 1686. In this capacity he presided over the colony's courts. From 1676 to 1679 he was also the agent for the Massachusetts...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob on Gallows Hill)
Dorchester North Burying Ground, Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Verney, James W. b. January 17, 1834 d. November 29, 1902
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the Union Navy. His citation reads "Served as chief quartermaster on board the USS Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 February 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully throughout this period, Verney was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under fire of the enemy throughout these variouis actions." (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot: Oak Hill Section, Lot 150

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