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Campbell, Daniel J. b. December 26, 1874 d. April 28, 1955
Spanish-American War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born on Prince Edward Island, Canada, he served in the United States Marine Corps during the War with Spain as a Private on board the "USS Marblehead". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Campbell set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action." His Medal was awarded...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Mount Hope Cemetery, Mattapan, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Carson, Anthony J. b. April 23, 1869 d. April 25, 1943
Philippine Insurrecton Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Corporal in the United States Army in Company H, 43d Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on April 15-19, 1900 at Catubig, Samar, Philippine Islands. His citation reads "Assumed command of a detachment of the company which had survived an overwhelming attack of the enemy, and by his bravery and untiring efforts and the exercise of extraordinary good judgment in the handling of his...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe)
New Calvary Cemetery, Mattapan, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot: Section 20A, Grave 2651
Chadwick, Leonard B. b. November 24, 1878 d. May 14, 1940
Spanish-American War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Navy during the War with Spain as an Apprentice First class on board the "USS Marblehead". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Chadwick set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action." His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899. (Bio by: K)
Mount Hope Cemetery, Mattapan, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Curley, James Michael b. November 20, 1874 d. November 12, 1958
US Congressman, 56th Massachusetts Governor, Boston Mayor. He was a Democratic political force in Massachusetts for 48 years, starting with his election to the Massachusetts Legislature in 1902, and he defeat as Mayor of Boston in 1950. He was elected to two separate stints in the United States House of Representatives, representing first the 10th, then the 12th Massachusetts Districts, serving from 1911 to 1914. 29 years later he was elected to represent the 11th District, serving from 1943 to...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
New Calvary Cemetery, Mattapan, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Dixon, George b. July 29, 1870 d. January 6, 1909
Professional Boxer. Nicknamed ‘Little Chocolate' he was the first black boxer to win a world title and is considered by many to be the greatest fighter of the 19th century. At age 20, he fought his first championship fight becoming the bantamweight champ in 1890. He was featherweight champion (1891-1900) and fought in a total of 23world championship bouts. Over the course of his career he fought in over 1,000 fights, a record unparalleled in the history of sports. He is also credited with...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Mount Hope Cemetery, Mattapan, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Duffy, Hugh b. November 26, 1866 d. October 19, 1954
Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player. Born in Cranston, Rhode Island, he was a brilliant defensive outfielder making his debut with the Chicago White Stockings on June 23, 1888. For seventeen seasons, he played with the Chicago White Stockings (1888-89), Chicago Pirates in 1890, Boston Reds in 1891, Boston Beaneaters (1892-1900), Milwaukee Brewers in 1901 and Philadelphia Phillies (1904-06). He hit .300 or higher for ten straight seasons and in 1894, he batted .438, while leading the...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
New Calvary Cemetery, Mattapan, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot: Lot 45, Section 3, Maple Avenue
Hayes, Roland b. June 3, 1887 d. January 1, 1977
Singer. Sometimes called "The Black Caruso", he was the first African-American classical singer to achieve popular success. After early study at Fisk University, Hayes moved to Louisville, then to Boston where he worked odd jobs while starting his career as a recitalist, singing lieder and arias by Schubert, Mozart, and others, as well as the spirituals he had learned as a child. He toured the country, but met with little success; he went to Europe in 1920, continued his studies, sang for...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford)
Mount Hope Cemetery, Mattapan, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Hendrickson, Henry b. March 12, 1862 d. February 28, 1912
Spanish-American War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Alson known as Harry Hendrickson. He was a Seaman in the US Navy. His citation reads, "On board the USS Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Hendrickson displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action". (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Mount Hope Cemetery, Mattapan, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot: Elm Grove Section, Lot 4105
Johnson, Luther 'Snake Boy' b. August 30, 1934 d. March 18, 1976
Blues Musician. Johnson was born Lucius Johnson on August 30, 1934, in Davisboro, Georgia. A very confusing but talented blues musician, Johnson recorded under the names of Luther 'Snake Boy' Johnson, Luther 'Georgia Boy' Johnson, Little Luther, and Luther Johnson. After being discharged from the military, Johnson became a member and guitarist of the 'Milwaukee Supreme Angels' gospel group, working the local church circuit. Johnson later turned to blues music and he soon had his own little...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Mount Hope Cemetery, Mattapan, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Keliher, John b. November 6, 1866 d. September 20, 1938
US Congressman. Elected to represent Massachusetts' 9th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1903 to 1911. Also served as a Member of the Massachusetts State House of Representatives in 1896, Member of the Massachusetts State Senate in 1899, and Candidate for Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts in 1925. (Bio by: K)
New Calvary Cemetery, Mattapan, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Kelly, Michael 'King' b. December 31, 1857 d. November 8, 1894
Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player. He was considered one of the greatest players of his day. He sparked the Chicago Nationals to championship seasons in 1880, 1881, 1885, and 1886. He was credited with creating the hit and run play. After winning the batting crown in 1886 he was sold to the Boston Beaneaters for an unheard of $10,000. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1945. (Bio by: Ron Moody)
Mount Hope Cemetery, Mattapan, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Kerrigan, John E. b. 1906 d. May 2, 1987
Boston Mayor. Served as the Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, from 1945 to 1946. He was defeated in 1945.
New Calvary Cemetery, Mattapan, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Kyle, Patrick J. b. November 4, 1854 d. October 28, 1929
Peacetime Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Landsman in the United States Navy. His citation reads "For rescuing from drowning a shipmate from the USS Quinnebaug, at Port Mahon, Minorca (Spain), 13 March 1879." (Bio by: Don Morfe)
New Calvary Cemetery, Mattapan, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot: Section 2, Row 4, Grave 10
Laffey, Bartlett b. 1841 d. March 22, 1901
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Seaman in the Union Navy. His citation reads "Off Yazoo City, Miss., 5 March 1864, embarking from the Marmora with a 12-pound Howitzer mounted on a field carriage, Laffey landed with the gun and crew in the midst of heated battle and, bravely standing by his gun carriage and rammer, contributed to the turning back of the enemy during the fierce engagement." (Bio by: Don Morfe)
New Calvary Cemetery, Mattapan, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot: Section 5, Range 39, Grave 49
Logan, Edward Lawrence b. January 20, 1875 d. July 6, 1939
United States Army General. He graduated from Harvard University in 1897, enlisted for the Spanish-American War in the 9th Massachusetts Infantry, advanced in rank to become the regiment's Sergeant Major, and took part in combat in Cuba. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 1901, became an attorney, and received his commission as a Second Lieutenant. Logan served on Boston's City Council from 1899 to 1900, as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1901 to 1902, and as a...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
New Calvary Cemetery, Mattapan, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Perkins, Michael J. b. 1899 d. October 28, 1918
World War I Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Perkins served as a Private First Class, United States Army, Company D, 101st Infantry, 26th Division. He was awarded his medal for service at At Belieu Bois, France, on October 27, 1918. His citation reads-He voluntarily and alone, crawled to a German "pill box" machinegun emplacement, from which grenades were being thrown at his platoon. Awaiting his opportunity, when the door was again opened and another grenade thrown, he threw a bomb...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
New Calvary Cemetery, Mattapan, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Roantree, James S. b. 1835 d. February 24, 1873
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as First Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. His citation reads "On board the USS Oneida during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Despite damage to his ship and the loss of several men onboard as the enemy fire raked her decks and penetrated her boilers, Sgt. Roantree performed his duties with skill and courage throughout the furious battle which resulted in the...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe)
New Calvary Cemetery, Mattapan, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot: Section 10E, Row 5, Grave 5
Ruth, Helen b. 1897 d. January 11, 1929
Helen Woodford "Kinder" Ruth was Babe Ruth's first wife. She died in a house fire in Watertown at age 31. She is buried with her brother at Mt Calvary Cemetery, at Harvard St and Cummings Pkwy. Boxer John L. Sullivan and "The Rascal King" Mayor James Michael Curley are nearby.
New Calvary Cemetery, Mattapan, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot: Sec 7 West side, Row 7, Grave 7
Spicer, William b. May 28, 1864 d. December 15, 1949
Spanish-American War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the US Navy at New York and served as a Chief Gunner's Mate. His citation reads: "On board the USS Marblehead at the approaches to Caimanera, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 26 and 27 July 1898. Displaying heroism, Spicer took part in the perilous work of sweeping for and disabling 27 contact mines during this period". (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Mount Hope Cemetery, Mattapan, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot: Lot 2102 Ext, Grave 2R10
Taylor, Susie King b. August 6, 1848 d. October 6, 1912
Social activist, nurse ("black Clara Barton") during the Civil War, teacher, laundress, and domestic worker who organized African American women, including Sojourner Truth (SEE ALSO) and Harriet Tubman (SEE ALSO), to care for sick and wounded black soldiers during the Civil War. Susie King Taylor was born a slave, the first of nine children at Grest Farm (35 miles south of Savannah)in Liberty County, Georgia on Aug. 6, 1848. About 1854 Taylor and her brother were permitted by Mr. Grest, their "...[Read More] (Bio by: Curtis Jackson)
Mount Hope Cemetery, Mattapan, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot: Unmarked

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