Alexander, Grover Cleveland 'Pete' b. February 26, 1887 d. November 4, 1950 Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player. He played Major League Baseball for 20 seasons (1911 to 1930) with the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals. Considered one of the greatest pitchers to ever play the game, he broke in with the Phillies in 1911, and immediately established himself as a premier player, winning a National League leading 28 games his rookie season, and establishing a rookie record that still stands today. Additionally, he led the League in shutouts...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Cause of death: Heart Failure Elmwood Cemetery, Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska, USA
Herron, Leander T. 'Lee' b. December 29, 1845 d. April 5, 1937 Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Wars with the Plains Indians as a Corporal in Company A, 3rd United States Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near Fort Dodge, Kansas on September 2, 1868. His citation reads "While detailed as mail courier from the fort, voluntarily went to the assistance of a party of 4 enlisted men, who were attacked by about 50 Indians at some distance from the fort and remained with them until the party was relieved". (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Elmwood Cemetery, Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska, USA
b. February 26, 1887 d. November 4, 1950