Find A Grave - Lexington

, Graustark b. 1963 d. August 21, 1988
Champion Racehorse, Sire. Sired by the legendary Ribot, he was named after a fictional country used as the setting in several novels by George Barr McCutheon. Nicknamed "The Big G", he was considered one of the best racers of his time. He won seven of his eight starts and placed second in the other. His major wins include the Arch Ward Stakes and the Bahamas Stakes. He quickly became a fan favorite and was the highly favored horse to win the...[Read More] (Bio by: Whispers From The Grave)
Darby Dan Farm Equine Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Adams, George Madison b. December 20, 1837 d. April 6, 1920
US Congressman. He served in the Civil War in the Union Army, raising what became Company H, 7th Kentucky (Union) Volunteer Infantry, and becoming it's Captain and commander on September 22, 1861. He then led his unit until he resigned on January 24, 1863. He rejoined the Union war effort on May 24, 1864, when he was commissioned as Captain and Paymaster of US Volunteers, a duty he performed until he resigned again on May 19, 1865. He was elected to represent two different Kentucky Districts in...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Affirmed b. February 21, 1975 d. January 12, 2001
Race Horse. In 1978 he became the 11th horse to win horseracing's Triple Crown (Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes races). A three-year old ridden by jockey Steve Cauthen that year, whose three races and other encounters that year in essence a rivalry with another top horse of the day, Alydar. Affirm captured the Derby by a length and a half, the Preakness by a neck and the Belmont by a head. Although...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield)
Jonabell Farm Equine Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Allen, James Lane b. December 21, 1849 d. February 18, 1925
Author, Educator. Graduated from Transylvania University in 1872, and received his Master's degree from Transylvania in 1877. After graduation, he embarked on a teaching career in Kentucky, Missouri and West Virginia. In 1893 he moved to New York to pursue writing. His published works include "With Flute and Violin" (1891), "The Blue Grass Region" (1892), "John Gray" (1893), "A Kentucky Cardinal" (1894), "Aftermath" (1895), "A Summer in Arcady" (1896), "The Choir Invisible" (1897), "The Reign...[Read More] (Bio by: Anonymous)
Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Plot: Section D, Lot 91
Alydar b. March 23, 1975 d. November 15, 1990
Prize Winning Race Horse. As a 2-year-old, Alydar won 4 of his 8 stakes races and finished second in the remainder. He was matched 5 times against soon-to-be arch rival and divisional champion Affirmed, winning 2 while losing 3, including a photo finish loss in the Laurel Futurity. In 1978, Alydar began his career in Florida while Affirmed raced in California. Next came some of the greatest racing in North American turf history. Alydar finished second to Affirmed by 1 1/2 lengths in the...[Read More] (Bio by: Terry C)
Calumet Farm Equine Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Alysheba b. March 3, 1984 d. March 27, 2009
Race Horse. He was the winner of both the 1987 Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, ridden by Hall of Fame jockey Chris McCarron. He fell short for his bid of a Triple Crown with a fourth place finish at the Belmont Stakes. His other notable highlights include 1988 Horse of the Year honors and 1988 Breeder's Cup Champion. The offspring of Alydar and Bel Sheba, he was bred by Preston Madden and trained by Jack Van Berg. Alysheba recorded eleven first place victories during his career and was...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Barlow, Milton K. b. February 6, 1818 d. April 27, 1891
Inventor. Invented and built the first planetarium with the assistance of his father, Thomas, which they sold in 1944 to Girard College. In 1851, the father/son team built a planetarium that was exhibited at the New York World's Fair. He also served in the Confederate Army as Captain of Ordinance under Generals John H. Morgan and Abraham Buford. (Bio by: Anonymous)
Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Plot: Section G, Lot 34
Beck, James Burnie b. February 13, 1822 d. May 3, 1890
Senator from Kentucky. Died while in office at the sixth street railroad depot in Washington. He came to America and settled in Gennesse, New York. Later 1843 moving to Kentucky. In 1845 he studied law at Transylvania University, Lexington. He went on to become a senator from Kentucky. He is buried very near to Henry Clay, John Breckinridge, and Gen. John Morgan. (Bio by: Graveaddiction)
Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Bold Forbes d. August 9, 2000
Race Horse. Born March 31, 1973, in Lexington, Kentucky, he was sold as a yearling to Estaban Tizol for $15,200 and shipped to El Commandante racetrack in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In his first start, he went off at odds of 35-1, won by 17 lengths, won his next four starts and at the Gr. III Classico Dia Los Padres set a new track record. Sent back to the United States in 1975, he won the Tremont Stakes by 5 lengths. He went on to wins at the Garden Stake Stakes, Wood Memorial, Bay Shore, finished...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Cause of death: Intestinal problems and kidney failure
Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Bowl, Flower b. 1952 d. April 18, 1968
Champion Racehorse, Broodmare. Born at the Brookmeade Stables and trained by United States Racing Hall of Fame Trainer Preston M. Burch, she became an excellent runner for long distance races. Her most memorable wins were the Delaware Handicap and the Ladies Handicap, both taking place at the Belmont Park Racetrack located in New York. The Flower Bowl Invitational Stakes was named in her honor and is held each October at Belmont Park. She was...[Read More] (Bio by: Whispers From The Grave)
Darby Dan Farm Equine Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Breckinridge, Clifton Rodes b. November 22, 1846 d. December 3, 1932
Member of the United States Congress, Minister to Russia. Son of Vice-President John Cabell Breckinridge. During the Civil War he served as a private in the Confederate army and later as a midshipmen in the Confederate navy. He was a graduate of Washington College while Robert E. Lee was president of that institution. In 1882 he was elected as a Representative to the U.S. House of Representatives from Arkansas and served multiple terms. From 1894-97 he was Minister to Russia. (Bio by: Steve Dunn)
Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Plot: Section G
Breckinridge, Henry Skillman b. May 25, 1886 d. May 2, 1960
US Government Official, United States Army Officer, Olypic Athlete. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, he was appointed as President Woodrow Wilson's Assistant Secretary of War, in 1913, at age 27. A member of the 1912 and 1928 Olympic fencing teams, and was captain of the latter. During World War I he served as commander of a battalion. After the war he practiced law in New York where his most famous client and friend was Colonel Charles Lindbergh. He was involved in...[Read More] (Bio by: mark mitchell)
Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Plot: Section O, Lot 152
Breckinridge, John Cabell b. January 16, 1821 d. May 17, 1875
United States Vice-President, Civil War Confederate Major General He was then appointed as President Jefferson Davis's War Secretary till the end of the war in 1865. Breckinridge was one of the outstanding politicians of his day. He served in the Kentucky legislature and the US House of Representatives and Senate. He served as US vice-president from 1857-1861, and was a presidential candidate in the 1860 election. When the War Between the States came, he accepted a Confederate commission and...[Read More]
Cause of death: Cirrhosis of the liver & lung disease
Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Plot: Section G, Lot 1
Breckinridge, John Bayne b. November 29, 1913 d. July 29, 1979
U.S. Congressman, U.S. Army Officer. Born in Washington D.C., he graduated from the University of Kentucky Department of Law in 1939. The following year he was admitted to the bar and began to practice as an attorney in Lexington, Kentucky. During World War II, he served as an officer in the United States Army, and eventually attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. After the war, he was appointed as an attorney for the Anti-Trust Division of the United States Department of Justice...[Read More] (Bio by: Kevin Guy)
Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Plot: Section O Lot 152
Breckinridge, John b. December 2, 1760 d. December 14, 1806
US Senator, Presidential Cabinet Secretary. Served in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. United States Senator from from Kentucky 1801 to 1805. United States Attorney General from 1805 to1 806. Died in office. He was the Grandfather of United States Vice President John Cabell Breckinridge.
Obituary from the Kentucky Gazette --
Hon. John Breckinridge, Attorney-General of the United States. Died Sunday morning at 8 o'clock, Dec. 14, 1806, of an infection of the stomach.<...[Read More]
Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Plot: Section O, Lot 134
Breckinridge, Madeline McDowell b. May 20, 1872 d. November 25, 1920
Social Reformer. She was a supporter of women's suffrage. Considered to be one of the movement's greatest orators. (Bio by: Laurie)
Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Breckinridge, Sophonisba b. April 1, 1866 d. July 30, 1948
Social Reformer. Graduated from Wellesley College in 1888 and taught math in a Washington, D.C. high school. She then began a study of Law at the University of Kentucky and in 1894 became the first woman admitted to the Kentucky Bar Association. Not finding the success in her law practice she wanted, she moved to Chicago, Illinois and, in 1901, became the first woman awarded a Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science from the University of Chicago and went on to become Dean of the School of...[Read More] (Bio by: Anonymous)
Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Plot: Section O, Lot 126.
Breckinridge, William Campbell Preston b. August 28, 1837 d. November 18, 1904
U.S. Congressman, Confederate Soldier. 1855 graduate of Centre College and graduate of the University of Louisville Law Department 1857. Entered the Confederate army in 1861 rising to the rank of colonel commanding the 9th Kentucky Cavalry, C.S.A in General John Hunt Morgan's command. In command of Kentucky cavalry escorting the fleeing Jefferson Davis and the Confederate cabinet after the fall of Richmond. Elected as a Democrat to the U.S. Congress in 1885 serving through 1895. Editor of the...[Read More] (Bio by: Steve Dunn)
Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Brewer, Gay b. March 19, 1932 d. August 31, 2007
Professional Golfer. He gained acclaim as winner of the 1967 Masters Tournament and appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated that year. During the course of his career, Brewer would win 11 tournaments on the PGA Tour, including the 1972 Canadian Open. He was inducted into the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame in 2000. (Bio by: C.S.)
Cause of death: Lung cancer
Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Brezing, Belle b. June 16, 1860 d. August 11, 1940
This famed Kentucky madam was the prototype of "Belle Watling" of "Gone With the Wind" she was famed for her plushy, luxuriant salon, famed for its influential patrons and for being "the most orderly of disorderly houses". Ms. Brezing's establishment was closed by the U.S. Army in 1917 when Camp Stanley was set up on the outskirts of Lexington. On the side of her monument facing her grave "Blessed are the Pure in Heart."
Calvary Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Plot: Section O, Lot 6

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