Anderson, Simeon H. b. March 2, 1802 d. August 11, 1840 US Congressman. Born near Lancaster, Garrard County, Kentucky, he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1823. He quickly became a rising star in state politics, especially after marrying the daughter of future Kentucky Governor William Owsley. Anderson served in the State House of Representatives from 1828 to 1829, in 1832, and from 1836 to 1838. During that time he purchased Owsley's 300-acre farm near Lancaster, "Pleasant Retreat", and it would remain in the family until...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards) Anderson Family Cemetery, Lancaster, Garrard County, Kentucky, USA
Landram, William Jennings b. February 11, 1828 d. October 11, 1895 Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. Served in the Civil War as Colonel and commander of the 19th Kentucky (Union) Volunteer Infantry. He was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on March 13, 1865 for "gallant and meritorious services during the war". (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Garrard County, Kentucky, USA Plot: Section 1, Lot 2
Scott, George D. [cenotaph] Indian Campaigns Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in Company D, 7th United States Calvary. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on June 25-26, 1876 at the Little Big Horn River in Montana. His citation reads "Voluntarily brought water to the wounded under fire of the enemy". (Bio by: Cadmus) Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Garrard County, Kentucky, USA
Walker, Lewis Leavell b. February 15, 1873 d. June 30, 1944 US Congressman. Elected to represent Kentucky's 8th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1929 to 1931. Also served as a Kentucky State Court Judge. Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Garrard County, Kentucky, USA
b. March 2, 1802 d. August 11, 1840