Marantette, Madame Emma b. 1849 d. 1922 Emma married Charles Marantette and divorced a short time later. In 1882 she met D.H. Harris who brought her from the amatuer ranks to professional horsewomen. One horse St. Patrick held the high jump record of 7ft 10 1/4 inches(sidesaddle!!!) She had a specially made Pullman railcar with her name and St. Patrick boldly painted on the side. She then became nationally known and joined the Barnum and Baily Circus and travelled to England with them. She was forced to quit after one season due to...[Read More] Mendon Cemetery, Mendon, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
Yaple, George Lewis b. February 20, 1851 d. December 16, 1939 US Congressman. Elected to represent Michigan's 4th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1883 to 1885. Also served as Fusion Candidate for Governor of Michigan in 1886, and Circuit Judge from 1894 to 1911. (Bio by: K) Mendon Cemetery, Mendon, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
b. 1849 d. 1922