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Baldwin, Augustus Carpenter b. December 24, 1817 d. January 21, 1903
US Congressman. Elected to represent Michigan's 5th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1863 to 1865. He was defeated in 1864 as Democratic. Also served as a Member of the Michigan State House of Representatives from 1844 to 1846, Delegate to the Democratic National Convention from Michigan in 1860, Mayor of Pontiac, Michigan, in 1874, and State Court Judge from 1875 to 1880, (Bio by: K)
Oak Hill Cemetery, Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, USA
Brewer, Mark Spencer b. October 22, 1837 d. March 18, 1901
US Congressman. He was elected to represent Michigan's 5th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1877 to 1881, and from 1887 to 1891.
Oak Hill Cemetery, Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, USA
Copeland, Joseph Tarr b. May 6, 1813 d. May 6, 1893
Civil War Union Brigadier General. Originally served first as Colonel and commander of the 1st Michigan Volunteer Cavalry, then the 5th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry. He commanded the “Wolverines” of the Michigan Brigade of cavalry until General George A. Custer took over the command on June 29, l863. Died on his 80th birthday. Although Gen. Copeland and his wife were removed to Oak Hill Cemetery in Pontiac, Michigan, a cenotaph remains at the [Read More] (Bio by: Ethan F. Bishop)
Oak Hill Cemetery, Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, USA
Furlong, Harold Arthur b. August 1, 1895 d. July 27, 1987
World War I Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Furlong served as a First Lieutenant, United States Army, 353d Infantry, 89th Division. He was awarded his medal for service Near Bantheville, France, on November 1, 1918. His citation reads-Immediately after the opening of the attack in the Bois-de-Bantheville, when his company was held up by severe machinegun fire from the front, which killed his company commander and several soldiers, 1st. Lt. Furlong moved out in advance of the line with...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Oak Hill Cemetery, Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, USA
Hicks, Otis 'Lightnin' Slim' b. March 13, 1913 d. July 27, 1974
Musician. He was a guitarist-songwriter, known as the Louisiana Swamp Blues King. During the 1940s, he worked the bars of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with bluesmen Arthur Kelly and Slim Harpo. He moved to Detroit Michigan in the 1950s, where he recorded for Excello Records hits to include "Hoo Doo Blues", "Lonesome Cabin Blues", "Voodoo Blues" and "Bad Luck Blues". In the 1970s, he toured Europe, headlined at the Montreux Jazz Festival Switzerland and toured with the American Blues Legend Tour. He...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Cause of death: Cancer
Oak Hill Cemetery, Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, USA
Hunt, James Bennett b. August 13, 1799 d. August 15, 1857
US Congressman from Michigan. Elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-Eighth and Twenty-Ninth Congresses, he served from 1843 to 1847. Hunt was born in Demerara, British Guiana, the son of a colonist. From age four he was raised in New York City, where he was admitted to the bat in 1824 and was a practicing attorney for a dozen years. In 1836 he moved to Pontiac, Michigan and immediately assumed a prominent place in local affairs, being appointed judge of the Probate Court (1836)...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Oak Hill Cemetery, Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, USA
Moyer, Donald Raymond b. April 15, 1930 d. May 20, 1951
Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Moyer served as a Sergeant First Class, United States Army, Company E, 35th Infantry Regiment. He was awarded his medal posthumously for service Near Seoul, Korea, on May 20, 1951. His citation reads-Sfc. Moyer assistant platoon leader, Company E, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action against an armed enemy of the United Nations. Sfc. Moyer's platoon...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Perry Mount Park Cemetery, Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, USA
Richardson, Israel Bush b. December 26, 1815 d. November 3, 1862
Civil War Union Major General, West Point Class of 1841, a class that gave 23 generals to the Civil War. Richardson served with distinction during the Seminole Wars in Florida and the Mexican War. In May 1861 he recruited the 2nd Michigan Infantry serving as its colonel. He commanded a brigade at the First Manassas and promoted to Brig. Gen. in August 1861. Promoted to Major General on July 4, 1862 he was assigned division command in Hooker's I Corps. Assigned a division in Sumner's II Corps in...[Read More] (Bio by: Ethan F. Bishop)
Oak Hill Cemetery, Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, USA
Sawchuk, Terry b. December 28, 1929 d. May 31, 1970
Professional Hockey Player. A native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, he played the position of Goalie for the Detroit Red Wings from 1949 to 1955, 1957 to 1964, 1968 to 1969, Boston Bruins from 1955 to 1957, Toronto Maple Leafs from 1964 to 1967, Los Angeles Kings from 1967 to 1968, and the New York Rangers from 1969 to 1970. He was a recipient of the Dudley 'Red' Garrett Memorial Award from 1948 to 1949, Vezina Trophy from 1951 to 1953, 1954 to 1955, 1964 to 1965, Calder Memorial Trophy from 1950 to...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Cause of death: Heart failure due to a blood clot
Mount Hope Cemetery, Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, USA
Stout, Byron Gray b. January 12, 1829 d. June 19, 1896
US Congressman. Elected to represent Michigan's 6th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1891 to 1893. Also served as a Member of the Michigan State House of Representatives from 1855 to 1857, Speaker of the Michigan State House of Representatives in 1857, Member of the Michigan State Senate for the 5th District from 1861 to 1862, and Democratic Candidate for Governor of Michigan in 1862.
Oak Hill Cemetery, Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, USA
Wisner, Moses b. June 3, 1815 d. January 5, 1863
12th Governor of Michigan 1859-1860 (Bio by: Mark Pawelczak)
Oak Hill Cemetery, Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, USA

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