Bentley, Hugh d. April 13, 1984 Social Reformer. Community Activist in Phenix City, Alabama. Phenix City, located just across the Chattahoochee River from Columbus, Georgia, was once nationally known as "the wickedest city in America" due to a corrupt city and county government which allowed organized crime (including but not limited to gambling, prostitution, and vote fraud) to run rampant from 1916 until 1954. With the help of Albert Patterson, Bentley formed the Russell Betterment Association, whose goal was to bring...[Read More] (Bio by: Steve Williams) Pine Grove Cemetery, Phenix City, Russell County, Alabama, USA
Godwin, John b. October 17, 1798 d. February 26, 1859 Civil Engineer. A master bridge builder before the Civil War, was well known for his covered bridges mainly in Alabama and Georgia. Was better known for training and freeing his slave-Horace King-pre-civil war. Who went on to build more after Godwin's death and to become famous himself. It was King that placed the monument on Godwins grave to show his affection for his former master. (Bio by: Jack Skoch) Godwin Family Cemetery, Phenix City, Russell County, Alabama, USA
d. April 13, 1984