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Anderson, Robert N. b. December 15, 1843 d. June 20, 1900
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Ireland, he was awarded the CMOH for his bravery and service on board the warships "USS Crusader" and "USS Keokuk" while serving as a Quartermaster in the Union Navy. His citation reads "Carrying out his duties skillfully while on board the U.S.S. Crusader, Q.M. Anderson, on all occasions, set forth the greatest intrepidity and devotion. During the attack on Charleston, while serving on board the U.S.S. Keokuk, Q.M. Anderson was...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Calvary Cemetery, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA
Bartlett, Ichabod b. July 24, 1786 d. October 21, 1853
US Congressman. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1808, studied law, and began practice in Durham in 1811. He moved to Portsmouth in 1816 and continued his law practice. From 1817 to 1818 he was Clerk of the State Senate. Bartlett was Rockingham County Solicitor from 1819 to 1821. He served as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1819 to 1821, and was Speaker in 1821. In 1822 he was elected to the US House of Representatives as an Adams-Clay candidate. He was...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Harmony Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA
Bartlett, John Henry b. March 15, 1869 d. March 19, 1952
New Hampshire Governor.Born in Sunapee, he served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives in 1918 and was elected Governor on the Republican ticket, serving from 1919 to 1921. After leaving the Governor's office, he became president of the United States Civil Service Commission and was then appointed as the first United States Assistant Postmaster General. Upon his retirement from federal government service, he switched to the Democratic Party and ran unsucessfully for the US Congress...[Read More] (Bio by: MayflowerPilgrim332)
Harmony Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA
Plot: Bartlett
Christensen, Anethe b. October 1, 1847 d. March 6, 1873
Murder Victim. A Norwegian immigrant, she lived on an island off the shore of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with her sister-in-law, Karen Anne Christensen. On March 6, 1873, Louis Wagner came to shore in hopes of robbing the two ladies and instead hacked them to death with an axe. The force of the blows was so terrible that the handle of the axe broke. Wagner was tried and hanged in Maine on June 25, 1875. The murders were the subject of many books and poems. They include, "The Weight Of Water" by...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
South Cemetery, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA
Christensen, Karen Anne b. June 13, 1833 d. March 6, 1873
Murder Victim. A Norwegian immigrant, she lived on an island off the shore of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with her sister-in-law, Anethe Matea. On March 6. 1873, Louis Wagner came to shore in hopes of robbing the ladies, but instead hacked them to death with an axe. The force of the blows to the ladies were so terrible that the axe handle broke. On June 25, Wagner was tried and hanged in Maine on June 25, 1875. The murders inspired many books and poems. They include, "The Weight Of Water" by...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
South Cemetery, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA
Cushman, Samuel b. June 8, 1783 d. May 20, 1851
US Congressman. He was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where most of his subsequent career would be based. After operating a private law practice for several years, he served as a judge of the Portsmouth police court, as County Treasurer (1823 to 1828), and as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives (1833 to 1835). In 1834 President Andrew Jackson nominated Cushman for the post of New Hampshire District Attorney, but he was not confirmed. Instead he successfully ran...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Proprietors Burying Ground, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA
Dana, Napoleon Jackson Tecumseh b. April 15, 1822 d. July 15, 1905
Civil War Union Major General. Graduated the United States Military Academy in 1842. Served as an officer in the 7th United States Infantry during the Mexican War, being so severely wounded at the Battle of Cerro Gordo that he had been left for dead. Continued to serve in the Army after his recovery up to his resignation in 1855. From then until the Civil War he was a successful banker in Minnesota. On October 2, 1861 he re-entered the Army, being appointed as Colonel and commander of the 1st...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Harmony Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA
Plot: Section I, Lot 126
Dimick, Justin b. August 13, 1800 d. October 13, 1871
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. Long time officer in the United States Army, serving from his graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1819 to his retirement in 1863, seeing action during the Mexican War. When the Civil War began he was the Lieutenant Colonel of the 2nd United States Regular Artillery. Deemed too old for field service, he was appointed commander of the Fort Warren Military Prison, located in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. He was subsequently promoted to...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Proprietors Burying Ground, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA
Plot: Section L, Lot 264
Dimick Jr., Justin E. d. May 5, 1863
Civil War Union Army Officer. Son of Bvt. Brig. Gen. Justin Dimick. Served in the Civil War as 1st Lieutenant and commander of Battery H, 2nd United States Regular Artillery. During the Battle of Chancellorsville, his guns were positioned on the Plank Road, where, on the night of May 2, 1863, his artillery pieces shelled the area where Confederate Generals Stonewall Jackson was just acidentally shot by his own troops. The next day his guns were again positioned on the Plank Road, this time to...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Proprietors Burying Ground, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA
Plot: Section L, Lot 264
Franklin, Frederick b. 1840 d. 1873
1871 Korean Campaign Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the United States Navy as a Quartermaster on board the "USS Colorado". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the attack and capture of the Korean forts on June 11, 1871. His citation reads "Assuming command of Company D, after Lt. McKee was wounded, Franklin handled the company with great credit until relieved". His Medal was issued in February 8, 1872. He was one of 15 United States sailors and marines to be...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Proprietors Burying Ground, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA
Ham, Mark G. b. 1820 d. 1869
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War in the Union Navy as a Carpenter's Mate on board the USS Kearsarge. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery when the Kearsage destroyed the Confederate raider CSS Alabama off Cherbourg, France on June 19, 1864. His citation reads "Performing his duties intelligently and faithfully, Ham distinguished himself in the face of the bitter enemy fire and was highly commended by his divisional officer". His Medal was issued on...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Harmony Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA
Haven, Nathaniel Appleton b. July 19, 1762 d. March 13, 1831
US Congressman. Served in the Revolutionary War as a Ship's Surgeon. Represented New Hampshire's 4th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1809 to 1811. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Proprietors Burying Ground, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA
Jones, Frank b. September 14, 1832 d. October 2, 1902
US Congressman. He was active in numerous businesses, most notably a brewery that by the 1870s was the largest ale brewer in the United States. He invested his profits in other ventures, including hotels, banks, and race horses. He was elected Mayor of Portsmouth, New Hampshire in 1867 and served from 1868 to 1869. He was then elected as a Democrat to represent New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1875 to 1879. He unsuccessfully...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Harmony Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA
Jones, John b. August 25, 1841 d. August 15, 1907
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was a Landsman in the Union Navy. His citation reads "Served on board the USS Rhode Island which was engaged in saving the lives of the officers and crew of the USS Monitor, 30 December 1862. Participating in the hazardous rescue of the officers and crew of the sinking Monitor, Jones, after rescuing several of the men, became separated in a heavy gale with other members of the cutter that had set out from the Rhode Island, and spent many...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Saint Marys Cemetery, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA
Langdon, John b. June 26, 1741 d. September 18, 1819
US Senator, Governor of New Hampshire, Signer of US Constitution. This native of Portsmouth, New Hampshire became a successful international merchant, acquiring a fleet of ships to conduct business in both London and the Caribbean. Britain's tax policies hurt his shipping business and his colony's economy compelling the businessman to enter politics. He served on several local committees and patriot assemblies designed to monitor British governance and enhance communication between the colonies...[Read More] (Bio by: Bigwoo)
North Cemetery, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA
Langdon, Woodbury b. 1739 d. January 13, 1805
Continental Congressman. He was a partner in a dry goods company, and was active in other business ventures. At the start of the Revolution he went to London in hopes of salvaging his investments, an act which caused some to accuse him of Loyalist leanings. Unsuccessful in this attempt he left England for New York City two years later. When he arrived he found New York City under British control and was restricted to the city because the British commander suspected he was allied with the...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
North Cemetery, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA
Long, Pierse b. 1739 d. April 13, 1789
Revolutionary War Continental Brevet Brigadier General, Continental Congressman. Served as Colonel and commander of the 1st New Hampshire Continental Infantry regiment during the Revolutionary War. He was brevetted Brigadier General, Continental Army, by the Continental Congress for his war service. Elected as a Delegate from New Hampshire to the Continental Congress, serving from 1785 to 1786. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Proprietors Burying Ground, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA
Marcy, Daniel b. November 7, 1809 d. November 3, 1893
US Congressman during the Civil War. Represented NH's 1st District in the House of Representatives, serving from 1863 to 1865. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Proprietors Burying Ground, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA
Peaslee, Charles Hazen b. February 6, 1804 d. September 18, 1866
US Congressman. Elected to represent New Hampshire in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1847 to 1853.
Harmony Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA
Sheafe, James b. November 16, 1755 d. December 5, 1829
US Congressman. Elected to represent New Hampshire as At-Large in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1799 to 1801. Also served as a Member of the New Hampshire State House of Representatives from 1788 to 1790, Member of the New Hampshire State Senate from 1791 to 1793, and 1799 to 1800, Member of the New Hampshire Governor's Council in 1799, United States Senator from New Hampshire, 1801-1802, and Candidate for Governor of New Hampshire in 1816. (Bio by: K)
Saint Johns Church Cemetery, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA

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