Confrey, Edward 'Zez' b. April 3, 1895 d. November 22, 1971 Composer. He was famous in the 1920s for his jazz and ragtime-influenced solo piano works, especially "Kitten on the Keys" (1921), a favorite improviser's piece. He played it at the historic 1924 Paul Whiteman concert that also saw the premiere of Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue"; two decades later it was still popular enough to be featured in a Warner Bros. cartoon, "Rhapsody Rabbit," where it was performed as a duet by Bugs Bunny and a mouse. Confrey's other hits include "Stumbling" (1921)...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards) Saint Marys of the Lake Cemetery, Lakewood, Ocean County, New Jersey, USA Plot: Section B R17-23
Croly, Jennie b. December 18, 1829 d. December 23, 1901 Early pioneer of women suffrage and founder of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, an international organization dedicated to community improvement through volunteer service and to providing opportunities that strengthen the role of women. She founded "Sorosis" the first professional club for women on March 21, 1868, in New York, when the mostly male New York Press Club decided to bar women reporters from attending a function honoring Charles Dickens during the famous British author's...[Read More] (Bio by: Richard H.) Evergreen Cemetery, Lakewood, Ocean County, New Jersey, USA
Robbins, Lieut. Augustus J. b. November 17, 1839 d. September 16, 1909 Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Civil War as a 2nd Lieutenant in Company B, 2nd Vermont Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of Spotsylvania, Virginia on May 12, 1864. His citation reads "While voluntarily serving as a staff officer successfully withdrew a regiment across and around a severely exposed position to the rest of the command; was severely wounded". His Medal was issued to him on March 24, 1892. (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Woodlawn Cemetery, Lakewood, Ocean County, New Jersey, USA
b. April 3, 1895 d. November 22, 1971