Clark, Allie b. June 16, 1923 d. April 2, 2012 Major League Baseball Player. For seven seasons (1947 to 1953), he played at the outfielder position with the New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Athletics and Chicago White Sox. Born Alfred Aloysius Clark, he attended St. Mary's High School (New Jersey), prior to signing as an amateur free agent with the Yankees in 1941. Following service with the US Military during World War II and several years in the Minor Leagues, he marked his Major League debut on August 5th, 1947. He...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.) Christ Church Cemetery, South Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Hoffman, Harold Giles b. February 7, 1896 d. June 4, 1954 New Jersey Governor. He enlisted as a Private in Company H, Third Regiment, New Jersey Infantry in 1917, and served overseas as a captain and advanced to the rank of lieutenant colonel until he was discharged with the rank of colonel in 1946. Elected to Congress from 1927-1931. Elected Governor of New Jersey, 1935-1938. Governor during the Trail of the Century of Bruno Hauptmann accused of kidnapping the Lindbergh baby which ruined his political career. Died in New York City (Bio by: Robert) Christ Church Cemetery, South Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Howell, Benjamin Franklin b. January 27, 1844 d. February 1, 1933 US Congressman. During the Civil War he enrolled in the 12th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry on August 4, 1862, and was mustered in as a Corporal in Company K on September 4, 1862. Promoted to Sergeant on October 6, 1863, he served with the 12th New Jersey until August 10, 1864, when he was transferred to Company C of the 21st Veterans Reserve Corps. He saw the war through to it's conclusion, and was honorably mustered out on July 10, 1865. After the war he became a successful merchant and...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Christ Church Cemetery, South Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
b. June 16, 1923 d. April 2, 2012
