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Lewis, John Llewellyn b. February 12, 1880 d. June 11, 1969
Lewis was an American labor leader & president of the United Mine Workers of America from 1920 to 1960. Lewis & the UMWA formed the Congress of Industrial Organizations in 1938. He organized other industrial unions such as The United Auto Workers & the United Steel Workers of America & after a long strike in 1946, the UMWA negotiated the nation's first health & retirement program for workers. (Bio by: Connie Nisinger)
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Lincoln, Abraham [original burial site] b. February 12, 1809 d. April 15, 1865
Sixteenth United States President. As newly elected Abraham Lincoln made his way by train to Washington to assume the Presidency, the Union was fast disintegrating with secession by South Carolina followed by seven other Southern States. A Confederate government was already operating in the South. After taking the oath of office with outgoing President Buchanan beside him, he assumed the responsibility for preserving the Union by reversing secession. The South demanded the Union withdraw from...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield)
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Temporary vault, while monument was built
Lincoln, Abraham b. February 12, 1809 d. April 15, 1865
Sixteenth United States President. As newly elected Abraham Lincoln made his way by train to Washington to assume the Presidency, the Union was fast disintegrating with secession by South Carolina followed by seven other Southern States. A Confederate government was already operating in the South. After taking the oath of office with outgoing President Buchanan beside him, he assumed the responsibility for preserving the Union by reversing secession. The South demanded the Union withdraw from...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield)
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Lincoln, Edward Baker 'Eddie' b. March 10, 1846 d. February 1, 1850
Son of Abraham Lincoln. He was the second son of future President Abraham and Mary Lincoln. His arrival came during the period his father was serving in the House of Representatives. The family, Robert, Eddie and their parents had boarded at Mrs Ann G. Sprigg's Boarding House while in Washington. In December 1849, Eddie became ill with pulmonary tuberculosis. After 52 days of acute illness, he passed away at barely four years old. Services were conducted at the Springfield First Presbyterian...[Read More]
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Lincoln, Mary Todd b. December 13, 1818 d. July 16, 1882
Presidential First Lady. She was born to pioneer settlers in Kentucky. When Mary Lincoln was seven, her mother died and her father remarried. She belonged to the aristocracy of Lexington with an excellent social life and a sound private education. Nearly 21, she went to Springfield, Illinois to live with her sister. Here she met Abraham Lincoln. Three years later, after a stormy courtship and a broken engagement, they were married. They were opposites in background and temperament. The...[Read More]
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Lincoln, Robert Todd [memorial] b. August 1, 1843 d. July 26, 1926
Son of Abraham Lincoln. He was the first child of President Abraham and Mary Lincoln. Robert Todd was the only one of the sons to live into adulthood and he distinguished himself in many ways. He graduated from Harvard College in 1864. He was commissioned a captain on staff of General Grant and was present at the surrender of Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Courthouse. Taking up the practice of law in Chicago where he spent most of his adult life, he was appointed president of the Pullman Car...[Read More]
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Across from Abraham Lincoln's monument
Lincoln, Thomas b. April 4, 1853 d. July 15, 1871
Presidential Child. The fourth and last child of President Abraham and Mary Lincoln. Tad loved the theater as did his parents. At Grover's Theater in Washington, he often went to rehearsals and was a familiar figure backstage. He personally appeared in at least two plays when his dad was in the audience. After the assassination, Mary with the boy moved to Chicago. In 1868, she decided to live in Europe, first Frankfurt, Germany and then London. Mary decided to return to America in 1871...[Read More]
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Lincoln, William Wallace 'Willie' b. December 21, 1850 d. February 20, 1862
He was the third son of President Abraham and Mary Lincoln. The boy was a favorite of his father and often accompanied him while executing Presidential duties around Washington. Willie became ill with Typhoid Fever shortly after reaching his eleventh birthday which took his life. Dr. Charles Brown, perfector of the technique of embalming, was called to the White house and prepared the remains. The young boy lay in state in the Green Room which adjoins the East Room where a private service...[Read More]
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Lindsay, Vachel (Nicholas Vachel) b. November 10, 1879 d. December 5, 1931
Poet. His first book was, "General William Booth Enters into Heaven and Other Poems."
His doctor reported his death as heart failure, although he actually had committed suicide by drinking Lysol.
Cause of death: Suicide by drinking a bottle of lysol
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Lippincott, Charles Ellet b. January 25, 1825 d. September 11, 1887
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. Lippincott was trained as a physician, having graduated from St. Louis Medical College in 1849. When the Civil War broke out, he was made a colonel of the 33rd Illinois Infantry Regiment. Because of the educational level of the regiment, it was referred to as the "Brains Regiment." Lippincott provided distinguished service at the battles of Port Gibson, Champion Hill, and Vicksburg. In the last months of the war, he participated in the seige of Mobile...[Read More] (Bio by: Thomas Fisher)
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Block 10, Lot 98
McClernand, John Alexander b. May 30, 1812 d. September 20, 1900
Civil War Union Major General, US Congressman. He was admitted to the bar & shortly thereafter served in the Black Hawk War. He served 3 terms in the state legislature & 6 terms in Congress, resigning to accept a commission as Brigadier General of Volunteers from President Lincoln. He was promoted to Major General in 1862 & participated in the battles of Belmont, Fort Dolenson, Shiloh & Vicksburg. Here he was relieved of his command by General Grant, but was later restored to his command by...[Read More] (Bio by: Connie Nisinger)
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Block 14, Lot 77
McConnell, John b. December 5, 1824 d. March 14, 1898
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. Served in the Civil War first as the Major of the 3rd Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, then as Provost Marshal General of the Army of the Southwest, then finally as Colonel and commander of the 5th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry. He was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on March 13, 1865 for "gallant and meritorious services during the war". (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Block 10, Lot 58
McCrillis, Lafayette b. June 15, 1811 d. December 1, 1876
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. McCrillis served in the army during the Mexican War. When the Civil War broke out, he was appointed a colonel in the 3rd Illinois Cavalry under Eugene Asa Carr, and subsequently became the commanding officer of the unit. He served with distinction in the battles of Pea Ridge, Port Gibson, Champion Hill, Vicksburg, and Nashville. On September 4, 1864 he was breveted brigadier general "for gallant and meritorious conduct in the field during the rebellion...[Read More] (Bio by: Thomas Fisher)
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Block 7, Lot 40
Pearson, Robert Newton b. January 9, 1840 d. October 6, 1903
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. Pearson started his professional life as a bricklayer, and when the Civil War broke out he joined the 10th Illinois Infantry as a private. His administrative and leadership skills were recognized by his superiors and he rose through the ranks. In May of 1862 he was made an adjutant in the 31st Illinois Infantry; in April of 1863 he was promoted to major; and in July of that year was promoted again to lieutenant colonel. He participated in the battles...[Read More] (Bio by: Thomas Fisher)
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Block 10, Lot 118
Ramsey, Ray b. July 18, 1921 d. August 25, 2009
Professional Football Player. His career encompassed three different professional football leagues. For ten seasons (1947 to 1956), he played at the defensive back, offensive end, wing back and halfback positions in the All-America Football Conference, National and Canadian Football Leagues with the Chicago Rockets/Hornets, Brooklyn Dodgers, Chicago Cardinals and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He attended Lanphier High School and was a three sports athlete during his collegiate years at Bradley...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Richardson, Sinette b. 1837 d. January 19, 1904
Dauther of William "Billy the Barber" Florville.
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Robinson, James Carroll b. August 19, 1823 d. November 3, 1886
Served in the U.S. Army during the Mexican War, was a U.S. Representative from Illinois 1859-1865 & 1871-1875 (7th District 1859-1863, 11th District 1863-1865, 8th District 1871-1873, 12th District 1873-1875), candidate for Governor of Illinois 1864. (Bio by: Connie Nisinger)
Cause of death: Congestion of the brain
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Section 14 Lot 89E1/2
Shoup, Samuel Newton b. May 15, 1828 d. March 10, 1886
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. When the Civil War began, Shoup raised a company which became company E of the 114th Illinois Infantry. He was elected and commissioned captain upon its organization and was promoted through different grades to eventually become commanding Colonel of the regiment from May 11, 1865 until it was mustered out and discharged on August 15, 1865. Under his command, the 114th Illinois Infantry participated in the occupation of Montgomery, Alabama. On July 17...[Read More] (Bio by: Thomas Fisher)
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Block 12, Lot 122
Stuart, John T. b. November 10, 1807 d. November 28, 1885
Stuart was one of the first lawyers to establish a practice in Springfield. Abraham Lincoln studied law under Stuart & became his first partner in 1837. Before this, Stuart had served in the Black Hawk War, as a major of a battalion in which Lincoln commanded a company. Also, the two had roomed together at Vandalia in 1834. Stuart served as titular head of the Whig party of Sangamon County & as such served 2 terms as State Representative, 3 terms in the U.S. Congress, & one term as a State...[Read More] (Bio by: Connie Nisinger)
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Block 10, 24
Tanner, John Riley b. April 4, 1844 d. May 23, 1901
21st Illinois Governor. He served as Governor of Illinois from 1897 to 1901. During the Civil War he enlisted in the Union Army, and served in the 98th Illinois Volunteer Infantry in 1863. In 1880 he was elected State Senator and later served as State Treasurer and then Assistant United States Treasurer.
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Block 31, Lot 1

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