Find A Grave - St. Joseph County

Ayers, John G.K. b. October 30, 1837 d. July 30, 1913
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Washlinaw County, Michigan, he served as a Private in Company H, 8th Missouri Volunteer Infantry, enlisting in May 1861 at Pekin, Tazwell County, Illinois. He would go on to be awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Vicksburg, Mississippi on May 22, 1863. His citation simply reads "Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party." On the day in question 150 men were called to volunteer to make a "forlorn hope" diversionary charge...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Riverside Cemetery, Three Rivers, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
Baird, Bill b. March 4, 1914 d. August 5, 1978
Renowned Magician. Born William Keckritz, Baird was best known for his skill at conjuring billiard balls. He is the namesake of the Bill Baird Award given annually by Abbott's Magic Convention to the magician who demonstrates outstanding skill in object manipulation. (Bio by: Stuthehistoryguy)
Lakeside Cemetery, Colon, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
Bandholtz, Harry Hill b. 1864 d. 1925
United States Army General. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, his military career included service in the Spanish-American War and service with the Second United States Infantry regiment during the Philippine-American War. Following the capture of insurrectionist Emilio Aguinaldo and the defeat of the Filipino forces, he served as governor of Tayabas Province, which is now known as Quezon, in 1902 and 1903, and as assistant chief of the Philippine Constabulary. He...[Read More] (Bio by: Graveaddiction)
Constantine Township Cemetery, Constantine, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
Barry, John Steward b. January 29, 1802 d. January 14, 1870
Governor of Michigan 1842-1846, and 1850-1852. Member of the territorial legislative body. His first public office was that of a member of the first constitutional convention, which assembled and framed the constitution upon which Michigan was admitted into the Union. Member of the House of Represenatives and State Senator. (Bio by: Graveaddiction)
Constantine Township Cemetery, Constantine, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
Blackstone (Bouton) Sr., Harry b. September 27, 1885 d. November 16, 1965
Magician and Author. Perhaps the most innovative magician after Houdini, Harry Blackstone (born Harry Bouton) started doing magic at the age of eight after receiving a magic kit for a birthday present and seeing a performance by the great Harry Kellar. He began his career professionally in 1904, and following Houdini's death, Blackstone would become the most well-known magican in America in the 1930s. His shows...[Read More] (Bio by: Stuthehistoryguy)
Lakeside Cemetery, Colon, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
Blackstone (Bouton) Jr., Harry b. June 30, 1934 d. May 14, 1997
Magician, Educator, and Author. Son of the original Blackstone, the second magician to carry the name began appearing (and, ususally, disappearing) in his father's shows at the tender age of six months. Perhaps the highlight of his long career came in 1980, when he followed a well-recieved US tour with an elaborate show at New York's Majestic Theater on Broadway. To date, this is still the largest and longest-running magic show in the history of the New York theatre. Well respected by his peers...[Read More] (Bio by: Stuthehistoryguy)
Cause of death: Pancreatic cancer
Lakeside Cemetery, Colon, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
Culbertson Cemetery
This cemetery was featured on "Ripley's Believe It Or Not" as "the cemetery in the middle of the road."
Culbertson Cemetery, Centreville, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
Dunn, Ricki b. 1929 d. 1999
Entertainer. Renown as a pickpocket and comedian, his act was titled "Ricki Dunn is a Thief". He performed worldwide but most often appeared in Las Vegas, Nevada. In his career he performed in such places as The Stardust Hotel, The Flamingo Hotel, The Aladdin Hotel, and The Wild Coast Sun, South Africa; Magic Island, Houston; Wizard'z, Universal City; and the El San Juan Hotel, San Juan. He was also the inventor of many well known magic tricks including the 'Ricki Dunn Dove Streamer' and other...[Read More] (Bio by: Graveaddiction)
Lakeside Cemetery, Colon, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
Fox, Henry M. b. November 11, 1844 d. March 3, 1923
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. He entered the union Army at Coldwater, Michigan and served as a Sergeant in Company M, 5th Michigan Cavalry. On September 19, 1864, in the conflict at Winchester, Virginia, he captured the Confederate battle flag. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Mottville Township Cemetery, Mottville, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
Gwynne, Jack b. April 12, 1895 d. December 7, 1969
Entertainer. An illusionist and Vaudeville magician., he invented the 'Flip over box', 'Temple of Benares', and 'The Illusion Trunk' or 'Gwynne Trunk', which was originally created in the 1940's. Namesake of the “Jack Gwynne Award for Excellence in Magic”. In the 1930s, when vaudeville was dying out, he performed in shows at hotel dinner dances and nightclubs. He changed his show, making it longer and changing some effects to fit having an audience on three sides. Playing off the many people...[Read More] (Bio by: Graveaddiction)
Lakeside Cemetery, Colon, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
Keightley, Edwin William b. August 7, 1843 d. May 4, 1926
US Congressman. Elected to represent Michigan's 4th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1877 to 1879. Also served as State Court Judge in 1876. (Bio by: K)
Constantine Township Cemetery, Constantine, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
Lund, Robert b. May 4, 1925 d. October 20, 1995
Businessman. He started the American Museum of Magic in Marshall, Michigan, which is the largest magic museum in the world, containing some half-million pieces of memorabilia, as well as an archive of thousands of little-known conjurors. Items on display at the museum include the “Milk Can” escape equipment of Houdini. (Bio by: Graveaddiction)
Lakeside Cemetery, Colon, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
Marantette, Madame Emma b. 1849 d. 1922
Emma married Charles Marantette and divorced a short time later. In 1882 she met D.H. Harris who brought her from the amatuer ranks to professional horsewomen. One horse St. Patrick held the high jump record of 7ft 10 1/4 inches(sidesaddle!!!) She had a specially made Pullman railcar with her name and St. Patrick boldly painted on the side. She then became nationally known and joined the Barnum and Baily Circus and travelled to England with them. She was forced to quit after one season due to...[Read More]
Mendon Cemetery, Mendon, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
McWethy, Don Alan b. February 22, 1926 d. April 15, 1999
Entertainer. He had his own television show, “Don Alan's Magic Ranch”, which aired from 1961 to 1962. It lasted thirteen episodes and had guest appearances by many of the professional magicians of the time. Figures such as Al Flosso, Richard Himber, Neil Foster, Karrell Fox, Jay Marshall, Jack Gwynne, Johnny Platt, Clarke Crandall, George and Betty Johnstone, Jimmy Reneaux, Sam Berman, Chan and Ralph Pierce, Vic Torsbergall appeared on his show, He also appeared on television shows, such as “...[Read More] (Bio by: Graveaddiction)
Lakeside Cemetery, Colon, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
Schlachter, Phillipp b. June 17, 1841 d. September 9, 1923
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. He enlisted in the Union Army at New York and served as a Private in Company F, 73d New York Infantry. On May 12, 1864 at the conflict at Spotsylvania, Virginia, he captured the Confederate flag of the 15th Louisiana Infantry C.S.A. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Oak Lawn Cemetery, Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
Stoughton, William Lewis b. March 20, 1827 d. June 6, 1888
Civil War Union Brevet Major General, US Congressman. Served during the Civil War as Colonel and commander of the 11th Michigan Volunteer Infantry. He was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers and Major General, US Volunteers on March 13, 1865 for "gallant and meritorious services during the war". After the end of the conflict he served as the Attorney General of Michigan from 1867 to 1868, and was elected to represent Michigan's 2nd District in the United States House of Representatives...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Oak Lawn Cemetery, Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
Plot: Division 1, Block A, Lot 9
Watson, Donald Monk b. March 23, 1894 d. March, 1981
Entertainer. A comic magician and Vaudville performer, he worked with Ben Kubelsk who later became known as Jack Benny. While a member of Janis’ troupe in France he wrote his book “The Professional Touch”. He continued to work with the Janis company after the war. (Bio by: Graveaddiction)
Lakeside Cemetery, Colon, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
White Pigeon, Chief d. 1830
Potawatomi Indian Chief. His real name was Wahbememe. He befriended a small village of white settlers. However, the other tribes in the area were uneasy about his relationship with the white settlers. He was called to what is now known as the Detroit area for a Meeting with the Council of Chiefs. While at this meeting, he overheard an Indian tribal chief explaining how they were going to a "white" village. They made several attempts to convince Chief White Pigeon to betray his white friends...[Read More]
Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, White Pigeon, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
Plot: Cross section of US 12 & 131
Yaple, George Lewis b. February 20, 1851 d. December 16, 1939
US Congressman. Elected to represent Michigan's 4th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1883 to 1885. Also served as Fusion Candidate for Governor of Michigan in 1886, and Circuit Judge from 1894 to 1911. (Bio by: K)
Mendon Cemetery, Mendon, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA

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