Bowie, Rezin Pleasant b. September 8, 1793 d. January 17, 1841 Inventor. Born near Gallatin, Tennessee, he served in the War of 1812, was a Louisiana legislator, and was involved with his brothers in slave trade and land speculation. He is probably best known as the inventor of the Bowie knife, made famous when used by his brother Jim in the 1827 "Sandbar Fight" on the banks of the Mississippi. Bowie was originally buried in San Gabriel Catholic Church Cemetery in Louisiana, but about ten years later his remains were moved to the cemetery behind St...[Read More] (Bio by: NM) Port Gibson Catholic Cemetery, Port Gibson, Claiborne County, Mississippi, USA
Foster, William Hendrick 'Bill' b. June 12, 1904 d. September 16, 1978 Hall of Fame Baseball Player. From his hometown of Calvert, Texas, William Hendrick Foster became one of the Negro Leagues most dominant pitchers. The left-hander compiled close to a .700 winning percentage during his fifteen year career. The half brother of Rube Foster (The founder of the Negro National League) he spent most of his career with the Chicago American Giants where he led them to pennants in 1926, 1927, 1932 and 1933. During the 1926 season he won the final two games of the season...[Read More] (Bio by: Bigwoo) Carbondale Cemetery, Westside, Claiborne County, Mississippi, USA
Humphreys, Benjamin Grubb b. August 26, 1808 d. December 20, 1882 Civil War Confederate Brigadier General, Mississippi Governor. During the Civil War he served as a General in the Confederate Army. Humphreys served as the Governor of Mississippi from 1865 to 1868. He was removed from the office as Governor by armed force under the orders of the United States military commander of Mississippi. He also served as a Member of the Mississippi State Legislature in 1837, and Member of the Mississippi State Senate in 1839. (Bio by: K) Wintergreen Cemetery, Port Gibson, Claiborne County, Mississippi, USA
Spencer, James Grafton b. September 13, 1844 d. February 22, 1926 US Congressman. Elected to represent Mississippi's 7th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1895 to 1897. Also served as a Member of the Mississippi State Legislature. (Bio by: K) Wintergreen Cemetery, Port Gibson, Claiborne County, Mississippi, USA
Van Dorn, Earl b. September 17, 1820 d. May 7, 1863 Civil War Confederate Major General. He was born near Port Gibson, Mississippi. He graduated 52nd in the West Point class of 1842. During the Mexican War, he earned two brevets, and was wounded at Mexico City. He transferred to the cavalry in 1855, was appointed Captain and was stationed in Texas. Although he was wounded in an Indian battle in 1858, he became a national hero for his exploits against the Comanches. In January 1861, he resigned his commission as Major in the 2nd Cavalry for a...[Read More] (Bio by: Ugaalltheway) Wintergreen Cemetery, Port Gibson, Claiborne County, Mississippi, USA
b. September 8, 1793 d. January 17, 1841
b. June 12, 1904 d. September 16, 1978