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Adrain, Garnett Bowditch b. December 15, 1815 d. August 17, 1878
US Congressman. The son of prominent 19th century mathematician Robert Adrain, he was elected as a Democrat to represent New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from March 4, 1857 to March 3, 1861. After serving two terms, and being a vocal opponent of secession, he declined to run for a third term, and was succeeded by Congressman William G. Steele for the seat. (Bio by: T.L. Watson)
Van Liew Cemetery, New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Appleby, Theodore Frank b. October 10, 1864 d. December 15, 1924
US Congressman. He was elected as a Republican to represent New Jersey's 3rd District in the United States House of Representatives, serving a single term from March 4, 1921 to March 3, 1923. He was defeated for re-election in 1922 by Congressman Elmer H. Geran, but he ran again against Geran in 1924, and succeeded in reclaiming the seat. He then died a month after the election, and his seat as filled by his son Stewart Hoffman Appleby, who was appointed by New Jersey Governor George S. Silzer. (Bio by: Robert)
Chestnut Hill Cemetery, East Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Appleton (Jablonski), Peter William b. May 20, 1904 d. January 18, 1974
Major League Baseball Player. Played Major League baseball as a pitcher for fourteen seasons (1927 to 1928, 1930 to 1933, 1936 to 1942, 1945) with the Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Washington Senators, Chicago White Sox, and St. Louis Browns. Born Peter William Jablonski, he legally changed his name to the less-ethnic sounding "Appleton" in 1933. A journeyman hurler who pitched mostly in relief with occasional spot-starting duties, he arrived in the...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Saint Gertrudes Roman Catholic Cemetery, Colonia, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Block 21, Grave 637B
Baquet, Camille Archibald b. 1842 d. November 28, 1924
Civil War Union Army Officer, Historian. Entered the Civil War as a Private in Company I, 16th Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, and eventually rose to Sergeant. However in April 1863 he received a commission of 2nd Lieutenant in Company A, 1st New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, which was the unit's color guard. He served with the 1st New Jersey Infantry, which was part of the famed "First Jersey Brigade" in the Battles of Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Mine Run, The Wilderness and Spotsylvania before...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Saint Peters Church Cemetery, Spotswood, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Barton, William Brainerd b. 1835 d. June 13, 1891
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. Served during the Civil War as Colonel and commander of the 48th New York Volunteer Infantry. He was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on March 13, 1865 for "gallant conduct at the assault on Fort Wagner, South Carolina, July 18, 1863, and for meritorious services generally". (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
First Presbyterian Churchyard, Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Bayard, John Bubenheim b. August 11, 1738 d. January 7, 1807
US Continental Congressman. A successful import merchant, he was a member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly from 1776 to 1779 and in 1784. During the Revolutionary War he was a Colonel in the 2nd Regiment, Philadelphia Volunteers, and served in the Battles of Brandywine, Germantown, and Princeton. In 1785, he was elected a member of the 2nd Continental Congress, serving until 1786. After his term, he relocated to New Jersey, was elected Mayor of New Brunswick, in 1790 and served as judge of...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
First Presbyterian Churchyard, New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Bell, Charles H. b. August 15, 1798 d. February 19, 1875
Civil War Union Naval Officer. He entered the United States Navy as a midshipman in 1812, and served during the War of 1812, first under the command of Commodore Stephen Decatur, then under Commodore Isaac Chauncey. He served aboard the "USS Macedonian" in 1815 during the United States Navy's conflict with Algiers. Promoted to Lieutenant in 1820, he commanded vessels in the West Indies. Promoted Commander in 1840, he led ships against African slavers throughout the 1840's. Promoted to Captain...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Elmwood Cemetery, New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Bishop, James b. May 11, 1816 d. May 10, 1895
US Congressman. He was elected as an Opposition Party candidate to represent New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1855 to 1857.
Elmwood Cemetery, New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Brasno, George F. b. December 23, 1915 d. August 15, 1982
Actor. A midget actor, he appeared in the films, "The Great John L." (1945), "Little Miss Broadway" (1938), "Arbor Day" (1936), "Charlie Chan At The Circus" (1936), "Carnival" (1935), "The Mighty Barnum" (1934), "Shrimps For A Days" (1934), and "Sitting Pretty" (1933).
Saint Marys Cemetery, East Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Brasno, Olive b. October 17, 1917 d. January 25, 1998
Actress. A midget actress, she appeared in the films, "Little Miss Broadway" (1938), "Framing Youth" (1937), "Arbor Day" (1936), "Shrimps For A Day" (1936), "Charlie Chan At The Circus" (1935), "The Mighty Barnum" (1934), and "Sitting Pretty" (1933). She was married to midget actor Gus Wayne, who died two days before she did. (Bio by: K)
Saint Marys Cemetery, East Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Cassinelli, Dolores b. July 4, 1893 d. April 26, 1984
Actress. She is best remembered as 'Ducheess Bianca' in "The Unguarded Hour," (1925) 'Queen Isabella' in "Columbus" (1923) and as 'Doris Parker' in "Unknown Love." (1919) Cause of death: Cardiopulmonary arrest. (Bio by: MC)
Holy Redeemer Cemetery, South Plainfield, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
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
Coco, James b. March 21, 1930 d. February 25, 1987
Actor. Born James Emil Coco, he was a popular character player noted for his comedic roles on stage, film and television. At age 17, he toured with a children's theatre troupe and made his Broadway debut in the play "Hotel Paradiso" in 1957. A veteran of more than 700 stage productions, he was the recipient of the Obie Award and the Drama Desk Award for outstanding performance. For feature films, he appeared in "Ensign Pulver" (1964), ""Generation" (1969), "The Wild Party" (1975), "Wholly...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Cause of death: Heart attack
Saint Gertrudes Roman Catholic Cemetery, Colonia, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Section 29, Lot 660
GPS coordinates: 40.5960999, -74.3068008 (hddd.dddd)
Curia, John P. b. 1912 d. June 8, 1968
Mr. Curia was one of two spectators killed while watching the funeral train of Senator Robert F. Kennedy as it passed through Elizabeth, New Jersey. Mr. Curia, along with Mrs. Antoinette Severini, were struck by a passenger train heading in the opposite direction of the Kennedy train. They were part of a crowd that had moved out onto the tracks to get a better view of the funeral train.
Saint Gertrudes Roman Catholic Cemetery, Colonia, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Dwyer, Bernard James b. January 24, 1921 d. October 31, 1998
US Congressman. Served in the United States Navy during World War II. Elected to represent New Jersey's 6th and 15th Districts in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1981 to 1993. Also served as a Member of the New Jersey State Senate from 1974 to 1980. He died of a heart attack on October 31, 1998, while driving his car in Metuchen, New Jersey. (Bio by: K)
Saint Gertrudes Roman Catholic Cemetery, Colonia, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Dwyer, Florence Price b. 1902 d. 1976
US Congresswoman.
Saint Gertrudes Roman Catholic Cemetery, Colonia, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Frelinghuysen, Theodore b. March 28, 1787 d. April 12, 1862
US Senator. The son of General Frederick Frelinghuysen, he graduated from the College of New Jersey (now known as Princeton University) in 1804, and was admitted to the New Jersey Bar in 1808. In 1817 he was appointed as Attorney General of New Jersey, serving in that office from 1817 to 1829. He was then elected as an Anti-Jacksonian Senator from New Jersey to the United States Senate, serving from 1829 to 1835. He set up a law practice in Newark, New Jersey, and served as the city's Mayor...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
First Reformed Church Cemetery, New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Gottlieb, Arthur b. January 21, 1918 d. January 12, 1965
Professional Football Player. He gained immortaility at Rutgers in the historic Rutgers-Princeton game of 1938. From Rutgers he played professional football with the Chicago Cardinals and the Philadelphia Eagles. He later became a physical education teacher and assistant football coach. (Bio by: Laurie)
Van Liew Cemetery, New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Harkins, John J. b. April 2, 1859 d. November 18, 1940
1880's Major League Baseball Player. He was a pitcher with the Cleveland Blues of the National League and the Brooklyn Trolley-Dodgers of the American Association. He compiled a lifetime record of 51-83. He also played infield and outfield as well. After his major league career was over, he became a college baseball coach at Yale, Lehigh and Princeton. While at Yale, one of his players was Amos Alonzo Stagg, who later went on to become a famous college football coach. Harkins and Stagg would...[Read More] (Bio by: Frank Russo)
Saint Peters Cemetery, New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: St. Edward Section, plot 16-17, Grave 6 of 8
Hayes, Frankie Witman (Franklin) 'Blimp' b. October 13, 1914 d. June 22, 1955
Frankie Hayes was a highly-regarded defensive catcher and a five-time All-Star. He led the AL three times in total chances per game, twice each in fielding, putouts, double plays, and errors, and once in assists. His 29 double plays in 1945 is the second-highest total ever for a catcher. When he caught 155 games in 1944, he set a still-standing AL record. He failed in his first trial in the majors, batting just .226 in 1934, but he came back up in 1936 to spend six seasons as the Athletics'...[Read More] (Bio by: Frank Russo)
Cause of death: Retro Peritoneal Hemorhhage
Fernwood Cemetery, Jamesburg, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Plot 424 (In The Hayes Family Plot)

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