Find A Grave - Passaic County

Allen, Henry Crosby b. May 13, 1872 d. March 7, 1942
US Congressman. He was admitted to the bar in 1895 and began law practice in Paterson, New Jersey. In 1905, he was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-ninth Congress, serving until 1907. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he resumed the practice of law and was postmaster of Paterson, 1926 to 1935. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
Barbour, William Warren b. July 31, 1888 d. November 22, 1943
US Senator. Elected as a Senator from New Jersey to the United States Senate, serving first from 1931 to 1937, then from 1938 until his death in 1943. He was the Amateur Boxing champion of Unted States and Canada from 1910 to 1911. Appointed to fill the unexpired Senate term of Dwight Morrow, who died in office. Elected to fill another unexpired term in 1938, this time for A. Harry Moore, who resigned his Senator seat after being elected New Jersey Governor. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Section 8, Lot 388-389
Beggs, Eugene b. 1836 d. 1924
He pioneered the first alcohol-fueled steam-powered miniature toy locamotive. He and his partner, A. S. Pennington, invented the rotating lawn sprinkler.
Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
Bowers, Charles R. b. June 6, 1887 d. November 26, 1946
Silent film actor and cartoonist. Supposedly kidnapped by the circus at age 6, he became an accomplished tightrope walker before returning home two years later. He held all sorts of random jobs, including various circus jobs, theatrical work and bronco busting. Bowers eventually took charge of the entire Mutt and Jeff series of cartoons for Pathe-Freres and Bud Fisher Film Corp., personally writing, producing, directing, and often animating several hundred cartoons. In 1926, Bowers moved onto...[Read More] (Bio by: Terrance Crooms)
Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
Bremner, Robert Gunn b. 1874 d. 1914
US Congressman. Served in the United States Army during the Spanish-American War. Elected to represent New Jersey's 7th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1913 to his death in 1914. (Bio by: K)
Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
Butler, Nicholas Murray b. April 2, 1862 d. December 7, 1947
Educator, Nobel Prize Recipient. The President of Columbia University from 1902 until his death, he was awarded the 1931 Nobel Peace Prize with Jane Addams for their efforts in promoting peace through education. In the 1912 presidential election, Murray received the 8 electoral votes that were to go to Vice President James Sherman who had died on October 30, 1912, six days prior to the election.
Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Section 4, Lot 152-154, Grave 8-9-10
Canfield, Gordon b. April 15, 1898 d. June 20, 1972
US Congressman. Served in the United States Army during World War I as a Private in the Signal Corps. Elected to represent New Jersey's 8th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1941 to 1961. (Bio by: K)
Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
Cole, David B. b. June 3, 1962 d. January 24, 1995
Musician. David Cole and Robert Clivillıs formed the musical group C + C Music Factory in 1990. The duo had several hits, including their most popular Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now). They went on to win a Producers Grammy in 1993 for their work on the original soundtrack album "The Bodyguard." In 1995 Cole died of spinal meningitis. (Bio by: Richard H.)
East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
Colfax, William b. July 3, 1756 d. September 9, 1838
Revolutionary War Army Officer, War of 1812 Militia General. Born in New London, Connecticut, at the age of seventeen he was commissioned a Lieutenant in the Continental Army. He participated in all battles of the Revolutionary War from Bunker Hill to Yorktown, and was present at the surrender of General Charles Cornwallis. George Washington made him Captain of his personal Life Guard. At the end of the war, he settled in Pompton, New Jersey where he married Hester Schuyler, a cousin of...[Read More] (Bio by: Richard H.)
Colfax Family Burying Ground, Wayne, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
Derrom, Andrew b. November 30, 1817 d. July 15, 1892
Civil War Union Army Officer. He served during the Civil War as Colonel and commander of the 25th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry.
Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Section 8, Lot 196
Dickerson, Philemon b. January 11, 1788 d. December 10, 1862
18th New Jersey Governor. Brother of 12th New Jersey Governor Mahlon Dickerson.
Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Section 10, Lot 23
Drukker, Dow Henry b. February 7, 1872 d. January 11, 1963
US Congressman. Elected to represent New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1914 to 1919. (Bio by: Erik Lander)
Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
Duva, Dan b. November 7, 1951 d. January 30, 1996
Professional Boxing Promoter. Born Daniel Salvator Duva, he was one of boxing's dominant promoters, along with Bob Arum and Don King. Those who have fought under the Main Events banner include Pernell Whitaker, Evander Holyfield, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tommy Hearns and Lennox Lewis. Dan Duva founded Main Events as a small family business and began making his mark in boxing in the late 1970s by showcasing fighters who at the time were relatively unknown. Introduced to the boxing world in a monthly...[Read More]
Cause of death: Brain tumor
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
Entwistle, James b. July 8, 1837 d. March 23, 1910
He served as chief engineer of the U.S. Navy Asiatic fleet under Admiral Dewey. He was one of the heroes of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. During the US Civil War, one of his main assignments was the blockade of Mobile.
Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
Erskine, Robert b. September 7, 1735 d. October 2, 1780
Revolutionary War Continental Army Officer. Patriot and mapmaker for General George Washington. After he attended classes at the University of Edinburgh, he made a living as an inventor, engineer and surveyor. In 1762 he invented and patented a new pump, for more eficient pumping of water. Around 1770 a company in Northern New Jersey was looking for someone to manage their iron works. He was hired, an arrived at the job located at the present site of the Ringwood Manor, in June 1771. He ran the...[Read More] (Bio by: Richard H.)
Ringwood Manor Cemetery, Ringwood, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
Grant, Ulysses Franklin b. August 1, 1865 d. May 27, 1937
Hall of Fame Negro Leagues Baseball Player. One of the top African-American players of the late 19th century, he played for top integrated minor league teams, including the Buffalo Bisons, as well as some of the top all-Black teams. Primarily a second baseman, he was usually among league batting leaders throughout his 18 year career. He was one of 17 Negro League and pre-Negro Leaguers elected to the Hall of Fame in a 2006 special election. (Bio by: daytonflyers)
East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
Griggs, John William b. July 10, 1849 d. November 28, 1927
38th New Jersey Governor, United States Attorney General 1898-1901.
Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Section 4, Lots 206-209
Harris, Micki [original burial site] b. January 22, 1940 d. June 10, 1982
R&B Singer and part of one the most influential groups in music history "The Shirelles." The Shirelles was comprised by four high school friends: Doris Coley (later Doris Kenner-Jackson), Shirley Owens (later Shirley Alston), and Beverly Lee. Their recording of "I Met Him on a Sunday" climbed into the national Top 50 in 1958. Two more singles flopped. But it was their 1960 release "Will You Still Love Me Tommorrow" that brought the group success, it went all the way to number one on the pop...[Read More] (Bio by: Noni)
Passaic Memorial Cemetery, Passaic, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Ashes disintered in 2001
Hobart, Garret Augustus b. June 3, 1844 d. November 21, 1899
24th United States Vice President. He served under President William McKinley from 1897 until his death.
Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Section 16, Lot 380, Grave 2 and 3
Holland, John P. b. February 28, 1841 d. August 12, 1914
Inventor. He invented the first practical submarine.
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA

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