Find A Grave - Union County

Ackerman, Ernest Robinson b. June 17, 1863 d. October 18, 1931
US Congressman. He was elected to represent New Jersey's 5th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1919 until his death in office in 1931. His Congressional term was subsequently completed by Congressman Percy Hamilton Stewart.
Hillside Cemetery, Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Section A, Division 6, Row 1, Lot 68
Apgar, Virginia b. June 7, 1909 d. August 7, 1974
Medical Pioneer. A 1933 Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons graduate, she developed the "Apgar Score" system to test the health of newborn infants by delivery room personnel. In 1949, she became the first woman to hold a full professorship on Columbia University's medical faculty. She was the author of "Is My Baby All Right?" In 1994 she was honored on a United States postage stamp as part of the "Great Americans" series. (Bio by: Garver Graver)
Fairview Cemetery, Westfield, Union County, New Jersey, USA
Bomford, James Vote b. October 5, 1811 d. January 6, 1892
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1832, placing 34th out of 45. He then fought in the Mexican War (earning two brevet promotions for gallantry) and on the Frontier against the Plains Indians. When the Civil War started, he was serving in Texas as Major of the 6th United States Regular Infantry, and was captured by Confederate Forces in May 1861 when General David Twiggs surrendered all of the United States Army forces...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Evergreen Cemetery and Crematory, Hillside, Union County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Section G, Lot 67
Bramhall, Walter M. d. December 28, 1913
Civil War Union Army Officer. He commanded the 6th Battery, New York Independent Volunteer Light Artillery, during the Civil War. He was mustered in as a 1st Lieutenant of the Battery (which was recruited in Rahway, New Jersey) soon after the start of the war. Stationed first at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, Walter Bramhall led a section of the battery at the Union disaster at Ball's Bluff, Virginia in October 1861. When the unit's first commander resigned on the eve of the 1862 Peninsular Campaign...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Rahway Cemetery, Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, USA
Brant Jr., William b. 1842 d. March 2, 1898
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He enlisted in the Union Army on May 16, 1861, serving as a Corporal in Company A, 1st New Jersey Volunteer Infantry. Promoted to Sergeant of Company A on February 4, 1862, he fought at this rank at the Battles of Five Forks, Glendale and Second Bull Run. He was then advanced to 1st Sergeant on September 1, 1862, serving in this capacity in the Battles of South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg and the Mine Run...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Evergreen Cemetery and Crematory, Hillside, Union County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Section A, Lot 136
Brisbin, John b. July 13, 1818 d. February 3, 1880
US Congressman. He was a prominent Wyoming County, Pennsylvania lawyer when Pennsylvania's 11th District Congressman Chester Butler died in office in October 1850. Congressman Henry Mills Fuller was elected to the seat in November 1850, but his term would not begin until March 1851. Brisbin was the successful Democratic candidate in the December 31, 1850. special election to fill the unexpired portion of Butler's term. He served from January 13, 1851 to March 3, 1851, making his Congressional...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Evergreen Cemetery and Crematory, Hillside, Union County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Section Q, Lot 8
Brown, Harvey b. September 6, 1795 d. March 31, 1874
Civil War Union Brevet Major General. An 1818 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, he fought in the Mexican War, and was Colonel of the 5th United States Artillery when the Civil War started. He was offered a Volunteer Brigadier General commission, which he turned down to remain in the Regular Army. He rendered valuable service when, while commander of Fort Pickens in Florida, he repulsed Confederate attempts to capture his command. In July 1863, while...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Hazelwood Cemetery, Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Section B, Lot 102
Caldwell, James b. April, 1734 d. November 24, 1781
Revolutionary War Figure. He is remembered as "The Fighting Parson of the Revolution". He became Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth, New Jersey (called "Elizabethtown" then) in 1762. When the Revolutionary war started he threw his full backing into the Patriot cause, and served first as an Army Chaplain, then as a commissary for New Jersey militia troops. His place in history was secured during the June 1780 Battle of Springfield, New Jersey, which was destined to be the last...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
First Presbyterian Churchyard, Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, USA
Cary, Jeremiah Eaton b. April 30, 1803 d. June, 1888
US Congressman. Elected to represent New York's 21st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1843 to 1845. (Bio by: K)
Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Plainfield, Union County, New Jersey, USA
Chetwood, William b. June 17, 1771 d. December 17, 1857
US Congressman. Served in the Whiskey Rebellion as an Aide-de-Camp to General Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee (father of Robert E. Lee). Elected to represent New Jersey as an At-Large Delegate to the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1836 to 1837. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Evergreen Cemetery and Crematory, Hillside, Union County, New Jersey, USA
Cladek, John J. b. March 24, 1824 d. April 5, 1884
Civil War Union Army Officer. He served as Colonel and commander of the 35th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry.
Rahway Cemetery, Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, USA
Clark, Abraham b. February 15, 1726 d. September 15, 1794
Declaration of Independence Signer. Born in Elizabethtown, New Jersey, he was the son of a farmer, and grew up with an affinity for the common person. Too sickly to do heavy farm labor, he learned to become a surveyor, surveying land boundaries, and would later put that experience to work when he became a lawyer. He was called the "Poor Man's Counselor" because of his defense of poor farmers in land cases, where he worked for little or no fees. About 1749, he married Sarah Hatfield, with...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)
Rahway Cemetery, Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, USA
Clark, Adoniram Judson b. 1838 d. July 24, 1913
Civil War Union Army Officer. He commanded Battery B, 1st New Jersey Light Artillery during many of the Army of the Potomac's engagements, often leading his Corps artillery command itself. He participated in the Battle of Gettysburg, and was commended for his efforts in helping defend Union positions in the Wheatfield and Peach orchard. Today a monument to his Battery, which bears his name, stands on the position his unit occupied in the Gettysburg National Battlefield. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Evergreen Cemetery and Crematory, Hillside, Union County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Section P, Lot 26
Clark, Amos b. November 8, 1828 d. October 31, 1912
US Congressman. He was elected to represent New Jersey's 3rd District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1873 to 1875. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Evergreen Cemetery and Crematory, Hillside, Union County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Section G, Lot 63
Collins, Joseph Edward b. December 3, 1922 d. August 30, 1989
Major League Baseball Player. Born Joseph Edward Kollonige, he played outfield and firstbase for the New York Yankees from 1948-1957. He played in seven World Series competitions with the Yankees winning five during that span appearing in 36 games. Over his ten year career, he batted .256 with 596 hits and 86 home runs. (Bio by: Robert)
Fairview Cemetery, Westfield, Union County, New Jersey, USA
Crane, Stephen b. 1709 d. July 1, 1780
Continental Congressman. He served as a Delegate to the Continental Congress from New Jersey in 1774. (Bio by: K)
First Presbyterian Churchyard, Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, USA
Crane, Stephen b. November 1, 1871 d. June 5, 1900
Novelist, Short-Story Writer, Poet. He is often called the first modern American author. Although he died at the age of 28, he produced a body of work that has won him an enduring place in his country's literature. Crane was initially hailed as a realist in fiction, but there are elements of impressionism, naturalism, and symbolism in his style, woven together with a powerful sense of irony. Many of his characters vainly try to impose their emotional will upon indifferent natural...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Evergreen Cemetery and Crematory, Hillside, Union County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Section C, Lot 168
Currie, Barton Wood b. March 8, 1877 d. May 7, 1962
Author. Sent by New York World to Labrador in 1909 to meet Peary on his return from his last polar expediction, and wrote story presenting Peary's side in the Cook-Peary controversy. Contributed about 100 short stories and articles to magazines. Author of the book "Booth Tarkington, a Bibliography." (Bio by: Laurie)
Evergreen Cemetery and Crematory, Hillside, Union County, New Jersey, USA
Dayton, Elias b. May 1, 1737 d. October 22, 1807
Revolutionary War Continental Army Brigadier General. Born in Elizabethtown, New Jersey, he was a Captain in the militia at the start of the Revolutionary War. Elected Colonel, he led a New Jersey regiment which was sent to support an invasion of Canada. Diverted to Mohawk Valley New York, Colonel Dayton was put in charge of constructing fortifications to protect the colonists from Loyalist and Indian insurrections. In 1783, he was promoted Brigadier General in the Continental Army and also...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
First Presbyterian Churchyard, Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Sect. D, Row FV Grave 1610
Dayton, Jonathan b. October 16, 1760 d. October 9, 1824
US Congressman, US Senator, Signer of the Constitution (the youngest of the signees). Born and raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey, he followed in the footsteps of his father, Elias Dayton , to become an influential public servant for his state and nation. During the Revolutionary War he served with his father, in the 3rd New Jersey Regiment. He saw action in battles at Brandywine Creek and Germantown, spent the winter at...[Read More] (Bio by: Bigwoo)
Saint John's Episcopal Church, Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, USA

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