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Akin, Theron b. May 23, 1855 d. March 26, 1933
US Congressman. A dentist by profession, at various times in his political career he ran as a Republican, Democrat, and Independent, which earned him the title "The Man Without a Party". He was elected to represent New York's 25th District in the United States House of Representatives as a Progressive Republican, serving from 1911 to 1913, being defeated in 1912, and 1914. His one term was marked by unconventional actions - when Secretary of Agriculture [Read More] (Bio by: TERRY AKIN)
Pine Grove Cemetery, Tribes Hill, Montgomery County, New York, USA
Anderson, Bruce b. June 19, 1845 d. August 22, 1922
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a Private in Company K, 142nd New York Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in the combined Army-Navy assault and capture of Fort Fisher, North Carolina on January 15, 1865. His citation reads “Voluntarily advanced with the head of the column and cut down the palisading”. His Medal was issued on December 28, 1914, and was one of the last awarded for Civil War service. He was one of five 142nd New...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Green Hill Cemetery, Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, USA
Arnold, Benedict b. October 5, 1780 d. March 3, 1849
US Congressman. Elected to represent New York's 16th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1829 to 1831. Also served as a Member of the New York State Assembly in 1816.
Green Hill Cemetery, Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, USA
Charles, William Barclay b. 1861 d. 1950
US Congressman. Elected to represent New York's 30th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1915 to 1917. Also served as a Member of the New York State Assembly from 1904 to 1906. (Bio by: K)
Green Hill Cemetery, Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, USA
Cochrane, Clark Betton b. 1815 d. 1867
US Congressman. Elected to represent New York's 18th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1857 to 1861. Also served as a Member of the New York State Legislature. (Bio by: K)
Green Hill Cemetery, Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, USA
Corridan, Rev. John d. 1984
Social Reformer, Folk Figure. Better known as Father Pete was an advocate for longshoremen laboring on the New York City docks during the 1940s and 1950s. He was the model for Father Pete Barry, played by Karl Malden in the Academy Award winning movie "On the Waterfront." When told by the henchmen of the dock bosses, "Go back to your Church, Father." The priest, gives the fiery reply, "Boys, this is my church. And if you don't think Christ is down here on the waterfront, you've got another...[Read More] (Bio by: Edmond Spaeth)
Jesuit Cemetery, Auriesville, Montgomery County, New York, USA
Plot: unknown
Dulles, Avery Cardinal b. August 24, 1918 d. December 12, 2008
Roman Catholic Cardinal, Theologian, Author. He was a traditionalist Catholic Priest and professor who authored 27 books and around 800 articles. Born of a wealthy, distinguished family (his father was Secretary of State John Foster Dulles, and his uncle C.I.A. chief Allen Dulles), he was educated in private schools in America and Europe, but not raised in the Presbyterian faith of his fathers, and was an agnostic by the time he entered Harvard in 1936. In 1939, the experience of seeing a tree...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford)
Jesuit Cemetery, Auriesville, Montgomery County, New York, USA
Duncan, Mary b. August 13, 1894 d. May 9, 1993
Actress. After critics praised her acting as the lead in "The Shanghai Gesture" on Broadway, she went to Hollywood, where her credits included F.W. Murnau's "4 Devils" (1928) and "City Girl" (1930), "State's Attorney" (1932) with John Barrymore, and "Morning Glory" (1933) with Katharine Hepburn. While making "Five and Ten" she became friends with the film's lead, Marion Davies, who introduced her to Stephen "Laddie" Sanford, an international polo star. She and Sanford married in 1933, after...[Read More] (Bio by: Garver Graver)
Green Hill Cemetery, Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, USA
Horton, Thomas Raymond b. 1822 d. 1894
US Congressman. Elected to represent New York's 18th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1855 to 1857. (Bio by: K)
Old Fultonville Cemetery, Fultonville, Montgomery County, New York, USA
Markell, Henry b. 1792 d. 1831
US Congressman. Elected to represent New York's 16th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1825 to 1829. (Bio by: K)
Prospect View Cemetery, Saint Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York, USA
Neahr, Zachariah C. b. December 9, 1830 d. July 21, 1903
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company K, 142d New York Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on January 16, 1865 at Fort Fisher, North Carolina. His citation reads "Voluntarily advanced with the head of the column and cut down the palisading." (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Canajoharie Falls Cemetery, Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York, USA
Sammons, Thomas b. October 1, 1762 d. November 20, 1838
US Congressman. He was elected to represent New York's 9th and 13th Districts in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1803 to 1807, and 1809 to 1813.
Sammons Cemetery, Montgomery County, New York, USA
Sanford, John b. 1803 d. 1857
US Congressman. Elected to represent New York's 15th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1841 to 1843. (Bio by: K)
Green Hill Cemetery, Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, USA
Sanford, John b. 1851 d. 1939
US Congressman. Elected to represent New York's 20th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1889 to 1893. (Bio by: K)
Green Hill Cemetery, Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, USA
Sanford, Stephen b. 1826 d. 1913
US Congressman. Elected to represent New York's 18th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1869 to 1871. (Bio by: K)
Green Hill Cemetery, Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, USA
Shubert, Frank b. January 12, 1841 d. December 24, 1920
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in Company E, 43rd New York Infantry, Union Army. On April 2, 1865, in actions at Petersburg, Virginia, he captured a Confederate field flag marker and a Confederate flag. For heroism, he was awarded the Medal of Honor and later achieved the rank of First Lieutenant. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Prospect Hill Cemetery, Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York, USA
Stanford, Stephen b. May 26, 1826 d. February 13, 1913
US Congressman. He attended Georgetown College and the United States Military Academy. In 1844 he joined his father in the carpet manufacturing industry, remaining active in Stephen Sanford and Sons until his death. In 1868 he was elected as a Republican to the US House of Representatives and served one term, 1869 to 1871. he did not run for reelection, and returned to his carpet manufacturing business. In 1876 he was a Delegate to the Republican National Convention. For many years he was an...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Green Hill Cemetery, Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, USA
Starin, John Henry b. 1825 d. 1909
US Congressman. Elected to represent New York's 20th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1877 to 1881. (Bio by: K)
Old Fultonville Cemetery, Fultonville, Montgomery County, New York, USA
Stewart, John Knox b. 1853 d. 1919
US Congressman. Elected to represent New York's 21st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1899 to 1903. Also served as a Member of the New York State Legislature. (Bio by: K)
Green Hill Cemetery, Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, USA
Thackrah, Benjamin b. August 13, 1845 d. May 20, 1912
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company H, 115th New York Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on April 1, 1864 near Fort Gates, Florida. His citation reads "Was a volunteer in the surprise and capture of rhe enemy's picket." (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Saint Marys Cemetery, Fort Johnson, Montgomery County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 7, Lot 33

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