Albaugh, Walter Hugh b. January 2, 1890 d. January 21, 1942 US Congressman. He was elected to represent Ohio's 4th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1938 to 1939. He was a veteran of World War I, having served with the United States Army. Dayton Memorial Park, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Aldredge, Tom b. February 28, 1928 d. July 22, 2011 Actor. Born in Dayton, Ohio, the son of an Air Force colonel, he attended the Goodman School of Drama and made his professional debut in the production of "Electra" (1957), later marking his Broadway introduction with "The Nervous Set" (1959). From that point on, Aldredge appeared in a wide range of stage roles and garnered five Tony Award nominations with "Sticks and Bones" (1972), "Where's Charley?" (1975), "On Golden Pond" (1979, originating the part of Norman Thayer, Jr.), "Little Foxes" (...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.) Davids Cemetery, Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Allen, Charme b. November 19, 1890 d. October, 1980 Radio Actress. In the 1930s and 1940s, she was a regular announcer, on NBC and CBS Radio. She also appeared in the Columbia Works weekly series "The Life of Riley", "Portrait of Jenny" and on USO broadcasts during World War II. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA Plot: Section 113 Lot 307
Babartsky, Albert J. b. April 19, 1915 d. December 29, 2002 Al Bart, a member of Fordham University’s famed Seven Blocks of Granite defensive line. He played at Fordham from 1935-37. At Fordham, the Shenandoah, PA, native played by the name Al Babartsky but later shortened his last name because people frequently misspelled it. In his three years at Fordham, the Rams went 18-2-5 and finished his final season ranked No. 3 in the country. He played six years in the NFL with the Chicago Cardinals and Chicago Bears until 1947. (Bio by: Helen L. Smith Hoke) Calvary Cemetery, Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Bickham, Charles Goodwin b. August 12, 1867 d. December 14, 1944 Philippine Insurrection Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Captain in the United States Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a First Lieutenant in the 27th U.S. Infantry for action on May 2, 1902 at Bayong, near Lake Lanao, Mindanao, Philippine Islands. His citation reads "Crossed a fire-swept field, in close-range of the enemy, and brought a wounded soldier to a place of shelter." (Bio by: Don Morfe) Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA Plot: Section 101, Lot 1420
Bombeck (Fiste), Erma b. February 21, 1927 d. April 22, 1996 Newspaper Columnist. For three decades she chronicled life's absurdities in a syndicated column carried by hundreds of newspapers. She was born Erma Louise Fiste in Dayton, Ohio to a father who was a city crane operator. At age fifteen, she was hired by the Dayton Herald as a copygirl. Shirley Temple came to Dayton premiering her latest movie. Erma interviewed her and the story was published on the feature page. That day marked the beginning of her writing career. She enrolled at the...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield) Cause of death: Transplanted kidney failure Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA Plot: Large rock (shipped in from her home in Arizona)
Carter (Dudley), Mrs. Leslie (Caroline Louise) b. June 10, 1862 d. November 13, 1937 Actress. Popular stage actress of the late 1800s, often called "the American Sarah Bernhardt." She used her married name, "Mrs. Leslie Carter," as her stage name. Most noted for her roles in "The Heart of Maryland," "Zaza," "Du Barry," and "Adrea." She is also known for her 'scandalous' divorce. Cause of death: Heart disease Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA Plot: section 65 lot 32
Clark, Thomas Scott b. August 27, 1827 d. January 23, 1907 Civil War Union Army Officer. He served as Colonel and commander of the 6th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, being promoted to that rank on June 21, 1862. After serving briefly twice as commander of the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, XIX Army Corps, Army of the Gulf, he was transferred as Colonel and commander of the 1st Michigan Volunteer Heavy Artillery on July 28, 1863. He served in that duty until he resigned on January 29, 1864. Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA Plot: Section P, Row 20, Grave 32
Cox, James Middleton b. March 31, 1870 d. July 15, 1957 Ohio Governor, Presidential Candidate, Newspaper Publisher. Born in Jacksonburg, Ohio, he grew up on his family's farm in Butler County, Ohio. Completing an education at the common schools, he briefly became a schoolteacher before beginning a career in the newspaper business as a journalist. He became the owner and editor of the Dayton Daily News and the Springfield News. Successful as a journalist, he attempted to run for public office and was elected as a Democrat to represent Ohio's 3rd...[Read More] (Bio by: Kevin Guy) Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA Plot: section 101 lot 1
Crane, Joseph Halsey b. 1782 d. 1851 US Congressman. Elected to represent Ohio's 3rd District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1829 to 1837. Also served as a Member of the Ohio State Legislature, and State Court Judge. (Bio by: K) Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Dayton Veterans Soldiers Monument b. 1877 Dayton Veterans Soldiers Monument. This monument is located atop the central mound at the Dayton National Cemetery on the grounds of the former National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Central Branch. Originally called the Dayton Asylum, the home was situated on a large complex for Civil War veterans. Construction of the monument began in 1873 and is comprised of a marble column mounted on a granite base and crowned with an ornamental cap. Four statues of soldiers are placed on the base...[Read More] (Bio by: Kevin Guy) Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Downs, Henry W. b. August 29, 1844 d. July 2, 1911 Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Civil War as a Sergeant in Company I, 8th Vermont Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Third Battle of Winchester, Virginia on September 19, 1864. His citation reads "With one comrade, voluntarily crossed an open field, exposed to a raking fire, and returned with a supply of ammunition, successfully repeating the attempt a short time thereafter". He ended the war with a commission of Lieutenant...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA Plot: Section Q, Row 7, Grave 24
Dunbar, Paul Laurence b. June 27, 1872 d. February 9, 1906 Poet. Born in Dayton, Ohio, the son of former slaves from Kentucky, he went on to become one of the first nationally-renowned African-American poets. His father Joshua, an escaped slave who served in the Civil War, left the family in 1874. His mother Matilda supported the family as a washerwoman, even working for the Wright family; Orville Wright went to school with young Paul. His mother loved poetry and encouraged him to read. He was the only African-American in his high school class. He...[Read More] (Bio by: Midnightdreary) Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA Plot: section 101 lot 3465