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Adams, Nick b. July 10, 1931 d. February 6, 1968
Actor. He is best remembered for his role of 'Johnny Yuma' in the television western series "The Rebel" (1959 to 1962). The studios molded his acting persona in the same "troubled young man" persona as his close friend, actor James Dean. Born in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, he was raised in Garfield, New Jersey. After starting his acting career as an uncredited extra in the film "Somebody Loves Me" (1952), he joined the United...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)
Cause of death: Suspected suicide
Saints Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Cemetery, Berwick, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Buckalew, Charles Rollin b. December 28, 1821 d. May 19, 1899
US Senator, US Diplomat, US Congressman. He served as United States Minister to Ecuador from 1858 to 1861, and was later elected as a Senator from Pennsylvania to the United States Senate, serving from 1863 to 1869. He was then elected to represent two different Pennsylvania Congressional Districts in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1887 to 1891, first representing the 11th District from 1887 to 1889, then the 17th District from 1889 to 1891. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Old Rosemont Cemetery, Bloomsburg, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Ent, Wellington Henry b. August 16, 1834 d. November 5, 1871
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. He served in the Civil War as Colonel and commander of the 6th Pennsylvania Reserves. He led his regiment at the Battle of Gettysburg, where it fought with the rest of Colonel William McCandless's brigade in the Wheatfield and Valley of Death. Six soldiers in his regiment were awarded the Medal of Honor during the Battle. He was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on March 13, 1865 for "gallant conduct at the battles of the Wilderness...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Old Rosemont Cemetery, Bloomsburg, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Snyder Vault
Furman, Chester S. b. February 14, 1842 d. July 22, 1910
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the Civil War as a Corporal in Company A, 6th Pennsylvania Reserves. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (July 2, 1863). His citation reads "Was 1 of 6 volunteers who charged upon a log house near Devil's Den, where a squad of the enemy's sharpshooters were sheltered, and compelled their surrender". His Medal was issued August 3, 1897. The five other 6th...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Old Rosemont Cemetery, Bloomsburg, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Laubach, Frank Charles b. September 2, 1884 d. June 11, 1970
Religious Leader. A Congregational missionary and educator, beginning in 1929 he developed literacy primers for more then 300 languages and dialects in more than 100 countries. In 1955 he founded the non-profit organization, Laubach Literacy Inc. He created the slogan "Each One Teach One."
Benton Cemetery, Benton, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA
McHenry, John Geiser b. April 26, 1868 d. December 27, 1912
US Congressman. Elected to represent Pennsylvania's 16th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1907 to 1912.
Benton Cemetery, Benton, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Mears, George W. b. January 3, 1843 d. 1921
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the Civil War as a Sergeant in Company A, 6th Pennsylvania Reserves. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (July 2, 1863). His citation reads "Was 1 of 6 volunteers who charged upon a log house near Devil's Den, where a squad of the enemy's sharpshooters were sheltered, and compelled their surrender". His Medal was issued February 16, 1897. The five other 6th...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Old Rosemont Cemetery, Bloomsburg, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Woodin, William Hartman b. May 27, 1868 d. May 3, 1934
Presidential Cabinet Secretary. He served as the Secretary of Treasury under President Franklin Roosevelt for 1933 to 1934. A Republican businessman he was a major contributer to Roosevelt's campaign in 1932. He was instrumental in forming the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) which the government guaranteed financial security to all who had bank accounts. (Bio by: C.S.)
Pine Grove Cemetery, Berwick, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA

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