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Allen Sr., Clarence Emir b. September 8, 1852 d. July 9, 1932
US Congressman. Represented Utah as an At-Large Delegate in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1896 to 1897.
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
GPS coordinates: 40.7570839, -111.8489685 (hddd.dddd)
Bagley, Don b. July 18, 1927 d. July 26, 2012
Jazz Musician. A double bassist and bandleader, he shall be remembered for his collaboration with many of the legends of his time. Raised in Southern California, he studied at Los Angeles City College and at Pierce College, made his 1944 professional debut with the Hollywood Teenagers, and from 1945 until 1949 served in the US Navy Band. Associated with Stan Kenton from 1950 thru 1954 he also partnered such well known performers as Nat King Cole, Dexter Gordon, Zoot Sims, and Maynard Ferguson...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford)
Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
Bamberger, Simon b. February 27, 1846 d. October 6, 1926
Utah Governor. Governor of Utah, serving 1917 to 1921.
His parents were Emanuel Bamberger and Helene Fleisch, both of Germany. He was the husband of Ida Maas

BNai Israel Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
Bell, Terrel Howard b. November 11, 1921 d. June 22, 1996
US Presidential Cabinet Secretary. He served in the Marines during World War II, saw combat in the Pacific Theater, and was discharged as a First Sergeant. He received a bachelor's degree from Southern Idaho College in 1946 and began a career as a teacher, school administrator and college professor, earning a master's degree from the University of Idaho in 1954 and a doctorate from the University of Utah in 1961. From 1963 to 1970 he was Utah's Superintendent of Public Education, and from 1970...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Larkin Sunset Gardens, Sandy, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
Bennett, Wallace Foster b. December 13, 1898 d. December 19, 1993
Served in the U.S. Army during World War I, U.S. Senator from Utah, 1951-1973, 1974-1975.
Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
Bennion, Mervyn Sharp b. May 5, 1887 d. December 7, 1941
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Mervyn Sharp Bennion was Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. West Virginia when it was hit by the Japanese in thier suprise attack on December 7, 1941. His CMOH citation reads: For conspicuous devotion to duty, extraordinary courage, and complete disregard of his own life, above and beyond the call of duty, during the attack on the Fleet in Pearl Harbor, by Japanese forces on 7 December 1941. As Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. West Virginia...[Read More] (Bio by: Soorus)
Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
Plot: West-3-148-1-Cent
Bernhisel, John Milton b. July 23, 1799 d. September 28, 1881
Delegate to U.S. Congress from Utah Territory, 1851-1859, 1861-1863.
Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
Blair, Jacob Beeson b. April 11, 1821 d. February 12, 1901
US Congressman, US Diplomat. Elected to represent Virginia in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1861 to 1863. Blair also served as a United States Representative from West Virginia from 1863 to 1865, United States Minister to Costa Rica in 1868, Justice of the Wyoming Territorial Supreme Court in 1876, and State Court Judge in 1892. (Bio by: K)
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
Brown, Arthur b. March 8, 1843 d. October 12, 1906
US Senator. He was elected as a Republican Senator from Utah to United States Senate after Utah was admitted as a state, and served from 1896 to 1897. On December 8, 1906, he was shot in Washington D.C. by a woman who claimed she was the mother of his children. He died 4 days later. (Bio by: Tim Crutchfield)
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
Plot: Section M, Lot 212, Grave 8
Caine, John Thomas b. January 8, 1829 d. September 20, 1911
US Congressman. Born in the Isle of Man, he immigrated to the United States in 1846 and lived in New York City until he settled in the Territory of Utah as a teacher in 1852. He served as Secretary of the Utah Territorial Council for sessions from 1856 to 1882 and was recorder of Salt Lake City, 1876 to 1882. In 1882, he was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-eighth, Forty-ninth and Fiftieth Congresses and on the People's Party ticket to the Fifty-first and Fifty-second Congresses, serving...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
Cannon, George Quayle b. January 11, 1827 d. April 12, 1901
Religious Leader. Born in Liverpool, England, his father became aware of the Mormon Gospel when his sister, Leonora Cannon, with her husband and future president of the church, John Taylor, was baptized by Parley P. Pratt in 1836. Four years later, John Taylor, while on a mission in England, baptized George Q. and his family. George's mother died during their emigration to Nauvoo in America. Two years after the family's arrival in Nauvoo, George's father also died. In 1849 he served a Mission...[Read More] (Bio by: Chad Stowell)
Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
Christmas Box Angel Statue [memorial]
The Christmas Box Angel Statue is dedicated to all parents who have lost a child. The statue was commissioned by Richard Paul Evans, author of "The Christmas Box," to help parents seeking a place to grieve.
Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
Plot: The angel is NW of the 330 N & Center St. intersection
Claire, Ina b. October 15, 1893 d. February 21, 1985
Actress. Born in Washington D.C., she began her career in the Theatre making her film debut in "The Puppet Clown" (1915). A veteran of over 35 features, her credits included "National Red Cross Pageant" (1917), "Polly with a Past" (1920), "The Last of Mrs Cheyney" (1925), "Ninotchka" (1939) and "Claudia" (1943). She died in San Francisco, California. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
Clark, Lamar b. December 1, 1933 d. November 5, 2006
Professional Boxer. He was a heavyweight contender who is best known for setting the record of 44 consecutive victories by knockout when he defeated Kenneth Hayden on January 11, 1960. The streak began on January 11, 1958 when he defeated Willard Whitaker and ended when he was knocked out by Bartolo Soni on April 8, 1960. During his career it was not uncommon for Clark to fight multiple opponents in one night. On December 1, 1958, Clark knocked out six opponents in one evening. His last...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
West Jordan City Cemetery, West Jordan, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
Clawson, Rudger Judd b. March 12, 1857 d. June 21, 1943
Religious Leader. President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With the continued publication of anti-Mormon literature the missionaries of the Church were sorely abused, especially in the Southern States, where many of them were stripped, tied to trees and brutally beaten by mobs. On the 21st of July, 1878, Elders Joseph Standing, and Rudger Clawson, a youth of twenty-two, were surrounded by a mob at Varnal Station, Georgia, and were taken...[Read More] (Bio by: Chad Stowell)
Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
Clyde, George Dewey b. July 21, 1898 d. April 2, 1972
Governor of Utah. He earned a master's degree in engineering from Cal-Berkley and taught irrigation and hydraulics classes at the Utah State Agricultural College. His accomplishments in this area of expertise led to him being appointed the State Water Conservator in 1934. A devoted Republican, Clyde won the 1956 state general election and took office as Utah's 10th Governor on January 7, 1957. He was elected to a second term in 1960. Notable accomplishments during Clyde's tenure were the...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill Grimm)
Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
Connor, Patrick Edward b. March 17, 1820 d. December 17, 1891
Civil War Union Brevet Major General. At outbreak of the Civil War, he commanded the Stockton Blues of the California Militia and was appointed Colonel. In the fall of 1861, his regiment was ordered to Utah Territory to protect the Overland Stage and Pacific Telegraph against the Confederacy. In 1862, he established Fort Douglas Utah, secured the impending Confederate threats and incursive Indians. In March 1863, he was promoted Brigadier General in command of Utah Military and led the Powder...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Fort Douglas Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
Covey, Stephen b. October 24, 1932 d. July 16, 2012
Author, Professor. Covey, who earned a B.S. in business administration from the University of Utah, an MBA from Harvard University and a Doctor of Religious Education from Brigham Young University, was the best-selling author of 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People', 'First Things First', 'The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything', 'Principle-Centered Leadership', 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families', 'The 8th Habit', 'The Leader In Me', 'How Schools and...[Read More] (Bio by: Louis Mata)
Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
Cowley, Samuel Parkinson b. July 23, 1899 d. November 28, 1934
FBI agent. He was educated at the Utah State Agricultural College and George Washington University Law School. After graduation in 1929 he joined the FBI. Promoted to Inspector in July 1934 he directed the operation to apprehend John Dillinger. In an attempt to capture George "Baby Face" Nelson (Lester Gillis) he was mortally wounded. Nelson died of a gunshot wound from Cowley's gun. His body lay in state in the rotunda of the Utah State Capitol prior to his funeral. (Bio by: Lee Potter)
Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
Crandal, Frederick Mortimer b. May 12, 1831 d. February 19, 1911
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. At the start of the Civil War, he became adjutant of the 33rd Illinois Infantry under General Charles E. Hovey. When the 48th United States Colored Infantry unit was established from the 10th Louisiana Infantry in March of 1864, he became its colonel. He led his unit in the assault and capture of Fort Blakely, Alabama in early April of 1865. At the end of the Civil War, he was named Brevet Brigadier General "for gallant and meritorious services." (Bio by: Thomas Fisher)
Fort Douglas Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA

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