Abbitt, Watkins Moorman b. May 21, 1908 d. July 13, 1998 US Congressman. He was admitted to the Virginia Bar in 1931 and was the Commonwealth Attorney of Appomattox County, Virginia from 1932 to 1948. In 1948 he was elected as a Democrat representing Virginia's 4th District in the United States House of Representatives, filling the vacancy caused by the death of Congressman Patrick H. Drewry He was reelected to the twelve succeeding Congresses, and served from 1948 1973. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Appomattox, Appomattox County, Virginia, USA
Bocock, Thomas S. b. May 18, 1815 d. August 5, 1891 US Congressman, Speaker of the Confederate House of Representatives. Born in Buckingham County, Virginia, he received his early education and prelaw training from his brother Willis. He passed the Virginia state bar after graduating from Hampden-Sydney College in 1838, then entered public life, completing his political apprenticeship in the Virginia General Assembly in 1845. At that time he began a 2-year term as commonwealth attorney for Appomattox County (formerly Buckingham County)...[Read More] (Bio by: Ugaalltheway) Bocock Cemetery, Appomattox County, Virginia, USA
Flood, Henry De La Warr b. September 2, 1865 d. December 21, 1921 US Congressman. Elected to represent Virginia's 10th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1901 until his death in 1921. Also served as a Member of the Virginia State House of Delegates from 1887 to 1891, Member of the Virginia State Senate from 1891 to 1903, and Delegate to the Virginia State Constitutional Convention from 1901 to 1902. (Bio by: K) Appomattox Court House Green, Appomattox, Appomattox County, Virginia, USA
Flood, Joel West b. August 2, 1894 d. April 27, 1964 US Congressman. Served in the United States Army during World War I. Elected to represent Virginia's 10th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1932 to 1933. Also served as a State Court Judge from 1940 until his death in 1964. (Bio by: K) Appomattox Court House Green, Appomattox, Appomattox County, Virginia, USA
Sweeney, Joel Walker b. 1810 d. 1860 Minstrel, Musician, Banjo Innovator. Antebellum minstrel show performer, reputed inventor of the five string banjo, member of the nationally famous musical Sweeney family that included Joel, Sampson "Sam" and Richard. Popularized the five string banjo. Buried in the family cemetery on the outskirts of Appomattox Court House, Virginia. (Bio by: Steve Dunn) Sweeney Family Cemetery, Appomattox, Appomattox County, Virginia, USA
Williams, Woodrow Wilson 'Woody' b. August 21, 1912 d. February 24, 1995 Major League Baseball Player. He was an infielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds. He began his career in 1938 with 20 games late that season in Brooklyn. Two years later, he was selected off waivers by Cincinnati and played there for three seasons beginning in 1943. There he played nearly 300 games at second base. (Bio by: Robert) Pamplin Cemetery, Pamplin, Appomattox County, Virginia, USA
b. May 21, 1908 d. July 13, 1998