Abbey, Bert Wood b. June 14, 1869 d. June 11, 1962 Major League Baseball Player. Born in Essex, Vermont, he was a right handed pitcher making his debut with the Washington Senators on June 14, 1892. For five seasons, he played with the Washington Senators in 1892, Chicago Colts (1893-95) and Brooklyn Bridgegrooms in 1896. He finished his career with a record of 22 wins, 40 losses, 52 complete games, 1 save, 161 strikeouts and a 4.52 earned run average. He died at 92 in Essex Junction, Vermont. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Mountain View Cemetery, Essex Center, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Allen, Ethan b. January 10, 1738 d. February 12, 1789 Revolutionary War Vermont Militia Officer. A fiercely independent soldier who often caused problems for the American side as well as the British during the war, he served in the French and Indian War at Fort William Henry, acquiring land in Vermont for his services. When the area that would become the State of Vermont came under Land Grant disputes between New York and New Hampshire in the late 1760s, he formed and became Colonel of the "Green Mountain Boys" militia unit to discourage New York...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Greenmount Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Allen, Heman b. June 14, 1777 d. December 11, 1844 US Congressman. Elected to represent Vermont in the United States House of Representatives, he served from 1831 to 1839. He also served as a Member of the Vermont State House of Representatives from 1810 to 1814, 1816 to 1817, 1822, and 1824 to 1826. (Bio by: K) Elmwood Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Allen, Heman b. February 23, 1779 d. April 7, 1852 US Congressman, US Diplomat. Elected to represent Vermont in the United States House of Representatives, he served from 1817 to 1818. He also served as a State Court Judge from 1811 to 1814, Member of the Vermont State House of Representatives from 1812 to 1817, and as United States Minister to Chile from 1823 to 1827. Greenmount Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Allen, Ira [cenotaph] b. April 21, 1751 d. January 7, 1814 Revolutionary War Militia Army Officer. Brother of the famed Ethan Allen. He was originally buried in Philadelphia's Arch Street Presbyterian Cemetery, but his remains were lost when that burial ground was obliterated. (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Greenmount Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA Plot: Right Next to the Ethan Allen Monument
Arthur, Harold John b. February 9, 1904 d. July 19, 1971 Vermont Governor. He graduated from Albany Business College in 1922 and worked as a bank clerk and manager of a retail business. From 1927 to 1929 he was an assistant to Governor John Weeks, and from 1928 to 1934 he was state Superintendent of the US Employment Service. He was then employed as a stenographer by attorney and future US Senator Warren Austin. While working for Austin, Arthur received a law degree from LaSalle Extension University and became an attorney. He was President of Vermont'...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern) Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Austin, Warren Robinson b. November 12, 1877 d. December 25, 1962 First US Ambassador to United Nations. US Senator. Attended public schools in Vermont and Quebec. Graduate, Brigham Academy, Bakersfield, Vermont, 1895. Graduate, University of Vermont, 1899. Married Mildred M. Lucas, June 26, 1901. Two sons, Warren Jr. and Edward Lucas. Studied law with father, admitted to bar and began practice in St. Albans, 1902. Franklin County State's Attorney, 1904-06. Commissioner, US 2nd Circuit Court, 1907-15. Chairman, Vermont Republican Convention, 1908...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern) Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Barstow, John Lester b. February 21, 1832 d. June 28, 1913 Vermont Governor. He was educated in Shelburne, Vermont, and became a teacher when he was fifteen. After living briefly in Detroit, Michigan, he returned to Shelburne and began farming, also serving as Assistant Clerk of the Vermont House of Representatives. He enlisted in the Union Army for the Civil War, serving from 1861 to 1864, receiving promotion to Major in the 8th Vermont Infantry Regiment, and earning frequent commendations for bravery. As a Brigadier General of Vermont militia, he...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern) Shelburne Village Cemetery, Shelburne, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Benedict, George Grenville b. December 10, 1826 d. April 8, 1907 Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a 2nd Lieutenant in Company C, 12th Vermont Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during his brigade's celebrated flank attack on Pickett's Charge during the Third Day of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 3, 1863). His citation reads "Passed through a murderous fire of grape and canister in delivering orders and re-formed the crowded lines". During the battle he served on the staff of II Corps...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Greenmount Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Bud the Cross Country Dog b. 1903 d. 1913 Folk Dog. In 1903, most people were walking, riding bikes or horses and traveling by horse and buggy, trains or boats. There were no developed road systems, only trails, dirt and gravel roads, no maps nor service stations or places to stay. The newly invented automobile was deemed a toy for the rich and most people had never even seen one. Dr. H. Nelson Jackson, on a bet, decided to attempt a cross country trip from...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield) Jackson Residence, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA Plot: Garden - grave lost to development
Chittenden, Martin b. March 12, 1763 d. September 5, 1840 US Congressman, 7th Vermont Governor. The son of Vermont's first Governor, Thomas Chittenden, he graduated from Dartmouth College in 1789. He then settled in Jericho and became a farmer and merchant. Chittenden served in local and state government throughout his life, including Town Meeting Moderator, Justice of the Peace, Chittenden County Clerk, Member of the Vermont House of Representatives, and Judge and Chief Justice of the Chittenden County Court. He was a militia officer and served as...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern) Thomas Chittenden Cemetery, Williston, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Chittenden, Thomas b. January 6, 1730 d. August 24, 1797 1st Vermont Governor. After farming and serving in various local offices and the militia in Connecticut, he moved to Vermont. He was the Williston area's first white settler and served as a member of the council that prepared Vermont's first request for statehood in 1777. When it was rejected by the Continental Congress, Vermont declared itself an independent Republic, of which he became Governor, serving from 1778 to 1789 and 1790 to 1791. When Vermont joined the Union as the 14th state in...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern) Thomas Chittenden Cemetery, Williston, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Collins, Ray Williston b. February 11, 1887 d. January 9, 1970 Major League Baseball Player. Played Major League baseball for seven seasons (1909 to 1915) as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. A left hander, he had three good seasons before arm trouble ended his career prematurely, and was known as a nemesis to Detroit Tiger's great Ty Cobb. Joining the Red Sox in the 1909 campaign, he won 4 and lost three in 12 appearances, but established himself as a starter for the team. He won 13, 11 and 13 games over the next three years, and helped the Red Sox clinch...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Colchester Village Cemetery, Colchester, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Davis, George Evans b. December 26, 1839 d. June 28, 1926 Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War first as a First Lieutenant, then Captain and commander of Company D, 10th Vermont Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of Monocacy, Maryland, on July 9, 1864. His citation reads "While in command of a small force, held the approaches to the 2 bridges against repeated assaults of superior numbers, thereby materially delaying Early's advance on Washington". His Medal was issued on May...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA Plot: Oak Area, Lot 12
Dewey, John b. October 20, 1859 d. June 1, 1952 Educator. Born in Burlington, Vermont, he was a psychologist, philosopher, educator, social critic and political activist. For over 50 years he was the voice for a liberal and progressive democracy that shaped the destiny of America and the world. As one of the 20th Century's premier philosophers, he ranks with the greatest thinkers on the subjects of pedagogy, philosophy of mind, epistemology, logic, philosophy of science, social and political theory. From 1905 to 1929, he traveled the world...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Dewey Memorial, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Edmunds, George Franklin b. February 1, 1828 d. February 27, 1919 US Senator. Represented Vermont in the United States Senate, having been elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Solomon Foote. Served from 1866 to 1891, a period of 25 years. During his tenure in office he was involved in many of the major events of the country. He was chairman of the committee that determined the Impeachment procedures against President Andrew Johnson in 1868, wrote the 1876 bill that provided the appointment of a commission that decided the disputed Hayes-...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Greenmount Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Enos Sr., Roger b. 1729 d. October 6, 1808 Revolutionary War General. In 1759 he joined the Connecticut militia for the French and Indian War and was soon commissioned as an Ensign. He was quickly promoted to Lieutenant and became Adjutant of his regiment in 1761. Enos was promoted to First Lieutenant in 1762 and served in the British expedition against Cuba during the Seven Years War. In 1764 he was promoted to Captain in Israel Putnam's regiment. At the start of the Revolution, Enos was appointed the 22nd Regiment's Lieutenant Colonel...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern) Greenmount Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA Plot: Ethan Allen's plot
Foster, George Perkins b. October 3, 1835 d. March 19, 1879 Civil War Brevet Brigadier General. Served in the Civil War as Colonel and commander of the 4th Vermont Volunteer Infantry. He was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on August 1, 1864 for "gallant and meritorious services in the present campaign before Richmond, Virginia and in the Shenandoah Valley". (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA Plot: Block J, Lot 22
Henry, William Wirt b. November 21, 1831 d. August 31, 1915 Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General, Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Commissioned in the Union Army as a 1st Lieutenant in the 2nd Vermont Volunteer Infantry. Transferred to the 10th Vermont Volunteer Infantry, and was promoted up to Colonel and commander of the regiment. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia on October 19, 1864 while leading his unit. His citation reads "Though suffering from severe wounds, rejoined his regiment and let it...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA Plot: Maple Block, Lot 1