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Bachmann, Carl George b. May 14, 1890 d. January 22, 1980
US Congressman. A Republican, he served four terms (1925 to 1933) in the US House of Representatives, representing West Virginia's 1st District. He was defeated for reelection in 1932 and 1934, and ran unsuccessfully for the US Senate in 1940. Bachmann was born in Wheeling, West Virginia. He studied at Washington and Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania, and graduated from West Virginia University's law department in 1915, passing his bar exam that same year. Most of his long...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, USA
Berry, Leon [original burial site] b. September 13, 1908 d. October 31, 1941
Jazz Musician, better known as "Chu" Barry. A saxophonist, had his life not been prematurely shortened, many jazz aficionados suggest that he might have become the most significant jazz saxophonists of the 20th century. Among the major groups with which he played were the bands of Benny Carter, Teddy Hill, Fletcher Henderson and Cab Calloway. He was named to "Metronome" magazines All-Star Bands of 1937 and 1938 that included Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Jimmy Dorsey, Harry James, Jack Teagarden...[Read More] (Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett)
Peninsula Cemetery, Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, USA
Berry, Leon b. September 13, 1908 d. October 31, 1941
Jazz Musician, better known as "Chu" Barry. A saxophonist, had his life not been prematurely shortened, many jazz aficionados suggest that he might have become the most significant jazz saxophonists of the 20th century. Among the major groups with which he played were the bands of Benny Carter, Teddy Hill, Fletcher Henderson and Cab Calloway. He was named to "Metronome" magazines All-Star Bands of 1937 and 1938 that included Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Jimmy Dorsey, Harry James, Jack Teagarden...[Read More] (Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett)
Mount Zion Cemetery, Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, USA
Cruger, Daniel b. 1780 d. 1843
US Congressman. Elected to represent New York's 20th District in the United Sattes House of Representatives, serving from 1817 to 1819. Also served as a Member of the New York State Legislature. (Bio by: K)
Stone Church Cemetery, Elm Grove, Ohio County, West Virginia, USA
Curtis, Josiah M. b. November 16, 1844 d. June 17, 1875
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a First Lieutenant in the Union Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a Second Lieutenant in Company I, 12th West Virginia Infantry for action at Petersburg, Virginia on April 2, 1865. His citation reads "Seized the colors of his regiment after two color bearers had fallen, bore them gallantly, and was among the first to gain a foothold, with his flag, inside the enemy's works." He was one of five 12th West Virginia soldiers to...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe)
West Liberty Cemetery, West Liberty, Ohio County, West Virginia, USA
Edwards, Thomas Owen b. March 29, 1810 d. February 5, 1876
US Congressman. Elected to represent Ohio's 9th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1847 to 1849. (Bio by: K)
Mount Wood Cemetery, Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, USA
Glasscock, John Wesley b. July 22, 1859 d. February 24, 1947
Major League Baseball Player. A shortstop in professional baseball for many years, he had a lifetime batting average of .317. He played with Cleveland, St. Louis Cardinals, Indianapolis, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Paul and Sioux City in the Western league, and with the old Central league, and was for a time manager of the Ft. Wayne team. He was a player/manager for the St. Louis Maroons now known as the St. Louis Cardinals. He was St. Louis' first manager. He was inducted into the...[Read More] (Bio by: Jay McAfee)
Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, USA
Hubbard, Chester Dorman b. November 25, 1814 d. August 23, 1891
US Congressman. Elected to represent West Virginia's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1865 to 1869. Also served as a Member of the Virginia State House of Delegates from 1852 to 1853, Delegate to the Virginia Secession Convention in 1861, and Member of the West Virginia State Senate from 1863 to 1864. (Bio by: K)
Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, USA
Hubbard, William Pallister b. December 24, 1843 d. December 5, 1921
US Congressman. Served in the Union Army during the Civil War. Elected to represent West Virginia's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1907 to 1911. He was defeated in 1890. Also served as a Member of the West Virginia State House of Delegates from 1881 to 1882, Candidate for the West Virginia State Attorney General in 1888, and Delegate to the Republican National Convention from West Virginia in 1912. (Bio by: K)
Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, USA
Nickerson, Henry Nehemiah b. December 2, 1888 d. May 2, 1979
Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz) Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was in the United States Navy. He served as a Boatswain's Mate Second Class. His citation reads "On board the USS Utah, Nickerson showed extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 April 1914." (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, USA
Plot: Section G, Lot 179
Pendleton, John Overton b. July 4, 1851 d. December 24, 1916
US Congressman. Elected to represent West Virginia's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1889 to 1890, and 1891 to 1895. He was defeated as Democratic in 1895. Also served as a Democratic Candidate for the West Virginia State Senate in 1886. (Bio by: K)
Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, USA
Schiffler, Andrew Charles b. August 10, 1889 d. March 27, 1970
US Congressman. Elected to represent West Virginia's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1939 to 1941, and 1943 to 1945. (Bio by: K)
Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, USA
Stanton, Benjamin b. June 4, 1809 d. June 2, 1872
US Congresman. Elected to represent Ohio's 4th and 8th Districts in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1851 to 1853, and 1855 to 1861. Also served as a Member of the Ohio State Senate from 1841 to 1843, Delegate to the Ohio State Constitutional Convention in 1850, Lieutenant Governor of Ohio from 1862 to 1864, and Presidential Elector from West Virginia in 1868. (Bio by: K)
Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, USA
Steber, Eleanor b. July 17, 1916 d. October 3, 1990
Opera Singer. She received her early training in voice and piano at home from her mother. Her formal training included studies at the New England Conservatory of Music where she received a B.A. in Music in 1938. In 1940, she won a contract with the Metropolitan Opera House where her first role was as Sophie in "Der Rosenkavalier." After leaving the Met in 1961 over a contract dispute, she continued to perform in concerts and recitals. She was head of the voice department at the Cleveland...[Read More] (Bio by: MP)
Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, USA
Steenrod, Lewis b. May 27, 1810 d. October 3, 1862
US Congressman. Elected to represent Virginia's 15th, 19th, and 21st Districts in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1839 to 1845. Also served as a Member of the Virginia State Legislature.
Stone Church Cemetery, Elm Grove, Ohio County, West Virginia, USA
Thompson, George Western b. May 14, 1806 d. February 24, 1888
US Congressman. Elected to represent Virginia's 15th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1851 to 1852. Also served as a State Court Judge.
Stone Church Cemetery, Elm Grove, Ohio County, West Virginia, USA
Woods, Daniel A. b. 1847 d. August 10, 1894
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a Private in Company K, 1st West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of Sailors Creek, Virginia on April 6, 1865. His citation reads "Capture of flag of 18th Florida Infantry (C.S.A.)". His Medal was awarded to him on May 3, 1865. He was one of fourteen 1st West Virginia Cavalry soldiers to be awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery during the Civil War (the others being [Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, USA

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