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Bronson, Isaac Hopkins b. October 16, 1802 d. August 13, 1855
US Congressman, Jurist. Elected as a Democrat representing New York in the Twenty-fifth Congress, he served from 1837 to 1839. Details of Bronson's early life are sketchy. He was born either in Waterbury, Connecticut or Rutland, New York, and from 1822 to 1837 he practiced law in Watertown. During his one term in the US House of Representatives he was chairman of the Committee on Territories. Defeated for reelection, Bronson was appointed judge of New York's fifth judicial district (...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Episcopal Church Cemetery, Palatka, Putnam County, Florida, USA
Chester, George Foote b. January 28, 1828 d. December 19, 1889
Civil War Union Army Officer. An 1846 graduate of Yale University, he was an educator and lawyer before the war. On April 21, 1861, nine days after the firing on Fort Sumter, this native southerner join the Union cause as a private in Company H, of the 71st New York Militia. With 3 months service in this unit, he was honorably mustered out of it. On October 26, 1861, he became the Captain of Company D, in the 53rd New York Volunteer Infantry. His promotion to Lieutenant Colonel was dated...[Read More] (Bio by: Stonewall)
San Mateo Cemetery, San Mateo, Putnam County, Florida, USA
Jenkins Jr., Robert Henry b. June 1, 1948 d. March 5, 1969
Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Viet Nam War in the United States Marine Corps as a Private First Class in the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division (Rein), FMF. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Fire Support Base Argonne, Republic of Vietnam on March 5, 1969. His citation reads “For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a machine gunner with Company C, 3rd...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Sister Spring Cemetery, Interlachen, Putnam County, Florida, USA
Moseley, William Dunn b. February 1, 1795 d. January 4, 1863
1st Governor of the State of Florida 1845-1849.
West View Cemetery, Palatka, Putnam County, Florida, USA
Putnam County Crime Victims Monument [memorial]
Memorial. This is a monument located in Palatka, Florida, dedicated to the memory of murder victims. The inscription on the stone reads: 'Victim Voices Silent No More.' (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Putnam County Crime Victims Monument, Palatka, Putnam County, Florida, USA
Robinson, George Dorgue b. February 20, 1838 d. April 14, 1873
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. He began his Civil War service as a 1st Lieutenant in the 75th New York Volunteer Infantry. He then was commissioned first as Major of the 95th United States Colored Troops, then as Colonel and commander of the 97th United States Colored Troops. He was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on March 13, 1865 for "gallant and meritorious conduct at Pollard and Mobile, Ala." (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
San Mateo Cemetery, San Mateo, Putnam County, Florida, USA
Williams, Jarvis b. May 16, 1965 d. May 25, 2010
Professional Football Player. For seven seasons (1988 to 1994), he played at the free-safety and strong-safety positions in the National Football League with the Miami Dolphins and New York Giants. Born Jarvis Eric Williams, he attended Palatka High School (Florida) and played collegiate football at the University of Florida. While with the Gators, he achieved all-SEC honors twice and All-American recognition. He was selected by Miami during the 2nd round of the 1988 NFL Draft, and appeared in...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Oak Hill West Cemetery, Palatka, Putnam County, Florida, USA

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