Bigelow, Scott 'Bam Bam' b. September 1, 1961 d. January 19, 2007 Professional Wrestling Entertainer. Popular pro wrestler known for his menacing looks. He performed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), and later with World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Cause of death: Drug overdose Unknown* * Find A Grave is currently seeking additional burial information for this individual. Please email with any updates you may have. Thank you!
Mariette, Auguste b. February 11, 1821 d. January 19, 1881 French Egyptologist. He founded the Egyptian Antiquities Service and the famous Egyptian Museum. He is best known for his four year excavations of the Serapeum at Saqqara. He died at Bulaq in 1881 and was buried in a sarcophagus which was later moved to the forecourt in Egyptian Museum in El Cairo. (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni) Egyptian Museum of El Cairo, Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt Plot: In the garden of the museum, left in the entrance
Carlota of Mexico b. June 7, 1840 d. January 19, 1927 Empress of Mexico. Born Princess of Belgium with the name of Mary Charlotte Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Goth, she was the youngest daughter of the King of the Belgians, Leopold I. On July 27, 1857 she married Archduke Maximilian of Austria. After a two years sojourn in Milan, where her husband was Governor of Lombardy-Veneto, the couple retired to private life in the castle of Miramare in Trieste. When in 1863 a Mexican delegation offered to Maximilian the Crown of Mexico, she convinced him to...[Read More] (Bio by: Lucy Caldarelli) Notre Dame Church, Laken, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium Plot: Annex to the Royal Crypt
Kuczynski, Bernard Carl 'Bert' b. January 8, 1920 d. January 19, 1997 Professional Baseball and Football Player. He was a standout varsity football and baseball player at the University of Pennsylvania from 1941-1943. After graduating in 1943 he signed with the Philadelphia Athletics and pitched in the major leagues just weeks after graduating from college. He then signed an NFL contract with the Detroit Lions and played tight end for the Lions during the 1943 season, thus becoming one of the few players to ever play their rookie season in Major League Baseball...[Read More] (Bio by: Decal) Schoenersville Cemetery, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA
Robinson, Elbridge b. January 7, 1844 d. January 19, 1918 Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company C, 122d Ohio Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on June 14, 1863 at Winchester, Virginia. His citation reads "With one companion voluntarily went in front of the Union line, under a heavy fire from the enemy, and carried back a helpless wounded comrade, thus saving him from death or capture." (Bio by: Don Morfe) Patoka Cemetery, Patoka, Marion County, Illinois, USA
Harroun, Ray b. January 12, 1879 d. January 19, 1968 Race Car Driver Pioneer. Born in in Spartansburg, Pennsylvania, he built his first car in 1905 and would race anyone who would challenge him. In 1910, Harroun accepted an offer from Howard C. Marmon to design and build a racing car to be driven by him in the first big event at the new speedway at Indianapolis, Indiana. Conventional cars at the time were constructed with two bucket-type seats. Harroun's car had a streamlined body, with only one seat for the driver and equipped with the auto...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Anderson Memorial Park, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana, USA
Nachman, Jerome A 'Jerry' b. February 24, 1946 d. January 19, 2004 Longtime tv newsman, Jerry was also editor-in-chief of MSNBC. In 2003, Jerry announced to his viewers that he was battling a rare form of gallbladder cancer. His final assignment for Msnbc was in early 2004 reporting on the Michael Jackson case. Nachman was the recipient of the prestigious Peabody Award, the Edward R. Murrow Award, and an Emmy. (Bio by: Michael Hollings) Cause of death: Gallbladder cancer Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend
Catlin, Isaac Swartwood b. July 8, 1835 d. January 19, 1916 Civil War Union Brevet Major General, Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was born in Owego, New York. He raised the first company of Volunteers for the Civil War on the day of President Lincoln's call for 75,000 troops. He served as Captain of the 3rd New York Infantry, from May 14, 1861, until March 14, 1862, when he resigned. A few months later, he was appointed First Lieutenant and Adjutant of the 109th New York Infantry, on August 2, 1862. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on...[Read More] (Bio by: Ugaalltheway) Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA Plot: Section 2, Grave 3397
Weatherly, Joe b. May 29, 1922 d. January 19, 1964 Race car driver. Weatherly loved racing and began racing motorcycles upon his discharge from the Army. He won three American Motorcycle Championships. By 1952 he had moved to racing stock cars. In 1956 he joined NASCAR's elite Grand National Division. During a race in January 1964 at Riverside Speedway in California he was involved in a horrific accident. Weatherly had chosen to only wear a lap belt and not a shoulder harness. He died as a result of injuries suffered in the accident. During his...[Read More] (Bio by: Reddfamilyhistory) Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Lewis Jr., William Delaware b. May 19, 1827 d. January 19, 1872 Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. Served first as Colonel and commander of the 3-month service 18th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, then as Colonel and commander of the 110th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He led his regiment in the Battles of 1st Winchester (March 23, 1862) and Port Royal (June 8, 1862) during the Union Army's unsuccessful campaign to defeat Stonewall Jackson in the Shenandoah Valley Campaign. In December 1862 his resigned his commission, his health having been...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA Plot: Section A, Lot 91-102
March, Hal b. April 22, 1920 d. January 19, 1970 Actor, Comedian, and Game Show Host. He is best remembered as the host of the popular television game show "The $64,000 Question." Born in San Francisco, California to Jewish parents he began his entertainment career in 1944 as part of a comedy team with Bob Sweeney and had their own radio show in the early 1950s as "Sweeney and March." He made appearances on early television shows like "I Love Lucy," "Burns and Allen," and "The Imogene Coca Show" before becoming the host of "The $64,000...[Read More] (Bio by: William Bjornstad) Hillside Memorial Park, Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Mount Sholom. 4-144-6
Langan, Glenn b. July 8, 1917 d. January 19, 1991 Actor. Born Thomas Glenn Langan. Died of cancer at aged of 73. Married actress Adele Jergens. Appeared in "Riding High" (1943), "Fury at Furnace Creek" (1948), "Treasure of Monte Cristo" (1949), and "Mutiny in Outer Space" (1965). Cause of death: Cancer Oakwood Memorial Park, Chatsworth, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Pioneer Section, Lot 533, Grave 1
McGugin, Daniel Earle b. July 29, 1879 d. January 19, 1936 Hall of Fame College Football Coach. For thirty years he led Vanderbilt University's team recording a record of 197 wins, 55 loses and 19 ties, acquiring a .762 winning percentage. Born in Tingley, Iowa he played his college ball at Drake University and the University of Michigan where he played guard in the first Rose Bowl game. He graduated from Michigan with a law degree. He coached the Commodores from 1904 to 1934 achieving three undefeated seasons and five seasons with only one loss...[Read More] (Bio by: Bigwoo) Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Rabin, Michael b. May 2, 1936 d. January 19, 1972 Musician. He gained renown as a classical violin virtuoso, touring widely in the United States and Europe. He appearing at Carnegie Hall in New York City, New York at the age of 15, and at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England at age 21. Mount Hebron Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA
McGunigal, Patrick b. May 30, 1876 d. January 19, 1936 World War I Congressional Medal Of Honor Recipient. Citation: For extraordinary heroism while attached to the Huntington. On the morning of 17 September 1917, while the U.S.S. Huntington was passing through the war zone, a kite balloon was sent up with Lt. (j.g.) H. W. Hoyt, U.S. Navy, as observer. When the balloon was about 400 feet in the air, the temperature suddenly dropped, causing the balloon to descend about 200 feet, when it was struck by a squall. The balloon was hauled to the ship's...[Read More] Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA Plot: Section 6, Lot 8674, Map grid W/21.5
Martin Jr., Lock (Joseph Lockard) b. October 12, 1916 d. January 19, 1959 Actor. At seven-foot, seven-inches in height, he was best known for playing 'Gort' the giant robot in the movie "The Day The Earth Stood Still." He also worked with Spike Jones and His City Slickers, as a doorman for Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood (which lead to his being cast as Gort), as a public relations cowboy for both Knott's Berry Farm and Arden's Dairy, and as the host of a Los Angeles children's TV show called "The Gentle Giant." Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Vale of Peace section, Space 3 in lots 3954 & 3955
Cassidy, Ed b. March 21, 1893 d. January 19, 1968 Actor. He played in some 200 serials and westerns from the 1930's through the 1950's. Most remembered as 'Lon Carter' in "Wells Fargo Days," as 'Sam Duncan' in "Sheriff of Cimarron" and as 'Clint' in "Buckaroo Sheriff of Texas." Also, he made some appearances in early TV shows such as "The Lone Ranger" and "Circus Boy." (Bio by: MC) Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Montcrest Section - Lot 407, Division C, grave 6