Find A Grave - Kingston

Brown, Dennis Emmanuel b. February 1, 1957 d. July 1, 1999
Entertainer. Known as the "Crown Prince of Reggae" he was one of the genre's most successful singers. Born in Kingston, Jamaica he began his career at the age of nine and released his first songs at the age of twelve with the recordings of "No Man is an Island" and "If I Follow my Heart". His biggest hit followed a few years later with the release of "Money in my Pocket". During his thirty year career the reggae star released over seventy albums. Tragically his career was cut short when he died...[Read More] (Bio by: Bigwoo)
National Heroes Park, Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica
Bustamante, Sir Alexander b. February 24, 1894 d. August 6, 1977
Jamaican Prime Minister. Bustamante served as the Prime Minister of Jamaica from 1962 to 1967. He was also a noted Labor Leader and founder of the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union. (Bio by: K)
National Heroes Park, Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica
Dodd, Clement 'Sir Coxsone' b. January 26, 1932 d. May 5, 2004
Reggae music pioneer. Legendary music producer known as a highly influential figure in the development of Jamaican music and credited with launching the career of Bob Marley and the Wailers, who pioneered the music genre known as "ska." He inspired a number of bands including Madness and he opened Jamaica's first black-owned music studio. He died of an apparent heart attack at his home in Kingston, Jamaica, four days after attending a ceremony to rename a street after his famous recording...[Read More] (Bio by: Butterfly)
National Heroes Park, Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica
Ellis, Alton Nehemiah b. September 1, 1938 d. October 10, 2008
Singer. Born and raised in Trenchtown, Jamaica, he was known as "The Godfather of Rock Steady". His recordings include "Muriel" (1959), "Get Ready Rock Steady" (1966), and "I'm Still in Love with You" (1969). In 1994 Alton was awarded Jamaica's Order of distinction. In 2006 he was inducted into the International Reggae and World Music Hall of Fame. (Bio by: Babe)
Dovecot Memorial Gardens, Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica
Garvey, Marcus Mosiah b. August 17, 1887 d. June 10, 1940
Philosopher, poet, international crusader for black nationalism, founder/head of the Universial Negro Improvement Association and the first black leader in American history to organize masses of people in a political movement. In 1918 Garvey started The Negro World, the weekly newspaper of the U.N.I.A. which was published in French and Spanish as well as English. In it African history and heroes were glorified. By 1920, the organization boasted over 1,100 branches in more than 40 countries...[Read More] (Bio by: Curtis Jackson)
Cause of death: Stroke
National Heroes Park, Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica
Plot: Marcus Garvey Shrine
Gordon, William James b. May 19, 1864 d. August 15, 1922
West African Wars Victoria Cross Recipient. He served as a Lance Corporal in the West India Regiment, British Army. During an assault on fortified position at Toniataba Gambia, West Africa on March 13, 1892, Lance Corporal Gordon was part of a 12 man party whom were trying, with a heavy beam, to break down the south gate of the compound. Suddenly a number of musket-muzzles appeared through a double row of loopholes, some of them being only a few yards from the officer in command's back. Lance...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Kingston Military Cemetery, Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica
Hill, Joseph b. January 22, 1949 d. August 19, 2006
Singer. Born in Linstead, Jamaica, he was the lead vocalist of the reggae group Culture. They recorded over 20 albums, beginning with "Two Sevens Clash". He died of cardiac arrest in Berlin, during a tour. (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Dovecot Memorial Gardens, Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica
Madden, Ambrose b. 1820 d. January 1, 1863
Crimean War Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Cork, Ireland, he served as a Sergeant Major in the 41st Regiment of Foot, British Army. On October 26, 1854, during the Battle of Inkerman, Crimea, Sergeant Major Madden was ordered to lead a squad of men on an advanced enemy position. Upon reaching the objective, he captured a Russian officer and 14 men. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross and later achieved the rank of Lieutenant. He died of Malaria at age 42...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Kingston Military Cemetery, Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica
Manley, Michael b. December 10, 1924 d. March 6, 1997
Jamaica's fifth Prime Minister. Served two terms, 1972 to 1980 and 1989 to 1992. Son of Prime Minister Norman Manley, Michael inherited the leadership of the Jamacian People's National Party upon his father's death in 1969. Manley soundly beat the unpopular incumbent Prime Minister Hugh Shearer in the election of 1972 after running on a platform of promising to curb Jamaica's worsening poverty situtation. An ardent socialist, upon assuming office Manley instituted a series of harsh economic...[Read More] (Bio by: Chris)
National Heroes Park, Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica
Manley, Norman Washington b. July 4, 1893 d. September 2, 1968
Jamaican Politician. Manley served as the Chief Minister of Jamaica from 1955 to 1962. Manley also founded Jamaica's Left Wing People's National Party and was instrumental in the island's participation in the Federation of the West Indies but bowed out to hold a referendum in 1961 which resulted in Jamaica withdrawing from the union. He was married to sculptor Edna Manley, considered by many as "The Mother of Jamaican Art". Manley's son Michael served as Jamaica's Prime Minister. (Bio by: K)
National Heroes Park, Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica
McKenley, Herb b. July 9, 1922 d. November 26, 2007
Jamaican Olympic Athlete. He was one of the first Jamaicans to win an Olympic Medal and first man ever to break the record in the 400-meters. Attending the University of Illinois, he won the National Collegiate Athletic Association championships for the 220 and 440-meter dash in 1946 and 1947. He was also the Amateur Athletic Union Champion in the 440-yard dash in 1945, 1947 and 1948. At the London Olympics 1948, he won a silver medal in the 400-meter sprint. In 1952, at the Olympic games...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
National Heroes Park, Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica
Morgan, Adm. Sir Henry b. 1635 d. August 25, 1688
British Admiral and Knight. Known as one of the world's most daring and dangerous pirates, he was actually a privateer. This means that he was commissioned by the British Government to loot and plunder any and all Spanish ships, since England and Spain were at war. The loot that he captured was his payment. He was of Welch descent and was born as Hari [i.e. Harry] Morgan. Little is known of his youth and much of his later life is a combination of myth and truth. What is known is that he was...[Read More] (Bio by: Tom Todd)
Palisadoes, Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica
Sangster, Sir Donald b. October 26, 1911 d. April 11, 1967
Jamaican Prime Minister. Sangster served as the Jamaican Prime Minister from February 23, 1967 until his death on April 11, 1967. Sangster also served as a Member of the Jamaican House of Representatives, Minister of Social Welfare and Labour, Minister of Finance, and as Acting Prime Minister in February 1964. (Bio by: K)
National Heroes Park, Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica

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