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• Aaron, Tommie Lee    b. August 5, 1939  d. August 16, 1984
  Major League Baseball Player. He played Major League baseball as an outfielder for seven seasons (1962 to 1965, 1968 to 1971) with the Braves when they were first in Milwaukee, then after they moved to Atlanta. He was the brother of Hall of Fame baseball player Henry "Hank" Aaron.
  Catholic Cemetery, Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, USA
   
• Abercrombie, John  b. May 17, 1866  d. July 2, 1940
  US Congressman. He was elected to represent Alabama as an At-Large Delegate in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1913 to 1917.
  Greenwood Cemetery, Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, USA
   
• Agee, Tommie Lee    b. August 9, 1942  d. January 22, 2001
  Major League Baseball Player. He played Major League Baseball for 12 seasons (1962 to 1973) as an outfielder for the Chicago White Sox, New York Mets, Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals. Best known for being a integral part of the 1969 "Miracle Mets" Championship team, he broke in with the White Sox in 1962, but played very sparingly for them at the end of the next 3 seasons. Becoming a starter in 1966, he responded by having a successful first full season, leading all American League...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
  Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, USA
   
• Aiken, George L.   b. December 19, 1830  d. April 27, 1876
  Playwright, Actor. He is best known for his dramatizing Harriet Beecher Stowe's anti-slavery novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" for the theater. He acted in its first performance at Troy, New York on September 27, 1852, and made numerous appearances in the play in the pre-Civil War era.
  Cain Cemetery, Bay Minette, Baldwin County, Alabama, USA
   
• Aldrich, Truman Heminway   b. October 17, 1848  d. April 28, 1932
  US Congressman. He was elected to represent Alabama's 9th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1896 to 1897. He was the brother of Congressman William F. Aldrich.
  Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
   
• Aldridge, Ava (Averal)   b. February 21, 1946  d. August 12, 2003
  Singer, Songwriter. Her songwriting crossed several genres, and she wrote songs for country, rhythm and blues, gospel, and pop music, with two of her songs reaching high chart status twenty years apart. In 1976 she co-wrote the song "Sharing the Night Together" with fellow songwriter Eddie Struzick. After being recorded by several artists, the 1979 recording of the song by the group "Dr. Hook" reached Number 6 on the Popular Music charts. In the 1990s she co-wrote "Treat her Right" with singer-...[Read More] (Bio by: Chuck Kearns)
  Colbert Memorial Gardens, Muscle Shoals, Colbert County, Alabama, USA
   
• Alford, Julius Cesaer  b. May 10, 1799  d. January 1, 1863
  US Congressman. A lawyer and planter in Georgia, he commanded a company of infantry during the 1836 Creek War. He was elected as an At-Large Delegate to the United States House of Representatives to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Congressman George W. B. Towns, and served the remained of his term which was from January 2 to March 3, 1837. He unsuccessfully attempted to run for the seat again, but was successful in an 1838 attempt. He again served as an At-Large Delegate, serving...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
  Alford Family Cemetery, Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, USA
   
• Allen, James Browning    b. December 28, 1912  d. June 1, 1978
  US Senator, Alabama Lieutenant Governor. Browning, a lawyer by training, spent most of his adult life in government service. His was elected as a member of the Alabama State Legislature just three years out of law school. He served in this position from 1938 until 1942, when he resigned from the Legislature in order to enter active duty as a member of the United States Naval Reserve in World War II. After the war, he returned to Montgomery, this time as a member of the State Senate. He served...[Read More] (Bio by: Dustin Oliver)
  Forrest Cemetery, Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, USA
   
• Allen, William Wirt    b. September 11, 1835  d. November 24, 1894
  Civil War Confederate Major General. At the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, he was commission a First Lieutenant, in Company A of the Alabama Montgomery Mounted Rifles. Rising through the ranks, he was promoted a Major in March 1862 and to Colonel in command of the 1st Alabama Cavalry, in July 1882. In command of the 1st Alabama, he led his troops in battles at Shiloh, the Corinth Siege, Perryville and was wounded at Murfreesbro. In February 1864, he was promoted Brigadier General in command...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
  Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
   
• Allgood, Miles Clayton    b. February 22, 1878  d. March 4, 1977
  US Congressman. Elected to represent Alabama in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1923 to 1935.
  Valley Head Cemetery, Valley Head, DeKalb County, Alabama, USA
   
• Allison, Bobby [future burial site]    b. December 3, 1937
  Auto Race Car Driver.
  Highland Memorial Gardens, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
   
• Allison, Clifford L.    b. October 20, 1964  d. August 13, 1992
  NASCAR Driver. Clifford was the son of NASCAR series champion Bobby Allison and nephew of driver Donnie Allison. Following his brother, Davey, Clifford started racing in 1983 in various series from late models to ARCA and it wasn't long before he made it to the NASCAR Busch Series in 1990. He would race in twenty-two races over three seasons in the Busch series. On August 13, 1992, Clifford was practicing for the Detroit Gasket 200 at Michigan International Speedway when his car crashed between...[Read More] (Bio by: G.Photographer)
  Highland Memorial Gardens, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
  Plot: Our Lady of Lourdes, 188A-2
   
• Allison, Davey (David Carl)    b. February 25, 1961  d. July 13, 1993
  NASCAR Driver. Born in Hollywood, Florida, David "Davey" Allison was born the son of NASCAR series champion Bobby Allison and the nephew of NASCAR driver Donnie Allison. Having grown up in the racing world, Davey would naturally begin to race as well. After racing in numerous series and rising through the ranks, Davey would make it to the NASCAR Busch series in the early 1980's and in 1985, made his debut in the NASCAR Cup series. In his cup series career, he would make 191 starts and win 19...[Read More] (Bio by: G.Photographer)
  Highland Memorial Gardens, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
  Plot: Garden of Everlasting Life, 153A-3
   
• Almon, Edward Berton    b. April 18, 1860  d. 1933
  US Congressman. Elected to represent Alabama in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1915 until his death in 1933. Also served as a State Court Judge in 1898, and Member of the Alabama State Legislature. (Bio by: K)
  Oakwood Cemetery, Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama, USA
   
• Alston, William Jeffreys  b. December 31, 1800  d. June 10, 1876
  US Congressman. Elected to represent Alabama's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1849 to 1851.
  Magnolia Cemetery, Magnolia, Marengo County, Alabama, USA
   
• Anderson, George Thomas    b. February 3, 1824  d. April 4, 1901
  Civil War Confederate Brigadier General. From 1846 to 1848, he served as an officer in the Regular Army and saw action in the Mexican War. When his home state of Georgia seceded from the Union at the outbreak of the Civil War, he was made Colonel of the 11th Georgia Infantry Regiment. In command of the 11th Georgia, he lead the regiment in the fighting at the Manassas and Antietam Campaigns. In November 1862, he was promoted Brigadier General and commanded a Brigade in General John Hood's...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
  Edgemont Cemetery, Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama, USA
   
• Andrews, George William   b. December 12, 1906  d. December 25, 1971
  US Congressman. Elected to represent Alabama in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1944 until 1971. He died in office. (Bio by: Erik Lander)
  Oak Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Bullock County, Alabama, USA
   
• Andrews, Leslie Elizabeth   b. February 12, 1911  d. December 3, 2002
  US Congresswoman. Elected to represent Alabama in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1972 until 1973. She was elected to fill the seat left vacant by the death of her husband Congressman George William Andrews. (Bio by: Erik Lander)
  Oak Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Bullock County, Alabama, USA
   
• Arabella the Spider   d. 1973
  Animal. An orb-weaving spider, she was part of early NASA experiments. She spun disorganized webs in space for the Skylab project.
  United States Space And Rocket Center, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, USA
   
• Bagby, Arthur Pendleton    b. 1794  d. September 21, 1858
  US Governor, US Senator. Member of Alabama State House of Representatives (1821), Member of Alabama State Senate (1825), Governor of Alabama (1837-1841), U.S. Senator from Alabama (1841-1848), U.S. Minister to Russia (1848-1849).
  Magnolia Cemetery, Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, USA
   

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