, Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldiers The Tomb of the Unknown American Revolutionary War Soldiers was dedicated on July 4, 1976 when the remains of 5 Continental Army soldiers, identified by their regimental uniform buttons were re-interred. The remains were found during an archeological dig at what was once the site of Fort Stanwix. The fort, manned by soldiers under the command of Col. Peter Gansvoort was put under siege by the British and their Indian allies from August 2 to 22, 1777. It is said that in this place the "Stars...[Read More] (Bio by: Rev. Terry L. Hurlbutt) Tomb of The Unknown Soldier (US Revolutionary), Rome (Oneida County), Oneida County, New York, USA Plot: corner of N James and West Liberty Sts
120th New York Infantry Monument b. 1892 This monument, created by sculptor Byron M. Pickett and titled "Patriotism", was dedicated on October 17, 1892 to memorialize the men who served in the 120th New York Volunteer Infantry, which drew it's numbers from Kingston, New York, and surrounding areas in Ulster County. Known as the "Washington Guards", it was commanded by Colonel (later Brevet Brigadier General) George H. Sharpe, a prominent lawyer and officer in the 20th New York Militia. 906 men strong when it left for the war in August...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Old Dutch Churchyard, Kingston, Ulster County, New York, USA
9/11 Light Memorial [memorial] The Tribute in Light Memorial is in remembrance of the events of September 11, 2001 and to honor the citizens who lost their lives in the World Trade Center attacks. The $500,000 project was first dedicated on the 6-month anniversary, March 11, 2002. The two towers of light are composed of two banks of 88 7,000-watt spotlights beams that point straight up into the skyline. The site is located on a lot next to Ground Zero of the former twin towers World Trade Center, Manhattan. The lights are...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) National September 11 Memorial, Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA
Abbandando, Frank b. July 11, 1910 d. February 19, 1942 Organized Crime Figure. Known as "The Dasher", he was a member of a murder-for-hire gang made up of Jewish and Italian street gangsters working out of Brooklyn, New York City, New York during the 1930s. This gang, who came to be known in the news media as "Murder Inc.", carried out gangland murders in the New York City area under the direction of mob bosses Lepke Buchalter and [Read More] Saint John Cemetery, Middle Village, Queens County, New York, USA Plot: Section 12, Plot P, Grave 75
Abbatemarco, Frank b. 1899 d. November 4, 1959 Organized Crime Figure. Known as "Frankie Shots", he was a Captain in the Profaci Crime Family (today the Family is called the Colombo Family). He had one of the largest bookmaking and loan sharking operations in New York City during the 1940s and 1950s. He was shot and killed in a bar in Brooklyn, New York City, New York at age 59. (Bio by: Bill Heneage) Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA Plot: St. Charles Terrace, Roadside
Abbett, Leon b. October 8, 1836 d. December 4, 1894 34th and 36th New Jersey Governor. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he practiced law in New York City, New York before settling in Hoboken, New Jersey in 1862. Active in state politics, he served in the New Jersey state legislature from 1864 to 1866 and again from 1869 to 1870, and was chairman of his party's state convention in 1868. He served in the New Jersey state senate from 1875 to 1877 and served two non-consecutive terms as Governor of New Jersey from 1884 to 1887 and...[Read More] (Bio by: Bigwoo) Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA Plot: Section 156, Lot 22993
Abbott, Richard b. May 22, 1899 d. June, 1986 Actor. He was in the original casts of the plays "The Power of Darkness", "Polly", and "The Last Mile". He had many uncredited film roles from the 1930s to 1970s, such as "Love Laughs at Andy Hardy"(1947) and "Green Dolphin Street"(1947) His last role was as 'Billings' in "The Last Escape" (1970). (Bio by: Ginny M) Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, Westchester County, New York, USA Plot: Actors' Fund Section, Lot 453
Abbott, Senda b. March 19, 1868 d. February 16, 1954 Hall of Fame Basketball Pioneer. Known as "The Mother of Women's Basketball". Born Senda Valvrojenski, her family immigrated to the United States when she was seven, settling in the Boston area. Her early interests included music, art and literature. She was not particularly physically active, but when back problems forced her to give up the piano, she turned to an exercise regimen at the Boston Normal School of Gymnastics for relief. From there, her interest in physical activity and its...[Read More] (Bio by: Rick Bryant) Woodlawn Cemetery Association, New Windsor, Orange County, New York, USA Plot: Section G, Lot 251
Abplanalp, Robert b. April 4, 1922 d. August 30, 2003 Inventor, Industrialist. He turned the aerosol can into a household fixture. At the age of 27, while working as a machine shop operator, he perfected an inexpensive and reliable valve that could be mass-produced to spray perfume, insecticides and whipped cream. As an industrialist, he was an ally and confidant of President Richard M. Nixon. He lent Nixon the money to buy property in San Clemente, California...[Read More] (Bio by: Ginny M) Cause of death: Cancer Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, Westchester County, New York, USA
Abzug, Bella Savitzky b. July 24, 1920 d. March 31, 1998 US Congresswoman. She was elected as a Democrat to represent two different New York Congressional Districts in the United States House of Representatives, first representing the 19th District from 1971 to 1973, then the 20th District from 1973 to 1977. She unsuccessfully ran for United States Senator in 1976, and for New York City Mayor in 1977. She was the first Jewish woman to be elected to the United States Congress. Old Mount Carmel Cemetery, Glendale, Queens County, New York, USA
Adams, Alexander Duncan b. December 25, 1832 d. October 28, 1872 Civil War Union Army Officer. A civil engineer pre-war, he was involved in projects associated with enlarging the Erie Canal. After the Civil War began be helped to raise of company of infantry, which became Company B of the 27th New York Volunteer Infantry regiment. Commissioned its Captain and commander on May 2, 1861, he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of the regiment on September 1, 1862. At the September 1862 Battle of Crampton's Gap, Maryland, he was in command as the unit assaulted...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) South Lyons Cemetery, Lyons, Wayne County, New York, USA
Adams, Charles Henry b. April 10, 1824 d. December 15, 1902 US Congressman. He was elected as a Republican to represent New York's 16th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1875 to 1877. Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, Bronx County, New York, USA Plot: Juniper Plot
Adams, James Truslow b. October 18, 1878 d. May 18, 1949 Historian. He graduated from Yale University in 1900, served in the United States Army during World War I as an intelligence officer, and on the staff of the United States delegation at the post-War Versailles Peace Conference. After the war he began writing, and won a Pulitzer Prize for hiw work "The Founding of New England" in 1921. His other works include "Revolutionary New England, 1691-1776", "Hamiltonian Principles", "Jeffersonian Principles", "The Adams Family", "The Epic of America", "...[Read More] (Bio by: Garver Graver) Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA Plot: Section 140, Lot 26607
Adams, John Mapes b. October 11, 1871 d. January 6, 1921 Boxer Rebellion Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, and served under the alias of "George Lawrence Day". While a Sergeant, he was detailed as part of the Marine Corps contingent in the China Relief Expedition during the 1900 Boxer Rebellion. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near Tientsin, China on July 13, 1900, with his citation reading "In the presence of the enemy, Adams distinguished himself by meritorious conduct". His Medal was...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA Plot: Section 2, Grave 8262
Adams, John b. August 26, 1778 d. September 25, 1854 US Congressman. He was born in Durham, New York, where he was admitted to the bar in 1805 and practiced law for many years. His political career began in 1810 when Governor Daniel D. Tompkins appointed him surrogate of Greene County, and from 1812 to 1813 he served in the New York State Assembly. In 1814 Adams was elected as a Republican to represent New York's 8th District in the United States House of Representatives...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards) Catskill Village Cemetery, Catskill, Greene County, New York, USA
Adams, John Joseph b. September 16, 1848 d. February 16, 1919 US Congressman. He was elected as a Democrat to represent two different New York Congressional Districts in the United States House of Representatives. He first represented the 8th District, serving from 1883 to 1885, then the 7th District, serving from 1885 to 1887. Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA Plot: Section 8, Lot 10912 [unmarked]
Adams Sr., Julius Walker b. October 18, 1812 d. December 13, 1899 Civil War Union Army Officer. He served during the Civil War as Colonel and commander of the 67th New York Volunteer Infantry, being commissioned its commander on June 24, 1861. He led the regiment, and it's brigade, until October 1862, when he resigned due to ill health. He had attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, but dropped out to be part of several engineering projects. He was one of the original twelve founders of the American Society of Civil Engineers, and...[Read More] (Bio by: Ethan F. Bishop) Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA Plot: Section 93/94, Lots 2018/3490
Adams Jr., Julius Walker b. April, 1840 d. November 15, 1865 Civil War Union Army Officer. A Captain in the 4th United States Regular Infantry, he led the regiment in its' action in the Wheatfield during the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 2, 1863). Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA Plot: Section 93/94, Lots 2018/3490
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