Find A Grave - Vermont

Abbey, Bert Wood b. June 14, 1869 d. June 11, 1962
Major League Baseball Player. Born in Essex, Vermont, he was a right handed pitcher making his debut with the Washington Senators on June 14, 1892. For five seasons, he played with the Washington Senators in 1892, Chicago Colts (1893-95) and Brooklyn Bridgegrooms in 1896. He finished his career with a record of 22 wins, 40 losses, 52 complete games, 1 save, 161 strikeouts and a 4.52 earned run average. He died at 92 in Essex Junction, Vermont. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Mountain View Cemetery, Essex Center, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Aiken, George David b. August 20, 1892 d. November 19, 1984
Vermont Governor, US Senator. He served as Governor of Vermont from 1937 to 1940. He was the elected as a Senator from Vermont to the United States Senate to fill vacancy caused by death of Ernest W. Gibson, and served from November 5, 1940 to January 3, 1975.
West Hill Cemetery, Putney, Windham County, Vermont, USA
Allen, Ethan b. January 10, 1738 d. February 12, 1789
Revolutionary War Vermont Militia Officer. A fiercely independent soldier who often caused problems for the American side as well as the British during the war, he served in the French and Indian War at Fort William Henry, acquiring land in Vermont for his services. When the area that would become the State of Vermont came under Land Grant disputes between New York and New Hampshire in the late 1760s, he formed and became Colonel of the "Green Mountain Boys" militia unit to discourage New York...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Greenmount Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Allen, Heman b. June 14, 1777 d. December 11, 1844
US Congressman. Elected to represent Vermont in the United States House of Representatives, he served from 1831 to 1839. He also served as a Member of the Vermont State House of Representatives from 1810 to 1814, 1816 to 1817, 1822, and 1824 to 1826. (Bio by: K)
Elmwood Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Allen, Heman b. February 23, 1779 d. April 7, 1852
US Congressman, US Diplomat. Elected to represent Vermont in the United States House of Representatives, he served from 1817 to 1818. He also served as a State Court Judge from 1811 to 1814, Member of the Vermont State House of Representatives from 1812 to 1817, and as United States Minister to Chile from 1823 to 1827.
Greenmount Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Allen, Ira [cenotaph] b. April 21, 1751 d. January 7, 1814
Revolutionary War Militia Army Officer. Brother of the famed Ethan Allen. He was originally buried in Philadelphia's Arch Street Presbyterian Cemetery, but his remains were lost when that burial ground was obliterated. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Greenmount Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Plot: Right Next to the Ethan Allen Monument
Alvord, Benjamin b. August 18, 1813 d. October 16, 1884
Civil War Union Brigadier General. Graduated from the USMA in 1833, placing 22nd out of 43 (his classmates included future Union Generals John G. Barnard and Rufus King, as well as future Confederate Generals Henry C. Wayne and Daniel Ruggles). Served with the 4th United States Infantry, and participated in the Seminole Wars in Florida and in the Mexican War, where he fought in the Battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, and in the march from Vera Cruz to Mexico City. His service there...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Evergreen Cemetery, Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont, USA
Plot: Section 20, Lot 4
Arnold, Jonathan b. December 3, 1741 d. February 1, 1793
Member, Continental Congress. Father of Rhode Island Governor and Congressman Lemuel Hastings Arnold. Great-great-grandfather of Rhode Island Governor and US Senator Theodore Francis Green. Completed preparatory studies. Studied medicine, became a physician. Charter member, Providence Grenadiers militia unit, 1774. Member, Rhode Island Assembly, 1776. Author, May Act, law that repealed requirement for government officials and militia officers to swear oath of allegiance to England...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA
Arthur, Harold John b. February 9, 1904 d. July 19, 1971
Vermont Governor. He graduated from Albany Business College in 1922 and worked as a bank clerk and manager of a retail business. From 1927 to 1929 he was an assistant to Governor John Weeks, and from 1928 to 1934 he was state Superintendent of the US Employment Service. He was then employed as a stenographer by attorney and future US Senator Warren Austin. While working for Austin, Arthur received a law degree from LaSalle Extension University and became an attorney. He was President of Vermont'...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Austin, Warren Robinson b. November 12, 1877 d. December 25, 1962
First US Ambassador to United Nations. US Senator. Attended public schools in Vermont and Quebec. Graduate, Brigham Academy, Bakersfield, Vermont, 1895. Graduate, University of Vermont, 1899. Married Mildred M. Lucas, June 26, 1901. Two sons, Warren Jr. and Edward Lucas. Studied law with father, admitted to bar and began practice in St. Albans, 1902. Franklin County State's Attorney, 1904-06. Commissioner, US 2nd Circuit Court, 1907-15. Chairman, Vermont Republican Convention, 1908...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Bailey, Consuelo Bentina 'Connie' b. October 19, 1899 d. September 9, 1976
Attorney, Politician. She graduated from the University of Vermont in 1921 and Boston University Law School in 1925. She served as Burlington Grand Juror from 1925 to 1926 and Chittenden County State's Attorney from 1926 to 1930. She served in the Vermont Senate from 1930 to 1931, and from 1931 to 1937 was Chief Assistant to Congressman and Senator ...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Sheldon Cemetery, Sheldon, Franklin County, Vermont, USA
Barlow, Bradley b. May 12, 1814 d. November 6, 1889
US Congressman. Prominent Vermont businessman and civic leader. Attended local schools. Employed as store clerk in Philadelphia. Returned to Fairfield to succeed father in running family farm. Married Caroline Farnsworth (born May 20, 1819), 1837. Six children: Deborah (Dolly), 1838-60; Helen K., 1840-58; Joanna F., 1841-60; Laura, born 1844, who moved to Denver, Colorado after her marriage; Charlotte, born 1844; Anna M., 1847-65. Moved to St. Albans to become Cashier of Vermont...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Greenwood Cemetery, Saint Albans, Franklin County, Vermont, USA
Barrett, John b. November 28, 1866 d. October 17, 1938
US Diplomat. He attended Vanderbilt University and graduated from Dartmouth College in 1889. He then became a newspaper reporter and editor, working in San Francisco, California, Tacoma and Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon. He covered American efforts to improve relations with Southeast Asian countries, and he made such a favorable impression on President Grover Cleveland during an in...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Grafton Village Cemetery, Grafton, Windham County, Vermont, USA
Barstow, John Lester b. February 21, 1832 d. June 28, 1913
Vermont Governor. He was educated in Shelburne, Vermont, and became a teacher when he was fifteen. After living briefly in Detroit, Michigan, he returned to Shelburne and began farming, also serving as Assistant Clerk of the Vermont House of Representatives. He enlisted in the Union Army for the Civil War, serving from 1861 to 1864, receiving promotion to Major in the 8th Vermont Infantry Regiment, and earning frequent commendations for bravery. As a Brigadier General of Vermont militia, he...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Shelburne Village Cemetery, Shelburne, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Bartlett Jr., Thomas b. 1808 d. 1876
US Congressman. Elected to represent Vermont in the United States House of Representatives, he served from 1851 to 1853. He also served as a Member of the Vermont State Legislature. (Bio by: K)
Lyndon Center Cemetery, Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA
Baxter, Portus b. 1806 d. 1868
Vermont Congressman. Advocate for Civil War military members, nicknamed "The Soldier's Friend." Attended local schools. Attended Norwich Military Academy and University of Vermont. Moved to Derby Line, 1828. Successful merchant and farmer. Married Ellen Jannette Harris (died 1882), judge's daughter and relative of Senator Justin Morrill of Strafford, 1832. Orleans County Assistant Judge, 1846-47. Investor in Connecticut River-Passumpsic Railroad. Investor in businesses in Stanstead...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Strafford Cemetery, Strafford, Orange County, Vermont, USA
Bayley, Jacob b. July 19, 1726 d. March 1, 1815
Revolutionary War General. He moved to Hampstead, New Hampshire, and was a Captain with the British in the French and Indian War, later receiving promotion to Colonel. He settled in Newbury, Vermont in 1764 and was one of the founders of the town, serving as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas and Justice of the Peace. In 1776 he was named to Vermont's Council of Safety and appointed Brigadier General of the Vermont Militia. That year he began work on the famed Bayley-Hazen Military Road to...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Oxbow Cemetery, Newbury, Orange County, Vermont, USA
Beckhard, Arthur J. b. June 1, 1899 d. April 25, 1961
Motion Picture Screenwriter. He worked on the films "Girl On the Run" (1961), "Pop Always Pay" (1940), "Sky Parade" (1936), "Border Flight" (1936), "Curly Top" (1935), and "West Point Of The Air" (1935). He was married to actress Esther Dale.
Oakwood Cemetery, Townshend, Windham County, Vermont, USA
Plot: Division 5, Plot 8, At Foot of Grave 2 (near Esther Dale)
Bell, Charles James b. March 10, 1845 d. September 25, 1909
Governor of Vermont. He graduated from Peacham Academy and at 17 enlisted for the Civil War in Company B, 15th Vermont Infantry Regiment. After he was mustered out he reenlisted in Company C, 1st Vermont Cavalry Regiment and was promoted to Corporal in 1864. Bell was wounded at Appomattox Station in April, 1865, and was mustered out in June. He then returned to Walden, where he farmed and raised horses. Bell was elected and appointed to various local offices, including school board member...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
North Walden Cemetery, Walden, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA
Bellow, Saul b. June 10, 1915 d. April 5, 2005
Author. A native of Lachine, Quebec, he was a 1976 Prize-Winning Nobel Laureate. Some of his best known works are, "Dangling Man" (1944), "The Adventures Of Augie March" (1953), "Herzog" (1964), "Mr. Sammler's Planet" (1970), and "More Die Of Heartbreak" (1987). During his career he captured three National Book Awards and a Pulitzer Prize. He died at the age of 89 at his home in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Morningside Cemetery, Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont, USA

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