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Bootes, Levi Clark b. December 8, 1809 d. April 18, 1896
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. He served thirty eight years in the United States Regular Army, and distinguished himself during the Civil War. He was in command of the 6th United States Regular Infantry during the July 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and his name is inscribed on the regiments monument on Ayres Avenue in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Late in the war he was brevetted Brigadier General, US Regular Army for "gallant and meritorious services during the...[Read More]
Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Plot: Section 17, Lot 5
Boyce, William Henry b. November 28, 1855 d. February 6, 1942
US Congressman. Elected to represent Delaware as At-Large in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1923 to 1925. He was defeated as a Democrat in 1924. Also served as a State Court Judge.
Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery, Dover, Kent County, Delaware, USA
Brockson, Franklin b. August 6, 1865 d. March 16, 1942
US Congressman. He was a successful lawyer and a representative in the Delaware State Assembly from 1908 to 1910. In 1913, he was elected as Democrat to the Sixty-third Congress and served one term, until 1915. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he resumed the practice of law until his death, with firms in Clayton, Delaware, and Wilmington, Delaware. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Odd Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware, USA
Brown Sr., Clifford 'Brownie' b. October 30, 1930 d. June 26, 1956
Jazz trumpeter and composer. Best known for the jazz standard "Joy Spring" (1954) one of the best known songs that he wrote. Often referred to as the most brilliant trumpet player of his generation, an original and memorable composer, a dynamic stage presence and one of the authentic legends of modern jazz. Noted for lyricism, clarity of sound, and grace of technique. He was a principal figure in the hard-bop idiom. He died at age 25, leaving behind only four years' worth of recordings...[Read More] (Bio by: Curtis Jackson)
Mount Zion Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Plot: Just inside gate to the right.
Bruton, Bill b. November 9, 1925 d. December 5, 1995
Major League Baseball Player. As starting center fielder with the Milwaukee Braves in 1953, he hit a home run in his first major league game. A speedy runner, he led the National League in stolen bases for three consecutive seasons (1953 to 1955), twice in triples 1956, 1960 and once in runs 1960. He played with the Braves from 1953 to 1960 and with the Detroit Tigers from 1961 to 1964. In a 12-year career, he played in 1,610 games, posted a .273 batting average with 94 home runs and 545 runs...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Buck Sr., Clayton Douglass b. March 21, 1890 d. January 27, 1965
Clayton Douglass Buck first worked as an engineer in Delaware. He was a veteran of World War I. A Republican, he was elected governor of Delaware and served from 1929 - 1937. He was elected US Senator and served from 1942 - 1948. He was appointed Delaware State Tax Commissioner in 1953 and served until 1957 when he retired from public service. He died in 1965. The tombstone says that he was born and died at "Buena Vista." This was the family estate near New Castle Delaware.
Immanuel Episcopal Churchyard, New Castle, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Burton, Hiram Rodney b. November 13, 1841 d. June 17, 1927
US Congressman. He was elected as a Republican At-Large Delegate to represent Delaware in the United States House of Representatives, serving two terms (March 4, 1905 through March 3, 1909). (Bio by: Russ Pickett)
Saint Pauls Episcopal Cemetery, Georgetown, Sussex County, Delaware, USA
Burton, William b. October 16, 1789 d. August 5, 1866
Delaware Governor. He served as the Governor of Delaware from 1859 to 1863.
Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery, Milford, Kent County, Delaware, USA
Cannon, Annie Jump b. December 11, 1863 d. April 13, 1941
Scientist. An Astronomer at the Harvard Observatory, she discovered over 300 stars and 5 novae. She was the first woman to be awarded an honorary doctorate from Oxford University (1925), and received the Henry Draper Medal of the National Academy of Sciences (1931). She established the Annie J. Cannon Prize of the American Astronomical Society in 1933. (Bio by: Garver Graver)
Lakeside Cemetery, Dover, Kent County, Delaware, USA
Cannon, William b. March 15, 1809 d. March 1, 1865
41st Delaware Governor. He was elected as Governor of Delaware in 1862, and served from January 20, 1863 until his death on March 1, 1865. He served a number of years in the Delaware General Assembly and as the State Treasurer of Delaware. His son, Philip L. Cannon, also served as Delaware's 1st Lieutenant Governor. (Bio by: Russ Pickett)
Bridgeville Cemetery, Bridgeville, Sussex County, Delaware, USA
Causey, John William b. September 19, 1841 d. October 1, 1908
US Congressman. He was elected to represent Delaware in the United States House of Representatives, serving from March 4, 1891 through March 3, 1895.
Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milford, Kent County, Delaware, USA
Causey, Peter Foster b. January 11, 1801 d. February 17, 1871
Delaware Governor. He served as the Governor of Delaware from 1855 to 1859.
Methodist Episcopal Cemetery, Milford, Sussex County, Delaware, USA
Cihocki, Edward Joseph 'Cy' b. May 9, 1907 d. November 9, 1987
Major League Baseball Player. Middle infielder for the Philadelphia Athletics for two seasons in 1932 and 1933. He appeared in 33 games in 1933 with 14 hits. (Bio by: Robert)
All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Plot: Section 12 Row 31 Lot 6 Grave 9
Clark, John b. February 1, 1761 d. August 14, 1821
Delaware Governor. Served as the Governor of Delaware from 1817 to 1820.
Duck Creek Presbyterian Churchyard, Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware, USA
Clayton, John Middleton b. July 24, 1796 d. November 9, 1856
United States Senator from Delaware, 1829-1836 and 1845-1849; Secretary of State under President Taylor, 1849-1850; negotiated the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty with Great Britain; again United States Senator from Delaware, 1853-1856.
Old Presbyterian Cemetery, Dover, Kent County, Delaware, USA
Clayton, Dr. Joshua [cenotaph] b. July 20, 1744 d. August 11, 1798
Delaware Governor, US Senator. 10th and 11th President (Governor) of Delaware (1789-1796), US Senator from Delaware (1798), Major in the Revolutionary War, Delaware State Senator. (Bio by: Russ Pickett)
Old Presbyterian Cemetery, Dover, Kent County, Delaware, USA
Clayton, Thomas b. July, 1777 d. August 21, 1854
U.S. Congressman, U.S. Senator. Son of Delaware's 10th Governor, Joshua Clayton, and cousin of U.S. Senator John Middleton Clayton. Served in Delaware State House of Representatives from 1802 to 1806 and from 1810 to 1813. Served in the Delaware State Senate in 1808 and was appointed the Secretary of State of Delaware by Governor George Truitt serving from 1808 to 1810. Served in the office of Delaware State Attorney General from 1810 to 1815. Elected as a U.S. Congressman to represent Delaware...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Pickett)
Old Presbyterian Cemetery, Dover, Kent County, Delaware, USA
Cochran, John Polk b. February 7, 1809 d. December 27, 1898
US Governor. Served as the Governor of Delaware from 1875 to 1879. Also served as a Member of the New Castle County Levy Court. (Bio by: K)
Forest Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Middletown, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Collins, John b. March 1, 1776 d. April 16, 1822
Delaware Governor. Collins received a private education and took over operation of his father's business mining and smelting the bog iron contained on the family's property around Collins Pond, later expanding his interests to include a sawmill and a gristmill. He was appointed Justice of the Peace in 1803 and served until 1807. Collins also served in the militia, receiving appointment as Lieutenant in 1807 and eventually attaining the rank of Major. In 1820 he was the successful Democratic-...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Collins Family Cemetery, Collins Pond Acres, Sussex County, Delaware, USA
Collins, Thomas b. 1732 d. March 29, 1789
Delaware Governor. He served as Sheriff of Kent County, Delaware and in the Delaware House of Representatives as the Speaker of the House. During the Revolutionary War he was a Brigader General of the Delaware Militia. Served as Delaware's 8th President (Governor) from October 28, 1786 until his death on March 29, 1789. He was the first Governor of Delaware to die in office. (Bio by: Russ Pickett)
Saint Peter's Cemetery, Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware, USA

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