Find A Grave - Maryland

Ashman, Howard b. May 3, 1950 d. March 14, 1991
Motion Picture Composer, Writer, Producer. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he moved to New York City in 1974 to work for a publishing house as an editor. His work attracted attention and he became an artistic director for WPA Theatre in 1977. In 1982 he met and collaborated with Alan Menken on the highest grossing off-Broadway hit, "The Little Shop Of Horrors." In 1991 he again collaborated with Menken on Disney's, "The Little Mermaid" (1989). That same year they won the Oscar for the song "Under...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Oheb Shalom Memorial Park, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Atzerodt, George Andrew b. June 12, 1835 d. July 7, 1865
Lincoln Assassination Conspirator. At the age of eight, his parents immigrated to America and settled in Maryland, but he never became a naturalized US Citizen. He and his older brother, John, set up a carriage repair shop at Port Tobacco, Maryland, located at the mouth of Pope's Creek near its entry into the Potomac River. The two brothers separated, and John moved to Baltimore and George remained to operate the business. This was a favorite point from which Confederate spies and contraband...[Read More] (Bio by: Paul S.)
Cause of death: Executed by hanging
Old Saint Pauls Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
Averno Sr., Sisto b. May 12, 1925 d. March 26, 2012
Professional Football Player. For five seasons (1950 to 1954), he played at the offensive-guard and linebacker positions with the Baltimore Colts, New York Yanks and Dallas Texans. Born Sisto Joseph Averno, he attended Paterson High School (New Jersey) and later was stationed in the South Pacific with the US Navy during World War II. Upon returning home, he played collegiate football at Muhlenberg College (Pennsylvania) and signed as a non-drafted player with Baltimore, who joined the NFL after...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Maryland State Veterans Cemetery, Owings Mills, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Plot: Section N-14, Row 10, Site 7
Avery, Col. Isaac Erwin d. July 2, 1863
Civil War Confederate Army Officer. Served during the Civil War as Colonel and comander of the 6th North Carolina Infantry. At the Battle of Gettysburg, on the evening of July 2, 1863, he led his Brigade as he stormed East Cemetery Hill trying to dislodge the Union forces. Halfway up the hill he was killed. His final words were "Tell my father I died with my face to the enemy." His body was borne to the rear and later buried at or near Ball's Bluff National Cemetery near Leesburg, but was later...[Read More] (Bio by: Ethan)
Washington Confederate Cemetery, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, USA
Baer Jr., George b. 1763 d. April 3, 1834
US Congressman. Elected to represent Maryland's 4th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1797 to 1801 and 1815 to 1817. Member of Maryland State House of Delegates (1794-1795, 1808-1809). State Court Judge (1813) and Mayor of Frederick, Maryland, (1820).
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Baer, John Miller b. March 29, 1886 d. February 18, 1970
US Congressman. Elected to represent North Dakota's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, he served from 1917 to 1921. He was defeated in 1920. He was also a Civil engineer, postmaster, farmer, and cartoonist. (Bio by: K)
Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
Baker, John Franklin 'Home Run' b. March 13, 1886 d. June 28, 1963
Major League Baseball Hall of Famer. Nicknamed "Home Run" not for the amount of homers he hit, but for the timeliness of them. He was an integral part of Connie Mack's early 1910's Philadelphia Athletics. He helped them to four World Series appearances (the A's winning 3 of them). He received his nickname during the 1911 series against the New York Giants when he hit game-winning home runs on two consecutive days (one being hit off of the great Cristy Mathewson). Baker was sold to the Yankees...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Cause of death: stroke
Spring Hill Cemetery, Easton, Talbot County, Maryland, USA
Plot: Division K, Section 38
Baker, William Benjamin b. July 22, 1840 d. May 17, 1911
US Congressman. Elected to represent Maryland's 2nd District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1895 to 1901. Also served as a Member of the Maryland State House of Delegates in 1882, and Member of the Maryland State Senate from 1894 to 1896, and 1906 to 1908. (Bio by: K)
Baker Cemetery, Aberdeen, Harford County, Maryland, USA
Baldridge, Adm. Harry Alexander b. February 22, 1880 d. January 9, 1952
US Navy Rear Admiral. Baldridge graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1902. He became the Commanding Officer of the USS Stockton in World War I. The Stockton patrolled the Atlantic waters which were saturated with enemy submarines and mines, protecting shipping supplies and protecting vitally important convoys of troops. For these dangerous duties he was awarded the Navy Cross. He was promoted to Captain in 1924 and on January 28, 1928 became the Commanding Officer of the USS...[Read More] (Bio by: John Schneider)
United States Naval Academy Cemetery, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
Baldwin, Charles b. June 30, 1839 d. January 22, 1911
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the Civil War in the Union Navy as a Coal Heaver on board the "USS Wyalusing". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery while participating in a plan to destroy the rebel ram Albermarle in the Roanoke River on May 25, 1864. His citation reads "Volunteering for the hazardous mission, C.H. Baldwin participated in the transfer of 2 torpedoes across an island swamp. Weighted by a line which was used to transfer the torpedoes, he swam...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Christ Church Cemetery, Accokeek, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
Baldwin, Harry Streett b. August 21, 1894 d. October 19, 1952
US Congressman. Elected to represent Maryland's 2nd District in the United States House of Representatives, he served from 1943 to 1947. He also served as a Member of the Maryland State House of Delegates from 1931 to 1933, and as a Delegate to the Democratic National Convention from Maryland in 1940, and again, in 1944. He died from a cerebral hemorrhage at the Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. (Bio by: K)
Chestnut Grove Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Phoenix, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Baldwin, Howard Edward 'Harry' b. June 3, 1900 d. January 23, 1958
Professional Baseball Player. He was a pitcher for the New York Giants in 1924-1925. He appeared in 10 games in the 1924 season starting two and finishing four in relief and went 3-1. He was a member of the National League champion Giants and appeared in one game of that World Series against the Washington Senators. He pitched two innings of relief of Game Four of the losing Series. He pitched in one more game early in the following season against the Boston Braves. He pitched one inning...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert)
Oak Lawn Cemetery, Eastpoint, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Bancroft, Milton H b. January 1, 1866 d. December 13, 1947
Artist. Specializing in portaits, he experimented with various techniques in landscape studies. He created the mural decoration for Court of the Seasons and the Panama-Pacific Expo. (Bio by: Laurie)
Sandy Spring Friends Meeting House Cemetery, Sandy Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
Bankhead, Tallulah b. January 31, 1902 d. December 12, 1968
Actress. Tallulalh Bankhead was born into a very notable family in Huntsville, Alabama. Her grandfather was US Senator John Hollis Bankhead II, and her father, William Brockman Bankhead, served as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Her uncle was US Senator [Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield)
Cause of death: Double pneumonia complicated by emphysema
Saint Pauls Kent Churchyard, Chestertown, Kent County, Maryland, USA
Plot: Section A, Lot 94
Banks, Robert Tunstall b. April 2, 1822 d. August 8, 1901
Baltimore Mayor. he served as the Mayor of Baltimore, Maryland, from 1867 to 1871.
Green Mount Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
Banneker, Benjamin [cenotaph] b. November 9, 1731 d. October 9, 1806
Inventor, Scientist. He is arguably the best-known African-American figure in early United States history. Born near Baltimore, Maryland in 1731, his grandmother, an Englishwoman, taught him to read and write. It was while attending school that he developed an interest in mathematics and science. Later, while a farmer, Banneker pursued his mathematical studies and taught himself astronomy. Fascinated with time pieces, in 1753 at age 22, he carved a clock entirely out of wood by hand, with his...[Read More] (Bio by: Curtis Jackson)
Benjamin Banneker Historical Park, Oella, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Banneker, Benjamin b. November 9, 1731 d. October 9, 1806
Inventor, Scientist. He is arguably the best-known African-American figure in early United States history. Born near Baltimore, Maryland in 1731, his grandmother, an Englishwoman, taught him to read and write. It was while attending school that he developed an interest in mathematics and science. Later, while a farmer, Banneker pursued his mathematical studies and taught himself astronomy. Fascinated with time pieces, in 1753 at age 22, he carved a clock entirely out of wood by hand, with his...[Read More] (Bio by: Curtis Jackson)
Mount Gilboa AME Church Cemetery, Oella, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Barber, Isaac Ambrose b. January 26, 1852 d. March 1, 1909
US Congressman. He had a medical practice and engaged in the milling business when appointed a member of the Maryland State House of Delegates in 1895. In 1897, he was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-fifth Congress, serving until 1899. After his term, he resumed the milling business and engaged in agricultural pursuits until his death. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Spring Hill Cemetery, Easton, Talbot County, Maryland, USA
Barbour Jr., John Strode b. December 29, 1820 d. May 14, 1892
Congressman and Senator from Virginia. Born into a distinguished family that was prominent in Virginia politics, he entered as a democrat for the position of delegate to the legislature and won against a strong Whig opposition. He held the position from 1847 until 1851. He then went on to hold the position of president of the Orange & Alexandria Railroad Company for thirty-three years until he was nominated for Congress without his knowledge. He was elected and remained there from March 4, 1881...[Read More] (Bio by: Charlotte)
Poplar Hill Cemetery, Clinton, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
Barker, Francine 'Peaches' b. April 28, 1947 d. August 13, 2005
Singer. She was a member of the singing duo "Peaches and Herb". Some of their popular songs were "Let's Fall In Love", "Close Your Eyes", "For Your Love" and "Love Is Strange". their success earning the romantic sounding duo the sobriquet "The Sweethearts of Soul." (Bio by: Brown Girl 33)
National Harmony Memorial Park Cemetery, Landover, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA

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