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• Axtell, Samuel Beach    b. October 14, 1819  d. August 6, 1891
  US Congressman. Elected to represent California's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, he served from 1867 to 1871. He also served as Governor of Utah Territory in 1875, Governor of New Mexico Territory from 1875 to 1878, and as Justice of the New Mexico Territorial Supreme Court from 1882 to 1885. (Bio by: K)
  First Presbyterian Churchyard, Morristown (Morris County), Morris County, New Jersey, USA
   
• Aycrigg, John Bancker  b. July 9, 1798  d. November 8, 1856
  US Congressman. He was elected as a Whig to represent New Jersey as an At-Large Delegate in the United States House of Representatives, serving first from 1837 to 1839, then from from 1841 to 1843.
  Old Paramus Reformed Church Cemetery, Ridgewood, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
   
• Badami, Stefano   b. 1888  d. March 31, 1955
  Organized Crime Figure. He was the first boss of what is now called the Decavalcante Organized Crime Family based in New Jersey. He ran the family until the 1930s, and was stabbed to death in a restaurant at 372 15th Avenue in Newark, New Jersey in 1955.
  Fairmount Cemetery, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA
   
• Baird Jr., David    b. October 10, 1881  d. February 28, 1955
  US Senator. The son of Senator David Baird Sr., he pursued the family business of banking and lumber started by his father. In November 1929 he was appointed as a Senator from New Jersey to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Walter E. Edge, who has been appointed United States Ambassador to France...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
  Harleigh Cemetery, Camden, Camden County, New Jersey, USA
  Plot: Baird Mausoleum
   
• Baird Sr., David    b. April 7, 1839  d. February 25, 1927
  US Senator. Born in Ireland, he immigrated to the United States in 1856. He rose to prominence through banking and the lumber business, and served a time as Camden County sheriff. In 1910 he had an unsuccessful run for the United States Senate, losing to Senator James E. Martine. However, he was appointed as a Senator from New Jersey to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of [Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
  Harleigh Cemetery, Camden, Camden County, New Jersey, USA
  Plot: Baird Mausoleum
   
• Baker, Jacob Thompson   b. April 13, 1847  d. December 7, 1919
  US Congressman. Elected to represent New Jersey's 2nd District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1913 to 1915.
  Cold Spring Presbyterian Cemetery, Cape May, Cape May County, New Jersey, USA
   
• Ball, George Wildman    b. December 21, 1909  d. May 26, 1994
  US Cabinet Official, US Diplomat. While serving as the Undersecretary of State from 1961 to 1966 in the administrations of Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Baines Johnson, he became known as the main voice against the Vietnam War during the escalation in the 1960s. He resigned in 1966, and served as United States Ambassador to the United Nations from June 26 to September 25, 1968. He also served as unofficial adviser to President Jimmy Carter. (Bio by: Genet)
  Princeton Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA
   
• Ballantine, Peter H.   b. December 18, 1831  d. September 16, 1882
  Businessman. He founded the Ballantine Beer Breweries.
  Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA
  Plot: Section R, Lot 55
   
• Balsam, Martin    b. November 4, 1919  d. February 13, 1996
  Actor. Appeared on stage, on television, and in motion pictures. Dubbed the "Bronx Barrymore," he won a Tony award for his stage role in "You Know I Can't Hear You When the Water's Running." He appeared in numerous movies, including "Psycho," and "A Thousand Clowns," for which he won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. His hundreds of television appearances included a regular role as Carroll O'Connor's business partner in "Archie Bunker's Place."
  Cedar Park Cemetery, Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
   
• Baquet, Camille Archibald    b. 1842  d. November 28, 1924
  Civil War Union Army Officer, Historian. Entered the Civil War as a Private in Company I, 16th Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, and eventually rose to Sergeant. However in April 1863 he received a commission of 2nd Lieutenant in Company A, 1st New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, which was the unit's color guard. He served with the 1st New Jersey Infantry, which was part of the famed "First Jersey Brigade" in the Battles of Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Mine Run, The Wilderness and Spotsylvania before...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
  Saint Peters Church Cemetery, Spotswood, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
   
• Barbour, William Warren    b. July 31, 1888  d. November 22, 1943
  US Senator. Elected as a Senator from New Jersey to the United States Senate, serving first from 1931 to 1937, then from 1938 until his death in 1943. He was the Amateur Boxing champion of Unted States and Canada from 1910 to 1911. Appointed to fill the unexpired Senate term of Dwight Morrow, who died in office. Elected to fill another unexpired term in 1938, this time for A. Harry Moore, who resigned his Senator seat after being elected New Jersey Governor. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
  Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
  Plot: Section 8, Lot 388-389
   
• Barclay, John Charles    b. April 17, 1856  d. August 24, 1934
  Inventor. He invented the electrified telegraph system, stock market ticker tape, and self-winder machine.
  Mount Hebron Cemetery, Upper Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey, USA
  Plot: Section GG
   
• Barker, Jedh Colby    b. June 20, 1945  d. September 21, 1967
  Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the United States Marine Corps during the War in Viet Nam as a Lance Corporal in Company F, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division (Rein), FMF. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near Con Thein, Republic of Vietnam on September 21, 1967. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a machine gunner with Company F. During a...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
  George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
  Plot: Block M, Lot 63, Section A, Grave 2
   
• Barnes, James    b. April 8, 1886  d. May 24, 1966
  Professional Golfer. At 6-foot-4 inches, he was one of the tallest players of his era, and was one of the longest hitters, both of which led to his nickname of "Long Jim." He won the first two Professional Golf Association Championships ever played. The first was in 1916, but the second - because of World War I - wasn't played until 1919. In 1921, Barnes added a United States Open crown, and in 1925 the British Open, making him the first player to win all three of those championships. He was...[Read More] (Bio by: Gregory Speciale)
  Rosedale Cemetery, Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USA
  Plot: Section 43, Lot 24
   
• Bart, Frank J.   b. April 15, 1883  d. March 31, 1961
  World War I Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the United States Army during World War I as a Private in Company C, 9th Infantry, 2nd Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near Medeah Ferme, France, on October 3, 1918. His citation reads "Pvt. Bart, being on duty as a company runner, when the advance was held up by machinegun fire voluntarily picked up an automatic rifle, ran out ahead of the line, and silenced a hostile machinegun nest, killing the German gunners...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
  Flower Hill Cemetery, North Bergen, Hudson County, New Jersey, USA
  Plot: Section 25, Lot 26 & 27, Grave 6
   
• Barton, William Brainerd    b. 1835  d. June 13, 1891
  Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. Served during the Civil War as Colonel and commander of the 48th New York Volunteer Infantry. He was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on March 13, 1865 for "gallant conduct at the assault on Fort Wagner, South Carolina, July 18, 1863, and for meritorious services generally". (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
  First Presbyterian Churchyard, Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
   
• Bass, Samuel [original burial site]  d. 1884
  Civil Rights Activist. The widely respected African-American sexton of the First Baptist Church in Hackensack, New Jersey, Samuel Bass had requested to be buried in local Hackensack Cemetery. When he died in 1884, however, his body was refused interment there on the basis of race. During the public outcry which followed, newly-elected Governor Leon Abbett (Democrat, 1884-87; 1890-93) championed Bass's cause, and prevailed upon the New Jersey State Legislature to pass the "Negro Burial Bill" of...[Read More] (Bio by: Nikita Barlow)
  Gethsemane Cemetery, Little Ferry, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
  Plot: *Original burial site
   
• Bateman, Ephraim    b. July 9, 1780  d. January 28, 1829
  Politician. Member of New Jersey state legislature, U.S. Representative from New Jersey, 1815-1823. He was a professor of religion.
  Old Stone Church Cemetery, Fairton, Cumberland County, New Jersey, USA
   
• Bayard, George Dashiell    b. December 18, 1835  d. December 14, 1862
  Civil War Union Brigadier General. After graduating from the US Military Academy in 1856, he served as a 1st Cavalry officer on the frontier and garrison duty. At the start of the Civil War, he was cavalry instructor at West Point, went sent for line duty as a Captain in the 4th Cavalry. In September 1861, he was appointed Colonel of the 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry, serving in the campaigns of the Shenandoah, Northern Virginia and on the Rappa-hannock. He was promoted Brigadier General in April...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
  Cause of death: Killed in action at the Battle of Fredericksburg
  Princeton Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA
   
• Bayard, John Bubenheim    b. August 11, 1738  d. January 7, 1807
  US Continental Congressman. A successful import merchant, he was a member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly from 1776 to 1779 and in 1784. During the Revolutionary War he was a Colonel in the 2nd Regiment, Philadelphia Volunteers, and served in the Battles of Brandywine, Germantown, and Princeton. In 1785, he was elected a member of the 2nd Continental Congress, serving until 1786. After his term, he relocated to New Jersey, was elected Mayor of New Brunswick, in 1790 and served as judge of...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
  First Presbyterian Churchyard, New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
   

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