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Adams, Green b. August 20, 1812 d. January 18, 1884
US Congressman. He was twice elected to represent Kentucky's 6th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving first from 1847 to 1849, then from 1859 to 1861. He was the uncle of Kentucky Congressman George Madison Adams.
West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Washington Section, Lot 217
Adams, Henry A. b. March 18, 1800 d. May 11, 1869
United States Naval Officer. He entered the United States Navy as a Midshipman on March 14, 1814, just prior to his fourteenth birthday, and would go on to serve the next 48 years in the naval service. He was promoted to Lieutenant on January 13, 1825, Commander on September 8, 1814, and Captain on September 14, 1855. In 1852, while in command of the "USS Mississippi" in the East India Squadron, he was assigned as Chief of Staff and second-in-command to Captain [Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Section M, Lot 38
Adams, Nick b. July 10, 1931 d. February 6, 1968
Actor. He is best remembered for his role of 'Johnny Yuma' in the television western series "The Rebel" (1959 to 1962). The studios molded his acting persona in the same "troubled young man" persona as his close friend, actor James Dean. Born in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, he was raised in Garfield, New Jersey. After starting his acting career as an uncredited extra in the film "Somebody Loves Me" (1952), he joined the United...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)
Cause of death: Suspected suicide
Saints Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Cemetery, Berwick, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Adams Jr., Robert b. February 26, 1849 d. June 2, 1906
US Congressman. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1869, and was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He practiced law off and on for 5 years, and from 1871 to 1875 he was a member of the United States Geological Survey that explored Yellowstone Park. He was a member of the the 1st Philadelphia City Troop, Pennsylvania National Guard, and in December 1881 he became the Judge Advocate of the 1st Brigade, Pennsylvania National Guard...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Section 9, Lot 33
Addams, William b. April 11, 1777 d. May 30, 1858
US Congressman. Twice elected as a Jacksonian Democrat to represent Pennsylvania's 7th District in the United States House of Representatives, he served from 1825 to 1829. Born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, he moved to Berks County in the early 1800s, and became involved in local politics for over 30 years. His elected and appointed positions included county auditor (1813 to 1814), as a member of the county commission (1814 to 1817), and associate county justice (1839 to 1842). From 1822...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Sinking Spring Cemetery, Sinking Spring, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Adios b. January 3, 1940 d. June 22, 1965
Champion Harness Pacer. Although he was a multiple world champion during his racing career, he is best remembered for his tremendous success in siring future race champions. In his 19 years as a stud, he sired a total of 589 offspring. Eight of his children, including Adios Harry, Noble Adios, Shadow Wave, Adios Butler, Bullet Hanover, Henry T. Adios, Bret Hanover and Romeo Hanover each won the Little Brown Jug title. Two of his sons, Adios Butler and Bret Hanover both became winners of the...[Read More] (Bio by: Whispers From The Grave)
Meadow Lands Farm, Meadow Lands, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Under his favorite apple tree
Agnew, David Hayes b. November 24, 1818 d. March 22, 1892
Medical Pioneer. A professor of surgery at the University of Pennsylvania from 1870 to 1892, he attended President James Garfield after he was shot in 1881.
West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Ashland Section, Lot 26
Ahl, John Alexander b. August 16, 1813 d. April 25, 1882
US Congressman. He was elected to represent Pennsylvania's 16th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1857 to 1859. He also served as a Delegate to the Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania in 1856.
Big Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Ainey, William David Blakeslee b. April 8, 1864 d. September 4, 1932
US Congressman. He was elected to represent Pennsylvania's 14th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1911 to 1915.
Oakland Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA
Albright, Charles b. December 13, 1830 d. September 28, 1880
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General, US Congressman. He commanded three different Pennsylvania infantry units during the Civil War. He began his service on August 21, 1862, when he was commissioned as Major of the 132nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, a nine-month enlistment unit. A month later he was with the regiment as it fought first in the Battle of South Mountain, Maryland, then in the bloody battle of Antietam, where its colonel was killed and where the regiment lost over 140 men...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Mauch Chunk Cemetery, Jim Thorpe, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Section 4, Lot 700
Albright, Eliza M b. November 12, 1848 d. November 21, 1923
"According to burial records: Maiden Name: Burrell. Born: November 12, 1848 Died: November 21, 1923" - Contributor Nicole

Delaware Cemetery, Dingmans Ferry, Pike County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Section 1 Lot 97
Albright, James H b. January 15, 1852 d. 1880

Delaware Cemetery, Dingmans Ferry, Pike County, Pennsylvania, USA
Alderson, Wroe b. September 27, 1898 d. May 31, 1965
Author. Considered by many to be a leading marketing executive ahead of his time, he authored the books "Marketing Behavior and Executive Action," "Theory in Marketing," and "Planning and Problem Solving in Marketing," in which he theorized that mathematical models and quantitative techniques could be used to analyze consumer tastes and determine the best methods of distributing advertising messages; these techniques are still used in marketing research today. He began his career with the...[Read More] (Bio by: Jennifer M.)
Haverford New Meeting Cemetery, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA
Alexander, Lloyd b. January 30, 1924 d. May 17, 2007
Author. A writer of children's fantasy fiction books, he is best known for the "Chronicles of Prydain" series and won the Newbery Medal for "The High King" in 1969. Another of his novels, "The Black Cauldron", was made into a 1985 Walt Disney Studios animated motion picture. After serving in the United States Army during World War II, he attended the University of Paris. His first book, "And Let the Credit Go", was published in 1955. Some of his other notable works include "My Five Tigers"...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Monticello Mausoleum, B4-Back Wall
Alleman (Pierce), Matilda J. 'Tillie' b. March 11, 1848 d. March 15, 1914
Civil War Figure. She was 15 years old when the Battle of Gettysburg was fought in her hometown in July 1863. She watched the Union army march through town. At the urging of her family, Tillie, along with some friends fled the village and went to the "safe" farmhouse of Jacob Weikert, located at the base of Little Round Top. During the battle, Tillie provided water and food to the soldiers and assisted the surgeons and nurses caring for the wounded. On July 7, 1863, she journeyed back to her...[Read More] (Bio by: Bernadette Loeffel - Atkins)
Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Selinsgrove, Snyder County, Pennsylvania, USA
Allen, Ira [cenotaph] b. 1751 d. 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)
Wetherills Cemetery, Audubon, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
Allen, Richard b. February 14, 1760 d. March 26, 1831
African American Religious Leader. He was the founder of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in 1816, which was the first independent black religious denomination in the US. He opened his first AME church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1794 and was elected its first bishop in 1816. He was born into slavery to Benjamin Chew, a wealthy Philadelphia merchant, and was sold as a child along with his family to a farmer in Delaware. His parents and three siblings were later sold by his...[Read More] (Bio by: William Bjornstad)
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Tomb Located on the Church's Lower Level.
Allison Jr., James b. October 4, 1772 d. June 17, 1854
US Congressman. He was admitted to the bar in 1796, commenced law practice and was prosecuting attorney of Beaver County, Pennsylvania, 1803 to 1809. In 1823, he was elected as a Jackson Republican to the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Congresses, serving until his resignation in 1825. He resumed legal practice until he retired in 1848. US Representative John Allison was his son. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Old Cemetery, Beaver, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA
Allison, John b. August 5, 1812 d. March 23, 1878
US Congressman. Elected to represent Pennsylvania's 20th and 23rd Districts in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1851 to 1853, and 1855 to 1857. Also served as a Member of the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, serving from 1846 to 1849.
Beaver Cemetery, Beaver, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA
Allison, Robert b. March 10, 1777 d. December 2, 1840
US Congressman. Served as a Captain in the Huntingdon Volunteers (a Pennsylvania Militia unit) during the War of 1812 during the War of 1812. Elected to represented Pennsylvania's 12th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1831 to 1833.
Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA

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