Congressional Cemetery

Washington, District of Columbia

Est. 1807 35 acres 280 memorials
A historic burial ground in Washington, D.C., established in 1807, serving as the original burial site for many members of Congress.

Memorials

Pushmataha
1764–1824 (age 60)
Congressional Cemetery
Pushmataha (1764-1824) was a Choctaw Nation leader and diplomat who represented his people in negotiations with the Unit...
William A. Burwell
1780–1821 (age 41)
Congressional Cemetery
William A. Burwell was a Virginia congressman and politician from Boydton who served in the early 19th century.
Andrew A. Humphreys
1810–1883 (age 73)
Congressional Cemetery
Andrew A. Humphreys (1810-1883) was a Philadelphia-born military officer and engineer who served prominently in the Civi...
William A. Niskanen
1933–2011 (age 78)
Congressional Cemetery
William A. Niskanen (1933–2011) was an American economist who chaired the Cato Institute and shaped public choice theo...
William A. Trimble
1786–1821 (age 35)
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Darwin Abel Finney
1814–1868 (age 54)
Congressional Cemetery
Darwin Abel Finney was an American businessman and civic leader from Shrewsbury who lived during the antebellum period.
Samuel Allyne Otis
1740–1814 (age 74)
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Samuel Allyne Otis was a Massachusetts politician and secretary of the Senate during the early years of the United State...
Joseph Anderson
1757–1837 (age 80)
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Joseph Anderson (1757-1837) was a Tennessee politician and one of the first U.S. Senators from that state.
Mary Ann Hall
1850–1886 (age 36)
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Mary Ann Hall (1850-1886) was a 19th-century woman whose life was cut short at age 36.
Belva Ann Lockwood
1830–1917 (age 87)
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Belva Ann Lockwood (1830-1917) was a Royalton-born women's rights advocate and presidential candidate buried at Congress...
Daniel Azro Ashley Buck
1789–1841 (age 52)
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Daniel Azro Ashley Buck (1789-1841) was an American politician and judge from Connecticut.
Philip B. Fouke
1818–1876 (age 58)
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Philip B. Fouke was an Illinois congressman who lived from 1818 to 1876.
Rowland B. Mahany
1864–1937 (age 73)
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Rowland B. Mahany was a Buffalo resident who lived from 1864 to 1937.
Alfred B. Meacham
1826–1882 (age 56)
Congressional Cemetery
Alfred B. Meacham (1826-1882) was an Orange County native and Indian agent involved in Pacific Northwest tribal relation...
John B. Nicolson
1783–1846 (age 63)
Congressional Cemetery
John B. Nicolson (1783-1846) was a Richmond native who lived through the early 19th century and was buried at Congressio...
Joseph B. Varnum, Jr.
1818–1874 (age 56)
Congressional Cemetery
Joseph B. Varnum, Jr. was an American who lived from 1818 to 1874.
Tilman Bacon Parks
1872–1950 (age 78)
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Tilman Bacon Parks was a Lewisville resident who lived from 1872 to 1950.
Elizabeth Barnwell Smith Mills
1784–1862 (age 78)
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Elizabeth Barnwell Smith Mills (1784-1862) was a South Carolina-born woman of notable family connections.
Marion Barry
1936–2014 (age 78)
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Marion Barry (1936-2014) was an American politician who served multiple terms as mayor of Washington, D.C., and remained...
Anne Beers
1858–1930 (age 72)
Congressional Cemetery
Anne Beers (1858-1930) was buried at Congressional Cemetery.
Jane Bellis Sousa
1862–1944 (age 82)
Congressional Cemetery
Jane Bellis Sousa (1862-1944) was buried in Congressional Cemetery.
Mathew Benjamin Brady
1822–1896 (age 74)
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Mathew Benjamin Brady (1822-1896) was a New York resident who lived 74 years and was buried in Congressional Cemetery.
William Betts
1865–1936 (age 71)
Congressional Cemetery
William Betts (1865-1936) was a Washington, D.C. resident buried at Congressional Cemetery.
Alexander Bielaski
1851–1926 (age 75)
Congressional Cemetery
Alexander Bielaski was an American law enforcement official who served as head of the Bureau of Investigation during Wor...
Henry Black
1783–1841 (age 58)
Congressional Cemetery
Henry Black (1783-1841) was a Somerset resident whose life spanned the early American republic before his burial at Cong...
James Blair
1786–1834 (age 48)
Congressional Cemetery
James Blair (1786-1834) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Richard Bland Lee
1761–1827 (age 66)
Congressional Cemetery
Richard Bland Lee (1761-1827) was a Virginia congressman and Founding-era politician who was the first representative el...
Thomas Blount
1759–1812 (age 53)
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Thomas Blount was a North Carolina politician from Pitt County who served in Congress during the early 19th century.
Pierre Bossier
1797–1844 (age 47)
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Pierre Bossier was a Louisiana planter and politician from Natchitoches who lived from 1797 to 1844.
Elijah Brigham
1751–1816 (age 65)
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Elijah Brigham was a Massachusetts politician and congressman from Northborough who served in the early 19th century.
Jacob Broom
1808–1864 (age 56)
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Jacob Broom was a Baltimore-based merchant and community leader in the early 1800s.
Anson Brown
1800–1840 (age 40)
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Anson Brown was an English-born resident of Charlton who lived from 1800 to 1840.
Jacob Brown
1775–1828 (age 53)
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Jacob Brown was a prominent American military general who served as Commanding General of the United States Army.
Benjamin Brown French
1800–1870 (age 70)
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Benjamin Brown French was a prominent American writer, diarist, and government official who served in various federal po...
Barker Burnell
1798–1843 (age 45)
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Barker Burnell was a Massachusetts politician and naval officer from Nantucket.
James Burrill Jr.
1772–1820 (age 48)
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Roger C. Weightman
1787–1876 (age 89)
Congressional Cemetery
Roger C. Weightman was a Washington, D.C. mayor and War of 1812 veteran who lived from 1787 to 1876.
Alexander Cameron Hunt
1825–1894 (age 69)
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Alexander Cameron Hunt (1825-1894) was a New York City-based American political figure of the 19th century.
Brookins Campbell
1808–1853 (age 45)
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Brookins Campbell was a Washington County resident who lived from 1808 to 1853 and was buried at Congressional Cemetery.
Charles Case
1817–1883 (age 66)
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Charles Case (1817-1883) was an Austinburg native who was buried at Congressional Cemetery.
Levi Casey
1752–1807 (age 55)
Congressional Cemetery
Levi Casey (1752-1807) was a South Carolina resident and likely public official during the early American republic.
Isaac Chauncey
1779–1840 (age 61)
Congressional Cemetery
Isaac Chauncey (1779-1840) was a distinguished Commodore in the United States Navy who commanded naval forces during the...
Satterlee Clark
1785–1848 (age 63)
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Satterlee Clark was a Castleton resident who lived from 1785 to 1848.
John Clement Fitzpatrick
1876–1940 (age 64)
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John Clement Fitzpatrick (1876-1940) was a Washington, D.C. resident and historian.
Charles Clement Johnston
1795–1832 (age 37)
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Charles Clement Johnston was a Virginia politician who represented Prince Edward County in state and federal government.
Alexander Contee Magruder
1779–1853 (age 74)
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Alexander Contee Magruder was an American resident who lived from 1779 to 1853.
Levin Corbin Handy
1855–1932 (age 77)
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Levin Corbin Handy (1855-1932) was a Washington, D.C.-based photographer and portrait artist.
William Cranch
1769–1855 (age 86)
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William Cranch was a Weymouth resident and American jurist who lived from 1769 to 1855.
John Curtiss Underwood
1809–1873 (age 64)
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John Curtiss Underwood was a Union general and Reconstruction-era judge who lived from 1809 to 1873.
Lemuel D. Evans
1810–1877 (age 67)
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Lemuel D. Evans was a Tennessee resident who lived from 1810 to 1877.