Congressional Cemetery
Washington, District of Columbia
A historic burial ground in Washington, D.C., established in 1807, serving as the original burial site for many members of Congress.
Memorials
Robert Dewar Wainwright
1781–1811 (age 30)
Congressional Cemetery
Robert Dewar Wainwright (1781-1811) was an American military officer who died young during the early 19th century.
James H. Blake
1768–1819 (age 51)
Congressional Cemetery
James H. Blake was a Maryland politician and congressman from Calvert County who served in the early 19th century.
John Smilie
1742–1812 (age 70)
Congressional Cemetery
John Smilie was an Irish-born American congressman and politician who represented Pennsylvania in the House of Represent...
Samuel Allyne Otis
1740–1814 (age 74)
Congressional Cemetery
Samuel Allyne Otis was a Massachusetts politician and secretary of the Senate during the early years of the United State...
Samuel Nicholas Smallwood
1772–1824 (age 52)
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Samuel Nicholas Smallwood was a Maryland politician and congressman from Charles County during the early 19th century.
Thomas Tingey
1750–1829 (age 79)
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Thomas Tingey was a British-born naval officer who served as the first commandant of the Washington Navy Yard.
Tobias Lear
1762–1816 (age 54)
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Tobias Lear was a personal secretary and aide to George Washington who later served in various government positions.
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 Homans
1765–1823 (age 58)
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Benjamin Homans was a government official and clerk who served in various capacities in the early federal government.
Leonard Harbaugh
1749–1822 (age 73)
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Leonard Harbaugh was a Pennsylvania politician and congressman who served in the early 19th century.
Andrew Hunter
1750–1823 (age 73)
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Andrew Hunter was a Virginia politician and congressman who served during the early years of the United States.
William A. Burwell
1780–1821 (age 41)
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William A. Burwell was a Virginia congressman and politician from Boydton who served in the early 19th century.
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.
Elbridge Gerry
1744–1814 (age 70)
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Elbridge Gerry was a Massachusetts politician, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and Vice President of the Unit...
William Thornton
1759–1828 (age 69)
Congressional Cemetery
William Thornton was a British-born architect and inventor who designed the United States Capitol building.
Pushmataha
1764–1824 (age 60)
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Pushmataha (1764-1824) was a Choctaw Nation leader and diplomat who represented his people in negotiations with the Unit...
William Pinkney
1764–1822 (age 58)
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William Pinkney (1764-1822) was an American statesman, diplomat, and lawyer who served in Congress and as Minister to Ru...
Ezra Darby
1768–1808 (age 40)
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Ezra Darby (1768-1808) was a New Jersey resident whose brief life ended at age 40.
Jesse Slocumb
1780–1820 (age 40)
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Jesse Slocumb (1780-1820) was a North Carolina congressman who served during the early 19th century.
George Holcombe
1786–1828 (age 42)
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George Holcombe (1786-1828) was an American whose specific occupation and accomplishments remain historically obscure.
William Lowndes
1782–1822 (age 40)
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William Lowndes (1782-1822) was a South Carolina congressman and War Hawk who advocated for American expansion and milit...
James Johnson
1774–1826 (age 52)
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James Johnson (1774-1826) was a Kentucky congressman and War of 1812 veteran who later served in Congress.
John Gaillard
1765–1826 (age 61)
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John Gaillard (1765-1826) was a South Carolina statesman who served as U.S. Senator and was a prominent figure in early ...
John Linn
1763–1821 (age 58)
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John Linn (1763-1821) was a Pennsylvania congressman who represented his district during the early 19th century.
Levi Casey
1752–1807 (age 55)
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Levi Casey (1752-1807) was a South Carolina resident and likely public official during the early American republic.
Narsworthy Hunter
1800–1802 (age 2)
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Narsworthy Hunter (1800-1802) was a Virginia child who died in infancy.
Nathaniel Hazard
1776–1820 (age 44)
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Nathaniel Hazard (1776-1820) was a Rhode Island resident whose specific contributions to history remain largely undocume...
Richard Bland Lee
1761–1827 (age 66)
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Richard Bland Lee (1761-1827) was a Virginia congressman and Founding-era politician who was the first representative el...
Richard Stanford
1767–1816 (age 49)
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Richard Stanford (1767-1816) was a North Carolina congressman who served during the War of 1812 era.
Robert Pryor Henry
1788–1826 (age 38)
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Robert Pryor Henry (1788-1826) was an American whose specific role in history and occupation remain unclear.
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.
William Lee Ball
1781–1824 (age 43)
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William Lee Ball was a Virginia congressman from Lancaster County who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
George Hadfield
1763–1826 (age 63)
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George Hadfield was a British-born architect and artist who designed notable buildings in the United States.
Benjamin G. Orr
1762–1822 (age 60)
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Benjamin G. Orr was a Virginia politician and military officer during the early American republic.
Daniel Hiester
1774–1834 (age 60)
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Daniel Hiester was a Chester County resident and political figure who lived from 1774 to 1834.
Robert Dewar Wainwright
1781–1841 (age 60)
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Robert Dewar Wainwright was a prominent resident who lived from 1781 to 1841.
Nancy Greenleaf Cranch
1772–1842 (age 70)
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Nancy Greenleaf Cranch was a resident who lived from 1772 to 1842.
Theodorick Lee
1766–1849 (age 83)
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Theodorick Lee was a long-lived resident who lived from 1766 to 1849.
Satterlee Clark
1785–1848 (age 63)
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Satterlee Clark was a Castleton resident who lived from 1785 to 1848.
James David Barry
1774–1849 (age 75)
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James David Barry was a resident who lived from 1774 to 1849.
Benjamin Lincoln Lear
1792–1832 (age 40)
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Benjamin Lincoln Lear was a Philadelphia resident who lived from 1792 to 1832.
James Lent
1782–1833 (age 51)
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James Lent was a Queens resident who lived from 1782 to 1833.
Philip Doddridge
1773–1832 (age 59)
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Philip Doddridge was a Virginia congressman and judge who served in the U.S. House of Representatives during the early 1...
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.
Philip Stuart
1760–1830 (age 70)
Congressional Cemetery
Philip Stuart was a Virginia lawyer and public official from Fredericksburg who served in various governmental capacitie...
Littleton Purnell Dennis
1786–1834 (age 48)
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Littleton Purnell Dennis was a Maryland politician from Worcester County who served in the state legislature.
Abel P. Upshur
1790–1844 (age 54)
Congressional Cemetery
Abel P. Upshur was a Virginia lawyer, judge, and Secretary of State who played a significant role in early 19th-century ...
Alexander Macomb
1782–1841 (age 59)
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Alexander Macomb was a U.S. Army officer who served as Commanding General of the United States Army.
Elias Kane
1794–1835 (age 41)
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Elias Kane was an Illinois politician and U.S. Senator who represented the state in Congress.
Joseph Nicollet
1786–1843 (age 57)
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Joseph Nicollet was a French-American mathematician, astronomer, and explorer known for his surveys of the American fron...