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
Michael D. Green
1941–2013 (age 72)
Congressional Cemetery
Michael D. Green (1941–2013) was a Cedar Rapids native whose life concluded with burial at Congressional Cemetery in W...
Thomas D. Singleton
d. 1833
Congressional Cemetery
Thomas D. Singleton was a South Carolina resident from Kingstree who lived in the 19th century.
Alexander Dallas Bache
1806–1867 (age 61)
Congressional Cemetery
Alexander Dallas Bache (1806-1867) was a prominent Philadelphia-born scientist and superintendent of the U.S. Coast Surv...
Ezra Darby
1768–1808 (age 40)
Congressional Cemetery
Ezra Darby (1768-1808) was a New Jersey resident whose brief life ended at age 40.
James David Barry
1774–1849 (age 75)
Congressional Cemetery
James David Barry was a resident who lived from 1774 to 1849.
John Dawson
1762–1814 (age 52)
Congressional Cemetery
Frederic Defrouville
1855–1883 (age 28)
Congressional Cemetery
Frederic Defrouville (1855-1883) was a Virginia resident who died at a young age.
Kate Dellcourt Barstow
1837–1923 (age 86)
Congressional Cemetery
Kate Dellcourt Barstow was a Pennsylvania native who lived from 1837 to 1923 and was interred at Congressional Cemetery.
Minerva Denison Rodgers
1784–1877 (age 93)
Congressional Cemetery
Minerva Denison Rodgers was a woman of the early 19th century whose specific biographical details are limited in availab...
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.
Robert Dewar Wainwright
1781–1841 (age 60)
Congressional Cemetery
Robert Dewar Wainwright was a prominent resident who lived from 1781 to 1841.
Asbury Dickins
1780–1861 (age 81)
Congressional Cemetery
Asbury Dickins was a North Carolina-born government clerk and secretary of the Senate.
Philip Doddridge
1773–1832 (age 59)
Congressional Cemetery
Philip Doddridge was a Virginia congressman and judge who served in the U.S. House of Representatives during the early 1...
William DuBois
1841–1910 (age 69)
Congressional Cemetery
William DuBois (1841-1910) was an American figure of the late 19th century.
James Duncan Graham
1799–1865 (age 66)
Congressional Cemetery
James Duncan Graham was a Virginia-born military officer and topographical engineer.
Maude E. Aiton
1876–1946 (age 70)
Congressional Cemetery
Maude E. Aiton (1876-1946) was an Iowa resident buried in Congressional Cemetery.
Hattie E. Burdette
1872–1955 (age 83)
Congressional Cemetery
Hattie E. Burdette (1872-1955) was a Washington, D.C. resident.
John E. Coffee
1782–1836 (age 54)
Congressional Cemetery
John E. Coffee (1782-1836) was a Kentucky military officer and politician who served in the U.S. House of Representative...
Anna E. Hendley
1865–1945 (age 80)
Congressional Cemetery
Anna E. Hendley (1865-1945) was a Washington, D.C. resident buried in Congressional Cemetery.
J. Edgar Hoover
1895–1972 (age 77)
Congressional Cemetery
J. Edgar Hoover (1895-1972) was the founding director of the FBI who served for nearly 50 years.
John Edward Bouligny
1824–1864 (age 40)
Congressional Cemetery
John Edward Bouligny (1824-1864) was a New Orleans-born congressman who died during the Civil War.
George Edward Mitchell
1781–1832 (age 51)
Congressional Cemetery
George Edward Mitchell was a notable figure who lived from 1781 to 1832.
Jonathan Elliot
1784–1846 (age 62)
Congressional Cemetery
Jonathan Elliot (1784-1846) was a Cumberland resident and historical figure who was buried at Congressional Cemetery.
Mary Fairfax
1831–1909 (age 78)
Congressional Cemetery
Mary Fairfax lived from 1831 to 1909 and was buried in Congressional Cemetery.
Dandridge Featherston Hering
1925–2012 (age 87)
Congressional Cemetery
Dandridge Featherston Hering (1925–2012) is interred at Congressional Cemetery.
French Forrest
1796–1866 (age 70)
Congressional Cemetery
French Forrest was a Maryland resident and public figure of the early 19th century.
John Forsyth
1780–1841 (age 61)
Congressional Cemetery
John Forsyth was a Georgia congressman and U.S. Secretary of State who served under Presidents Jackson and Van Buren.
Charles Frederick Henningsen
1815–1877 (age 62)
Congressional Cemetery
Charles Frederick Henningsen was a military officer and adventurer who lived from 1815 to 1877.
Henry Frick
1795–1844 (age 49)
Congressional Cemetery
Henry Frick (1795-1844) was a Northumberland native who lived during the early 19th century and was buried at Congressio...
Mary Fuller
1888–1973 (age 85)
Congressional Cemetery
Mary Fuller (1888-1973) was a Washington, D.C. resident.
James G. Berret
1815–1901 (age 86)
Congressional Cemetery
James G. Berret was a Carroll County resident who lived from 1815 to 1901 and was buried at Congressional Cemetery.
Benjamin G. Orr
1762–1822 (age 60)
Congressional Cemetery
Benjamin G. Orr was a Virginia politician and military officer during the early American republic.
Henry G. Worthington
1828–1909 (age 81)
Congressional Cemetery
Henry G. Worthington (1828-1909) was a Cumberland resident buried in Congressional Cemetery.
John Gadsby
1766–1844 (age 78)
Congressional Cemetery
John Gadsby (1766-1844) was a notable figure of the early republic who was buried at Congressional Cemetery.
John Gaillard
1765–1826 (age 61)
Congressional Cemetery
John Gaillard (1765-1826) was a South Carolina statesman who served as U.S. Senator and was a prominent figure in early ...
Joseph Gales
1786–1860 (age 74)
Congressional Cemetery
Joseph Gales was a prominent Washington D.C. journalist and editor of the National Intelligencer.
Winifred Gales
1761–1839 (age 78)
Congressional Cemetery
Winifred Gales (1761-1839) was an individual from the founding era who was buried at Congressional Cemetery.
John Gallagher Montgomery
1805–1857 (age 52)
Congressional Cemetery
John Gallagher Montgomery was a Northumberland resident who lived from 1805 to 1857.
Albert Galliton Harrison
1800–1839 (age 39)
Congressional Cemetery
Albert Galliton Harrison (1800-1839) was a Kentucky politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
David Gardiner
1784–1844 (age 60)
Congressional Cemetery
David Gardiner was a New York politician and landowner from the prominent Gardiner family of East Hampton.
Emma Garrison Jones
1833–1898 (age 65)
Congressional Cemetery
Emma Garrison Jones (1833-1898) was a Garrisonville woman who lived in Virginia during the 19th century.
Elbridge Gerry
1744–1814 (age 70)
Congressional Cemetery
Elbridge Gerry was a Massachusetts politician, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and Vice President of the Unit...
Joseph Gilbert Totten
1788–1864 (age 76)
Congressional Cemetery
Joseph Gilbert Totten was a prominent American military engineer and superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy.
Barbara Gittings
1932–2007 (age 75)
Congressional Cemetery
Barbara Gittings (1932–2007) was a prominent LGBT rights activist whose final resting place is Congressional Cemetery.
Joseph Goldsborough Bruff
1804–1889 (age 85)
Congressional Cemetery
Joseph Goldsborough Bruff (1804-1889) was a Washington, D.C. resident, artist, and diarist known for his overland journe...
William Goode
1798–1859 (age 61)
Congressional Cemetery
William Goode (1798-1859) was a Virginia congressman who represented Inglewood and served in the U.S. House of Represent...
George Gordon Greenough
1844–1912 (age 68)
Congressional Cemetery
George Gordon Greenough (1844-1912) was interred at Congressional Cemetery.
John Gould Stephenson
1828–1883 (age 55)
Congressional Cemetery
John Gould Stephenson (1828-1883) was a Lancaster-based figure of the 19th century whose final resting place was Congres...
James Greenleaf
1765–1843 (age 78)
Congressional Cemetery
James Greenleaf (1765-1843) was a Boston-born figure who lived through the founding era and was buried at Congressional ...
Nancy Greenleaf Cranch
1772–1842 (age 70)
Congressional Cemetery
Nancy Greenleaf Cranch was a resident who lived from 1772 to 1842.