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Eliza Violet Gist Blair

1794–1877 (age 83)

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Eliza Violet Gist Blair (1794-1877) was a long-lived woman buried in Washington, D.C.'s prominent cemetery.

Rahel Virginia Davies

1909–1977 (age 68)

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Rahel Virginia Davies (1909-1977) was a Madison resident who was buried in Rock Creek Cemetery.

Carolina Virginia Marylanda Johnson Frye

1776–1862 (age 86)

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Carolina Virginia Marylanda Johnson Frye (1776-1862) was a long-lived woman of the early American period.

Vladimir Vishnevsky

1920–2000 (age 80)

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Vladimir Vishnevsky (1920–2000) of Khabarovsk is interred at Rock Creek Cemetery.

Joseph W. Babcock

1850–1909 (age 59)

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Joseph W. Babcock was a Swanton resident who lived from 1850 to 1909 and was buried at Rock Creek Cemetery.

John W. Boehne, Jr.

1895–1973 (age 78)

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American businessman and philanthropist from Evansville, Indiana.

William W. Cobey

1908–1998 (age 90)

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William W. Cobey (1908–1998) is interred at Rock Creek Cemetery after a long life in the 20th century.

William W. Dixon

1838–1910 (age 72)

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William W. Dixon (1838-1910) was a New York City-based 19th-century figure.

George W. Harris

1872–1964 (age 92)

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George W. Harris was a Welsh-born American industrialist and iron manufacturer who contributed to the development of Ame...

Loy W. Henderson

1892–1986 (age 94)

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Loy W. Henderson was a distinguished United States diplomat and career foreign service officer from Rogers.

Henry W. Howgate

1835–1901 (age 66)

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Henry W. Howgate (1835-1901) from Leeds served as a U.S. Army officer and now rests at Rock Creek Cemetery.

Theodore W. Noyes

1858–1946 (age 88)

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Theodore W. Noyes was an American journalist and editor of The Washington Post.

Bishop W. Perkins

1841–1894 (age 53)

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Bishop W. Perkins was a religious leader and bishop in the Methodist or similar Protestant denomination.

Almira W. Sampson Rice

1814–1887 (age 73)

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Almira W. Sampson Rice was a Leeds resident who lived from 1814 to 1887.

Richard W. Townshend

1840–1889 (age 49)

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Richard W. Townshend (1840-1889) was an Illinois Democrat who served in the U.S. House of Representatives and chaired th...

Francis Walker

1870–1950 (age 80)

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Francis Walker (1870-1950) was laid to rest in Rock Creek Cemetery, leaving behind a legacy recorded mostly by his final...

Thomas Walsh

1850–1910 (age 60)

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Thomas Walsh was an Irish-born mining magnate and philanthropist who lived from 1850 to 1910.

Evalyn Walsh McLean

1886–1947 (age 61)

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Evalyn Walsh McLean was an American heiress and socialite known for owning the Hope Diamond.

John Walter Kerr

1871–1962 (age 91)

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John Walter Kerr (1871–1962) of Grand Rapids was laid to rest in Rock Creek Cemetery.

Paul Warnke

1920–2001 (age 81)

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Paul Warnke (1920-2001) was a lawyer and arms control negotiator who served in the U.S. Defense Department.

Lella Warren

1899–1982 (age 83)

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Lella Warren was an American author and writer known for her novels and literary works.

Evalyn Washington McLean

1921–1946 (age 25)

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Evalyn Washington McLean was a Washington, D.C. native who died in 1946 at age 25.

George Washington Riggs

1813–1881 (age 68)

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George Washington Riggs (1813-1881) was the Washington banker who founded Riggs Bank and became known as the nation's pr...

Sumner Welles

1892–1961 (age 69)

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Sumner Welles was an American diplomat and Under Secretary of State who played a key role in U.S. foreign policy during ...

Doc White

1879–1969 (age 90)

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Doc White (1879-1969) who died in Washington, D.C., was a Major League Baseball pitcher and is buried at Rock Creek Ceme...

John White Chickering

1831–1913 (age 82)

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John White Chickering (1831-1913) of Bolton is laid to rest at Rock Creek Cemetery.

John Wilbur Dwight

1859–1928 (age 69)

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John Wilbur Dwight (1859-1928) was a Dryden resident interred in Rock Creek Cemetery.

Fred Wilbur Powell

1881–1943 (age 62)

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Fred Wilbur Powell lived from 1881 to 1943.

Beriah Wilkins

1846–1905 (age 59)

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Beriah Wilkins (1846-1905) was a Union County resident buried at Rock Creek Cemetery.

Charles Willard Hayes

1858–1916 (age 58)

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Charles Willard Hayes (1858-1916) of Granville rests at Rock Creek Cemetery.

G. William Miller

1925–2006 (age 81)

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G. William Miller (1925–2006) of Creek County, Oklahoma, served as U.S. Treasury Secretary and Federal Reserve chairma...

Juliette Williams

1887–1942 (age 55)

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Juliette Williams (1887-1942) was an American woman buried in Rock Creek Cemetery.

Marjorie Williams

1958–2005 (age 47)

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Marjorie Williams (1958-2005) was a journalist and critic for The Washington Post and The New Yorker, buried at Rock Cre...

Charles Willis Needham

1848–1935 (age 87)

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Charles Willis Needham (1848–1935) of Castile rests at Rock Creek Cemetery.

Thetus Willrette Sims

1852–1939 (age 87)

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Thetus Willrette Sims (1852–1939) was an American attorney and Democratic U.S. Representative from Tennessee.

John Wilson

1807–1876 (age 69)

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John Wilson (1807-1876) was a 19th-century figure of note, as indicated by his burial at Rock Creek Cemetery.

William Windom

1827–1891 (age 64)

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William Windom was an American politician and statesman who served as a U.S. Senator and Secretary of the Treasury.

Otis Wingo

1877–1930 (age 53)

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Otis Wingo (1877–1930) was an American lawyer and Democratic U.S. Representative from Arkansas's 4th district.

William Winthrop

1831–1899 (age 68)

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William Winthrop was an American who lived from 1831 to 1899 and was laid to rest at Rock Creek Cemetery.

William Witman II

1914–1978 (age 64)

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William Witman II (1914-1978) was a Dauphin County resident of the mid-20th century.

Willie Wood

1936–2020 (age 84)

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Willie Wood (1936-2020) of Washington, D.C. was a Hall of Fame NFL safety and coach laid to rest at Rock Creek Cemetery.

Marshall Wright

1926–2013 (age 87)

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Marshall Wright (1926–2013) had ties to El Dorado and is buried at Rock Creek Cemetery.

Mary Wright Gill

1867–1929 (age 62)

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Mary Wright Gill was a Washington, D.C. resident who lived from 1867 to 1929.

A. Y. P. Garnett

1820–1888 (age 68)

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A. Y. P. Garnett was an Essex County resident who lived from 1820 to 1888.

Arnaud de Borchgrave

1926–2015 (age 89)

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Arnaud de Borchgrave (1926–2015) was a Belgian-born journalist and editor for publications such as Newsweek and The Wa...

Lilija Štengele

1891–1958 (age 67)

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Lilija Štengele (1891–1958) of Vilce Parish was laid to rest at Rock Creek Cemetery.