Woodlawn Cemetery
Bronx, New York
A National Historic Landmark cemetery in the Bronx, final resting place of many notable Americans.
Memorials
Frankie Frisch
1897–1973 (age 76)
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Frankie Frisch was an American professional baseball player and manager known as 'The Fordham Flash.'
Hugh Dudley Auchincloss Jr.
1897–1976 (age 79)
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Hugh Dudley Auchincloss Jr. was an American financier and member of the prominent Auchincloss family.
Millicent Hearst
1882–1974 (age 92)
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Millicent Hearst was an American socialite and member of the prominent Hearst publishing family.
Estelle Liebling
1880–1970 (age 90)
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Estelle Liebling was a renowned American voice teacher and vocal coach who trained numerous professional singers.
Hope Goddard Iselin
1868–1970 (age 102)
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Hope Goddard Iselin was an American socialite and philanthropist from Providence's prominent families.
Alexander P. de Seversky
1894–1974 (age 80)
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Alexander P. de Seversky was a Russian-American aviation pioneer and aircraft designer who founded Republic Aircraft.
Bob Douglas
1882–1979 (age 97)
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Bob Douglas was a pioneering African-American basketball player and coach who founded the Harlem Renaissance basketball ...
Charles Munhall Schwab
1897–1976 (age 79)
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Charles Munhall Schwab was a prominent American industrialist and steel magnate of the late 19th and early 20th centurie...
Valerian Lada-Mocarski
1898–1971 (age 73)
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Valerian Lada-Mocarski was a Russian-American scholar and librarian specializing in Alaskan and Russian-American history...
Nellie Malcolm
1880–1975 (age 95)
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Nellie Malcolm was a woman of the late 19th and early 20th centuries whose specific accomplishments are not readily docu...
Sydney King Russell
1897–1976 (age 79)
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Sydney King Russell was a New York City resident and notable figure during the early-to-mid 20th century.
Alida King Leese
1879–1975 (age 96)
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Alida King Leese was a member of the prominent King family with connections to New York society.
Margaret Leighton Milliken
1880–1970 (age 90)
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Margaret Leighton Milliken was a woman of means connected to prominent American families of her era.
Harold Ames Hatch
1876–1978 (age 102)
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Harold Ames Hatch was a businessman and member of prominent New York circles during the early 20th century.
Charles G. Staiger
1893–1977 (age 84)
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Charles G. Staiger was a New York City resident and notable figure of the early-to-mid 20th century.
Olga H. Guggenheim
1877–1970 (age 93)
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Olga H. Guggenheim was a member of the prominent Guggenheim family known for their industrial and philanthropic endeavor...
Alexandra Martha Stuart
1883–1976 (age 93)
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Alexandra Martha Stuart was a St. Louis resident and woman of the early-to-mid 20th century.
Dan Topping
1912–1974 (age 62)
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Dan Topping was an American businessman and sports executive who owned the New York Yankees.
Diego Suarez
1888–1974 (age 86)
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Diego Suarez was a Colombian diplomat and politician who served in various governmental roles.
Dorothy Kenyon
1888–1972 (age 84)
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Dorothy Kenyon was an American lawyer and women's rights advocate who championed gender equality.
Edward Coleman Delafield
1877–1976 (age 99)
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Edward Coleman Delafield was an American businessman and philanthropist from a prominent New York family.
Duke Ellington
1899–1974 (age 75)
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Duke Ellington was an iconic American jazz composer and pianist who revolutionized modern music.
Lance Reventlow
1936–1972 (age 36)
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Lance Reventlow was an American businessman and racing driver known for his automotive ventures.
Ralph Bunche
1904–1971 (age 67)
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Ralph Bunche was an American diplomat and political scientist who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his mediation efforts.
Barbara Hutton
1912–1979 (age 67)
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Barbara Hutton was an American heiress and socialite known for her wealth and philanthropic endeavors.
Alex Pompez
1890–1974 (age 84)
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Alex Pompez was an American baseball executive and Negro Leagues team owner who championed integration in sports.
Helen Martin Murphy
1901–1974 (age 73)
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Helen Martin Murphy lived from 1901 to 1974.
Charles William Rivoire
1901–1975 (age 74)
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Charles William Rivoire lived from 1901 to 1975.
Mary Lecomte Du Noüy
1891–1974 (age 83)
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Mary Lecomte Du Noüy lived from 1891 to 1974.
Eva Ingersoll Wakefield
1892–1970 (age 78)
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Eva Ingersoll Wakefield lived from 1892 to 1970.
James T. Woodward
1947–1978 (age 31)
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James T. Woodward lived from 1947 to 1978.
Anna Hyatt Huntington
1876–1973 (age 97)
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Anna Hyatt Huntington was a Cambridge-born sculptor and artist who lived from 1876 to 1973.
Raymond Cerf
1901–1978 (age 77)
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Raymond Cerf was a Brussels-born resident who lived from 1901 to 1978.
Frances Janet Snow
1905–1972 (age 67)
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Frances Janet Snow was a Manhattan resident who lived from 1905 to 1972.
Agnes Gayley
1887–1970 (age 83)
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Agnes Gayley lived from 1887 to 1970.
John Sloane
1883–1971 (age 88)
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John Sloane lived from 1883 to 1971.
Margaret de Crussol d'Uzès
1932–1977 (age 45)
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Margaret de Crussol d'Uzès was a New York City resident who lived from 1932 to 1977.
Rhoda de Goicouria Cameron
1903–1979 (age 76)
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Rhoda de Goicouria Cameron was a notable American socialite and philanthropist.
Hortense Howland
1886–1975 (age 89)
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Hortense Howland was an American socialite and member of a prominent New England family.
Mary Green Ream
1881–1975 (age 94)
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Mary Green Ream was an American heiress and philanthropist from a wealthy industrial family.
Christian A. Zabriskie
1899–1970 (age 71)
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Christian A. Zabriskie was an American businessman and member of a prominent New Jersey family.
Douglas L. Elliman
1882–1972 (age 90)
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Douglas L. Elliman was an American real estate developer and businessman who founded a prominent New York real estate co...
James Cash Penney
1875–1971 (age 96)
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James Cash Penney (1875-1971) was an American businessman and founder of the J.C. Penney department store chain.
Kathryn Bache Miller
1896–1979 (age 83)
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Kathryn Bache Miller (1896-1979) was an American philanthropist and member of the Penney family.
Henry Noble MacCracken
1880–1970 (age 90)
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Henry Noble MacCracken was a Toledo-born academic and college administrator who lived from 1880 to 1970.
Mary M. Crawford
1884–1972 (age 88)
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Mary M. Crawford was a Manhattan resident who lived from 1884 to 1972.
Angela Carlozzi Rossi
1901–1977 (age 76)
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Angela Carlozzi Rossi was a Manhattan-based artist who lived from 1901 to 1977.
Charlie Dale
1881–1971 (age 90)
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Charlie Dale was a Manhattan-born vaudeville performer and entertainer who lived from 1881 to 1971.
Irwin Untermyer
1886–1973 (age 87)
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Irwin Untermyer was a prominent individual who lived from 1886 to 1973.
Alan Cook
1896–1973 (age 77)
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Alan Cook was a Rochester resident who lived from 1896 to 1973.