Woodlawn Cemetery
Bronx, New York
A National Historic Landmark cemetery in the Bronx, final resting place of many notable Americans.
Memorials
John Riley Livermore
1876–1906 (age 30)
Woodlawn Cemetery
John Riley Livermore (1876–1906) rests in the historic grounds of Woodlawn Cemetery.
George Ripley
1802–1880 (age 78)
Woodlawn Cemetery
George Ripley was an American journalist, critic, and transcendentalist from Greenfield who lived from 1802 to 1880.
Percy Rivington Pyne II
1857–1929 (age 72)
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Percy Rivington Pyne II was a Manhattan-based American businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1857 to 1929.
Percy Rivington Pyne Jr.
1896–1941 (age 45)
Woodlawn Cemetery
Percy Rivington Pyne Jr. (1896–1941) of Tuxedo Park was interred at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Hal Roach
1892–1992 (age 100)
Woodlawn Cemetery
Hal Roach (1892–1992) was a pioneering film and television producer from Elmira interred at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Max Roach
1924–2007 (age 83)
Woodlawn Cemetery
Max Roach (1924–2007) was an innovative American jazz drummer and composer from New York City who is buried at Woodlaw...
Lucius Robinson
1810–1891 (age 81)
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Lucius Robinson was a Windham resident who lived from 1810 to 1891.
Frederick Rock
1840–1924 (age 84)
Woodlawn Cemetery
Frederick Rock (1840-1924) was a long-lived 19th century American.
John Rock
1825–1866 (age 41)
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John Rock (1825-1866) was a Salem resident who lived 41 years.
Isabel Rockefeller Lincoln
1902–1980 (age 78)
Woodlawn Cemetery
Isabel Rockefeller Lincoln was a member of the prominent Rockefeller family who lived from 1902 to 1980.
John Rodolph Slattery
1877–1932 (age 55)
Woodlawn Cemetery
John Rodolph Slattery was an Athens resident who lived from 1877 to 1932.
William Roger Greeley
1881–1966 (age 85)
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William Roger Greeley (1881-1966) was a resident of Lexington buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Henry Roger Wolcott
1846–1921 (age 75)
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Henry Roger Wolcott (1846–1921) of Long Meadow is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Bobby Rogers
1940–2013 (age 73)
Woodlawn Cemetery
Bobby Rogers was a Detroit-born singer and songwriter, co-founder of Smokey Robinson & the Miracles and a Motown legend.
John Rogers Hegeman
1844–1919 (age 75)
Woodlawn Cemetery
John Rogers Hegeman lived from 1844 to 1919 and was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Jacob Romeis
1835–1904 (age 69)
Woodlawn Cemetery
Jacob Romeis (1835-1904) was a Bavarian immigrant who lived 69 years in America.
Barney Roos
1887–1960 (age 73)
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Barney Roos was a New York City resident who lived from 1887 to 1960.
Posey Rorer
1891–1936 (age 45)
Woodlawn Cemetery
Posey Rorer (1891–1936), the Franklin County-born fiddler best known for his work with early country ensembles, is bur...
Suzan Rose Benedict
1873–1942 (age 69)
Woodlawn Cemetery
Susan Rose Benedict (1873-1942) was a noted mathematician and Wellesley College professor interred at Woodlawn Cemetery.
James Rosebrugh Leaming
1820–1892 (age 72)
Woodlawn Cemetery
James Rosebrugh Leaming (1820-1892) was a 72-year-old resident buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Arthur Ross
1949–1996 (age 47)
Woodlawn Cemetery
Arthur Ross (1949-1996) was a Detroit songwriter who co-wrote hits like 'I'm Gonna Make You Love Me'.
John Ross Delafield
1874–1964 (age 90)
Woodlawn Cemetery
John Ross Delafield was an American who lived from 1874 to 1964.
David Ross Locke
1833–1888 (age 55)
Woodlawn Cemetery
David Ross Locke was a journalist and satirist known for his humorous political commentary under the pen name Petroleum ...
Wyllys Rosseter Betts, Jr.
1900–1967 (age 67)
Woodlawn Cemetery
Wyllys Rosseter Betts, Jr. lived from 1900 to 1967 and was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Samuel Rossiter Betts
1787–1868 (age 81)
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Samuel Rossiter Betts (1787-1868) was a Richmond resident of the early 19th century.
Helene Rosson
1897–1985 (age 88)
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Helene Rosson (1897-1985) was a Newport resident whose specific occupation and achievements are not well documented.
Stephen Rosson Lesher
1830–1895 (age 65)
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Stephen Rosson Lesher was an American businessman and landowner who lived from 1830 to 1895.
Joseph Rowan
1870–1930 (age 60)
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Joseph Rowan (1870–1930), a New York City lawyer and congressman, is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Ruth Rowland Nichols
1901–1960 (age 59)
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Ruth Rowland Nichols was an American aviator and pioneering female pilot who lived from 1901 to 1960.
Louis Rozsa
1877–1922 (age 45)
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Louis Rozsa was a Hungarian-born resident of Körmend who lived from 1877 to 1922.
Margaret Rudkin
1897–1967 (age 70)
Woodlawn Cemetery
Margaret Rudkin was an American businesswoman and founder of Pepperidge Farm who lived from 1897 to 1967.
Dick Rudolph
1887–1949 (age 62)
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Dick Rudolph was an American baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century.
David Ruffin
1941–1991 (age 50)
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David Ruffin (1941–1991) was an iconic soul singer from Whynot who fronted the Temptations and is buried at Woodlawn C...
Charles Ruggles Knapp
1863–1908 (age 45)
Woodlawn Cemetery
Charles Ruggles Knapp (1863-1908) lived 45 years and was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Damon Runyon
1880–1946 (age 66)
Woodlawn Cemetery
Damon Runyon was an American writer and journalist famous for his short stories about New York City characters.
Isadore Rush
1866–1904 (age 38)
Woodlawn Cemetery
Isadore Rush was a Wilkes-Barre resident who lived from 1866 to 1904.
Charles Russell Davis
1849–1930 (age 81)
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Charles Russell Davis (1849–1930) of Pittsfield is interred at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Luette Ruth Spitzer
1883–1980 (age 97)
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Luette Ruth Spitzer (1883-1980) was an Amherst resident who lived 97 years.
Abraham Rynier Van Nest
1809–1888 (age 79)
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Abraham Rynier Van Nest (1809-1888) was a 19th-century individual buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Alexander S. Bacon
1853–1920 (age 67)
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Alexander S. Bacon was a Jackson-based figure who lived from 1853 to 1920.
Gunning S. Bedford
1806–1870 (age 64)
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Gunning S. Bedford (1806-1870) was a 19th-century gentleman buried in a prominent cemetery.
Calvin S. Brice
1845–1898 (age 53)
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Calvin S. Brice (1845-1898) was a Denmark Township resident buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Elisha S. Converse
1820–1904 (age 84)
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Elisha S. Converse (1820-1904) was a Needham resident whose life spanned the 19th century.
Alexander S. Diven
1809–1896 (age 87)
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Alexander S. Diven (1809-1896) was a Catharine resident and U.S. Congressman from New York.
Michael S. Edmondson
1853–1927 (age 74)
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Michael S. Edmondson was a Georgia native who lived from 1853 to 1927.
F. S. Ellis
1830–1880 (age 50)
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F. S. Ellis (1830-1880) was from Brown County and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Homer S. Ferguson
1889–1982 (age 93)
Woodlawn Cemetery
Homer S. Ferguson (1889-1982) was an American engineer and inventor from Harrison City.
Henry S. Harper
1864–1944 (age 80)
Woodlawn Cemetery
Henry S. Harper was an American businessman and member of the prominent Harper publishing family.
Michael S. Hart
1947–2011 (age 64)
Woodlawn Cemetery
Michael S. Hart (1947–2011) founded Project Gutenberg and is credited with starting the free digital library movement.
William S. Hofstra
1861–1932 (age 71)
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William S. Hofstra (1861–1932) of Holland is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.