Woodlawn Cemetery

Bronx, New York

Est. 1863 400 acres 2,052 memorials
A National Historic Landmark cemetery in the Bronx, final resting place of many notable Americans.

Memorials

Earl Wilson
1934–2005 (age 71)
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Earl Wilson (1934–2005) was born in Ponchatoula and is interred at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Thomas Wilson
1827–1910 (age 83)
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Thomas Wilson (1827-1910) was a Dungannon resident who lived through much of the 19th century.
Mary Wilson Goelet
1855–1929 (age 74)
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Mary Wilson Goelet was a wealthy New York socialite and member of the prominent Goelet family who lived from 1855 to 192...
Robert Wilson Goelet
1880–1966 (age 86)
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Robert Wilson Goelet was an American businessman and member of the prominent Goelet family of New York.
Orme Wilson Jr.
1860–1966 (age 106)
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Orme Wilson Jr. (1860-1966) was an American resident of New York City.
Pop Winans
1934–2009 (age 75)
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Pop Winans was an American gospel singer and patriarch of the Winans family who helped popularize contemporary gospel mu...
Ronald Winans
1956–2005 (age 49)
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Ronald Winans (1956–2005) came from Detroit and lies at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Frank Winfield Woolworth
1852–1919 (age 67)
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Frank Winfield Woolworth (1852-1919) was a Rodman-born retail magnate and founder of the Woolworth store chain.
Elizabeth Winthrop Chanler
1824–1904 (age 80)
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Elizabeth Winthrop Chanler (1824-1904) was a member of the prominent Winthrop and Chanler families.
Herbert Witherspoon
1873–1935 (age 62)
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Herbert Witherspoon (1873-1935) was a Buffalo-born American baritone opera singer.
De Witt C. Flanagan
1870–1946 (age 76)
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De Witt C. Flanagan was an American businessman and civic leader in New York City.
Catherine Wolfe Clark
1838–1871 (age 33)
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Catherine Wolfe Clark was a wealthy philanthropist and art collector from New York.
Abiel Wood
1772–1834 (age 62)
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Abiel Wood (1772-1834) was a resident of Wiscasset, Maine during the early 19th century.
Clinton Wood
1869–1932 (age 63)
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Clinton Wood (1869-1932) of Carlisle rests in Woodlawn Cemetery.
John Woodbridge Davis
1854–1902 (age 48)
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John Woodbridge Davis (1854-1902) was a New York City resident buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Sophronia Woodis
1801–1887 (age 86)
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Sophronia Woodis was an American woman who lived during the early 19th century.
Lewis Woodruff Hornblower
1883–1913 (age 30)
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Lewis Woodruff Hornblower lived from 1883 to 1913.
Ann Woodward
1915–1975 (age 60)
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Ann Woodward (1915–1975) was a Pittsburgh-born American socialite who became the focus of national attention after the...
Camilla Woodward
1842–1899 (age 57)
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Camilla Woodward was an American woman who lived from 1842 to 1899.
William Woodward III
1944–1999 (age 55)
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William Woodward III, a member of the Woodward family, died in 1999 and is interred at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Camilla Woodward Moss
1869–1934 (age 65)
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Camilla Woodward Moss lived from 1869 to 1934 and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Clara Woodward Moss
1873–1921 (age 48)
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Clara Woodward Moss was an American woman who lived from 1873 to 1921.
William Woodward, Jr.
1920–1955 (age 35)
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William Woodward, Jr. (1920–1955) was a New York City socialite and member of the prominent Woodward family.
William Woodward, Sr.
1876–1953 (age 77)
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William Woodward, Sr. (1876–1953) was a New York City financier and patriarch of the Woodward family.
Lawrence Woolner
1912–1985 (age 73)
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Lawrence Woolner (1912-1985) was a St. Louis resident who lived to age 73.
Thomas Woolsey Thorne
1823–1885 (age 62)
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Thomas Woolsey Thorne (1823-1885) was a merchant and civic leader from Newburgh, New York.
Helena Woolworth Charlton
1913–1965 (age 52)
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Helena Woolworth Charlton was a member of the Woolworth family who lived from 1913 to 1965.
William Worthen Appleton
1845–1924 (age 79)
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William Worthen Appleton was a prominent businessman who lived from 1845 to 1924.
James Xavier McLanahan
1809–1861 (age 52)
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James Xavier McLanahan (1809-1861) was a Greencastle resident of the 19th century.
Stanley Yates Mortimer
1855–1932 (age 77)
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Stanley Yates Mortimer was a man of social standing who lived from 1855 to 1932.
Stanley Yates Mortimer
1898–1984 (age 86)
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Stanley Yates Mortimer (1898-1984) was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery after a life that concluded in 1984.
Bill Yawkey
1875–1919 (age 44)
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Bill Yawkey was a Bay City industrialist and timber magnate who lived from 1875 to 1919.
Annie Yeamans
1835–1912 (age 77)
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Annie Yeamans was a British-American actress known for her work in theatrical productions during the Victorian era.
Jennie Yeamans
1862–1906 (age 44)
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Jennie Yeamans (1862–1906) from Sydney rests in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Donald Yetter Gardner
1913–2004 (age 91)
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Donald Yetter Gardner (1913–2004) was a songwriter and teacher best known for writing “All I Want for Christmas Is M...
Eddie Yost
1926–2012 (age 86)
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Eddie Yost (1926–2012) was an American Major League Baseball third baseman and coach famed for his ability to draw wal...
Emilia Yznaga
1859–1944 (age 85)
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Emilia Yznaga (1859-1944) was a New York City resident of aristocratic background.
Fernando Yznaga
1850–1901 (age 51)
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Fernando Yznaga was a New York City resident who lived from 1850 to 1901.
Rollie Zeider
1883–1967 (age 84)
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Rollie Zeider (1883-1967) was a professional baseball player.
Professor Zeno
1875–1901 (age 26)
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Professor Zeno (1875-1901) was an educator from St. Clairsville buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.
William Ziegler
1843–1905 (age 62)
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William Ziegler was a Beaver County resident who lived from 1843 to 1905.
William Ziegler, Jr.
1891–1958 (age 67)
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William Ziegler, Jr. was an American businessman from Muscatine of the late 19th and mid-20th centuries.
Heinie Zimmerman
1887–1969 (age 82)
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Heinie Zimmerman was an American professional baseball player who lived from 1887 to 1969.
William d'Alton Mann
1839–1920 (age 81)
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William d'Alton Mann was a Sandusky-born journalist, editor, and publisher known for founding Town Topics magazine.
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.
Henry de Forest Baldwin
1862–1947 (age 85)
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Henry de Forest Baldwin (1862-1947) was a Clinton resident buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Rhoda de Goicouria Cameron
1903–1979 (age 76)
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Rhoda de Goicouria Cameron was a notable American socialite and philanthropist.
Mary de Leftwich Dodge
1838–1928 (age 90)
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Mary de Leftwich Dodge (1838-1928) was a Virginia-born woman who lived into the early 20th century.
William de Leftwich Dodge
1867–1935 (age 68)
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William de Leftwich Dodge (1867–1935) rests in Woodlawn Cemetery after a life ending in 1935.
Louis de Rochemont
1899–1978 (age 79)
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Louis de Rochemont (1899–1978) was interred at Woodlawn Cemetery in Boston, capping a life tied to the city.