Blind Tom Wiggins

1849–1908 (age 59)

Pianist and composer

Biography

Blind Tom Wiggins was born in 1849 and, despite enduring the hardships of enslavement and disability, astonished the world with his extraordinary musical gifts. A prodigious pianist and composer, he entertained audiences across the globe, playing complex pieces from memory and touching listeners with his sincere interpretations.

Tom’s remarkable story of resilience inspired countless admirers, and even after his death in 1908 his legacy endures; he rests at The Evergreens Cemetery, where visitors honor the profound artistry he shared with the world.

Also buried at The Evergreens Cemetery

Libuše Motak
1878–1960 (age 82)
The Evergreens Cemetery
Libuše Motak was a Czech-American resident of New York City during the early-to-mid 20th century.
Harry Albert Braham
1855–1938 (age 83)
The Evergreens Cemetery
Harry Albert Braham was a late 19th-century American whose specific occupation is not readily documented.
Nathaniel S. Prime
1785–1856 (age 71)
The Evergreens Cemetery
Nathaniel S. Prime (1785-1856) was a notable figure of the early 19th century buried at The Evergreens Cemetery.
John Crawford Pollock
1844–1889 (age 45)
The Evergreens Cemetery
John Crawford Pollock was an Irish immigrant who came to America and lived during the late 19th century.
Bill Robinson
1878–1949 (age 71)
The Evergreens Cemetery
Bill Robinson was a Richmond resident and entertainer known as 'Bojangles,' famous for his tap dancing performances.
John Frankenstein
1816–1881 (age 65)
The Evergreens Cemetery
John Frankenstein was a German immigrant who came to America and lived in the mid-19th century.