Henry J. Topping Sr.

Duke Ellington

1899–1974 (age 75)

Woodlawn Cemetery

One of the most influential jazz musicians and composers of the 20th century.

Francis Granger

1792–1868 (age 76)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Francis Granger (1792-1868) was a Suffield resident and American politician of the 19th century.

Miles Davis

1926–1991 (age 65)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Legendary jazz trumpeter and bandleader who was at the forefront of several major developments in jazz music.

Marshall Kernochan

1880–1955 (age 75)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Marshall Kernochan was a New York City resident who lived from 1880 to 1955.

Emma Smith Kennedy

1869–1960 (age 91)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Emma Smith Kennedy (1869-1960) was a resident who lived to age 91.

Seth M. Milliken

1836–1920 (age 84)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Seth M. Milliken was a Poland resident who lived from 1836 to 1920.

James Folger

1818–1889 (age 71)

Mountain View Cemetery

Founder of Folgers Coffee.

Domingo Ghirardelli

Mountain View Cemetery

Namesake of the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company.

J. Maury Dove

1855–1924 (age 69)

Rock Creek Cemetery

Business executive and hotelier in late 19th century America.

Christian Heurich

1842–1945 (age 103)

Rock Creek Cemetery

German-born American founder of Heurich Brewery.

Eberhard Anheuser

1805–1880 (age 75)

Bellefontaine Cemetery

Father-in-law of Adolphus Busch and president of Eberhard Anheuser and Company, predecessor of Anheuser-Busch.

Robert S. Brookings

1850–1932 (age 82)

Bellefontaine Cemetery

Businessman and philanthropist, founder of the Brookings Institution and donor to Washington University in St. Louis.