James T. Elliott

Elisha Otis

1811–1861 (age 50)

Oakland Cemetery

Elisha Otis (1811-1861) was an American inventor credited with developing the safety elevator.

Robert Lucas

1781–1853 (age 72)

Oakland Cemetery

Robert Lucas was a politician and governor of Ohio and Iowa who lived from 1781 to 1853.

L. M. Shaw

1848–1932 (age 84)

Oakland Cemetery

L. M. Shaw (1848-1932) was a Morristown resident remembered in part through his burial at Oakland Cemetery.

Junius Hillyer

1807–1886 (age 79)

Oakland Cemetery

Junius Hillyer was a Wilkes County resident who lived from 1807 to 1886.

Samuel C. Hodge

1867–1952 (age 85)

Oakland Cemetery

Samuel C. Hodge (1867–1952) was connected to Oakland and finished his journey at Oakland Cemetery.

Mary Margaret Shaw

1915–1971 (age 56)

Oakland Cemetery

Mary Margaret Shaw (1915-1971) was a Freeport-born woman whose life was cut short at age 56.