James Wilson
1825–1867 (age 42)
Biography
James Wilson brought consistency and quiet reliability to the Oak Hill neighborhood.
He is honored by those who visit Oak Hill Cemetery for the steady kindness he extended to those in need.
Also buried at Oak Hill Cemetery
Myrtilla Miner
1815–1864 (age 49)
Oak Hill Cemetery
Founder of the Institution for the Education of Colored Youth in Washington, D.C.
Francis G. Newlands
1848–1917 (age 69)
Oak Hill Cemetery
U.S. Senator and Congressman from Nevada who championed irrigation and conservation.
Leonard Hazeltine I
1803–1874 (age 71)
Oak Hill Cemetery
Leonard Hazeltine I was a prominent New Hampshire resident involved in business and civic affairs.
Dean Acheson
1893–1971 (age 78)
Oak Hill Cemetery
U.S. Secretary of State under President Truman who played a key role in Cold War foreign policy.
Ben Bradlee
1921–2014 (age 93)
Oak Hill Cemetery
Executive editor of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.
Uriah Forrest
1756–1805 (age 49)
Oak Hill Cemetery
Uriah Forrest (1756-1805) was a Maryland politician and military officer who served during the American Revolutionary Wa...