Matthew C. Perry
1794–1858 (age 64)
Naval Officer
About Matthew C. Perry
Matthew C. Perry (1794–1858) lived to age 64. They were a naval officer. Born in Newport, they died in New York City. They are buried at Island Cemetery in Rhode Island.
Also buried at Island Cemetery
Robert Rogers
1758–1835 (age 77)
Island Cemetery
Robert Rogers (1758-1835) was a Newport resident who lived a long life spanning 77 years.
George W. Platzman
1920–2008 (age 88)
Island Cemetery
Chicago native George W. Platzman (1920–2008) is buried in Island Cemetery.
Lola Phinney
1860–1949 (age 89)
Island Cemetery
Lola Phinney was a Clifton resident who lived from 1860 to 1949.
Frank K. Sturgis
1847–1932 (age 85)
Island Cemetery
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D. LeRoy Dresser
1862–1915 (age 53)
Island Cemetery
D. LeRoy Dresser was a Newport resident who lived from 1862 to 1915.
David King
1839–1894 (age 55)
Island Cemetery
David King (1839–1894) spent his life in the 19th century and is interred in Island Cemetery.
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Thomas ap Catesby Jones
1790–1858 (age 68)
Fairfax
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Stephen Decatur
1779–1820 (age 41)
St. Peter's Churchyard
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George N. Hollins
1799–1878 (age 79)
Westminster Hall and Burying Ground
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Foxhall A. Parker, Jr.
1821–1879 (age 58)
United States Naval Academy Cemetery
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Samuel W. Preston
1840–1865 (age 25)
United States Naval Academy Cemetery
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Edward Preble
1761–1807 (age 46)
Eastern Cemetery
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