Deaths in the 1900s

Washington Matthews

1843–1905 (age 62)

Arlington National Cemetery

Washington Matthews (1843-1905) was an Irish-born military figure from Killiney who achieved sufficient rank to be inter...

William Johnson

1855–1903 (age 48)

Arlington National Cemetery

William Johnson (1855-1903) was a Saint Vincent native who served in the military and received the honor of burial at Ar...

William Ludlow

1843–1901 (age 58)

Arlington National Cemetery

William Ludlow (1843-1901) was an Islip resident and military officer whose service earned him a place at Arlington Nati...

Joseph Coghlan

1844–1908 (age 64)

Arlington National Cemetery

Joseph Coghlan (1844-1908) was a Frankfort-born naval officer who achieved prominence during his military career and was...

Simon Newcomb

1835–1909 (age 74)

Arlington National Cemetery

Simon Newcomb (1835-1909) was a renowned Canadian-American astronomer and mathematician from Wallace whose contributions...

John J. Coppinger

1834–1909 (age 75)

Arlington National Cemetery

John J. Coppinger (1834-1909) was a military officer of sufficient rank and service to be honored with burial at Arlingt...

Dwight H. Kelton

1843–1906 (age 63)

Arlington National Cemetery

Dwight H. Kelton (1843-1906) was an East Montpelier native and military officer who served his country and was buried at...

Edmonia Taylor Phelps

1858–1909 (age 51)

Arlington National Cemetery

Edmonia Taylor Phelps (1858-1909) was a notable woman whose life and service warranted her burial at Arlington National ...

John Randolph Lewis

1834–1900 (age 66)

Arlington National Cemetery

John Randolph Lewis (1834-1900) was an Edinboro resident and military officer honored with interment at Arlington Nation...

Charles S. Cotton

1843–1909 (age 66)

Arlington National Cemetery

Charles S. Cotton (1843-1909) was a Milwaukee-born military officer whose service career culminated in burial at Arlingt...

Arthur B Foster

1863–1909 (age 46)

Arlington National Cemetery

Arthur B Foster (1863-1909) was an Illinois native and military officer who served during the late 19th and early 20th c...

Henry Johnson

1850–1904 (age 54)

Arlington National Cemetery

Henry Johnson (1850-1904) was a Boydton resident and military officer whose service earned him a place at Arlington Nati...

Norman von Heldreich Farquhar

1840–1907 (age 67)

Arlington National Cemetery

Norman von Heldreich Farquhar (1840-1907) was a Pottsville-born military officer of notable rank honored with burial at ...

Frank Wheaton

1833–1903 (age 70)

Arlington National Cemetery

Frank Wheaton (1833-1903) was a Providence native and military officer whose distinguished service led to his interment ...

Hugh Reid Belknap

1860–1901 (age 41)

Arlington National Cemetery

Hugh Reid Belknap (1860-1901) was an American military officer who served during the late 19th century and was buried at...

Absalom Baird

1824–1905 (age 81)

Arlington National Cemetery

Absalom Baird (1824-1905) was a Union general during the American Civil War who later served in various military and gov...

Albert Kautz

1839–1907 (age 68)

Arlington National Cemetery

Albert Kautz (1839-1907) was a U.S. Army officer and author who served during the Civil War and Indian Wars era.

Frank Miller

1848–1903 (age 55)

Green-Wood Cemetery

Frank Miller (1848-1903) was an American artist and illustrator known for his murals and decorative works.

Frederick S. Gibbs

1845–1903 (age 58)

Green-Wood Cemetery

Frederick S. Gibbs (1845-1903) was an American inventor and engineer who contributed to technological advances in the 19...

Frederick Smyth

1832–1900 (age 68)

Green-Wood Cemetery

Frederick Smyth (1832-1900) was an American politician and businessman from New Hampshire.

Guy Wetmore Carryl

1873–1904 (age 31)

Green-Wood Cemetery

Guy Wetmore Carryl (1873-1904) was an American author and humorist known for his witty literary works and poetry.

James F. Pierce

1830–1905 (age 75)

Green-Wood Cemetery

James F. Pierce (1830-1905) was an American military officer who served in the 19th century.

Jane Sloman

1824–1906 (age 82)

Green-Wood Cemetery

Jane Sloman (1824-1906) was a British-American musician and composer active during the 19th century.

Joel Erhardt

1838–1909 (age 71)

Green-Wood Cemetery

Joel Erhardt (1838-1909) was an American businessman and civic leader in Pennsylvania during the late 19th century.

John Crosby Brown

1838–1909 (age 71)

Green-Wood Cemetery

John Crosby Brown (1838-1909) was an American banker and philanthropist who helped establish the Metropolitan Museum of ...

Cushman Kellogg Davis

1838–1900 (age 62)

Arlington National Cemetery

Cushman Kellogg Davis (1838-1900) was a U.S. Senator from Minnesota and prominent political figure during the Gilded Age...

John Wesley Powell

1834–1902 (age 68)

Arlington National Cemetery

John Wesley Powell (1834-1902) was an American geologist, explorer, and ethnologist famous for his expeditions down the ...

Almon Harris Thompson

1839–1906 (age 67)

Arlington National Cemetery

Almon Harris Thompson (1839-1906) was an American geographer and surveyor who conducted major expeditions in the America...

Fitz John Porter

1822–1901 (age 79)

Green-Wood Cemetery

Fitz John Porter (1822-1901) was a Union general during the American Civil War whose military career was marked by contr...

John M. Mitchell

1858–1905 (age 47)

Green-Wood Cemetery

John M. Mitchell was a New York City resident who lived from 1858 to 1905.

George Francis Train

1829–1904 (age 75)

Green-Wood Cemetery

George Francis Train was a Boston-born entrepreneur and eccentric reformer known for his business ventures and unconvent...

Henry C. Miner

1842–1900 (age 58)

Green-Wood Cemetery

Henry C. Miner was a New York City-based theater owner and manager active in the 19th century.

John Swinton

1829–1901 (age 72)

Green-Wood Cemetery

John Swinton was a New York City journalist and labor advocate who championed workers' rights throughout his career.

William Holbrook Beard

1825–1900 (age 75)

Green-Wood Cemetery

William Holbrook Beard was an American painter known for his humorous and satirical animal paintings.

Mary Corinna Putnam Jacobi

1842–1906 (age 64)

Green-Wood Cemetery

Mary Corinna Putnam Jacobi was a pioneering American physician and medical researcher who made significant contributions...

Oswald Ottendorfer

1826–1900 (age 74)

Green-Wood Cemetery

Oswald Ottendorfer was a German-American newspaper publisher and editor who founded influential publications in New York...

Robert Ogden Doremus

1824–1906 (age 82)

Green-Wood Cemetery

Robert Ogden Doremus was an American chemist and educator who made advances in chemical science and industrial chemistry...

Camilla Urso

1840–1902 (age 62)

Green-Wood Cemetery

Camilla Urso was an Italian-born violinist and composer who became one of the first internationally acclaimed female con...

Thomas P. Ochiltree

1837–1902 (age 65)

Green-Wood Cemetery

Thomas P. Ochiltree was a Texas politician and former Confederate officer who served in various governmental positions.

Abram Stevens Hewitt

1822–1903 (age 81)

Green-Wood Cemetery

Abram Stevens Hewitt was an American industrialist, inventor, and politician who served as Mayor of New York City.

Henry Osborne Havemeyer

1847–1907 (age 60)

Green-Wood Cemetery

Henry Osborne Havemeyer was an American sugar magnate and prominent art collector who assembled one of the finest privat...

John W. Mackay

1831–1902 (age 71)

Green-Wood Cemetery

John W. Mackay was an Irish-born American mining magnate and banker who amassed wealth through silver and gold mining op...

Marion T. Anderson

1839–1904 (age 65)

Arlington National Cemetery

Marion T. Anderson was an American military officer and government official who served during the Civil War and Reconstr...

Martin T. McMahon

1838–1906 (age 68)

Arlington National Cemetery

Martin T. McMahon was an American Civil War general and politician who served in Congress and held various diplomatic po...

Americus V. Rice

1835–1904 (age 69)

Arlington National Cemetery

Americus V. Rice (1835-1904) was a military officer from Perrysville who was honored with burial at Arlington National C...

Andrew E. K. Benham

1832–1905 (age 73)

Arlington National Cemetery

Andrew E. K. Benham (1832-1905) was a naval officer from Staten Island whose service earned him a place at Arlington Nat...

Arent S. Crowninshield

1843–1908 (age 65)

Arlington National Cemetery

Arent S. Crowninshield (1843-1908) was a New York-based military figure interred at Arlington National Cemetery.

Arthur L. Wagner

1853–1905 (age 52)

Arlington National Cemetery

Arthur L. Wagner (1853-1905) was an Ottawa resident and military professional buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Edward Chynoweth

1853–1909 (age 56)

Arlington National Cemetery

Edward Chynoweth (1853-1909) was a Nunda native whose military service culminated in burial at Arlington National Cemete...

Robert Powell Page Wainwright

1852–1902 (age 50)

Arlington National Cemetery

Robert Powell Page Wainwright (1852-1902) was a Philadelphia-based military officer honored with interment at Arlington ...