Famous Graves

Christian Gobrecht

1785–1844 (age 59)

Lawnview Memorial Park

Christian Gobrecht (1785-1844) was a Hanover resident known for his work in the early 19th century.

William Kneass

1780–1840 (age 60)

Lawnview Memorial Park

William Kneass (1780-1840) was a Lancaster resident active in the early 19th century.

Isaiah Thomas

1749–1831 (age 82)

Rural Cemetery

Isaiah Thomas (1749-1831) was a Boston-based printer and publisher who founded the American Antiquarian Society.

Henry St. George Tucker, Sr.

1780–1848 (age 68)

Mount Hebron Cemetery and Gatehouse

Henry St. George Tucker, Sr. (1780-1848) was a prominent Williamsburg figure buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery and Gatehou...

John Stanly

1774–1833 (age 59)

Cedar Grove Cemetery

John Stanly (1774-1833) was a New Bern resident of note, buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Henry Burbeck

1754–1848 (age 94)

Cedar Grove Cemetery

Henry Burbeck (1754-1848) was a Boston resident who lived to an advanced age, buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

John Armstrong Jr.

1758–1843 (age 85)

Rhinebeck Cemetery

John Armstrong Jr. (1758-1843) was a notable figure from Carlisle buried in Rhinebeck Cemetery.

Nicholas Biddle

1786–1844 (age 58)

St. Peter's Churchyard

Nicholas Biddle (1786-1844) was a prominent Philadelphia financier and president of the Second Bank of the United States...

Benjamin Carr

1768–1831 (age 63)

St. Peter's Churchyard

Benjamin Carr (1768-1831) was a London-born musician and composer who worked in America buried in St. Peter's Churchyard...

David Hosack

1769–1835 (age 66)

Trinity Church Cemetery and Mausoleum

David Hosack was a prominent New York City physician and botanist who lived from 1769 to 1835.

Alice Cogswell

1805–1830 (age 25)

Old North Cemetery

Alice Cogswell was a Hartford resident and deaf education pioneer who lived from 1805 to 1830.

Eli Todd

1769–1833 (age 64)

Old North Cemetery

Eli Todd was a New Haven physician and founder of the Connecticut Retreat for the Insane who lived from 1769 to 1833.

Daniel Wadsworth

1771–1848 (age 77)

Old North Cemetery

Daniel Wadsworth was a Middletown resident and art patron who lived from 1771 to 1848.

Mason Fitch Cogswell

1761–1830 (age 69)

Old North Cemetery

Mason Fitch Cogswell was a Canterbury physician and advocate for deaf education who lived from 1761 to 1830.

Jacques Villeré

1761–1830 (age 69)

Saint Louis Cemetery No. 2

Jacques Villeré was a Louisiana planter and political figure who lived from 1761 to 1830.

Francois Xavier Martin

1762–1846 (age 84)

Saint Louis Cemetery No. 2

Francois Xavier Martin was a French-born jurist and historian who lived from 1762 to 1846.

William McSherry

1799–1839 (age 40)

Georgetown University Jesuit Community Cemetery

William McSherry of Charles Town lived from 1799 to 1839 and was a Jesuit.

Benedict Joseph Fenwick

1782–1846 (age 64)

College of the Holy Cross Cemetery

Benedict Joseph Fenwick was a Catholic religious figure who lived from 1782 to 1846 in Leonardtown and was buried at Col...

Sumner Lincoln Fairfield

1803–1844 (age 41)

Cypress Grove Cemetery

Sumner Lincoln Fairfield (1803-1844) was a writer and poet from Warwick who died at age 41.

Martha Jefferson Randolph

1772–1836 (age 64)

Monticello Graveyard

Martha Jefferson Randolph (1772-1836) was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson and served as White House hostess.

Peter Chardon Brooks

1767–1849 (age 82)

Oak Grove Cemetery

Peter Chardon Brooks (1767-1849) was a North Yarmouth resident and notable figure of his era.

Osceola

1804–1838 (age 34)

Osceola's tomb

Osceola was a Seminole leader who resisted American expansion in Florida during the Second Seminole War.

Mathew Carey

1760–1839 (age 79)

Saint Mary's Catholic Churchyard

Mathew Carey was an Irish-American printer, publisher, and economist who founded a major publishing house in Philadelphi...

David Ruggles

1810–1849 (age 39)

Yantic Cemetery

David Ruggles (1810-1849) was a notable abolitionist and reformer from Norwich, Connecticut.

Haden Edwards

1771–1849 (age 78)

Oak Grove Cemetery

Haden Edwards was an American colonist and land speculator from Stafford County, Virginia who lived from 1771 to 1849.

Francisco García Diego y Moreno

1785–1846 (age 61)

Mission Santa Barbara Cemetery

Francisco García Diego y Moreno (1785-1846) was a Mexican ecclesiastical figure from Lagos de Moreno.

Morgan Lewis

1754–1844 (age 90)

Saint James Episcopal Churchyard

Morgan Lewis (1754-1844) was an Elizabeth resident and prominent figure in early American history.

Philip Van Cortlandt

1749–1831 (age 82)

Hillside Cemetery

Philip Van Cortlandt was a New York City resident and member of the prominent Van Cortlandt family who lived from 1749 t...

Pierre Van Cortlandt, Jr.

1762–1848 (age 86)

Hillside Cemetery

Pierre Van Cortlandt, Jr. was a member of the Van Cortlandt Manor family who lived from 1762 to 1848.

Ebenezer Porter

1772–1834 (age 62)

Phillips Academy Cemetery

Ebenezer Porter was a man who lived from 1772 to 1834.

William McKendree

1757–1835 (age 78)

Vanderbilt Divinity School Cemetery

William McKendree (1757-1835) was a King William County resident buried at Vanderbilt Divinity School Cemetery.

Thomas Cole

1801–1848 (age 47)

Catskill Village Cemetery

Thomas Cole was a Bolton resident and artist who lived from 1801 to 1848.

Samuel Slater

1768–1835 (age 67)

Mount Zion Cemetery

Samuel Slater was a British-American industrialist and textile pioneer who lived from 1768 to 1835.

Wade Hampton I

1754–1835 (age 81)

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Cemetery

Wade Hampton I (1754-1835) was a prominent South Carolina resident and landowner.

Major Peter Jaquett

1755–1834 (age 79)

Old Swedes Churchyard

Major Peter Jaquett (1755-1834) was a military officer from New Castle County, Delaware.

Rufus Easton

1774–1834 (age 60)

Lindenwood College Cemetery

Rufus Easton (1774-1834) was a Washington-based figure of the early American republic.

Chief Comcomly

1765–1830 (age 65)

Ilwaco Cemetery

Chief Comcomly (1765-1830) was a Native American leader of the Pacific Northwest region.

Michel Doradou Bringier

1789–1847 (age 58)

Ascension of our Lord Catholic Church Cemetery

Michel Doradou Bringier (1789-1847) was a Louisiana planter and prominent Creole businessman.

Joseph Hopkinson

1770–1842 (age 72)

Christ Church Episcopal Cemetery

Joseph Hopkinson (1770-1842) was a Philadelphia lawyer, judge, and author of the patriotic song 'Hail Columbia.'

Lorenzo de Zavala

1788–1836 (age 48)

De Zavala Family Cemetery

Lorenzo de Zavala (1788-1836) was a Mexican politician and diplomat from Tecoh.

John J. Hardin

1810–1847 (age 37)

Jacksonville East Cemetery

John J. Hardin (1810-1847) was a Kentucky politician from Frankfort.

Margaret Mercer

1791–1846 (age 55)

Cedar Park Estate Cemetery

Margaret Mercer (1791-1846) was an American educator and philanthropist from Maryland known for her work in education an...

David Holmes

1769–1832 (age 63)

Centenary Reformed UCC Cemetery

David Holmes (1769-1832) was a prominent American politician who served as Governor of Mississippi and U.S. Senator.

Thomas Walker Gilmer

1802–1844 (age 42)

Mount Air Cemetery

Thomas Walker Gilmer (1802-1844) was a Virginia politician and naval officer who served in Congress and as Secretary of ...

Judah Dana

1772–1845 (age 73)

Fryeburg Village Cemetery

Judah Dana (1772-1845) was a Maine resident and merchant whose specific business ventures are not well documented.

Ephraim McDowell

1771–1830 (age 59)

Presbyterian Church Cemetery

Ephraim McDowell (1771-1830) was a pioneering surgeon from Rockbridge County, Virginia, known for performing early abdom...

Black Hawk

1767–1838 (age 71)

Iowaville Cemetery

Black Hawk (1767-1838) was a Sauk leader and military strategist who resisted American expansion in Illinois and Iowa.

Frances Slocum

1773–1847 (age 74)

Slocum Cemetery

Frances Slocum (1773-1847) was a Warwick resident known for a notable captivity narrative involving Native Americans.

Rachel Gratz Etting

1764–1831 (age 67)

Etting Cemetery

Rachel Gratz Etting (1764-1831) was a prominent member of the early American Jewish community.

William North

1755–1836 (age 81)

Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery

William North (1755-1836) was a Bristol resident and military officer who served during the American Revolution.