Please enter your email and password to sign in. William "King" Solomon, (17751854) Town Drunk, Town hero The Cholera Epidemic of 1833 killed 500 townspeople in 2 months King Solomon stayed in Lexington to dig graves, earning the lasting respect of the town. The Suffragettes were aroused and publicly opposed him. In 1784, Kentuckians wanted to establish themselves as a state independent of Virginia. USA. A native of Harrison County, William Temple Withers became a lawyer and planter in Mississippi and Louisiana. It is thought by many that Mary Bar Clays greatest contribution to the womens movement was her introduction of her sister, Laura Clay, to the cause. Gratz helped promote construction of the Maysville- Lexington road and the Lexington and Ohio Railroad. The judge shook his hand, and everyone in the room stood, walked to the gravedigger and did the same. The early settlers came to Kentucke because they wanted land to grow crops. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. For more information, visit their web site at http://www.lexcem.org/ or visit their FaceBook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lexington-Cemetery/23514189569. The Lexington Cemetery was established in 1848 as a place of beauty and a public cemetery, in part to deal with burials from the cholera epidemic in the area. A broken-hearted man, he kept a low profile, refusing even to comment about politics. USA. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Before her marriage to Dr. Frank McVey in 1923, Frances Jewell McVey was dean of women at the University of Kentucky, and she was a gracious first lady at Maxwell Place until her husbands retirement from the presidency. Section J, Lot 6 Beauchamp was a founder of the Hidman Settlement School. Section I-1, Lot 67 When he finally felt physically safe, he returned to Lexington. Four of the six boys she nursed lived to carry her remains to the family lot in The Lexington Cemetery where a little stone has this simple inscription, Bouvieete James Col. During most of the Civil War he was Morgans second in command, and after the latters death he became a commanding general of a cavalry brigade. They continued to build planetariums for ten years, selling them for $2,000 each and exhibiting one at the 1851 New York Worlds Fair. The family is honoring Karrie's wish for cremation and burial will be held at a later date at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington. Like many other artists, he traveled south in the winter, often painting an entire family while he lived on his plantation in Mississippi or Louisiana. Having moved to Lexington from Carlisle, Pennsylvania in 1790, John Postlethwait soon married a daughter of Governor Scott. Section 46, Lot 4 Among his accomplishments were the acquisition for the United States of Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, the admission of Missouri to the Union, and the annexation of the Republic of Texas. Until this time, catching the baby by the father or a neighbor while the mother delivered it from a squatting position or seated in a chair without a bottom had been the standard birthing procedure. Lexington National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Lexington, Kentucky. Famous gravesites will. Section G, Lot 1 Section I, Lot 53 In World War I, she was chairman of home economics in the U.S. Food Administration, headed by Herbert Hoover, and she was in demand as a lecturer and consultant in Europe, India, and China as well as America. We've gathered a list of famous graves in + around Columbia. Markey, Lucille Parker Wright (1896-1982) He was a town trustee in 1794, and in 1827 was chairman of the Board of Trustees. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Section O, Lot 126 He was sentenced to be auctioned as an indentured servant to the highest bidder. He served in the Mexican War and as a colonel in the Confederate Army. The first president of the Thoroughbred Club of America, Thomas Piatt was a noted breeder of thoroughbreds at his Brookdale Farm on Spur Road, which he expanded from 210 acres in 1898 to more than 1,200 acres. In 1878, it became an independent state institution that evolved into the University of Kentucky, and he remained as president until his resignation in 1910. He was the first president of the Henry Clay Memorial Foundation and was active in community affairs. Finally his public drunkenness earned him a vagrancy charge. After her boys went to war, she would appear on Main Street whenever she thought any Southern troops were coming through town. A friend described him as a very large man who was always followed by a small dog.. A veteran of the Mexican War, Gordon Granger served with distinction in the Civil War, rising from the rank of colonel of the Second Michigan Cavalry to major general commanding the Fourth Army Corps. Photos larger than 8.0 MB will be reduced. A graduate of Centre College and the University of Kentucky law school, as well as a captain in World War I, King Swope was elected to Congress in 1919, serving one term. Someone wrote about Dr. Benjamin Winslow, who was considered by many a hero of the 1833 cholera epidemic, Our physicians are either dead or broken down, Dr. Dudley alone I believe has stood it through, and is still on the alert.. A native of Washington County, James Thomas Cotton Noe was Kentuckys first poet laureate. Tours & Events Locate a Loved One Contact Us After inheriting Calumet Farm from her first husband, Warren Wright, Lucille Parker Wright Markey continued its operation as a leading thoroughbred establishment. Kentucky, Section H, Lot 4 Lexington Cemetery is a private, non-profit 170-acre (69 ha) rural cemetery and arboretum located at 833 W. Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky.. He was fatally injured in a traffic mishap. Best remembered for winning the 1986 Kentucky Racehorse. He is also remembered for his three unsuccessful quests for the presidency. Swope, King (1893-1961) As a member of the city council, Gratz was instrumental in establishing Lexingtons public library, the first in the West. I thought you might like to see a cemetery for Lexington National Cemetery I found on Findagrave.com. Thanks for your help! In addition, he was a trustee of Transylvania University. McCullough, Samuel D. (1803-1873) The rope broke and Barker fell head first onto the brick walk below. Kentucky, Kentucky, Section F, Lot 12 He appeared in musicals, westerns, comedies, historical Bluegrass Musician. Migrating to Lexington from Virginia, King Solomon was the town drunk who now and then did odd jobs such as digging ditches. Breckinridge, General John Cabell (1821-1875) cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Discover Jim Varney's Grave in Lexington, Kentucky: This tombstone marks the final resting place of the beloved 1990's character, Ernest P. Worrell. A relative of Nathan Burrows, the inventor of a machine that cleaned hemp, Samuel D. McCullough operated a mustard factory in Lexington. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The Lexington Cemetery is open everyday from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Search for an exact birth/death year or select a range, before or after. With no home, they were to be known as the Orphans Brigade. There is a problem with your email/password. Born in Paris, Henry T. Duncan practiced law with the noted Thomas A. Marshall, and accumulated a fortune by manufacturing hemp and raising livestock. Johnson, John Telemachus (1788-1856) Son of Solomon Van Meter. These first settlers left, but others followed. Having spent his entire newspaper career on the Lexington Herald, Thomas R. Underwood started as a reporter in 1917 and served as editor from 1935 until his death. A government marker was dedicated at his grave by the United Daughters of the Confederacy in 1977. List of famous people buried in Lexington Cemetery, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Along with his older brother Don Everly, they formed Central City, Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. At 16, he found a mentor, a Virginia lawyer who took him to Richmond to study. His obituary in the Lexington Herald-Leader stated that he had held an exalted place in the esteem of Lexingtons citizenry. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Dudley, Dr. Benjamin Winslow (1785-1870) 1 2 African Cemetery #2 Alex Franklin Grave Site Ashland Estate Grounds Athens Christian Church Cemetery Beatty Family Cemetery Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery Bethsaida Baptist Church Cemetery Brown-Harrison Cemetery Bryan's Station Baptist Church Cemetery Bullock-Hunt Family Graveyard Section D, Lot 116 Section D, Lot 105 Levi Todd and John Breckinridge were delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Danville, Kentucky. McKee, Lt. Hugh (1844-1871) She earned her bachelors degree in engineering in 1916 and a masters in 1920 from the University of Kentucky. This account has been disabled. Born and educated in Lexington, Mary DeSha taught at Dudley School for ten years and became an early advocate for enfranchisement of women. His most popular work was Flute and Violin and Other Kentucky Tales and Romances, published in 1891. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. When Lexington was incorporated in 1832, Charlton Hunt was named mayor. A representative to many international conferences, she was the first woman delegate to the Pan-American Conference in Montevideo where she advocated legally extending womens rights for equality in every nation. When the Lexington settlers signed a citizens compact on January 25, 1807, Levi Todd became a landholder. It is closed to new interments. A native Philadelphian of wealth and culture, John D. Clifford contributed greatly to Lexingtons reputation as the Athens of the West. He was a supporter of Translyvania University, the Lexington Athanaeum, and the Episcopal Church; and was keenly interested in geology and other natural sciences. He was the patriarch of the McCoy clan Pikeville, A native of Lexington, Mary E. Sweeney became known internationally as an authority on home economics and child care. Born in 1726, Thomas Meason (Section 1, Grave 297-B) is the oldest person buried at Arlington National Cemetery, based on birth year. It was attended by the best people in Fayette County and among them were 1,000 women who loudly made their feelings known. Active in Democratic politics, he became chairman of the partys State Central Committee, a United States representative in 1949 to 1951, and a senator from 1951 to 1952. Section C, Lot 17 cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. General Williams was married to Mary Lyle Sayre, a daughter to Ephraim Sayre. The grounds and walking paths are well maintained, with many areas shaded by ancient trees and shrubs.