SettingsBurials at Green-Wood Cemetery
Abram Hewitt
Abram Stevens Hewitt (July 31, 1822 – January 18, 1903) was a teacher, lawyer, an iron manufacturer, chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 1876 to 1877, U.S. Congressman, and ...
Abram Stevens Hewitt (July 31, 1822 – January 18, 1903) was a teacher, lawyer, an iron manufacturer, chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 1876 to 1877, U.S. Congressman, and ...
Abram Wakeman
Abram Wakeman was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Abram Wakeman was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Al Nichols
Alfred Henry Nichols (born as Alfred Henry Williams; February 14, 1852 – June 18, 1936) was an English Major League Baseball player for three seasons.
Alfred Henry Nichols (born as Alfred Henry Williams; February 14, 1852 – June 18, 1936) was an English Major League Baseball player for three seasons.
Al Thake
Albert Thake (September 21, 1849 – September 1, 1872) was an English professional baseball player who played left field for the Brooklyn Atlantics team of the NAPBBP.
Albert Thake (September 21, 1849 – September 1, 1872) was an English professional baseball player who played left field for the Brooklyn Atlantics team of the NAPBBP.
Albert Anastasia
Albert Anastasia (pronounced ah-nah-STAH-zee-ah) (born Umberto Anastasio, September 26, 1902 – October 25, 1957) was one of the most ruthless and feared Cosa Nostra mobsters in American hi...
Albert Anastasia (pronounced ah-nah-STAH-zee-ah) (born Umberto Anastasio, September 26, 1902 – October 25, 1957) was one of the most ruthless and feared Cosa Nostra mobsters in American hi...
Anson Greene Phelps
Anson Greene Phelps (March 24 1781 – November 30 1853) was a co-founder of mining company Phelps Dodge, which he founded in 1833 along with his son-in-law William E. Dodge.
Anson Greene Phelps (March 24 1781 – November 30 1853) was a co-founder of mining company Phelps Dodge, which he founded in 1833 along with his son-in-law William E. Dodge.
Anson Herrick
Anson Herrick (January 21, 1812 - February 6, 1868) was a U.S. Representative from New York during the latter half of the American Civil War.
Anson Herrick (January 21, 1812 - February 6, 1868) was a U.S. Representative from New York during the latter half of the American Civil War.
Asa Brainard
Asahel "Asa" Brainard (1841 – December 29, 1888), nicknamed "Count", was the ace pitcher of the original Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first fully professional baseball team, after having ...
Asahel "Asa" Brainard (1841 – December 29, 1888), nicknamed "Count", was the ace pitcher of the original Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first fully professional baseball team, after having ...
Azariah C. Flagg
Azariah Cutting Flagg (November 28, 1790 Orwell, Addison County, Vermont - November 24, 1873 New York City) was an American newspaper editor and politician.
Azariah Cutting Flagg (November 28, 1790 Orwell, Addison County, Vermont - November 24, 1873 New York City) was an American newspaper editor and politician.
Azariah Cutting Flagg
Azariah Cutting Flagg (November 28, 1790 Orwell, Addison County, Vermont - November 24, 1873 New York City) was an American newspaper editor and politician.
Azariah Cutting Flagg (November 28, 1790 Orwell, Addison County, Vermont - November 24, 1873 New York City) was an American newspaper editor and politician.
Billy Barnie
William Harrison Barnie, nicknamed "Bald Billy," was an American manager and catcher in Major League Baseball.
William Harrison Barnie, nicknamed "Bald Billy," was an American manager and catcher in Major League Baseball.
Bronson M. Cutting
Bronson Murray Cutting (June 23, 1888 May 6, 1935) was a United States Senator from New Mexico, publisher, and military attaché.
Bronson Murray Cutting (June 23, 1888 May 6, 1935) was a United States Senator from New Mexico, publisher, and military attaché.
Charles Ebbets
Charles Hercules Ebbets, Sr. (October 29, 1859–April 18, 1925) was an American sports executive who owned the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1902 to 1925.
Charles Hercules Ebbets, Sr. (October 29, 1859–April 18, 1925) was an American sports executive who owned the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1902 to 1925.
Charles Lewis Tiffany
Charles Lewis Tiffany (February 15, 1812 – February 18, 1902) founded Tiffany & Co. in New York City in 1837.
Charles Lewis Tiffany (February 15, 1812 – February 18, 1902) founded Tiffany & Co. in New York City in 1837.
Charles S. Wainwright
Charles Shiels Wainwright (December 31, 1826 – September 13, 1907) was a produce farmer in the state of New York and an artillery officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Charles Shiels Wainwright (December 31, 1826 – September 13, 1907) was a produce farmer in the state of New York and an artillery officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Cornelius V. Clickener
Cornelius V. Clickener (circa 1817 – February 17, 1864) was the first Mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey, serving from 1855 to 1857.
Cornelius V. Clickener (circa 1817 – February 17, 1864) was the first Mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey, serving from 1855 to 1857.
Count Gedney
Alfred W. "Count" Gedney (May 10, 1849 – March 26, 1922), was an American professional baseball player.
Alfred W. "Count" Gedney (May 10, 1849 – March 26, 1922), was an American professional baseball player.
David A. Bokee
David Alexander Bokee (October 6, 1805 – March 15, 1860) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
David Alexander Bokee (October 6, 1805 – March 15, 1860) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
David A. Boody
David Augustus Boody (August 13, 1837 – January 20, 1930) was a United States Representative from New York.
David Augustus Boody (August 13, 1837 – January 20, 1930) was a United States Representative from New York.
DeWitt Clinton
DeWitt Clinton was an early American politician and naturalist who served as United States Senator and the sixth Governor of New York.
DeWitt Clinton was an early American politician and naturalist who served as United States Senator and the sixth Governor of New York.
DeWolf Hopper
William DeWolf Hopper was an American actor, singer, comedian, and theatrical producer.
William DeWolf Hopper was an American actor, singer, comedian, and theatrical producer.
Dick Hunt
Richard M. "Dick" Hunt (1847 – November 20, 1895) was an American professional baseball player in the late 1860s to early 1870s who played mainly right field for the 1872 Brooklyn Eckfords of th...
Richard M. "Dick" Hunt (1847 – November 20, 1895) was an American professional baseball player in the late 1860s to early 1870s who played mainly right field for the 1872 Brooklyn Eckfords of th...
Dude Esterbrook
Thomas John "Dude" Esterbrook (June 20, 1857 – April 30, 1901) was an American Major League Baseball player from Staten Island, New York who played the majority of his games at third base,...
Thomas John "Dude" Esterbrook (June 20, 1857 – April 30, 1901) was an American Major League Baseball player from Staten Island, New York who played the majority of his games at third base,...
Dudley Selden
Dudley Selden (1794 - November 7, 1855 Paris, France) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Dudley Selden (1794 - November 7, 1855 Paris, France) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Edwin Forbes
Edwin Austin Forbes was an American landscape painter and etcher who first gained fame during the American Civil War for his detailed and dramatic sketches of military subjects, including battle...
Edwin Austin Forbes was an American landscape painter and etcher who first gained fame during the American Civil War for his detailed and dramatic sketches of military subjects, including battle...
Edwin Pearce Christy
Edwin Pearce Christy (November 28, 1815 – May 21, 1862) was a US-American composer, singer, actor and stage producer.
Edwin Pearce Christy (November 28, 1815 – May 21, 1862) was a US-American composer, singer, actor and stage producer.
Elizabeth F. Ellet
Elizabeth Fries Lummis Ellet (October 18, 1818 – June 3, 1877) was an American writer, historian and poet.
Elizabeth Fries Lummis Ellet (October 18, 1818 – June 3, 1877) was an American writer, historian and poet.
Estelle Skidmore Doremus
Estelle Skidmore Doremus (1830-1905) was an American woman who was the daughter of Hubbard Skidmore who served in the American Revolution.
Estelle Skidmore Doremus (1830-1905) was an American woman who was the daughter of Hubbard Skidmore who served in the American Revolution.
Florence La Badie
Florence La Badie was an American actress in the early days of the silent film era.
Florence La Badie was an American actress in the early days of the silent film era.
Francis E. Dorn
Francis Edwin Dorn was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
Francis Edwin Dorn was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
Francis Scott Street
Francis Scott Street (October 20, 1831 – April 15, 1883), with partner Francis Shubael Smith were the owners of Street & Smith publishing company in New York City.
Francis Scott Street (October 20, 1831 – April 15, 1883), with partner Francis Shubael Smith were the owners of Street & Smith publishing company in New York City.
Francis Seger
Francis Seger was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Francis Seger was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Frank Hankinson
Frank Edward Hankinson was an American third baseman in the early years of Major League Baseball.
Frank Edward Hankinson was an American third baseman in the early years of Major League Baseball.
Fred Siefke
Frederick Edwin Siefke (March 27, 1870 – April 18, 1893) was an American Major League Baseball player from New York City.
Frederick Edwin Siefke (March 27, 1870 – April 18, 1893) was an American Major League Baseball player from New York City.
Frederick A. Conkling
Frederick Augustus Cockling (August 22, 1816 – September 18, 1891) was a United States Representative from New York during the American Civil War, and a postbellum banker, insurance compan...
Frederick Augustus Cockling (August 22, 1816 – September 18, 1891) was a United States Representative from New York during the American Civil War, and a postbellum banker, insurance compan...
Frederick A. Schroeder
Frederick A. Schroeder (March 9, 1833–December 1, 1899) was an American industrialist and politician of German descent.
Frederick A. Schroeder (March 9, 1833–December 1, 1899) was an American industrialist and politician of German descent.
Frederick Smyth (New York)
Frederick Smyth was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Frederick Smyth was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Frederick W. Rowe
Frederick William Rowe was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Frederick William Rowe was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Gabriel Furman (state senator)
Gabriel Furman was an American lawyer, historian and politician from New York.
Gabriel Furman was an American lawyer, historian and politician from New York.
George Ayres Leavitt
George Ayres Leavitt was the son of a Massachusetts bookbinder who founded several of New York's earliest publishing firms.
George Ayres Leavitt was the son of a Massachusetts bookbinder who founded several of New York's earliest publishing firms.
George Francis Train
George Francis Train (March 24, 1829 – January 5, 1904) was an entrepreneurial businessman who organized the clipper ship line that sailed around Cape Horn to San Francisco; he organized ...
George Francis Train (March 24, 1829 – January 5, 1904) was an entrepreneurial businessman who organized the clipper ship line that sailed around Cape Horn to San Francisco; he organized ...
George G. Barnard
George Gardner Barnard was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
George Gardner Barnard was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Green-Wood Cemetery
Green-Wood Cemetery was founded in 1838 as a rural cemetery in Kings County, New York, now in Brooklyn.
Green-Wood Cemetery was founded in 1838 as a rural cemetery in Kings County, New York, now in Brooklyn.
Hamilton Fish Kean
Hamilton Fish Kean (February 27, 1862 December 27, 1941) was a U.S. senator from New Jersey.
Hamilton Fish Kean (February 27, 1862 December 27, 1941) was a U.S. senator from New Jersey.
Harvey A. Allen
Harvey A. Allen (1818? - September 20, 1882) was an officer in the United States Army who served as the fourth commander of the Department of Alaska, from September 20, 1871 to January 3, 1873.
Harvey A. Allen (1818? - September 20, 1882) was an officer in the United States Army who served as the fourth commander of the Department of Alaska, from September 20, 1871 to January 3, 1873.
Henry Bergh
Henry Bergh (August 29, 1813 – March 12, 1888) founded the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) in April, 1866, three days after the first effective legislation agai...
Henry Bergh (August 29, 1813 – March 12, 1888) founded the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) in April, 1866, three days after the first effective legislation agai...
Henry Brockholst Livingston
Henry Brockholst Livingston was an American Revolutionary War officer, a justice of the Supreme Court of New York and eventually an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Henry Brockholst Livingston was an American Revolutionary War officer, a justice of the Supreme Court of New York and eventually an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Henry Chadwick (writer)
Henry Chadwick, often called the "father of baseball," was a sportswriter, baseball statistician and historian.
Henry Chadwick, often called the "father of baseball," was a sportswriter, baseball statistician and historian.
Henry E. Steinway
Henry E. Steinway (February 15, 1797 – February 7, 1871) made pianos in Germany and the United States.
Henry E. Steinway (February 15, 1797 – February 7, 1871) made pianos in Germany and the United States.
Henry G. Stebbins
Henry George Stebbins was a U.S. Representative from New York during the latter half of the American Civil War.
Henry George Stebbins was a U.S. Representative from New York during the latter half of the American Civil War.
Henry George
Henry George (September 2, 1839 – October 29, 1897) was an American writer, politician and political economist, who was the most influential proponent of the land value tax, also known as ...
Henry George (September 2, 1839 – October 29, 1897) was an American writer, politician and political economist, who was the most influential proponent of the land value tax, also known as ...
Henry George, Jr.
Henry George, Jr. was a United States Representative from New York and son of American political economist Henry George.
Henry George, Jr. was a United States Representative from New York and son of American political economist Henry George.
Henry Halleck
Henry Wager Halleck (January 16, 1815 – January 9, 1872) was a United States Army officer, scholar, and lawyer.
Henry Wager Halleck (January 16, 1815 – January 9, 1872) was a United States Army officer, scholar, and lawyer.
Henry Wager Halleck
Henry Wager Halleck (January 16, 1815 – January 9, 1872) was a United States Army officer, scholar, and lawyer.
Henry Wager Halleck (January 16, 1815 – January 9, 1872) was a United States Army officer, scholar, and lawyer.
Henry Ward Beecher
Henry Ward Beecher (June 24, 1813 – March 8, 1887) was a prominent Congregationalist clergyman, social reformer, abolitionist, and speaker in the mid to late 19th century.
Henry Ward Beecher (June 24, 1813 – March 8, 1887) was a prominent Congregationalist clergyman, social reformer, abolitionist, and speaker in the mid to late 19th century.
Horace Greeley
Horace Greeley was an American newspaper editor, a founder of the Liberal Republican Party, a reformer, a politician, and an outspoken opponent of slavery.
Horace Greeley was an American newspaper editor, a founder of the Liberal Republican Party, a reformer, a politician, and an outspoken opponent of slavery.
Horatio Stockton Howell
Horatio Stockton Howell was a Union Army chaplain killed in downtown Gettysburg on the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Horatio Stockton Howell was a Union Army chaplain killed in downtown Gettysburg on the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Ira D. Sankey
Ira D. Sankey (August 28, 1840 – August 13, 1908), known as The Sweet Singer of Methodism, was an American gospel singer and composer, associated with evangelist Dwight L. Moody.
Ira D. Sankey (August 28, 1840 – August 13, 1908), known as The Sweet Singer of Methodism, was an American gospel singer and composer, associated with evangelist Dwight L. Moody.
Isaac Bell, Jr.
Isaac Bell, Jr. (November 6, 1846 – January 20, 1889) was an American businessman and diplomat.
Isaac Bell, Jr. (November 6, 1846 – January 20, 1889) was an American businessman and diplomat.
Isaac C. Delaplaine
Isaac Clason Delaplaine (October 27, 1817 – July 17, 1866) was a lawyer and politician who was a U.S. Representative from New York during the American Civil War.
Isaac Clason Delaplaine (October 27, 1817 – July 17, 1866) was a lawyer and politician who was a U.S. Representative from New York during the American Civil War.
J. Hyatt Smith
John (J.) Hyatt Smith (April 10, 1824 - December 7, 1886) was a United States Representative from New York.
John (J.) Hyatt Smith (April 10, 1824 - December 7, 1886) was a United States Representative from New York.
Jack Chapman
John Curtis "Jack" Chapman (May 8, 1843 – June 10, 1916) was an American Major League Baseball player and manager who was born in Brooklyn, New York.
John Curtis "Jack" Chapman (May 8, 1843 – June 10, 1916) was an American Major League Baseball player and manager who was born in Brooklyn, New York.
James Brooks (politician)
James Brooks (November 10, 1810 – April 30, 1873) was a U.S. Representative from New York during the latter half of the American Civil War.
James Brooks (November 10, 1810 – April 30, 1873) was a U.S. Representative from New York during the latter half of the American Civil War.
James Brown Lord
James Brown Lord (New York 26 April 1859 — 1 June 1902) was an American architect, working in a Beaux-Arts idiom, with a practice in New York City.
James Brown Lord (New York 26 April 1859 — 1 June 1902) was an American architect, working in a Beaux-Arts idiom, with a practice in New York City.
James E. Davis (councilman)
James E. Davis (April 3, 1962 – July 23, 2003) was a New York City police officer, corrections officer and council member.
James E. Davis (April 3, 1962 – July 23, 2003) was a New York City police officer, corrections officer and council member.
James Kirke Paulding
James Kirke Paulding (August 22, 1778 – April 6, 1860) was an American writer and, for a time, the United States Secretary of the Navy.
James Kirke Paulding (August 22, 1778 – April 6, 1860) was an American writer and, for a time, the United States Secretary of the Navy.
James Merritt Ives
James Merritt Ives was a U.S. lithographer, bookkeeper, and businessman.
James Merritt Ives was a U.S. lithographer, bookkeeper, and businessman.
James S. T. Stranahan
James Samuel Thomas Stranahan was a United States Representative from New York.
James Samuel Thomas Stranahan was a United States Representative from New York.
James William Beekman
James William Beekman was vice president of the New York Hospital.
James William Beekman was vice president of the New York Hospital.
Jim Creighton
James Creighton, Jr. was an American baseball player during the game's amateur era, and is considered by historians to be its first superstar.
James Creighton, Jr. was an American baseball player during the game's amateur era, and is considered by historians to be its first superstar.
Joe Gallo
Joseph Gallo, also known as "Crazy Joe" and "Joe the Blond", was a celebrated New York City gangster for the Profaci crime family, later known as the Colombo crime family.
Joseph Gallo, also known as "Crazy Joe" and "Joe the Blond", was a celebrated New York City gangster for the Profaci crime family, later known as the Colombo crime family.
Joel Thompson
Joel Thompson (October 3, 1760 - February 8, 1843) was a United States Representative from New York.
Joel Thompson (October 3, 1760 - February 8, 1843) was a United States Representative from New York.
John A. Lott
John Abraham Lott (February 11, 1806 Flatbush, Kings County, New York - July 20, 1878 Flatbush, Kings Co., NY) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
John Abraham Lott (February 11, 1806 Flatbush, Kings County, New York - July 20, 1878 Flatbush, Kings Co., NY) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
John E. Bendix
John E. Bendix (August 28, 1818 – October 8, 1877) was an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War who commanded two different New York regiments and then a brigade of infan...
John E. Bendix (August 28, 1818 – October 8, 1877) was an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War who commanded two different New York regiments and then a brigade of infan...
John Franklin Gray
John Franklin Gray (September 23, 1804 – June 9, 1882) was an American educator and physician a pioneer in the field of and the first practitioner of homoeopathy in the United States.
John Franklin Gray (September 23, 1804 – June 9, 1882) was an American educator and physician a pioneer in the field of and the first practitioner of homoeopathy in the United States.
John Hardy (US politician)
John Hardy (September 19, 1835 – December 9, 1913) was a United States Representative from New York.
John Hardy (September 19, 1835 – December 9, 1913) was a United States Representative from New York.
John Henry Hobart Haws
John Henry Hobart Haws (1809 – January 27, 1858) was a United States Representative from New York.
John Henry Hobart Haws (1809 – January 27, 1858) was a United States Representative from New York.
John LaFarge
John La Farge was an American painter, muralist, stained glass window maker, decorator, and writer.
John La Farge was an American painter, muralist, stained glass window maker, decorator, and writer.
John Lefferts
John Lefferts (December 17, 1785 – September 18, 1829) was a member of the Thirteenth United States Congress as a Democratic-Republican representative from New York.
John Lefferts (December 17, 1785 – September 18, 1829) was a member of the Thirteenth United States Congress as a Democratic-Republican representative from New York.
John Valentine (baseball)
John Gill Valentine (November 21, 1855 – October 10, 1903) was an American pitcher and umpire in Major League Baseball who played one season as a player for the Columbus Buckeyes of the A...
John Gill Valentine (November 21, 1855 – October 10, 1903) was an American pitcher and umpire in Major League Baseball who played one season as a player for the Columbus Buckeyes of the A...
John W. Hunter
John Ward Hunter (October 15, 1807 - April 16, 1900) was a United States Representative from New York.
John Ward Hunter (October 15, 1807 - April 16, 1900) was a United States Representative from New York.
Joshua R. Sands
Joshua Ratoon Sands (May 13, 1795 – October 2, 1883) was an officer in the United States Navy who rose to the rank of Rear Admiral.
Joshua Ratoon Sands (May 13, 1795 – October 2, 1883) was an officer in the United States Navy who rose to the rank of Rear Admiral.
Joshua Sands (politician)
Joshua Sands (October 12, 1757 – September 13, 1835) was an American merchant and politician.
Joshua Sands (October 12, 1757 – September 13, 1835) was an American merchant and politician.
Juan Trippe
Juan Terry Trippe (June 27, 1899 – April 3, 1981) was an American airline entrepreneur and pioneer, and the founder of Pan American World Airways, one of the world's most prominent airlines of t...
Juan Terry Trippe (June 27, 1899 – April 3, 1981) was an American airline entrepreneur and pioneer, and the founder of Pan American World Airways, one of the world's most prominent airlines of t...
Kate Claxton
Kate Claxton (August 24, 1848 – May 5, 1924) was an American actress, born Kate Elizabeth Cone at Somerville, New Jersey to Spencer Wallace Cone and Josephine Martinez.
Kate Claxton (August 24, 1848 – May 5, 1924) was an American actress, born Kate Elizabeth Cone at Somerville, New Jersey to Spencer Wallace Cone and Josephine Martinez.
Laura Keene
Laura Keene (July 20, 1826 – November 4, 1873) was a British-born American actress and manager, whose real name was Mary Frances Moss.
Laura Keene (July 20, 1826 – November 4, 1873) was a British-born American actress and manager, whose real name was Mary Frances Moss.
Leonard Bernstein
Leonard Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, author, music lecturer and pianist.
Leonard Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, author, music lecturer and pianist.
Leonard Jerome
Leonard Walter Jerome (November 3, 1817 – March 3, 1891) was a Brooklyn, New York, financier and grandfather of Winston Churchill.
Leonard Walter Jerome (November 3, 1817 – March 3, 1891) was a Brooklyn, New York, financier and grandfather of Winston Churchill.
Leopold von Gilsa
Leopold von Gilsa (died March 1, 1870) was a career soldier who served as an officer in the armies of Prussia and later the United States.
Leopold von Gilsa (died March 1, 1870) was a career soldier who served as an officer in the armies of Prussia and later the United States.
Lola Montez
Eliza Rosanna Gilbert, Countess of Landsfeld, better known by the stage name Lola Montez, was an Irish dancer and actress who became famous as a "Spanish dancer", courtesan and mistress o...
Eliza Rosanna Gilbert, Countess of Landsfeld, better known by the stage name Lola Montez, was an Irish dancer and actress who became famous as a "Spanish dancer", courtesan and mistress o...
Lot Clark
Lot Clark was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Lot Clark was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Louis Comfort Tiffany
Louis Comfort Tiffany (February 18, 1848 – January 17, 1933) was an American artist and designer who worked in the decorative arts and is best known for his work in stained glass.
Louis Comfort Tiffany (February 18, 1848 – January 17, 1933) was an American artist and designer who worked in the decorative arts and is best known for his work in stained glass.
Louis Moreau Gottschalk
Louis Moreau Gottschalk (May 8, 1829 – December 18, 1869) was an American composer and pianist, best known as a virtuoso performer of his own romantic piano works.
Louis Moreau Gottschalk (May 8, 1829 – December 18, 1869) was an American composer and pianist, best known as a virtuoso performer of his own romantic piano works.
Margaret Sanger
Margaret Higgins Sanger (September 14, 1879 – September 6, 1966) was an American sex educator, nurse, and birth control activist.
Margaret Higgins Sanger (September 14, 1879 – September 6, 1966) was an American sex educator, nurse, and birth control activist.
Martin Kalbfleisch
Martin Kalbfleisch (February 8, 1804 – February 12, 1873) was a United States Representative from New York during the American Civil War.
Martin Kalbfleisch (February 8, 1804 – February 12, 1873) was a United States Representative from New York during the American Civil War.
Michael Walsh (New York)
Michael Walsh (May 4, 1810 – March 17, 1859) was a United States Representative from New York.
Michael Walsh (May 4, 1810 – March 17, 1859) was a United States Representative from New York.
Nathaniel Currier
Nathaniel Currier (March 27, 1813 – November 20, 1888) was an American lithographer, who headed the company Currier & Ives with James Ives.
Nathaniel Currier (March 27, 1813 – November 20, 1888) was an American lithographer, who headed the company Currier & Ives with James Ives.
Nicholas Muller
Nicholas Muller (November 15, 1836 - December 12, 1917) was a United States Representative from New York.
Nicholas Muller (November 15, 1836 - December 12, 1917) was a United States Representative from New York.
Peter Cooper
Peter Cooper (February 12, 1791 – April 4, 1883) was an American industrialist, inventor, philanthropist, and candidate for President of the United States.
Peter Cooper (February 12, 1791 – April 4, 1883) was an American industrialist, inventor, philanthropist, and candidate for President of the United States.
Philip S. Crooke
Philip Schuyler Crooke (March 2, 1810 – March 17, 1881) was a United States Representative from New York.
Philip Schuyler Crooke (March 2, 1810 – March 17, 1881) was a United States Representative from New York.
Phoebe Cary
Phoebe Cary (September 4, 1824 – July 31, 1871) was an American poet, and the younger sister of poet Alice Cary (1820–1871).
Phoebe Cary (September 4, 1824 – July 31, 1871) was an American poet, and the younger sister of poet Alice Cary (1820–1871).
Pierre Lorillard IV
Pierre Lorillard IV (October 13, 1833 – July 7, 1901) was an American tobacco manufacturer and thoroughbred race horse owner.
Pierre Lorillard IV (October 13, 1833 – July 7, 1901) was an American tobacco manufacturer and thoroughbred race horse owner.
Randolph Sinks Foster
Randolph Sinks Foster was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1872.
Randolph Sinks Foster was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1872.
Richard Delafield
Richard Delafield served as superintendent of the United States Military Academy, was Chief of Engineers, and was a major general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Richard Delafield served as superintendent of the United States Military Academy, was Chief of Engineers, and was a major general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Robert D. Buttle
Robert D. Buttle was the sole Brooklyn survivor of the Marine battalion which took part in the Mexican-American War.
Robert D. Buttle was the sole Brooklyn survivor of the Marine battalion which took part in the Mexican-American War.
Robert Roosevelt
Robert Barnwell Roosevelt, also known as Robert Barnhill Roosevelt (August 7, 1829 – June 14, 1906), was a sportsman, author and United States Congressman from New York (1871–1873).
Robert Barnwell Roosevelt, also known as Robert Barnhill Roosevelt (August 7, 1829 – June 14, 1906), was a sportsman, author and United States Congressman from New York (1871–1873).
Robert Stockton Green
Robert Stockton Green was an American Democratic Party politician, who served as the 27th Governor of New Jersey from 1887–1890.
Robert Stockton Green was an American Democratic Party politician, who served as the 27th Governor of New Jersey from 1887–1890.
Robert Winthrop (1833-1892)
Robert Winthrop (April 18, 1833 - November 18, 1892) was a wealthy banker and Capitalist in New York City.
Robert Winthrop (April 18, 1833 - November 18, 1892) was a wealthy banker and Capitalist in New York City.
Robert Winthrop (1833–1892)
Robert Winthrop (April 18, 1833 - November 18, 1892) was a wealthy banker and Capitalist in New York City.
Robert Winthrop (April 18, 1833 - November 18, 1892) was a wealthy banker and Capitalist in New York City.
Rufus Wilmot Griswold
Rufus Wilmot Griswold (February 13, 1815 – August 27, 1857) was an American anthologist, editor, poet, and critic.
Rufus Wilmot Griswold (February 13, 1815 – August 27, 1857) was an American anthologist, editor, poet, and critic.
Samuel Blatchford
Samuel Blatchford (March 9, 1820 – July 7, 1893) was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from April 3, 1882 until his death.
Samuel Blatchford (March 9, 1820 – July 7, 1893) was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from April 3, 1882 until his death.
Samuel Morse
Samuel Finley Breese Morse was an American contributor to the invention of a single-wire telegraph system based on European telegraphs, co-inventor of the Morse code, and an accomplished painter.
Samuel Finley Breese Morse was an American contributor to the invention of a single-wire telegraph system based on European telegraphs, co-inventor of the Morse code, and an accomplished painter.
Samuel S. Cox
Samuel Sullivan "Sunset" Cox (September 30, 1824, Zanesville, Ohio – September 10, 1889, New York City) was an American Congressman and diplomat.
Samuel Sullivan "Sunset" Cox (September 30, 1824, Zanesville, Ohio – September 10, 1889, New York City) was an American Congressman and diplomat.
Seth Low
Seth Low (January 18, 1850 – September 17, 1916), born in Brooklyn, New York, was an American educator and political figure who served as mayor of Brooklyn, as President of Columbia Univer...
Seth Low (January 18, 1850 – September 17, 1916), born in Brooklyn, New York, was an American educator and political figure who served as mayor of Brooklyn, as President of Columbia Univer...
Simeon B. Chittenden
Simeon Baldwin Chittenden was a United States Representative from New York.
Simeon Baldwin Chittenden was a United States Representative from New York.
Teunis G. Bergen
Teunis Garret Bergen (October 6, 1806 – April 24, 1881) was a United States Representative from New York.
Teunis Garret Bergen (October 6, 1806 – April 24, 1881) was a United States Representative from New York.
Theodore Roosevelt, Sr.
Theodore Roosevelt, Sr. (September 22, 1831 – February 9, 1878) was the father of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt and the paternal grandfather of American first lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt, Sr. (September 22, 1831 – February 9, 1878) was the father of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt and the paternal grandfather of American first lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
Thomas Hastings (composer)
Thomas Hastings (15 October 1784 – 15 May 1872) was an American composer, primarily an author of hymn tunes of which the best known is Toplady for the hymn Rock of Ages.
Thomas Hastings (15 October 1784 – 15 May 1872) was an American composer, primarily an author of hymn tunes of which the best known is Toplady for the hymn Rock of Ages.
Thomas R. Whitney
Thomas Richard Whitney was a nineteenth century politician from New York.
Thomas Richard Whitney was a nineteenth century politician from New York.
Townsend Harris
Townsend Harris was a successful New York City merchant and minor politician, and the first United States Consul General to Japan.
Townsend Harris was a successful New York City merchant and minor politician, and the first United States Consul General to Japan.
Wallace Fessenden
Wallace Clifton Fessenden (October 5, 1860 - May 16, 1935) was a 19th century Major League Baseball manager with the Syracuse Stars in 1890 of the American Association.
Wallace Clifton Fessenden (October 5, 1860 - May 16, 1935) was a 19th century Major League Baseball manager with the Syracuse Stars in 1890 of the American Association.
William B. Maclay
William Brown Maclay (March 20, 1812 - February 19, 1882) was a United States Representative from New York.
William Brown Maclay (March 20, 1812 - February 19, 1882) was a United States Representative from New York.
William Earl Dodge Stokes
William Earle Dodge Stokes (1852 – May 18 1926) was an American multimillionaire responsible for developing much of New York's Upper West Side.
William Earle Dodge Stokes (1852 – May 18 1926) was an American multimillionaire responsible for developing much of New York's Upper West Side.
William Holbrook Beard
William Holbrook Beard (April 13, 1825 – February 20, 1900) was an American painter.
William Holbrook Beard (April 13, 1825 – February 20, 1900) was an American painter.
William Jay Gaynor
William Jay Gaynor was an American politician from New York City, associated with the Tammany Hall political machine.
William Jay Gaynor was an American politician from New York City, associated with the Tammany Hall political machine.
William Livingston
William Livingston served as the Governor of New Jersey during the American Revolutionary War and was a signer of the United States Constitution.
William Livingston served as the Governor of New Jersey during the American Revolutionary War and was a signer of the United States Constitution.
William M. Tweed
William Magear Tweed (April 3, 1823 – April 12, 1878) – often erroneously referred to as William Marcy Tweed (see below), and widely known as "Boss" Tweed – was an ...
William Magear Tweed (April 3, 1823 – April 12, 1878) – often erroneously referred to as William Marcy Tweed (see below), and widely known as "Boss" Tweed – was an ...
William Poole
William Poole (July 24, 1821 – March 8, 1855), also known as Bill the Butcher, was a member of the New York City gang the Bowery Boys, a bare-knuckle boxer, and a leader of the Know ...
William Poole (July 24, 1821 – March 8, 1855), also known as Bill the Butcher, was a member of the New York City gang the Bowery Boys, a bare-knuckle boxer, and a leader of the Know ...
William R. Brewster
William Root Brewster (July 27, 1828 – December 13, 1869) was an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War who commanded a regiment in the famed Excelsior Brigade of the Army...
William Root Brewster (July 27, 1828 – December 13, 1869) was an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War who commanded a regiment in the famed Excelsior Brigade of the Army...
William S. Hart
William Surrey Hart (December 6, 1864 – June 23, 1946) was an American silent film actor, screenwriter, director and producer.
William Surrey Hart (December 6, 1864 – June 23, 1946) was an American silent film actor, screenwriter, director and producer.
William Steinway
William Steinway, also Wilhelm Steinway, born Wilhelm Steinweg (March 5, 1835 – November 30, 1896), son of Steinway & Sons founder Henry E. Steinway, was a businessman and civic leader...
William Steinway, also Wilhelm Steinway, born Wilhelm Steinweg (March 5, 1835 – November 30, 1896), son of Steinway & Sons founder Henry E. Steinway, was a businessman and civic leader...
Woolson Morse
Henry Woolson Morse (February 24, 1858 – May 3, 1897), usually credited as Woolson Morse, was an American composer of musical theatre.
Henry Woolson Morse (February 24, 1858 – May 3, 1897), usually credited as Woolson Morse, was an American composer of musical theatre.