West Laurel Hill Cemetery
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West Laurel Hill Cemetery is a cemetery
located in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
, United States
. It is the site of many notable burials, and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places
since 1992 (#92000991). West Laurel Hill was designed as a rural cemetery
and is a "sister" institution to the notable Laurel Hill Cemetery
nearby in Philadelphia.
West Laurel Hill was the first cemetery to ever map its entire grounds on a smart phone device, enabling visitors to search and navigate to grave locations, and "access photos, video, text and other information." Visitors can also use the app to navigate through tours of the cemetery and visit the grave sites of interesting and famous person.
Cemetery
A cemetery is a place in which dead bodies and cremated remains are buried. The term "cemetery" implies that the land is specifically designated as a burying ground. Cemeteries in the Western world are where the final ceremonies of death are observed...
located in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
Bala Cynwyd is a community in Lower Merion Township which is located on the Main Line in southeastern Pennsylvania, bordering the western edge of Philadelphia at US Route 1 . It was originally two separate towns, Bala and Cynwyd, but is commonly treated as a single community...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It is the site of many notable burials, and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
since 1992 (#92000991). West Laurel Hill was designed as a rural cemetery
Rural cemetery
The rural cemetery or garden cemetery is a style of burial ground that uses landscaping in a park-like setting.As early as 1711 the architect Sir Christopher Wren had advocated the creation of burial grounds on the outskirts of town, "inclosed with a strong Brick Wall, and having a walk round, and...
and is a "sister" institution to the notable Laurel Hill Cemetery
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Laurel Hill Cemetery, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the second major garden or rural cemetery in the United States. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1998, one of only a few cemeteries to receive the distinction....
nearby in Philadelphia.
West Laurel Hill was the first cemetery to ever map its entire grounds on a smart phone device, enabling visitors to search and navigate to grave locations, and "access photos, video, text and other information." Visitors can also use the app to navigate through tours of the cemetery and visit the grave sites of interesting and famous person.
Notable burials
- Green AdamsGreen AdamsGreen Adams was a lawyer and member and functionary of the United States Congress. He was born in Barbourville, Kentucky in 1812.-Biography:...
(1812–1884), represented from 1847–1849 and from 1859-1861. - David Hayes AgnewDavid Hayes AgnewDavid Hayes Agnew was an American surgeon.- Biography :He was born on November 24, 1818 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania in 1838, and a few years later set up in practice at Philadelphia and became a lecturer at the...
(1818–1892), noted surgeon. Attended President James GarfieldJames GarfieldJames Abram Garfield served as the 20th President of the United States, after completing nine consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. Garfield's accomplishments as President included a controversial resurgence of Presidential authority above Senatorial courtesy in executive...
's gunshot wound. - Sadie Tanner Mossell AlexanderSadie Tanner Mossell AlexanderSadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, born Sarah Tanner Mossell , was the first African-American woman to receive a Ph.D...
(1898-1989), first African-American woman to receive a Ph.D.Ph.D.A Ph.D. is a Doctor of Philosophy, an academic degree.Ph.D. may also refer to:* Ph.D. , a 1980s British group*Piled Higher and Deeper, a web comic strip*PhD: Phantasy Degree, a Korean comic series* PhD Docbook renderer, an XML renderer...
in the United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. - Hobey BakerHobey BakerHobart Amory Hare "Hobey" Baker was an American amateur athlete of the early twentieth century. Regarded as the first American star in ice hockey, he was also an accomplished football player. Born into a prominent family from Philadelphia, he enrolled at Princeton University in 1910...
(1892-1918), namesake of U.S. college hockey's outstanding player award and only member of both the College Football and Hockey Halls of Fame. - John Cromwell Bell (1892–1974), briefly governor of Pennsylvania for three weeks in 1947.
- Richard BinderRichard BinderRichard Binder was an American Civil War Marine Corps Sergeant and a recipient of America's highest military decoration - the Medal of Honor.-Biography:...
(1839–1912) Medal of HonorMedal of HonorThe Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
recipient. - Catherine Drinker BowenCatherine Drinker BowenCatherine Drinker Bowen was born as Catherine Drinker on the Haverford College campus on January 1, 1897, to a prominent Quaker family. She was an accomplished violinist who studied for a musical career at the Peabody Institute and the Juilliard School of Music, but ultimately decided to become a...
(1897–1973), biographer. - Benjamin Markley BoyerBenjamin Markley BoyerBenjamin Markley Boyer was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Benjamin M. Boyer was born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia in 1841. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1844 and practiced...
(1823–1887), represented from 1865 to 1869. - Cyrus Hermann Kotzschmar CurtisCyrus Hermann Kotzschmar CurtisCyrus Hermann Kotzschmar Curtis was an American publisher of magazines and newspapers, including the Ladies' Home Journal and the Saturday Evening Post.-Biography:...
(1850–1933), founder of Curtis Publishing CompanyCurtis Publishing CompanyThe Curtis Publishing Company, founded in 1891 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, became one of the largest and most influential publishers in the United States during the early 20th century. The company's publications included the Ladies' Home Journal and The Saturday Evening Post, The American Home,...
, which published the Ladies' Home JournalLadies' Home JournalLadies' Home Journal is an American magazine which first appeared on February 16, 1883, and eventually became one of the leading women's magazines of the 20th century in the United States...
and the Saturday Evening Post. - Loren EiseleyLoren EiseleyLoren Eiseley was an American anthropologist, educator, philosopher, and natural science writer, who taught and published books from the 1950s through the 1970s. During this period he received more than 36 honorary degrees and was a fellow of many distinguished professional societies...
(1907–1977), anthropologist. - Jacob Augustus GeissenhainerJacob Augustus GeissenhainerJacob Augustus Geissenhainer, was an American lawyer and Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 3rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1889 to 1895.-Background:...
(1839–1917), represented New Jersey's 3rd congressional districtNew Jersey's 3rd congressional districtNew Jersey's Third Congressional District is currently represented by Republican Jon Runyan. It is a swing district, with a Cook Partisan Voting Index of R+1. Former NFL player Republican Jon Runyan defeated John Adler in the 2010 House elections...
from 1889 to 1895. - Alfred C. HarmerAlfred C. HarmerAlfred Crout Harmer was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Alfred C. Harmer was born in Germantown, PA. Began work as a shoe manufacturer. He became a member of the city council of Philadelphia, serving from 1856–1860 and then a recorder of deeds for...
(1825–1900), represented from 1871 to 1875, and from 1877 until his death in 1900. - Herman HauptHerman HauptHerman Haupt was an American civil engineer and railroad construction engineer and executive. As a Union Army General in the American Civil War, he revolutionized military transportation in the United States and was one of the unsung heroes of the war.-Early life:Haupt, whose first name was...
(1817–1905), Union ArmyUnion ArmyThe Union Army was the land force that fought for the Union during the American Civil War. It was also known as the Federal Army, the U.S. Army, the Northern Army and the National Army...
General and engineer. - Anna JarvisAnna JarvisAnna Marie Jarvis is the founder of the Mother's Day holiday in the United States.-Biography:...
(1864–1948), originator of Mother's DayMother's DayMother's Day is a celebration honoring mothers and celebrating motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, yet most commonly in March, April, or May...
who then spent most of her life fighting its commercialization. - Hy LitHy LitHyman Aaron "Hy" Lit was an American DJ based in the Philadelphia area from the 1950s until 2005. In his 50 year career, Hy Lit broadcast from WIBG-AM, WDAS/WDAS-FM, WKBS-TV, WIFI, WSNI/WPGR, KPOL, WKXW, among many others. His last station was WOGL, where he broadcast from 1989 until his...
(Hyman Aaron Lit) (1934–2007) Famous Philadelphia Radio & TV Broadcaster. - Robert M. McBrideRobert M. McBrideRobert Medill McBride was the publisher of James Branch Cabell and the later books of Frank Buck .-Early years:...
(1879–1970) publisher and defendant in the obscentiy prosecution of novelist James Branch CabellJames Branch CabellJames Branch Cabell, ; April 14, 1879 – May 5, 1958) was an American author of fantasy fiction and belles lettres. Cabell was well regarded by his contemporaries, including H. L. Mencken and Sinclair Lewis. His works were considered escapist and fit well in the culture of the 1920s, when his... - Samuel K. McConnell, Jr.Samuel K. McConnell, Jr.Samuel Kerns McConnell, Jr. was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...
(1901–1985), represented Pennsylvania in the United States House of RepresentativesUnited States House of RepresentativesThe United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
from 1944 to 1957. - John ReillyJohn Reilly (Pennsylvania)John Reilly was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.John Reilly was born in Abnerville, Pennsylvania. He received home instruction and attended the public schools. He entered the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad, on April 10, 1854. He was appointed...
(1836–1904), represented from 1875 to 1877. - Jack RoseJack Rose (guitarist)Jack Rose was an American guitarist originally from Virginia and later based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Rose is best known for his solo acoustic guitar work. He was also a member of the noise/drone band Pelt....
(1971–2009), American musician noted for his exploration of experimental and traditional acoustic guitar styles. - Coleman Sellers IIColeman Sellers IIColeman Sellers II was a prominent American engineer and inventor.-Early life:Sellers was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 28, 1827. He was the youngest son of Coleman and Sophonisba Sellers and a direct descendant of Samuel Sellers, who in 1682 received one of the first grants of land...
(1827–1907), prominent engineer and inventor. - Matthew SimpsonMatthew SimpsonMatthew Simpson , was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1852.-Early life and family:...
(1811–1884), a notable BishopBishopA bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
of the Methodist Episcopal ChurchMethodist Episcopal ChurchThe Methodist Episcopal Church, sometimes referred to as the M.E. Church, was a development of the first expression of Methodism in the United States. It officially began at the Baltimore Christmas Conference in 1784, with Francis Asbury and Thomas Coke as the first bishops. Through a series of...
. - John Batterson StetsonJohn Batterson StetsonJohn Batterson Stetson was a U.S. hatter, hat manufacturer, and, in the 1860s, the inventor of the cowboy hat. He founded the John B. Stetson Company as a manufacturer of headwear; the company's hats are now commonly referred to simply as Stetsons.John Stetson was born in New Jersey, the 7th of...
(1830–1906), famous American hat manufacturer and founder of the John B. Stetson CompanyJohn B. Stetson CompanyThe John B. Stetson Company, founded by John B. Stetson in 1865, was the maker of the Stetson cowboy hats, but ceased manufacturing in 1970. Stetson hats are now being manufactured in Garland, Texas by Hatco Inc who also produce Resistol, and Charlie 1 Horse, hats. Stetson reentered manufacturing...
; namesake of Stetson UniversityStetson UniversityStetson University is a private university with four colleges and schools located across the I-4 corridor in Central Florida. The primary undergraduate campus is located in DeLand, Florida, USA. In the 2012 U.S...
in Florida. - Edwin Sydney StuartEdwin Sydney StuartEdwin Sydney Stuart was a Republican American politician who served as the Mayor of Philadelphia from 1891 to 1895 and as the 24th Governor of Pennsylvania from 1907 to 1911....
(1853–1937), Mayor of Philadelphia from 1891 to 1895 and as the Governor of PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaThe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
from 1907 to 1911. - Frederick Winslow TaylorFrederick Winslow TaylorFrederick Winslow Taylor was an American mechanical engineer who sought to improve industrial efficiency. He is regarded as the father of scientific management and was one of the first management consultants...
(1856–1915), mechanical and industrial engineer, management consultant, and "father of scientific managementScientific managementScientific management, also called Taylorism, was a theory of management that analyzed and synthesized workflows. Its main objective was improving economic efficiency, especially labor productivity. It was one of the earliest attempts to apply science to the engineering of processes and to management...
". - Joseph Earlston ThroppJoseph Earlston ThroppJoseph Earlston Thropp was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Life:...
(1847–1927), member of the United States House of RepresentativesUnited States House of RepresentativesThe United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
from PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaThe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. - William Scott Vare (December 24, 1867 – August 7, 1934, was an American construction contractor and Republican Party politician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Grover Washington, Jr.Grover Washington, Jr.Grover Washington, Jr. was an American jazz-funk / soul-jazz saxophonist. Along with George Benson, John Klemmer, David Sanborn, Bob James, Chuck Mangione, Herb Alpert, and Spyro Gyra, he is considered by many to be one of the founders of the smooth jazz genre.He wrote some of his material and...
(1943-1999), musician - George Austin WelshGeorge Austin WelshGeorge Austin Welsh was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.George A. Welsh was born near Bay View, Cecil County, Maryland. He took business and academic courses at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was engaged as a legislative...
(1878–1970), represented from 1923 to 1932. - Joseph E. WidenerJoseph E. WidenerJoseph Early Widener was a wealthy American art collector who was a founding benefactor of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C...
(1871–1943), thoroughbred owner/breeder - Teddy PendergrassTeddy PendergrassTheodore DeReese "Teddy" Pendergrass was an American R&B/soul singer and songwriter. Pendergrass first rose to fame as lead singer of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes in the 1970s before a successful solo career at the end of the decade...
(1950–2010), Soul and R&B singer