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Heritage Gazette

ASSOCIATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC CONGRESSIONAL CEMETERY •SUMMER 2011 On Kissing Terms with Freedom he Statue of Freedom crowning the Capitol dome needed some attention in 1993. In order to repair her cracks and rust and corrosion, Freedom was airlifted off the dome by a helicopter, and gently moved to the ground where conser- vators could reach her. But a hundred years ago, the Statue of Freedom couldn’t fly. If she needed repairs or cleaning, you had to go visit her 288 T feet above the ground. It was not a job for anyone prone to vertigo. From 1870 to 1910, the man for the job was Albert Ports (R3/S246). Employed as a “rigger” at the Capitol, it was Ports’ job to keep Freedom clean and swap out her lightning rods on a regular basis. Known as “The Human Fly” for his agility and complete lack of fear, Ports designed and installed scaffolding around the statue the first time he climbed up to give her a bath. In an interview with Capitol Historian Smith Fry, Ports said, “There is only a four inch surface on which to construct a rigging around the God- dess, and it is ticklish work. But I have never been dizzy in my life, and I had an exhilarating experience making the rigging. I can go up there in my stocking feet and climb to the top of the head of the goddess, just by clinging to her bronze robes. Of course, if I’d slip, there’d be a funeral, and there would be lots of nice things said in print about old Al that aren’t being said about him while he hustles around this big building.” Ports might have shown no fear, but he did show sentiment. He was clearly fond of the statue, maybe even a little in love with her. “She has a beauti- ful face…. People can’t appreciate her full beauty from the ground. They can’t see her splendid features. I like to go up there and admire and worship her.” In fact, on one trip up the dome, Ports went so far as to kiss the statue, right on her foot-wide lips.

Join us October 7th at 6pm for wine, cheese, and author Gordon Brown to discuss his new book The Captain Who Burned His Ships: Captain Thomas Tingey, USN, 1750-1829

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Letter from the Chair

DOG DAYS OBSERVATIONS Growing up outside Boston, fall and winter have always been my favorite seasons. The sum- mer in DC challenges my internal thermostat. THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE PRESERVATION T But if I had stayed inside this month (my pref- OF HISTORIC CONGRESSIONAL CEMETERY erence), I would have missed some personal and memorable summer Cemetery moments. 1801 E Street, Southeast Washington, DC 20003 202-543-0539, 202-543-5966 (fax) THE “SOLO DOG” CEMETERY www.congressionalcemetery.org On Sunday July 10th, I walked over to HCC with my dog, Mag- [email protected] gie. I had to stop by the office to sign some checks and thank you notes, and to talk with Cindy Hays. Although it was outside BOARD OF DIRECTORS dog-walking hours, Maggie and I took a brief walk after our John Gillespie, Chair George A. Chamberlain, Jr., Vice Chair meeting, just a short walk around the chapel and surrounding Clyde H. Henderson, III, Secretary areas. As I looked around, just me and my dog, the silence was Stephen Lybarger, Treasurer breathtaking. The bustling capitol city seemed far away. Amy Ballard Ted Bechtol FULL MOON Sharon Bosworth On July 14th, after the board meeting ended, the almost-full Kelly R. Crowe Jan Gaudio moon was hanging low above the cemetery. As it illuminated cer- Clyde Henderson tain gravestones, the grounds took on a surrealistic look. Take Noris Weiss Malvey time to catch one of the 5 full moons left this year. Patti Martin Edward S. Miller THE “OPEN SPACES SACRED PLACES” BENCH BOOK Tom Mitchell My favorite HCC place is the reflective TKF Foundation bench Sid Neely Rhonda Sincavage south of the totem pole, where glancing views of Pennsylvania Beverly Ward Avenue always show the comings and goings of cars and people. On Saturday July 16th, I pulled out the book under the bench STAFF and read a few entries. The writing showed in black and white Cindy Hays, Executive Director the impact this cemetery has on its visitors. Priceless — from the Alan Davis, Cemetery Manager sublime (“Here, surrounded by what is the one certainty of my Rebecca Roberts, Program Director future – death – I realize a life lived in my head, my dreams, is Dayle Dooley, Archives V Terri Maxfield, Office Manager not a life, not really.”) to the ridiculous (“I am quite fond of Daisy Posey Sowerbutts and her generous sacrifice in taking her The Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery is a husband’s name.”) For more information about Open Spaces nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. All Sacred Places like our meditation benches, go to donations are deductible to the extent www.TKFfdn.org. permitted by federal tax laws. Funding Even (especially) in the summer heat, take time to wander for the preservation and maintenance of Historic Congressional Cemetery is around, to appreciate those silent moments, the ones that make provided in part by the Congressional our Cemetery home for all seasons. Cemetery Endowment, which was —JOHN GILLESPIE created with matching funds provided by the U.S. Congress and administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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designer of the Capitol, William Hadfield (Old City Hall), and From the Executive Director William Elliot (additions to the his summer, even though the mission, as Patent Office and Treasury heat has been oppressive at times, well as the Department) in the old section there has been so much activity business of the cemetery we’ve dubbed around the cemetery. We have mission of “Architects’ Row”. had dozens of volunteer groups new areas of The first of the supplemental Tspending half a day with us on interment. curriculum materials we are projects that we could never During preparing for DC third grade afford to have done alone. Sixty the summer teachers will be Beta tested this new trees have been adopted by holidays we summer and rolled out in the dog-walking families, and the honor our many veterans, from fall. We have been fortunate to new Victorian spigots are getting the Revolution to Afghanistan. receive grants from the Victoria a good workout. We are so fortu- Patriotism was certainly visible and Max Dreyfus Foundation nate to be joined also by intern with 1200 flags on veterans’ and the Capitol Hill Community Victoria Markovitz, an Anthro- graves, ceremonies and dedica- Foundation to help us partially pology and Archeology Masters tions, and visiting bands playing fund this endeavor. Candidate from Catholic Uni- John Philip Sousa’s Stars and Our “honey-do” stone restora- versity. Stripes Forever at his monument. tion project has started, and with A third of the board members Although we do not have that a professional stone mason on are new, and three quarters of the many burials at Congressional, the property one day a week, lots executive committee are serving we were honored to recently of wonderful progress is being in new posts. It is a delight to inter the 9th Architect of the made. Come see it for yourself, work with them, as they become Capitol, George M. White who next time you can. acclimated to the opportunities served from 1971 to 1995. Mr. for growth in our interpretative White joins William Thornton, —CINDY HAYS

Introducing Victoria Markovitz

ictoria Markovitz joins our team Wood’s construction publica- find Victoria in the gatehouse as a summer intern, and is excit- tions. She wanted to pursue fulltime, and after hours, you ed to help the Cemetery learn interests in history and archaeol- might see her exploring the and publicize more about its ogy, however, so she returned to grounds with her dog, Riley. Feel Vmany famous “residents.” She school in 2010 as a Masters can- free to say hello! wrote the scripts for our Prohi- didate in Anthro- bition event, and is working on a pology and tour starring our diplomats. She Archaeology at has also contributed to this The Catholic newsletter. Victoria got her University of undergraduate degree in journal- America. She ism from the University of hopes eventually Maryland, interning for area to combine her institutions such as National experience as a Public Radio and USA Today. journalist with After graduating in 2007, she her passion for worked as a reporter for Hanley the past. You can

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honored Vice President Elbridge Gerry, the only signer of the Around the Gatehouse Declaration of Independence buried in Washington, DC. After- wards, the DC Society and the the members of Fairfax Resolves Chapter of the Rolling Thunder Virginia SAR marked the grave marked the graves of of Benjamin Harrison, a private Alexander Dallas in the Revolutionary War. Bache (R32/S194) Although a very warm day, the and his brother, patriotic spirit was strong. George Mifflin Bache (R32/S191), as well as HISTORIC BRICK PATH the grave of a Civil EXCAVATED War unknown. There has long been a sign of a The culmination of brick path between Henderson the weekend was the (19th) and Pinkney (20th) Terri Maxfield, leader of the pack dedication of the Streets. It was even named Nay- MEMORIAL DAY TRADITIONS National Garden Clubs Blue Star lor Way on the old maps, and OLD AND NEW Memorial plaque, the national had a grand brick stair case lead- At the beginning of this Memo- marker honoring all veterans ing down to it. Seventy five rial Day weekend, Boy Scouts who have defended this country. employees from metro DC and their leaders from Troop The Plaque stands at the corner Deloitte offices agreed to exca- 1688, sponsored by American of 17th and E Street SE, just vate it for us. Using picks, trowels Legion Post #66 in Bowie, MD, outside the cemetery fence. and shovels, they unearthed the placed flags on veterans’ graves. block-long path. We have learned They were led by former Ceme- that the path was built about tery Manager Melvin Mason and 1892 as Square 1130 was being Historian Sandy Schmidt, who developed. The new path was had developed maps of the named in honor of Henry Nay- cemetery showing each vet’s lor (R50/233), a member of the grave. The boys and their adult Christ Church + Washington leaders spread out across the 35 Parish vestry for over 30 years. acres and placed over 1200 flags. The annual Memorial Day The new Blue Star Memorial plaque Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally on the Mall has become an 4TH OF JULY enormous tradition. A slightly To celebrate the anniversary of quieter ceremony (if dozens of our Declaration of Independ- motorcycles could ever be called ence, ceremonies were held by quiet) takes place at the Ceme- the DC Children and DC Sons tery on the Friday before of the American Revolution. The Memorial Day, when the nation- CARs dedicated a new red oak al officers of Rolling Thunder they donated, which is planted come here to mark the grave of near the grave of George Wash- a veteran. This year, led by office ington’s drummer boy, John manager Terri Maxfield on her Hunter. The SARs and mem- intimidating pink motor scooter, bers of other lineage groups Deloitte volunteers find a new path

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PARTY LIKE IT’S 1929

Our Prohibition tour and cock- GRAVEYARD PUNCH (SERVES 30) tail party was a huge success, 750 ml Kraken Spiced Rum with guests enjoying the Capital 750 ml Appleton Estates V/X rum Focus Jazz Band, visits from 46 oz pineapple juice bootleggers and cops, Gin Rick- 32 oz lemonade ey’s and rum punch in the Public 5 Black tea bags The Public Vault Speakeasy Vault Speakeasy. Craft bartender 3 cans Goslings Ginger Beer David Lanzalone created a spe- (optional but highly recommended) cial rum punch recipe just for 16 oz soda water the occasion: Lemons and Oranges sliced to garnish the punch bowl

From the Ground Up The Arsenal Rose Garden

The imposing Arsenal Monument (R97/S142), topped by sculptor Lot Flannery’s grief-stricken maiden, is a striking sight for all seasons. But it is particularly eye-catching in summer, when the rose garden at its base is in full bloom. The Arsenal Rose garden was created by our own Dozen Decent Docents, from a design by renowned rosarian Nicholas E. Weber. The three rose varieties were chosen not just for their beauty, but for their special connection to the Arsenal tragedy. The yellow rose with lots of blooms is called Irish Hope, a nod to the Irish heritage of most of the victims of the Arsenal Explosion in 1864. The bright red variety is called Mr. Lincoln, in recognition of the visit President Lincoln paid here for the victims’ funeral. The pink rose is called Souvenir de la Malmaison. It was first hybridized in 1843, just about the time most of the victims were born. The garden is bordered by gray granite bricks. These cobblestones were found on the cemetery grounds, and are thought to be discarded ballast blocks from ships that sailed into the port of A rose blooms in the shadow of the Arsenal Monument Bladensburg in the 1820’s.

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American Heritage Thomas Tingey: Spirit of the Navy Yard

BY VICTORIA MARKOVITZ

rom his boat rowing down the linked with the daily workings of Eastern Branch, Thomas Tingey the base, and its commercial and (R57/1) looked back at the social success. Tingey also had a Washington Navy Yard. He had larger impact on the District. Fhelped transform the installation Among other accomplishments, from an abstract idea into a he was one of the founders of bustling dock. But tonight, Congressional Cemetery. Just as instead of gazing proudly at its his creations survive, so does bounty of warships and naval Tingey’s memory. Eerie legends stores, Tingey watched his work and far-reaching rumors ensure erupt into a mess of explosions that his spirit will never leave the and flames — destruction started city and port he made both his by his own hands. life’s work and his home. The order to torch the Navy Born in 1750 to an English gable worker and a meticu- Yard had come straight from the clergyman, Tingey joined the lously exacting administer.” He Secretary of the Navy. But it was British Navy as a young man and helped transform the Yard from up to Tingey to choose the right served until 1771, when he left its marshy beginnings to the moment, prepare the trains of after a disagreement with a fel- Navy’s largest facility for building powder, and give the directions low officer. Six years later as and fitting ships. This meant the to start the fire. These became his Master of a trading vessel at Saint base not only reached military most famous acts. While some Croix, Tingey married his first success, but also turned into a viewed as unnecessary the havoc wife, who was from Philadelphia. thriving area employer. caused that night, August 24, He then went on to com- 1814, many saw Tingey as a hero mand American ships as a for keeping naval stores out of merchant marine and rose the hands of the British, who to the position of Captain had invaded in the American Washington Navy during the bent on Quasi-War with destruction. France. He also From captured a num- 1800, when ber of enemy ships While he undoubtedly worked first appoint- while in charge of ves- hard, Tingey also played hard. The ed to oversee sels in the West Indies. Evening Star said Tingey was a the Yard, to Becoming superin- social fixture, and that “no ball, his death in tendent of the Navy banquet or reception” was com- 1829, Tingey Yard crowned Tingey’s plete without him. The Captain remained stellar reputation. The was such a fan of these gatherings inextricably Evening Star described that he was among the men who Tingey as an “indefati- founded the Washington Dancing

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Assembly, which hosted dance figure looks out the house’s Tingey’s own, had all been met, parties in the winter. upper windows, and the home’s and to delay longer could risk Tingey also worked his way living residents feel traces of his being overrun and letting the yard into the public’s heart by taking presence. fall into enemy hands — surely a part in social causes. He served Whether true or not, the sto- court martial offense. Tingey had on the first school board, helped ries reveal how Tingey will no choice but to set fire to his friends with financial problems, remain forever linked with the yard, his ships, his work of the last and treated his workers fairly. For Navy Yard. Tingey’s determined ten years. over 20 years, Tingey served on supervision of the yard, tireless At least it was quick work. the Vestry of the Christ Church, presence at the base, and heartfelt Proceeding systematically, Tingey, and signed the document that connection to society merged [John] Creighton, [Mordecai] formed the Congressional him in the public mind with the Booth and the few remaining Cemetery (then the Washington port and the city. As long as the clerks, marines and sailors first lit Parish Burial ground) in 1807. Navy Yard continues to thrive, so the powder trains to the warehous- Only 21 days after signing the will the memory of the superin- es. Then they set fire to the frigate document, Tingey’s first wife, tendent who worked hard to Columbia, the fire from there Margaret (R57/2), became the build, rebuild, and maintain it. spreading quickly to the storehous- second person to be buried in This is an excerpt from the es on the wharf and the work- the grounds. And, while Tingey book, which frames the events of shops behind. Then the Argus, tied was described as a “withered, August 24, 1814, the day Tingey up at the wharf. On what he tremulous old man” compared to was forced to burn his creation called a “momentary impulse,” his 27-year-old second wife, Ann to keep it out of British hands: Tingey decided not to set fire to Bladen Delany (R57/3), who Tingey looked at his watch and the schooner Lynx, lying further was 35 years his junior, she died made a record of the time. It was down the wharf. Finally, the more only 17 months after their mar- 8:20 at night, and British troops distant storehouses and the hulls riage. Tingey did not outlast his were within a half-mile of the of the frigates New York, Boston third wife, and died February 25, undefended yard. There were no and General Greene were set on 1829, at 79 years of age. American troops in the area or, for fire. By the light of what had The rumors that would that matter, in the city. The wind become a towering inferno, the two immortalize his presence at the had died down, and with it the gunboats set off, and then the Navy Yard started not long after risk of unintended damages to the commodore’s gig, loaded with the his death. One private homes outside the wall. remaining personnel, and headed legend states The secretary’s conditions, and for Alexandria. Tingey lived in the Commandant’s House at the On Friday, October 6, the Cemetery Navy Yard so long will host Gordon Brown to read – 22 years – that from his book, The Captain Who he thought he Burned His Ships: Captain Thomas owned it, and bequeathed it in Tingey USN 1750-1829. The work cov- ers the challenges Tingey faced, as well as his will. The government then the events that shaped his career and the had to start a drawn-out legal evolution of the District. We look for- battle to win back the house. ward to learning more about the man However, Tingey died without a behind the Navy Yard, and invite you to will, so he could not have join us for wine and cheese and book bequeathed the house. signing from 6 to 8 p.m. More details at Another tale states Tingey www.congressionalcemetery.org haunts his old home. His eerie

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Stone stories When is a stone not a stone?

BY TERRI MAXFIELD ing is usually dark gray in color, but the Monumental Bronze idden in plain sight on the Company sandblasted their prod- grounds of Historic Congres- ucts. This technique lightened sional Cemetery are at least five the patina to the distinctive blue- grave markers that at first glance gray these unique monuments Hlook like an unusual type of are known for. The sandblasting granite or an oddly-colored had the added advantage of giv- sandstone. You may have never ing the surface a texture similar noticed their unique blue-gray to stone. The company’s main The Monumental Bronze hue before, but once you know focus was “family monuments,” Company sold their products by what they are, they’ll never go but they also produced large mail order catalog unnoticed again. scale custom war memorials, In 1874, a small business in with zinc-cast soldiers and sailors The company did not fare as Bridgeport, Connecticut began standing on the battlefields and well as their creations. Their pro- producing a new type of grave city greens of 31 of the 50 U.S. duction facility was taken over in marker. The material was referred States. 1914 by the U.S. government for to at the time as “White A full-time artist for the com- World War I munitions manufac- Bronze,” so as to sound more pany (whose name appears to turing, and though the company appealing to the consumer, have been lost to history) created struggled on after the War, they though bronze had nothing to the wax models from which the never again crafted their excep- do with it. For forty years, the monuments were cast. They were tional memorials. Increased taxes Monumental Bronze Company created in panels, and could be and regulatory restrictions are molded pure zinc into elegant, assembled later by clamping the credited for the decision to close personalized, and inexpensive pieces together and pouring hot shop in 1939, but their legacy is cemetery memorials, available to zinc in the joints. Since the pan- not forgotten. Many gravestone the public els were made of enthusiasts have a special place in through mail the same material, their hearts for “Zinkers,” chat- order catalogs. the edges of the ting about them in forums, col- The concept panels melted and lecting pictures of them, and was novel, as were fused together. This posting national locations so that the monuments process has helped other admirers may seek them themselves. Zinc, a the monuments out. non-magnetic stand the test of Congressional Cemetery is metal roughly the time, solidly and proud to have 5 recorded zinc same weight as successfully, allowing monuments on the grounds. And iron, develops a works of Monu- whether you’re a gravestone afi- protective coating mental Bronze cionado or just enjoy the sereni- of zinc carbonate Company to look ty of walking here, we encourage and zinc oxide nearly new even you to seek out these metal mas- when exposed to One of Congressional’s distinc- well over a century terpieces. Sometimes, not all the air. The coat- tive “zinkers” later. memories are written in stone.

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Conservation/Restoration

he first headstone placed in and his team from Corinthian Congressional Cemetery was for Stone Works, for lifting and William Swinton, master stone resetting fallen or about to fall mason building the US Capitol, stones. Since there is such a large Twho died on April 11, 1807. It collection from which to choose, was carved from the same stone we decided to start in the origi- as was being used to build the nal 4 ½ acres, or Patriot’s Square. Capitol by his fellow masons. It Known as “Honey do days” stands tall and straight and is as (with Executive Director, Cindy easy to read today as it was 204 Hays, as Honey telling the guys years ago. Unfortunately, that is what stones to do) these full days not the story of every of stone repair and one of our other 14,000 resetting are begin- stones and monuments. ning to make a dif- When a stone is broken, ference. Mrs. precarious or about to Tabb’s 1823 head- John and Elizabeth Jolly fall, we lay it flat on the stone had been laid (R30/18 & 19) ground or secure it some down on its back Before and After way to keep if from for security. With breaking or hurting a new foundation; someone. a little Sacreete to With funding from our hold it secure it to We have the Jolly family on Congressional Endow- the ground; new the path just down from ment, held by the National Trust steel pins, and mortar epoxy to Elbridge Gerry. Mr. Jolly’s 1814 for Historic Preservation and hold the stones in place, it will marble stone was broken and it private contributions, we have be good for another 50 years and Mrs. Jolly’s 1842 head stone contracted with Patrick Sanders or so. were laid against the base. Some- one planted a Yuka plant before the mid 1990’s which had also undermined Mrs. Jolly’s base foundation. The most famous family for whom restoration has been done is the Pleasontons. Stephen Plea- sonton rescued the Constitution, Declaration, Articles of Confed- eracy before the British burned the State Department. Our great thanks to author Anthony Pitch who led a special tour last sum- Jane Maria Tabbs, 1933 (R32/27) mer to raise the funds to restore Before and After the family set of stones.

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News from the Cemetery Manager

emetery manager Alan Davis Q: Are they just decorative, We recently installed a Bench at from arranging funerals, manag- or do they serve a purpose? a prominent location at the cor- ing the grounds, and selling bur- Cremation Benches serve several ner of Henderson (19th Street) ial plots to talk about a new uses. They serve as memorials, and Ingle (G Street) directly Cproject: memorial benches. just as headstones do. They can across from the Matlovich grave. also be commemorative, and they Other Benches will be installed Q: Why does the cemetery are ongoing because additional soon, in front of various trees offer benches? engravings can be added at later along the main thoroughfare Cremation Benches are now dates. They are usually placed (Ingle Street). The newly plant- being offered as an affordable under trees and offer a site for ed trees along Congress Street above-ground inurnment rest and quiet reflection. As said just south of the chapel could option. The benches are, in fact, before, they are actually the bur- also be Bench Sites, with the individual columbarium niches ial/inurnment site. East side of the road with black granite benches and the West that house the remains of two Q: Do they all look the people. side with India Red granite same? benches. Q: Who can buy one? The Benches are all of similar Q: I’m sold. How do I get a Anyone can purchase a Crema- dimensions, and they are all bench? tion Bench. Our Bench Pro- made of polished granite. How- gram is unique in that one does ever, they come in three different Call me at 202-543-0539, send not have to purchase a grave to colors: gray, black and India an email to alandavis@congres- have a bench, though that is an Red. sionalcemetery.org, or use the option. We have designated contact form online under the Q: Where can we see some “Sales” tab on our website, Bench Sites at several locations in the cemetery if we want where we planted new trees. http://www.congressional to check out how they look? cemetery.org/

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Archives Oddities from the books

he heavy, temperamental old safe in the front room of the gatehouse looks like something out of a fantasy story: twist the lock the right way and you expect to find treasures behind the Tdoor. And treasures are stored inside, but only if you know the value of historical records. The safe contains (among other things) our Daily Interment Logs, going back to the early days of the cemetery. These are written records of every person who was buried here, including who bought the plot and how much they paid for it and many details about their lives and deaths. Flip through the pages of these huge old books, and you can watch “influenza” appear more and more often under the Cause of Death column as 1917 turns to 1918. You can trace the (thankfully brief) popularity of names like “Eulalia” and “Nimrod.” And occasionally, you discover something frankly odd. Take William P. White (R18/S203), who died in 1904 at the age of 45. The cause of death is given, without comment, as “decapitation.” His last known address is listed as “East end of Tunnel.” And Mr. White is not alone — there are several examples of the cemetery secretary taking “late address” a little too literally. Maude Pyles (R72/S30), who drowned in the summer of 1901, has her last residence listed as “Potomac River.” Milton Warfield (S18/R226), another drowning vic- tim from 1900, is given “Bathing Beach” as his resi- dence. The residence of Albert Souder (R109/S218), who died in 1902, is given as “RR Bridge.” His cause of death – you guessed it – is “Struck by train.” And then there is the burial of Joseph Craig (R151/S247) on May 9, 1904. The grave fee was only $2.50, when the usual charge was $6.00. Why the discount? It seems not all of Mr. Craig was buried. The Daily Log Book lists the name as “Leg of Jos. A Craig”. The rest of Mr. Craig did not join his amputated leg for another 41 years. His family was charged the full grave fee this time, which was up to $50.00 by 1945.

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CalendarSATURDAYS 11:00 Docent led tours AUGUST 20 1:00 Civil War Tour SEPTEMBER 17 1:00 Civil War Tour SEPTEMBER 23 6:30 Diplomats Tour and event SEPTEMBER 24 11:00-1:00 Walkingtown DC OCTOBER 1 11:00-1:00 Walkingtown DC OCTOBER 2 2:00 Blessing of the Animals OCTOBER 7 Reserve your place in American History 6:00 pm Gordon Brown Book Event Congressional Cemetery is a non-denominational burial ground open to the whole community. Introducing OCTOBER 15 burial niches next year. Traditional grave sites are available in 1:00 Civil War Tour a number of price ranges. Call today. NOVEMBER 6 Alan Davis, Cemetery Manager John Philip Sousa Birthday celebration [email protected] 202-543-0539