Beechwoods Cemetery is a non-denominational
cemetery
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located in
New Rochelle, New York. The cemetery was incorporated in 1854.
Notable interments
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Medal of Honor
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recipients:
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Robert Temple Emmet (1854–1936), Lieutenant in the American Cavalry, for action in the
Indian Wars
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William B. Lewis (1847–1900), US Cavalry sergeant in the
Indian Wars
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* Others
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Nell Brinkley
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(1886–1944), the "Queen of Comics" illustrator and artist
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Ruth Chatterton
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(1892–1961), American actress, novelist and aviator (
cremated remains)
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Thaddeus Davids
Thaddeus Davids (November 16, 1810 – July 22, 1894) was a 19th-century New York businessman who, in partnership with his brothers, built one of the largest ink companies in the world at the time.
Biography
Davids was born in Bedford, New York. ...
(1810–1894), New York City businessman
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William T. Emmet (1869–1918), New York lawyer, Public Service Commissioner
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John Hunter (1788–1852), New York City merchant and landowner
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Lou Jones (1932–2006), 1956 Olympic Gold Medal athlete
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John Q. Underhill (1848–1907), U.S. Congressman
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** Max Wertheimer
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(1880–1943), one of the founders of gestalt psychology
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See also
* Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (New Rochelle, New York)
References
External links
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Beechwoods Cemetery, at NyGenWeb
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{{New Rochelle, New York
Buildings and structures in New Rochelle, New York
Cemeteries in Westchester County, New York
1854 establishments in New York (state)