Henry B. Joshlin
Henry is said to have been born in Albany, New York. His name is mentioned in an order book kept by General James Wilkinson, senior officer of the U.S. Army,…
Read MoreJesse Duncan Elliott
Several generations of the Elliott family, whose roots were in Ireland, contributed to the defense of America. Jesse was one of two sons of Robert Elliott, an officer during the…
Read MoreNative American Sailors
These two Native Americans served in the U.S. Navy in the 19th Century and are buried here at Mount Moriah Cemetery. Both sailors have new “replica style” replacement grave markers,…
Read MoreJames Ferguson
James Ferguson was in the U. S. Navy all of his professional career which began in the early 1800s and lasted through the 1860s. He served in the War of…
Read MoreJeremiah Miller
Born in the coastal town of Kennebunk, Maine, Jeremiah grew to love sailing. His date of birth is uncertain; among the possible dates are 1764, 1773, or 1774. He went…
Read MoreJohn Kidd Murphy
Some people say life begins at 65, but for John Kidd Murphy, that’s when he enlisted in the army. Philadelphia-born in 1796, he was one of a very few who…
Read MoreAfrican American Sailors
These eight African American Navy veterans from the 19th Century are buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery. Finding biographical information on these sailors has been difficult. If you’re a descendent of one…
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