At the cemetery, you will also find the grave of Matthew Brady, noted Civil War photographer.
WASHINGTON ARSENAL EXPLOSION
There is a monument to the victims of the June 17, 1864, Washington Arsenal explosion where 22 of 28 women died and the six survivors were severely burned. Sixteen are buried under the monument. The funeral procession was led by Abraham Lincoln.
HUMPHRYS FAMILY
The graves of Joshua and his son Samuel are here as well. Both were renowned ship designers and builders. Among Samuel's sons were Andrew, who commanded Union troops and later the II Corps. His son Joseph was in the US Navy until 1853 when he resigned and settled in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and later served in the CS Navy. They are buried near each other.
More to Come. --Old B-R'er
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