Evergreen Cemetery, Hillside
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Evergreen Cemetery and Crematory is a cemetery
and crematorium located at 1137 North Broad Street, Hillside, New Jersey
. Parts of it are in Hillside, Elizabeth
, and Newark
. The cemetery is listed on both the New Jersey Register
and the National Register of Historic Places
, since 1991.
Notable graves include authors Mary Mapes Dodge
, Stephen Crane
, and Edward Stratemeyer
. Six former U.S. Congressmen
(including one who became Senator
) and one non-voting delegate
(from Alaska
) are buried there as well.
The cemetery also is known for having a section of plots devoted to Roma (Gypsy) families.
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...
and crematorium located at 1137 North Broad Street, Hillside, New Jersey
Hillside, New Jersey
Hillside is a township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 21,404.Hillside was incorporated as a township on April 3, 1913, from portions of Union Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 29, 1913.The town...
. Parts of it are in Hillside, Elizabeth
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Elizabeth is a city in Union County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a total population of 124,969, retaining its ranking as New Jersey's fourth largest city with an increase of 4,401 residents from its 2000 Census population of 120,568...
, and Newark
Newark, New Jersey
Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
. The cemetery is listed on both the New Jersey Register
New Jersey Register of Historic Places
The New Jersey Register of Historic Places is the official list of historic resources of local, state, and national interest in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The program is administered by the Historic Preservation Office of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.The register was...
and 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 1991.
Notable graves include authors Mary Mapes Dodge
Mary Mapes Dodge
Mary Mapes Dodge was an American children's writer and editor, best known for her novel Hans Brinker.-Biography:...
, Stephen Crane
Stephen Crane
Stephen Crane was an American novelist, short story writer, poet and journalist. Prolific throughout his short life, he wrote notable works in the Realist tradition as well as early examples of American Naturalism and Impressionism...
, and Edward Stratemeyer
Edward Stratemeyer
Edward Stratemeyer was an American publisher and writer of books for children.He is one of the most prolific writers in the world, producing in excess of 1300 books himself, selling in excess of 500 million copies, and created the well-known fictional book series for juveniles including The Rover...
. Six former U.S. Congressmen
United States House of Representatives
The 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...
(including one who became Senator
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
) and one non-voting delegate
Delegate (United States Congress)
A delegate to Congress is a non-voting member of the United States House of Representatives who is elected from a U.S. territory and from Washington, D.C. to a two-year term. While unable to vote in the full House, a non-voting delegate may vote in a House committee of which the delegate is a member...
(from Alaska
Alaska
Alaska is the largest state in the United States by area. It is situated in the northwest extremity of the North American continent, with Canada to the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, with Russia further west across the Bering Strait...
) are buried there as well.
The cemetery also is known for having a section of plots devoted to Roma (Gypsy) families.
Notable interments
- James Vote BomfordJames Vote BomfordJames Vote Bomford was a distinguished soldier in the United States military, Union Civil War officer, and retired Brigadier General. He graduated from Norwich University in 1828, was graduated from West Point in 1832, and was a Colonel in the 8th United States Infantry. Bomford was twice wounded...
(1811-1892), Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. - William Brant Jr. (1842-1898), Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. See; 1st New Jersey Volunteer Infantry
- John BrisbinJohn BrisbinJohn Brisbin was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.John Brisbin was born in Sherburne, New York...
(1818-1880) - U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania's 11th congressional districtPennsylvania's 11th congressional districtPennsylvania's 11th congressional district is in the northeastern part of the state and includes Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton and most of the Poconos. Republican Lou Barletta has represented the district since 2011, the first Republican to do so in almost 30 years...
, 1851. - William ChetwoodWilliam ChetwoodWilliam Chetwood was a U.S. Representative from New Jersey. He was the Mayor of Elizabethtown, New Jersey from 1839 to 1841.-Biography:...
(1771-1857) — U.S. Representative from New Jersey at-large, 1836-37. - Adoniram Judson ClarkA. Judson Clark-Civil War:Clark enlisted in the 1st New Jersey Volunteer Infantry in April 1861. He became a sergeant in Company F. When the regiment’s three months enlistment ended, Clark was involved in raising 2nd Battery "B" New Jersey Volunteer Light Artillery. It was mustered into service on September 3,...
(1838-1913), Civil War Union Army officer. - Amos Clark, Jr.Amos Clark, Jr.Amos Clark, Jr. was an American Republican Party politician and businessman who represented New Jersey's 3rd congressional district from 1873 to 1875....
(1828-1912) — U.S. Representative from 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...
, 1873-75. - Stephen CraneStephen CraneStephen Crane was an American novelist, short story writer, poet and journalist. Prolific throughout his short life, he wrote notable works in the Realist tradition as well as early examples of American Naturalism and Impressionism...
(1871-1900), author, best known for his 1895 book The Red Badge of CourageThe Red Badge of CourageThe Red Badge of Courage is a war novel by American author Stephen Crane . Taking place during the American Civil War, the story is about a young private of the Union Army, Henry Fleming, who flees from the field of battle. Overcome with shame, he longs for a wound—a "red badge of courage"—to...
.2007. - Barton Wood Currie (1877-1962), author.
- Mary Mapes DodgeMary Mapes DodgeMary Mapes Dodge was an American children's writer and editor, best known for her novel Hans Brinker.-Biography:...
(1831-1905), author best known for her 1865 novel Hans Brinker or the Silver SkatesHans Brinker or the Silver SkatesHans Brinker, or The Silver Skates is a novel by American author Mary Mapes Dodge, first published in 1865...
.. - James Madison Drake (1837-1913), Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient.
- George F. HoustonGeorge F. HoustonGeorge Fleming Houston was an American B-western film actor and accomplished singer in the early half of the 20th century.-Early life, World War I service:...
(1896-1944), Broadway and Hollywood actor. - Adolphous J. Johnson (1815-1893), Civil War Union Army officer.
- Phineas JonesPhineas JonesPhineas Jones was a Republican politician who represented New Jersey's 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1883 to 1885.-Biography:...
(1819-1884) - represented New Jersey's 6th congressional districtNew Jersey's 6th congressional districtNew Jersey's Sixth Congressional District is currently represented by Democrat Frank Pallone. In the 2010 election, Pallone defeated Republican Anna C...
from 1881-83. - John KeanJohn Kean (New Jersey)John Kean was an American lawyer, banker and Republican Party politician from Elizabeth, New Jersey. He represented New Jersey in the U.S. Senate from 1899 to 1911 and served two separate terms in the United States House of Representatives, from 1883 to 1885, and from 1887 to 1889...
(1852-1914) - U.S. Representative from 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...
, 1883-85, 1887-89; United States Senator from New Jersey. - Rufus King (1838-1900), Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient.
- Luther Martin (1827-1863), Civil War Union Army officer.
- Edward StratemeyerEdward StratemeyerEdward Stratemeyer was an American publisher and writer of books for children.He is one of the most prolific writers in the world, producing in excess of 1300 books himself, selling in excess of 500 million copies, and created the well-known fictional book series for juveniles including The Rover...
(1862-1930), author and creator of The Hardy BoysThe Hardy BoysThe Hardy Boys, Frank and Joe Hardy, are fictional teenage brothers and amateur detectives who appear in various mystery series for children and teens....
(1927) and Nancy DrewNancy DrewNancy Drew is a fictional young amateur detective in various mystery series for all ages. She was created by Edward Stratemeyer, founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate book packaging firm. The character first appeared in 1930. The books have been ghostwritten by a number of authors and are published...
(1930) book series. - Charles August SulzerCharles August SulzerCharles August Sulzer was a delegate to the United States House of Representatives from the Territory of Alaska. He was born on February 24, 1879 in Roselle, New Jersey in Union County...
(1879-1919) - Delegate to U.S. Congress from Alaska Territory, 1917-19. - William SulzerWilliam SulzerWilliam Sulzer was an American lawyer and politician, nicknamed Plain Bill Sulzer. He was the 39th Governor of New York and a long-serving congressman from the same state. He was the first and so far only New York Governor to be impeached...
(1863-1941) - Governor of New YorkGovernor of New YorkThe Governor of the State of New York is the chief executive of the State of New York. The governor is the head of the executive branch of New York's state government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military and naval forces. The officeholder is afforded the courtesy title of His/Her...
in 1913 who was impeached and removed from office later that year.