Northwood Cemetery

Northwood Cemetery
Northwood Cemetery
Details
Year established 1878
Country United States
Location 15th & Haines
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 40°03′42″N 75°08′40″W / 40.06167°N 75.14444°W / 40.06167; -75.14444
Type private
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Northwood Cemetery is a cemetery located in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in 1878.

Notable interments

  • George Bradley (1852–1931) Major League Baseball player.[1]
  • Duke Esper (1868–1910) Major League Baseball Player. Born Charles Esbacher.[2]
  • William "Kid" Gleason (1866–1933) Major League Baseball player and manager.[3]
  • Eddie Griffin (1982–2007) Professional Basketball Player.[4]
  • George Hesselbacher, Major League Baseball player.
  • John Miller (1839–1882) Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient (true name Henry Fey). He was a Private in the 8th New York Cavalry.[5]
  • Rosetta Tharpe (1915–1973) Pioneering gospel singer, songwriter and recording artist.[6]
  • Dave Zearfoss (1868–1945) Professional Baseball Player.[7]

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