3. Gen. Zook Post #11 (Grand Army of the Republic) plot
The Zook post was founded in 1866 and had the distinction of having three of its members hold national GAR positions, those being Hartranft, TJ Stewart and John Schall. This burial plot assigned to the post contains the remains of veterans who were buried by the post. The photograph shown at left was taken in 1916, shows the post members honoring the dead on Memorial Day at Montgomery cemetery. The photograph at right shows the GAR plot today.Click here to return to Cemetery map page.
4. Edmond Charles Clinton Genet (1896-1917)
Genet is not laid to rest in Montgomery Cemetery. His body lies in France. However, his grandparents (Fox family) and mother were natives of Norristown and therefore a memorial to Genet was placed in Montgomery Cemetery next to his maternal grandparents plot. Genet was a member of the elite flying corps of Americans who joined the French during World War I known as the Lafayette Escadrille. Initially joining the French Foreign Legion, Genet saw ground combat before joining the Escadrille and learning how to fly. He flew his last mission on April 16, 1917. The United States had officially declared war on Germany on April 6, 1917, making Genet technically one of, if not the first, World War I American combat casualty.Click here to return to Cemetery map page.
5. Winfield Scott Hancock (1824-1886)
Known as "Hancock the Superb," the fame of Major General Hancock during the Civil War, especially regarding his actions at the Battle of Gettysburg, are well known. He was a natural military leader as well as being professionally trained at West Point. What many do not know is that he was a native of Norristown and was the Democratic candidate for President in 1880. (He lost to Garfield.) The tomb at Montgomery Cemetery holds Winfield Scott Hancock and his daughter, Ada, who died in 1875. (His wife and son are not buried here.) The Hancock mausoleum has undergone many repairs and changes over the years. Of interesting note, the mausoleum has been in the care of the Historical Society of Montgomery County longer than the rest of the cemetery. The Society has owned this plot since the early 1900's.Click here to return to Cemetery map page.
6. John Frederick Hartranft (1830-1889)
Hartranft's life accomplishments are many. His most notable achievements include receiving the rank of Brevet Major General during the Civil War, holding the office of Governor of Pennsylvania in the 1870's, and holding the post of Major General of the Pennsylvania National Guard. Hartranft recieved the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroics at the First Battle of Bull Run. He was locally involved in many organizations including Montgomery Hose and Steam Fire Engine Company. The large obelisk by his grave was erected by the Pennsylvania National Guard. At the monument's dedication, over 10,000 people attended.Click here to return to Cemetery map page.
7. Susannah Nace (1785-1849)
Susannah has the distinction of being the first burial in Montgomery Cemetery. Her epitaph reads, "Farewell my husband and children dear; I am not dead but sleeping here; What lingering pain I had endured; When death came my wounds were cured; Afflictions sore long time I bore; Physicians were in vain; Till God alone who heard me mourn; Did ease me of my pain."Click here to return to Cemetery map page.
8. Matthew McClennan (1834-1872)
McClennan was Brevetted Brig. General at the very end of the Civil War. He was the Colonel of the 138th Regiment of PA Volunteers, a unit made of many local Montgomery County men. This monument was erected by the survivors of McClennan's unit.Click here to return to Cemetery map page.
9. Dr. Louis Read (1828-1900)
Read was one of many notable doctors from Montgomery County. He spent much of his career specializing in the treatment of gunshot wounds. He was made the Medical Director of the Pennsylvania Reserve Corps during the Civil War. He is most remembered in connection with the difficult and unusual circumstances of removing the bullet lodged in General Hancock after Gettysburg. Read was also the attending physician to Hartranft when Hartranft died.Click here to return to Cemetery map page.
10. The Schall family (various dates)
The Schall family gave many sons to many American conflicts. The most notable being Edwin Schall (1835-1864). Col. Edwin Schall was shot through the neck at Cold Harbor and killed instantly. Schall served with Hartranft and many other members of the 51st PA. The Schall family were notables in Montgomery County on many fronts.Click here to return to Cemetery map page.
11. Adam J. Slemmer (1829-1868)
Slemmer was brevetted a Brig. General during the Civil War. He was best known for his defense of Fort Pickens early in the war. Ft. Pickens was a strategicly located to defend Pensacola, Florida. By holding the fort, Slemmer ensured U.S. control of this important harbor area. He was wounded at Stone's Creek in 1862 and survived. However, he died suddenly at Fort Laramie in the Dakota Territory of heart disease not long after war.Click here to return to Cemetery map page.
12. Valentine (1839-1867) and Julia Mulvaney (1843-1867) Stone
Julia was from the Norristown area while her husband Valentine was from Kentucky. Valentine served with the union forces during the Civil war and was Major of the 5th artillery. He was put in command of Fort Jefferson in Dry Tortugas during the time the Lincoln conspirators were jailed at that location, including Dr. Mudd. Yellow fever struck his wife, and soon after, him, as they lived at the Fort. Dr. Mudd mentions them in his journals. Their bodies were brought back to Norristown by Julia's family.Click here to return to Cemetery map page.
13. Samuel Zook (1822-1863)
Brigadier General Zook was mortally wounded in the fighting in the Wheatfield at the Battle of Gettysburg. He was a Pennsylvania native who's family eventually settled in Montgomery County. He served with General Hancock through earlier engagements. The GAR post listed above is named in his honor.Click here to return to Cemetery map page.
