Legacy Lives
Discover the stories of notable individuals who have left a lasting legacy and now rest in our cemetery.
Private William Argumper
December 10, 1899- January 17, 1954
a native of Thompkinsville, New York, served honorably in the United States Army during World War I. As a member of Company C, 369th Infantry Regiment, 93rd Division, he demonstrated remarkable bravery and resilience. On July 22, 1918, during a fierce battle, he was wounded in action, a testament to his dedication and sacrifice for his country. After the war, he returned to his hometown, where he lived a quiet life until his passing in 1954. His service and legacy remain a proud chapter in the history of Thompkinsville and the nation.
William Duer
March 25, 1805 – August 25, 1879
An American lawyer and politician, William Duer served in local offices in California and New York and represented New York in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1847 to 1851. Born in New York City, he hailed from a prominent political family, graduated from Columbia College in 1824, and was admitted to the bar in 1828. After practicing law in Oswego and New York City, and a brief stint in New Orleans, Duer returned to Oswego in 1835, where he became active in Whig politics. He served in the New York State Assembly (1840-1841) and as Oswego County District Attorney (1845-1847) before his two terms in Congress.
Mary Ewing Outerbridge
February 16, 1852 – May 3, 1886
was an American woman who imported the lawn game tennis to the United States from Bermuda. Born in Philadelphia to Bermudian parents, she brought modern lawn tennis equipment back to the U.S. from Bermuda in 1874. Initially confiscated by customs, the equipment was released with the help of her brother August. Mary introduced lawn tennis by setting up the first U.S. tennis court at the Staten Island Cricket and Baseball Club, where she played the first game against her sister Laura.
Trixie Smith
1885 -September 21, 1943
An American blues singer and film actress, Trixie Smith made four dozen recordings and appeared in five films. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Smith attended Selma University before moving to New York City around 1915. She began her career in vaudeville and minstrel shows, performing as a comedian, dancer, actress, and singer. Using the stage name Bessie Lee, she worked on the Theater Owners Booking Association circuit and recorded for Silvertone. In 1922, she made her first recordings for Black Swan Records, including "My Man Rocks Me (With One Steady Roll)," the first record to reference "rocking" and "rolling" in a secular context.
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