
2003 Greenwood Cemetery Tour


This widow of a grandson of Wheeling's founder Ebenezer Zane raised six children. Sons Edwin and Noah fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War. Son Samuel and son-in-law Milton Carr fought for the Union. Portrayed by Lynn Blaney

As a young man, Daniel Shriver organized the "Shriver Grays" and fought for the South during the Civil War. From 1863 until the end of the war, he also represented the northern panhandle in the Confederate Congress. Portrayed by Sean Stern

Although her final resting place is in Weston, WV, Sallie's parents, brother, sister, and baby son are in Greenwood. Her son Louis Bennett was killed in World War I and was the inspiration for the "Aviator" statue at Linsly and a window in London's Westminster Abbey. Portrayed by Jeanne Finstein

This poor German immigrant walked barefoot to Wheeling to save wear on his shoes. His entrepreneurial efforts resulted in one of the most successful businesses in Wheeling - the Stifel Calico Works. Portrayed by Trevor Clatterbuck

This German immigrant became the president of one of the largest breweries in the state. His philanthropy led to the formation of Altenheim Home for Women. Portrayed by Kevin Hensley

Along with his brother Aaron, this entrepreneur turned scrap tobacco into the well-known Mail Pouch Chewing Tobacco. His philanthropic efforts resulted in the pediatric wing at Ohio Valley General Hospital. His home, Elmhurst, triggered development of the "out-the-pike" neighborhood. Portrayed by Lee McCluskey

Steamboat crews and passengers and overland wagon drivers were among the first customers of this man's hand-rolled cigars. Soon his Marsh Wheeling Stogies were enjoyed around the world. Portrayed by Brent Carney

Iron and shipping it were the sources of this man's wealth. In semi-retirement he developed a 1000-acre experimental farm that was later given to the city and now bears his name. Portrayed by Kevin Gessler

This impressive marker celebrates the life of one of Wheeling's most successful brewers. He also built Wheelng first "skyscraper" and an incline to transport South Wheeling customers to his Mozart Park. Portrayed by Brian Gessler

This daughter of Col. Moses Shepherd, Wheeling's first mayor, married Noah Zane, the oldest son of Wheeling's founder Ebenezer Zane, raised nine children, and entertained such notable guests as Henry Clay. Portrayed by Margie Cooke

This Warwood native became one of the first totally American-trained singers to become a headliner at the Metropolitan Opera. She is said to have sung more premieres at the Met than any other singer. Portrayed by Kathy Steber

This Irish immigrant used his experiences in the Mexican War when he formed the Civil War's Battery D, First Virginia Light Artillery - known as Carlin's Battery - and fought for the Union.

This "Patron of the Arts" organized a chamber music group that eventually grew to become the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra. She was also a supporter of Wheeling Country Day School and West Liberty State College. Portrayed by Laurie Ruberg
