Government Officials Buried in
Vandalia, United States
<br>Half an acre of this Old State Burial Ground was laid off for state officials in 1835. Although exact location is unknown, it is thought to be in this area. In 1874 the monument and remains were moved to South Hill Cemetery. Four Representatives and a Circuit Judge were buried here.<br><br> <b>John B. Emanuel Canal</b><br> Madison County. Born in Baltimore.<br> June 24, 1809 - Dec. 31, 1830<br><br> <b>Wm. McHenry</b><br> White County<br> Oct. 3, 1771 - Feb. 3, 1835<br><br> <b>Benjamin A. Clark</b><br> Wayne County<br> Feb. 17, 1799 - June 9, 1836<br><br> <b>John Thompson</b><br> Randolph County<br> Died Winter Session 1836<br><br> <b>Judge A. F. Grant</b><br> Born in Inverness, Scotland<br> Mar. 27, 1805 - June 17, 1836