Tombstones of Those Who Died in Relation to the Riot
Grave sites are located in the Oak Ridge Cemetery of Springfield, Illinois.
Thank you to Paul Mueller, Sandy Matthews and the other staff of the Oak Ridge Cemetery who provided assistance in locating the gravestones.
Thank you to Carl Madison, Founder of the Monument 1908 Inc., for providing information concerning these gravestones.
DONNEGAN
William K.
Age 76
Died Aug. 16, 1908
Sarah Ann
Age 72
April 26, 1932
William was killed during the Springfield riot of 1908. His death was a catalyst for the creation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
"Lest We Forget"
Donated by Monument 1908, Inc.
Scott Burton
Age 58
Died Aug. 14, 1908
Scott was killed during the Springfield riot of 1908. His death was a catalyst for the creation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
"Lest We Forget"
Donated by Monument 1908, Inc.
John Colwell
Age 42
Died Aug. 15, 1908
John was killed during the Springfield riot of 1908. His death was a catalyst for the creation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
"Lest We Forget"
Donated by Monument 1908, Inc
Katherine Howard
Age 49
Died Aug. 26, 1908
Her death was essentially a result of the Springfield riots of 1908, which was a catalyst for the creation of the national Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
"Lest We Forget"
Donated by Monument 1908, Inc