Allegheny West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Capt. Henry J. Biddle

2nd Lieut. Jonathan Williams Biddle

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011

1. Capt. Henry J. Biddle Marker

Inscription. Capt. Henry J. Biddle
Assistant Adjutant General
Pennsylvania Reserves

Born May 16, 1817
Mortally wounded in the
Battle of New Market Cross Roads
June 30,
Died in Richmond, Va.
July 20, 1862

[ Lt. Jonathan Biddle Marker ]
In memory of 2nd Lieut. Jonathan
Williams Biddle, U.S.A. 7th Regt. of
Cavalry. Eldest son of
Henry J. & Mary D. Biddle.
Born August 1st, 1855

Killed in action
near Bear Paw Mountain,
Montana.
in the engagement with the
Nez Perces Indians, Sept. 30, 1877

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1772.

Location. 40° 0.024′ N, 75° 11.423′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Allegheny West. Marker can be reached from Ridge Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Marker is in Laurel Hill Cemetery in section K. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3822 Kelly Dr, Philadelphia PA 19132, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Laurel Hill Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); A Garden For The Dead (within shouting distance of this marker); A Retreat for the Living (within shouting

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distance of this marker); a different marker also named Laurel Hill Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Rear Admiral John Adolphus Bernard Dahlgren (approx. 0.2 miles away); Benj. H. Hodgson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Commercial Digital Computer Birthplace (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hector Tyndale (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011

2. Capt. Henry J. Biddle Marker

Marker in Laurel Hill Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011

3. Marker in Laurel Hill Cemetery

The Capt. Henry J. Biddle Marker is located in Laurel Hill Cemetery, overlooking the Schuylkill River seen the background.

Back of Capt. Henry J. Biddle Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011

4. Back of Capt. Henry J. Biddle Monument

They shall hunger no more,
neither thirst any more,
neither shall the sun light
on them, nor any heat.

For the lamb which is in the
midst of the throne shall flee
them, and shall lead them unto
living fountains of waters and
God shall wipe away all tears
from their eyes.
Rev VII:16, 17

Detail of Capt. Henry J. Biddle Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011

5. Detail of Capt. Henry J. Biddle Monument

Crossed flags appear on the back of the Capt. Biddle Monument.

2nd Lieut. Jonathan Williams Biddle Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011

6. 2nd Lieut. Jonathan Williams Biddle Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011

7. 2nd Lieut. Jonathan Williams Biddle Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011

8. 2nd Lieut. Jonathan Williams Biddle Marker

The Lt. Jonathan Biddle Marker is located in front of the Capt. Henry J. Biddle Monument.

Lieut. Jonathan Biddle Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011

9. Lieut. Jonathan Biddle Marker

A Cavalry sword and helmet appear on the Lt. Jonathan Biddle marker.

Biddle Family Plot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011

10. Biddle Family Plot

The graves of Capt. Henry J. Biddle (center) and his son Jonathan Williams Biddle (right) can be seen in this photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 895 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on March 22, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.