Thomas Winslow (1779–1860)  Born in Harwich, Massachusetts, he became a master carpenter and shipbuilder, playing a significant role in the whaling industry. In 1805, he built the 200-ton Phebe Ann, the only large whaling ship ever constructed on the east branch of the Westport River. Thomas passed away at 81 in the summer of 1860 from what was described as inflammation of the brain — possibly a tumor. 

George Howland (1864–1951)  Born in Westport, he was one of eight children. In the 1890s, he moved to the West Coast with his younger brother, Arthur, seeking his fortune. The pair lived together in Union, Oregon, and worked as placer miners, scouring stream beds for precious metals—including gold and minerals. After declaring bankruptcy in 1922, George spent the remainder of his life in Oakland, California. Following his death, his remains were returned to Westport and buried alongside his parents at Linden Grove Cemetery. 

Captain Edward Davoll (1822–1863)  A whaling captain from Westport and New Bedford during the 1850s, he was known for his skill in the industry. When he agreed to command a vessel owned by a known slave ship owner in 1860 his career ended in ruin. He was arrested in 1862 by a U.S. marshal and charged with taking a ship to sea for the purpose of procuring slaves. He died of typhoid fever in 1863 at age 40 before he could stand trial. 

Margaret Toward  Not much is known about her, but she arrived in Westport from England by ship on Oct. 1, 1898, and tragically died just seven weeks later from esophageal cancer. A memorial to her was erected by the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. Her gravestone is one of the rare ones in the cemetery oriented north to south, rather than east to west. 

Robert and Tina Fanning  Robert murdered his wife Tina with a hatchet and then he drove to new Bedford, walked into the police station, confessed, put a gun to his head and killed himself. They are buried in unmarked graves with Tina’s father, Captain George Hall. Todd Baptista wrote a book about the details of this story — “The Forgotten Southeast Hatchet Murder.”