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Notable Births & Deaths for Kirkland ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Kirkland. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

  • Willie Frazier     (Professional football)
  • Arvel Odell Hale     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arvel Odell Hale<1>
    • He was born in Hosston (LA) on August 10, 1908 (a Monday) and died in El Dorado (AR) on June 9, 1980 (a Monday).
    • Hosston is located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
    • El Dorado is located in Union County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Kirkland (which is located in Ouachita County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 71.
    • He is buried at Arlington Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Kirkland. The cemetery is located in Union County, Arkansas.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Arlington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Kirkland to Arlington Cemetery
  • Travis Calvin 'Stonewall' Jackson     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Travis Calvin 'Stonewall' Jackson<1>
    • He was born in Waldo (AR) on November 2, 1903 (a Monday) and died in Waldo (AR) on July 27, 1987 (a Monday).
    • Waldo is located in Columbia County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Kirkland (which is located in Ouachita County).
    • Waldo is located in Columbia County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Kirkland (which is located in Ouachita County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 83.
    • He is buried at Waldo Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west southwest of Kirkland. The cemetery is located in Columbia County, Arkansas.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Waldo Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Kirkland to Waldo Cemetery
  • William Edward 'Little Willie' John     (Singer, entertainer)
  • Lynwood Thomas 'Schoolboy' Rowe     (Major League Baseball)

Footnotes ...

<1>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.