Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Franconia. 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.
Sam Kinison (Comedian)
He was born in Yakima (WA) on December 8, 1953 (a Tueday) and died in Needles (CA) on April 10, 1992 (a Friday) at the age of 38. He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery (Tulsa County, Oklahoma).
Needles is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Franconia.
He was born in Napa (CA) on November 5, 1862 (a Wednesday) and died in Needles (CA) on July 24, 1889 (a Wednesday) at the age of 26. We don't have any burial details.
Needles is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Franconia.
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.