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Notable Births & Deaths for Bradenton ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Bradenton. 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.

  • Johnny Brown     (Actor, singer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Brown<1>
    • He was born in Saint Petersburg (FL) on June 11, 1937 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 2, 2022 (a Wednesday).
    • Saint Petersburg is located in Pinellas County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Bradenton (which is located in Manatee County).
    • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 84.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • George Washington Cable     (Author)
  • Michael Connor     (Musician)
  • Alfred Austell Cunningham     (Aviation pioneer)
  • William Eugene 'Billy' Dickey     (Olympic Gold Medalist)
  • Robert John Donovan     (Author)
  • Fred Dugan     (Professional football)
  • Harry Doll Earles     (Actor)
    • Born: Kurt Fritz Scneider
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Doll Earles<1>
    • He was born in Stolpen (Germany) on April 3, 1902 (a Thursday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on May 4, 1985 (a Saturday).
    • Sarasota is located in Sarasota County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Bradenton (which is located in Manatee County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 83.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Tiny Doll Earles     (Actress)
    • Born: Ella Annie 'Tiny Doll' Schneider
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tiny Doll Earles<1>
    • She was born in Stolpen (Germany) on July 23, 1914 (a Thursday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on September 6, 2004 (a Monday).
    • Sarasota is located in Sarasota County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Bradenton (which is located in Manatee County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 90.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Graeme Edge     (Musician, songwriter, poet)
    • Full name: Graeme Charles Edge
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Graeme Edge<1>
    • He was born in Rocester (England) on March 30, 1941 (a Sunday) and died in Bradenton on November 11, 2021 (a Thursday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Wes Ferrell     (Major League Baseball)
  • Jane Gail     (Actress)
  • Bruno Philip Haas     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bruno Philip Haas<1>
    • He was born in Worcester (MA) on May 5, 1891 (a Tuesday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on June 5, 1952 (a Thursday).
    • Worcester is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    • Sarasota is located in Sarasota County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Bradenton (which is located in Manatee County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 61.
    • He is buried at Hope Cemetery, which is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Hope Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Bradenton to Hope Cemetery
  • William Bruce 'Billy' Hardwick     (Professional bowler)
  • Paul Young Herrick     (Composer)
  • Edith Grace 'The Kid' Houghton     (Baseball pioneer)
  • Emmett Kelly, Sr.     (Entertainer, circus clown)
    • Full name: Emmett Leo Kelly
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emmett Kelly, Sr.<1>
    • He was born in Sedan (KS) on December 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on March 28, 1979 (a Wednesday).
    • Sedan is located in Chautauqua County, Kansas.
    • Sarasota is located in Sarasota County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Bradenton (which is located in Manatee County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • Jean-Louis 'Jack' Kerouac     (Author, poet)
  • Kilby 'Kibby' MacDonald     (Professional hockey)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kilby 'Kibby' MacDonald<1>
    • He was born in Ontario on September 6, 1913 (a Saturday) and died in Seminole (FL) on May 11, 1986 (a Sunday).
    • Ottawa is located in Ontario.
    • Seminole is located in Pinellas County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Bradenton (which is located in Manatee County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 72.
  • Barney McCosky     (Major League Baseball)
  • Terrence McNally     (Playwright)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terrence McNally<1>
    • He was born in Saint Petersburg (FL) on November 3, 1938 (a Thursday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on March 24, 2020 (a Tuesday).
    • Saint Petersburg is located in Pinellas County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Bradenton (which is located in Manatee County).
    • Sarasota is located in Sarasota County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Bradenton (which is located in Manatee County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 81.
    • We don't have any burial details.

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.