Keentown (Manatee County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Keentown ...

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

Alfred Austell Cunningham (Aviation pioneer)
- He was born in Atlanta (GA) on March 8, 1882 (a Wednesday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on May 27, 1939 (a Saturday).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Keentown (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alfred Austell Cunningham<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Keentown to Arlington National Cemetery
Fred Dugan (Professional football)
- He was born in Stamford (CT) on May 12, 1933 (a Friday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on March 3, 2018 (a Saturday).
- Stamford is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Keentown (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at St. John Cemetery, which is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Dugan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Keentown to St. John Cemetery
Harry Doll Earles (Actor)
- Born: Kurt Fritz Scneider
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Keentown (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Doll Earles<1>
Tiny Doll Earles (Actress)
- Born: Ella Annie 'Tiny Doll' Schneider
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Keentown (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tiny Doll Earles<1>
Graeme Edge (Musician, songwriter, poet)
- Full name: Graeme Charles Edge
- He was born in Rocester (England) on March 30, 1941 (a Sunday) and died in Bradenton (FL) on November 11, 2021 (a Thursday).
- Bradenton is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Keentown. Both communities are located in Manatee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Graeme Edge<1>
Wes Ferrell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Greensboro (NC) on February 2, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on December 9, 1976 (a Thursday).
- Greensboro is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Keentown (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at New Garden Friends Cemetery, which is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wes Ferrell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Garden Friends Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Garden Friends Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Keentown to New Garden Friends Cemetery
Bruno Philip Haas (Major League Baseball)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Keentown (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bruno Philip Haas<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Keentown to Hope Cemetery
Garry Hancock (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Tampa (FL) on January 23, 1954 (a Saturday) and died in Valrico (FL) on October 10, 2015 (a Saturday).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- Valrico is located in Hillsborough County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Keentown (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Serenity Meadows Memorial Park, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northwest of Keentown. The cemetery is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Garry Hancock<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Serenity Meadows Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Serenity Meadows Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Keentown to Serenity Meadows Memorial Park
William Bruce 'Billy' Hardwick (Professional bowler)
- He was born in Florence (AL) on July 25, 1941 (a Friday) and died in Bradenton (FL) on November 16, 2013 (a Saturday).
- Florence is located in Lauderdale County, Alabama.
- Bradenton is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Keentown. Both communities are located in Manatee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Bruce 'Billy' Hardwick<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Keentown to Memorial Park Cemetery
Edith Grace 'The Kid' Houghton (Baseball pioneer)
- She was born in Philadelphia (PA) on February 16, 1912 (a Friday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on February 2, 2013 (a Saturday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Keentown (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of her death, she was 101.
- She is buried at Northwood Cemetery, which is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edith Grace 'The Kid' Houghton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Northwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Northwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Keentown to Northwood Cemetery
Emmett Kelly, Sr. (Entertainer, circus clown)
- Full name: Emmett Leo Kelly
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Keentown (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emmett Kelly, Sr.<1>
Terrence McNally (Playwright)
- 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, Florida.
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Keentown (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terrence McNally<1>
John Nash Ott (Photographer, inventor)
- He was born in Winnetka (IL) on October 23, 1909 (a Saturday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on April 6, 2000 (a Thursday).
- Winnetka is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Keentown (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Nash Ott<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Keentown to Graceland Cemetery
Angelo John Poffo (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Downers Grove (IL) on April 10, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on March 4, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Downers Grove is located in DuPage County, Illinois.
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Keentown (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Angelo John Poffo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Keentown to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
Robert Edward Ringling (Opera Singer)
- He was born in Baraboo (WI) on August 16, 1897 (a Monday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on January 3, 1950 (a Tuesday).
- Baraboo is located in Sauk County, Wisconsin.
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Keentown (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Edward Ringling<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for All Saints Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to All Saints Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Keentown to All Saints Catholic Cemetery
Edd J. 'Mr. Red' Roush (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Oakland City (IN) on May 8, 1893 (a Monday) and died in Bradenton (FL) on March 21, 1988 (a Monday).
- Oakland City is located in Gibson County, Indiana.
- Bradenton is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Keentown. Both communities are located in Manatee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Montgomery Cemetery, which is located in Gibson County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edd J. 'Mr. Red' Roush<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montgomery Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Montgomery Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Keentown to Montgomery Cemetery
Thorne Smith (Author)
- He was born in Annapolis (MD) on March 27, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on June 21, 1934 (a Thursday).
- Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Keentown (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thorne Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Keentown to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Dr. Ossian H. Sweet (Civil rights activist, physician)
- He was born in Bartow (FL) on October 30, 1895 (a Wednesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on March 19, 1960 (a Saturday).
- Bartow is located in Polk County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Keentown (which is located in Manatee County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Ossian H. Sweet<1>
Marie Teresa 'Tere' Rios Versace (Author)
- She was born in Brooklyn (NY) on November 9, 1917 (a Friday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on October 17, 1999 (a Sunday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Keentown (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marie Teresa 'Tere' Rios Versace<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Keentown to Arlington National Cemetery

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.