Notable Births & Deaths for Hawley ...

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

• Joseph Hilarian 'Joe' Hatten     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Bancroft (IA) on November 7, 1916 (a Tueday) and died in Redding (CA) on December 16, 1988 (a Friday) at the age of 72. He is buried at Ogburn Inwood Cemetery (Shasta County, California).
  • Bancroft is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Hawley.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joseph Hilarian 'Joe' Hatten<1>
• Buddy Holly     (Singer, songwriter, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee)
  • Full name: Charles Hardin Holley
  • He was born in Lubbock (TX) on September 7, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Clear Lake (IA) on February 3, 1959 (a Tueday) at the age of 22. He is buried at City of Lubbock Cemetery (Lubbock County, Texas).
  • Clear Lake is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Hawley.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Buddy Holly<1>
• Selmer Jackson     (Actor)
  • Full name: Selmer Adolf Jackson
  • He was born in Lake Mills (IA) on May 7, 1888 (a Monday) and died in Burbank (CA) on March 30, 1971 (a Tueday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Lake Mills is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Hawley.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Selmer Jackson<1>
• Ritchie Valens     (Musician)
  • Born: Richard Steven Valenzuela
  • He was born in Pacoima (CA) on May 13, 1941 (a Tueday) and died in Clear Lake (IA) on February 3, 1959 (a Tueday) at the age of 17. He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Clear Lake is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Hawley.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ritchie Valens<1>