Notable Births & Deaths for Barnes ...

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

• Amy 'Lefty' Applegren     (Professional baseball)
  • She was born in Peoria (IL) on November 16, 1926 (a Tueday) and died in Washington (IL) on April 3, 2011 (a Sunday) at the age of 84.
  • Washington is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Barnes.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Amy 'Lefty' Applegren<1>
• Joe Dowell     (Singer)
  • He was born in Bloomington (IN) on January 23, 1940 (a Tueday) and died in Bloomington (IL) on February 4, 2016 (a Thursday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery (Vigo County, Indiana).
  • Bloomington is located 5 miles [8 km] to the west of Barnes.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joe Dowell<1>
• Frances Louise McDormand     (Oscar nominated actress)
  • Born: Cynthia Ann Smith
  • She was born in Gibson City (IL) on June 23, 1957 (a Sunday)
  • Gibson City is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Barnes.
• Edward H. Griffith     (Director)
  • He was born in Bloomington (IL) on August 23, 1888 (a Thursday) and died in South Laguna (CA) on March 3, 1975 (a Monday) at the age of 86. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Bloomington is located 5 miles [8 km] to the west of Barnes.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward H. Griffith<1>
• George Elmer 'Del' Howard     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born in Kenney (IL) on December 24, 1877 (a Monday) and died in Seattle (WA) on December 24, 1956 (a Monday) at the age of 79. He is buried at Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park (King County, Washington).
  • Kenney is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Barnes.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Elmer 'Del' Howard<1>
• Marie Litta     (Opera singer)
  • She was born in Bloomington (IL) on June 1, 1856 (a Sunday) and died in Bloomington (IL) on July 7, 1883 (a Saturday) at the age of 27. She is buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery (McLean County, Illinois).
  • Bloomington is located 5 miles [8 km] to the west of Barnes.
  • Bloomington is located 5 miles [8 km] to the west of Barnes.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Marie Litta<1>
• Frances Mcdormand     (Oscar winning actress)
  • She was born in Gibson City (IL) on June 23, 1957 (a Sunday)
  • Gibson City is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Barnes.
• John Joseph 'Jack' Powell     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Bloomington (IL) on July 9, 1874 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on October 17, 1944 (a Tueday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Bloomington is located 5 miles [8 km] to the west of Barnes.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Joseph 'Jack' Powell<1>
• Charles Gardner 'Old Hoss' Radbourn     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Rochester (NY) on December 11, 1854 (a Monday) and died in Bloomington (IL) on February 5, 1897 (a Friday) at the age of 42. He is buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery (McLean County, Illinois).
  • Bloomington is located 5 miles [8 km] to the west of Barnes.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles Gardner 'Old Hoss' Radbourn<1>
• Harold Augustus Sinclair     (Author)
  • He was born in Chicago (IL) on May 8, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Normal (IL) on March 24, 1966 (a Thursday) at the age of 58. He is buried at Park Hill Cemetery (McLean County, Illinois).
  • Normal is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the west of Barnes.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harold Augustus Sinclair<1>
• McLean Stevenson     (Actor, comedian)
  • Full name: Edgar McLean Stevenson, Jr.
  • He was born in Normal (IL) on November 14, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on February 15, 1996 (a Thursday) at the age of 68. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Normal is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the west of Barnes.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: McLean Stevenson<1>
• Forrest Taylor     (Actor)
  • Full name: Edwin Forrest Taylor
  • He was born in Bloomington (IL) on December 29, 1883 (a Saturday) and died in Garden Grove (CA) on February 19, 1965 (a Friday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Bloomington is located 5 miles [8 km] to the west of Barnes.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Forrest Taylor<1>
• Betty Jane Watson     (Entertainer)
  • Born: Elizabeth Jane Watson
  • She was born in Le Roy (IL) on December 28, 1921 (a Wednesday) and died in Pompano Beach (FL) on February 21, 2016 (a Sunday) at the age of 94.
  • Le Roy is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Barnes.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Betty Jane Watson<1>

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