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Notable Births & Deaths for Binghampton ...

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

  • Joan Allen     (Oscar nominated actress)
    • She was born in Rochelle (IL) on August 20, 1956 (a Monday).
    • Rochelle is located in Ogle County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Binghampton (which is located in Lee County).
  • Frank Wesley Griffith     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Wesley Griffith<1>
    • He was born in Gilman (IL) on November 18, 1872 (a Monday) and died in Waterman (IL) on December 13, 1908 (a Sunday).
    • Gilman is located in Iroquois County, Illinois.
    • Waterman is located in DeKalb County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Binghampton (which is located in Lee County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 36.
  • Thomas S. 'Jumbo' Lynch     (1884/08/05:1884/08/05)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas S. 'Jumbo' Lynch<1>
    • He was born in Peru (IL) on January 1, 1863 (a Thursday) and died in Peru (IL) on May 13, 1903 (a Wednesday).
    • Peru is located in La Salle County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Binghampton (which is located in Lee County).
    • Peru is located in La Salle County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Binghampton (which is located in Lee County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 40.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Russ 'The Mad Monk' Meyer     (Major League Baseball)
    • Full name: Russell Charles Meyer
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russ 'The Mad Monk' Meyer<1>
    • He was born in Peru (IL) on October 25, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Oglesby (IL) on November 16, 1997 (a Sunday).
    • Peru is located in La Salle County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Binghampton (which is located in Lee County).
    • Oglesby is located in La Salle County, Illinois.
    • At the time of his death, he was 74.
    • He is buried at Peru City Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southeast of Binghampton. The cemetery is located in La Salle County, Illinois.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Peru City Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Peru City Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Binghampton to Peru City Cemetery
  • Ward Taylor 'Grump' Miller     (Major League Baseball)
  • George 'Lefty' Pierce     (Major League Baseball)
  • Nelson T. Potter     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nelson T. Potter<1>
    • He was born in Mount Morris (IL) on August 23, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Mount Morris (IL) on September 30, 1990 (a Sunday).
    • Mount Morris is located in Ogle County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Binghampton (which is located in Lee County).
    • Mount Morris is located in Ogle County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Binghampton (which is located in Lee County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 79.
    • He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northwest of Binghampton. The cemetery is located in Ogle County, Illinois.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Binghampton to Oakwood Cemetery
  • Ronald Reagan     (40th President of the US (1981 - 1989))
    • Full name: Ronald Wilson Reagan
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ronald Reagan<1>
    • He was born in Tampico (IL) on February 6, 1911 (a Monday) and died in Bel Air (CA) on June 5, 2004 (a Saturday).
    • Tampico is located in Whiteside County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Binghampton (which is located in Lee County).
    • Bel Air is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 93.
  • Albert Goodwill Spalding     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert Goodwill Spalding<1>
    • He was born in Byron (IL) on September 2, 1850 (a Monday) and died in San Diego (CA) on September 9, 1915 (a Thursday).
    • Byron is located in Ogle County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Binghampton (which is located in Lee County).
    • San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Douglas Spencer     (Actor)
    • Born: William Henry Mesenko
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Douglas Spencer<1>
    • He was born in Princeton (IL) on February 10, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 6, 1960 (a Thursday).
    • Princeton is located in Bureau County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Binghampton (which is located in Lee County).
    • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 50.
    • He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southwest of Binghampton. The cemetery is located in Bureau County, Illinois.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakland Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Oakland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Binghampton to Oakland 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.