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Notable Births & Deaths for Bryce ...

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

  • Fern Andra     (Actress, writer, producer, director)
    • Born: Vernal Edna Andrews
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fern Andra<1>
    • She was born in Watseka (IL) on October 24, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in Aiken (SC) on February 18, 1974 (a Monday).
    • Watseka is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Bryce. Both communities are located in Iroquois County.
    • Aiken is located in Aiken County, South Carolina.
    • At the time of her death, she was 80.
    • She is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, which is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Cedar Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Bryce to Cedar Hill Cemetery
  • James Otis 'Doc' Crandall     (Major League Baseball)
  • 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Bryce. Both communities are located in Iroquois County.
    • Waterman is located in DeKalb County, Illinois.
    • At the time of his death, he was 36.
  • Emmett Gerald Keefe     (Professional football)

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.