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Notable Births & Deaths for Carbon ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Carbon. 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 H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr. (Major League Baseball)
- Charles Arthur Bassett, II (Astronaut)
- Stephen K. Burks (Actor)
- Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori (Biochemist and Nobel prize recipient)
- Miles Davis (Musician)
- Buddy Ebsen (Actor, dancer)
- Arthur Fletcher (Major League Baseball)
- James Franciscus (Actor)
- Full name: James Grover Franciscus
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Franciscus<1>
- He was born in Clayton (MO) on January 31, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on July 8, 1991 (a Monday).
- Clayton is located in Saint Louis County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Carbon (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- The body was cremated.
- Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Granite City (IL) on March 21, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Wichita (KS) on October 14, 2007 (a Sunday).
- Granite City is located in Madison County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Carbon (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- Wichita is located in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin (Professional basketball)
- Full name: Harry Junior Gallatin
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin<1>
- He was born in Roxana (IL) on April 26, 1927 (a Tuesday) and died in Edwardsville (IL) on October 7, 2015 (a Wednesday).
- Roxana is located in Madison County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Carbon (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- Edwardsville is located in Madison County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Carbon (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- Jessie Love Smtih Gaynor (Composer, teacher)
- Warren Louis Hacker (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Warren Louis Hacker<1>
- He was born in Marissa (IL) on November 21, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Lenzburg (IL) on May 22, 2002 (a Wednesday).
- Marissa is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Carbon. Both communities are located in Saint Clair County.
- Lenzburg is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Carbon. Both communities are located in Saint Clair County.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Carbon. The cemetery is located in Saint Clair County, Illinois.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Carbon to Oak Ridge Cemetery
- Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson (Musician)
- Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman<1>
- He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on April 18, 1856 (a Friday) and died in East Saint Louis (IL) on November 19, 1891 (a Thursday).
- East Saint Louis is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Carbon. Both communities are located in Saint Clair County.
- East Saint Louis is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Carbon. Both communities are located in Saint Clair County.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- William Holden (Oscar nominated actor)
- Born: William Franklin Beedle, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Holden<1>
- He was born in O'Fallon (IL) on April 17, 1918 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on November 12, 1981 (a Thursday).
- O'Fallon is located nearby and to the east of Carbon.
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- The body was cremated.
- Mary Beth Hughes (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Beth Hughes<1>
- She was born in Alton (IL) on November 13, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 27, 1995 (a Sunday).
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Carbon (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Elijah Parish Lovejoy (Social activist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elijah Parish Lovejoy<1>
- He was born in Albion (ME) on November 9, 1802 (a Tuesday) and died in Alton (IL) on November 7, 1837 (a Tuesday).
- Albion is located in Kennebec County, Maine.
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Carbon (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Alton Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the north northwest of Carbon. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Carbon to Alton Cemetery
- Frank E. Millard (Professional baseball)
- Marianne Craig Moore (Poet, author, editor)
- Cal Neeman (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Calvin Amends Neeman
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cal Neeman<1>
- He was born in Valmeyer (IL) on February 18, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Lake Saint Louis (MO) on October 1, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Valmeyer is located in Monroe County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Carbon (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- Lake Saint Louis is located in Saint Charles County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- Marlin Perkins (Scientist, TV Host)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marlin Perkins<1>
- He was born in Carthage (MO) on March 28, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Clayton (MO) on June 14, 1986 (a Saturday).
- Carthage is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- Clayton is located in Saint Louis County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Carbon (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Park Cemetery, which is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Park Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Carbon to Park 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. |
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