Crenshaw Crossing (Williamson County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Crenshaw Crossing ...

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

Agnes Ayres (Actress)
- Born: Agnes Hendel
- She was born in Carbondale (IL) on April 4, 1898 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 25, 1940 (a Wednesday).
- Carbondale is located in Jackson County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Crenshaw Crossing (which is located in Williamson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 42.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Agnes Ayres<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crenshaw Crossing to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Bobby Burnett (Professional football)
- He was born in Clinton (AR) on January 4, 1943 (a Monday) and died in Marion (IL) on October 1, 2016 (a Saturday).
- Clinton is located in Van Buren County, Arkansas.
- Marion is located nearby and to the southeast of Crenshaw Crossing.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, which is located in Douglas County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Burnett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Hill Cemetery (CO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crenshaw Crossing to Cedar Hill Cemetery
Burr Caruth (Actor)
- Full name: Samuel Burr Caruth
- He was born in Carbondale (IL) on June 15, 1865 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 2, 1953 (a Tuesday).
- Carbondale is located in Jackson County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Crenshaw Crossing (which is located in Williamson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Burr Caruth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crenshaw Crossing to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Joseph Laverne Grace (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Gorham (IL) on January 5, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Murphysboro (IL) on September 18, 1969 (a Thursday).
- Gorham is located in Jackson County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Crenshaw Crossing (which is located in Williamson County).
- Murphysboro is located in Jackson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Crenshaw Crossing (which is located in Williamson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Tower Grove Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Crenshaw Crossing. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Laverne Grace<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tower Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tower Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crenshaw Crossing to Tower Grove Cemetery
Billie Hayes (Actress)
- She was born in Du Quoin (IL) on August 5, 1932 (a Friday).
- Du Quoin is located in Perry County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Crenshaw Crossing (which is located in Williamson County).
Jacob Calvin 'J.C.' Hoffner (Art director)
- He was born in Anna (IL) on June 21, 1879 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 31, 1940 (a Tuesday).
- Anna is located in Union County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Crenshaw Crossing (which is located in Williamson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob Calvin 'J.C.' Hoffner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crenshaw Crossing to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Laurie Metcalf (Actress)
- Full name: Laura Elizabeth Metcalf
- She was born in Carbondale (IL) on June 16, 1955 (a Thursday).
- Carbondale is located in Jackson County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Crenshaw Crossing (which is located in Williamson County).
Barbara Ray (Actress)
- She was born in Harrisburg (IL) on May 30, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 19, 1955 (a Thursday).
- Harrisburg is located in Saline County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Crenshaw Crossing (which is located in Williamson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 41.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Barbara Ray<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crenshaw Crossing to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Dr. Frank Wiedemann (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Harrisburg (IL) on June 29, 1872 (a Saturday) and died in Terre Haute (IN) on December 24, 1961 (a Sunday).
- Harrisburg is located in Saline County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Crenshaw Crossing (which is located in Williamson County).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Frank Wiedemann<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Lawn Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crenshaw Crossing to Highland Lawn 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.