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Notable Births & Deaths for Delhi ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Delhi. 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)
    • He was born on September 1, 1922 (a Friday) and died on May 3, 2013 (a Friday) at the age of 90.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joseph H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr.<1>
  • Miles Davis     (Musician)
    • He was born on May 26, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died on September 28, 1991 (a Saturday) at the age of 65.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Miles Davis<1>
  • Arthur Fletcher     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born on January 5, 1885 (a Monday) and died on February 6, 1950 (a Monday) at the age of 65.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Arthur Fletcher<1>
  • Elizabeth Flournoy     (Actress)
    • She was born on November 18, 1886 (a Thursday) and died on August 14, 1977 (a Sunday) at the age of 90.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Elizabeth Flournoy<1>
  • James Franciscus     (Actor)
    • Full name: James Grover Franciscus
    • He was born on January 31, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died on July 8, 1991 (a Monday) at the age of 57. The body was cremated.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Franciscus<1>
  • Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born on March 21, 1927 (a Monday) and died on October 14, 2007 (a Sunday) at the age of 80.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.<1>
  • Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin     (Professional basketball)
    • Full name: Harry Junior Gallatin
    • He was born on April 26, 1927 (a Tueday) and died on October 7, 2015 (a Wednesday) at the age of 88.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin<1>
  • Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson     (Musician)
  • Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman     (Major League Baseball)
  • Mary Beth Hughes     (Actress)
    • She was born on November 13, 1921 (a Sunday) and died on August 27, 1995 (a Sunday) at the age of 73. We don't have any burial details.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mary Beth Hughes<1>
  • Elijah Parish Lovejoy     (Social activist)
    • He was born on November 9, 1802 (a Tueday) and died on November 7, 1837 (a Tueday) at the age of 35.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Elijah Parish Lovejoy<1>
  • Frank E. Millard     (Professional baseball)
    • He was born on July 4, 1865 (a Tueday) and died on July 4, 1892 (a Monday) at the age of 27.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank E. Millard<1>
  • Marlin Perkins     (Scientist, TV Host)
    • He was born on March 28, 1905 (a Tueday) and died on June 14, 1986 (a Saturday) at the age of 81.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Marlin Perkins<1>
  • Hubert S. 'Shucks' Pruett     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born on September 1, 1900 (a Saturday) and died on January 28, 1982 (a Thursday) at the age of 81.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hubert S. 'Shucks' Pruett<1>
  • Hugh Sanders     (Actor)
    • Born: Howard William Sanders
    • He was born on March 13, 1911 (a Monday) and died on January 9, 1966 (a Sunday) at the age of 54.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hugh Sanders<1>
  • Clint Walker     (Actor, singer)
    • Full name: Norman Eugene Walker
    • He was born on May 30, 1927 (a Monday) and died on May 21, 2018 (a Monday) at the age of 91. The body was cremated.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Clint Walker<1>
  • Minor Watson     (Actor)
    • He was born on December 22, 1889 (a Sunday) and died on July 28, 1965 (a Wednesday) at the age of 75.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Minor Watson<1>
  • Beals C. Wright     (Professional tennis)
    • He was born on December 19, 1879 (a Friday) and died on August 23, 1961 (a Wednesday) at the age of 81.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Beals C. Wright<1>
  • Edward 'Pep' Young     (Professional baseball)
    • He was born on June 13, 1913 (a Friday) and died on August 3, 1967 (a Thursday) at the age of 54.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward 'Pep' Young<1>

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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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