Notable Births & Deaths for Egan ...

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

• Jane Addams     (Social activist, Nobel Peace Prize recipient)
  • She was born in Cedarville (IL) on September 6, 1860 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 21, 1935 (a Tueday) at the age of 74. She is buried at Cedarville Cemetery (Stephenson County, Illinois).
  • Cedarville is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Egan.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jane Addams<1>
• Joan Allen     (Oscar nominated actress)
  • She was born in Rochelle (IL) on August 20, 1956 (a Monday)
  • Rochelle is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Egan.
• Lucius George Fisher, Jr.     (Architect)
  • He was born in Beloit (WI) on November 27, 1843 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on March 20, 1916 (a Monday) at the age of 72. He is buried at Graceland Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Beloit is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Egan.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lucius George Fisher, Jr.<1>
• Bernard William 'Bernie' Graham     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Beloit (WI) on February 10, 1863 (a Tueday) and died in Mobile (AL) on October 30, 1886 (a Saturday) at the age of 23.
  • Beloit is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Egan.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bernard William 'Bernie' Graham<1>
• Orville H. Hampton     (Screenwriter)
  • He was born in Rockford (IL) on May 21, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 8, 1997 (a Friday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Rockford is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Egan.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Orville H. Hampton<1>
• Ward Taylor 'Grump' Miller     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Mount Carroll (IL) on July 5, 1884 (a Saturday) and died in Dixon (IL) on September 4, 1958 (a Thursday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery (Lee County, Illinois).
  • Mount Carroll is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Egan.
  • Dixon is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Egan.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ward Taylor 'Grump' Miller<1>
• George Nichols     (Actor, director)
  • He was born in Rockford (IL) on October 28, 1864 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on September 20, 1927 (a Tueday) at the age of 62. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Rockford is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Egan.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Nichols<1>
• Nelson T. Potter     (Major League Baseball)
  • 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) at the age of 79. He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery (Ogle County, Illinois).
  • Mount Morris is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Egan.
  • Mount Morris is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Egan.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Nelson T. Potter<1>
• Bessie Raiche     (Pioneer Aviator)
  • Born: Bessica Faith Medlar
  • She was born in Beloit (WI) on April 23, 1875 (a Friday) and died in Balboa Island (CA) on April 11, 1932 (a Monday) at the age of 57. She is buried at Fairhaven Memorial Park (Orange County, California).
  • Beloit is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Egan.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bessie Raiche<1>
• Fred William 'Fritz' Schulte     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Belvidere (IL) on January 13, 1901 (a Sunday) and died in Belvidere (IL) on May 20, 1983 (a Friday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Belvidere Cemetery (Boone County, Illinois).
  • Belvidere is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Egan.
  • Belvidere is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Egan.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Fred William 'Fritz' Schulte<1>
• Jane Sherman     (Dancer, author)
  • She was born in Beloit (WI) on June 14, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Englewood (NJ) on March 16, 2010 (a Tueday) at the age of 101. She is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
  • Beloit is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Egan.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jane Sherman<1>
• Albert Goodwill Spalding     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Byron (IL) on September 2, 1850 (a Monday) and died in San Diego (CA) on September 9, 1915 (a Thursday) at the age of 65. The body was cremated.
  • Byron is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Egan.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Albert Goodwill Spalding<1>
• Cyrus Edward Swartwood     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Rockford (IL) on January 12, 1859 (a Wednesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on May 15, 1924 (a Thursday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Union Dale Cemetery (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania).
  • Rockford is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Egan.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Cyrus Edward Swartwood<1>
• Loyal Underwood     (Actor)
  • Full name: Loyal Hart Underwood
  • He was born in Rockford (IL) on August 6, 1893 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 30, 1966 (a Friday) at the age of 73. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Rockford is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Egan.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Loyal Underwood<1>

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