Fairbury (Livingston County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Fairbury ...

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

John William 'Bud' Clancy (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Odell (IL) on September 15, 1900 (a Saturday) and died in Ottumwa (IA) on September 26, 1968 (a Thursday) at the age of 68. He is buried at St. Paul Cemetery (Livingston County, Illinois).
- Odell is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Fairbury.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: John William 'Bud' Clancy<1>
Frances Louise McDormand (Oscar nominated actress)
- Born: Cynthia Ann Smith
- She was born in Gibson City (IL) on June 23, 1957 (a Sunday)
- Gibson City is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Fairbury.
Frank Wesley Griffith (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Gilman (IL) on November 18, 1872 (a Monday) and died in Waterman (IL) on December 13, 1908 (a Sunday) at the age of 36.
- Gilman is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Fairbury.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank Wesley Griffith<1>
Earl Andrew Hamilton (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Gibson City (IL) on July 19, 1891 (a Sunday) and died in Anaheim (CA) on November 17, 1968 (a Sunday) at the age of 77.
- Gibson City is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Fairbury.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Earl Andrew Hamilton<1>
Hazel Keener (Actress)
- Full name: Hazel Ona Keener
- She was born in Fairbury on October 22, 1904 (a Saturday) and died in Pacific Grove (CA) on August 7, 1979 (a Tueday) at the age of 74. She is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hazel Keener<1>
Frances Mcdormand (Oscar winning actress)
- She was born in Gibson City (IL) on June 23, 1957 (a Sunday)
- Gibson City is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Fairbury.
James Murdock (Actor)
- Born: David Lee Baker
- He was born in Normal (IL) on June 22, 1931 (a Monday) and died in Calabasas (CA) on December 24, 1981 (a Thursday) at the age of 50. He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
- Normal is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Fairbury.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Murdock<1>
Harold Augustus Sinclair (Author)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on May 8, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Normal (IL) on March 24, 1966 (a Thursday) at the age of 58. He is buried at Park Hill Cemetery (McLean County, Illinois).
- Normal is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Fairbury.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harold Augustus Sinclair<1>
McLean Stevenson (Actor, comedian)
- Full name: Edgar McLean Stevenson, Jr.
- He was born in Normal (IL) on November 14, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on February 15, 1996 (a Thursday) at the age of 68. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
- Normal is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Fairbury.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: McLean Stevenson<1>
Mabel Trunnelle (Actress)
- She was born in Dwight (IL) on November 8, 1879 (a Saturday) and died in Glendale (CA) on April 20, 1981 (a Monday) at the age of 101. She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
- Dwight is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Fairbury.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mabel Trunnelle<1>

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.