Fayette (Greene County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Fayette ...

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

Richard Mann Allan (Actor)
- He was born in Jacksonville (IL) on June 22, 1923 (a Friday) and died in Prospect (KY) on September 6, 1999 (a Monday).
- Jacksonville is located in Morgan County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Fayette (which is located in Greene County).
- Prospect is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Gillham Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north northwest of Fayette. The cemetery is located in Scott County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Mann Allan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gillham Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gillham Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fayette to Gillham Cemetery
Carl Jerome Barber (Professional golf)
- He was born in Woodson (IL) on April 25, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Glendale (CA) on September 23, 1994 (a Friday).
- Woodson is located in Morgan County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Fayette (which is located in Greene County).
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl Jerome Barber<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fayette to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Miles Davis (Musician)
- He was born in Alton (IL) on May 26, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Barbara (CA) on September 28, 1991 (a Saturday).
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Fayette (which is located in Greene County).
- Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Miles Davis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fayette to Woodlawn Cemetery
Mary Beth Hughes (Actress)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Fayette (which is located in Greene 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Beth Hughes<1>
Emil 'Dutch' Leonard (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Auburn (IL) on March 25, 1909 (a Thursday) and died in Springfield (IL) on April 17, 1983 (a Sunday).
- Auburn is located in Sangamon County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Fayette (which is located in Greene County).
- Springfield is located in Sangamon County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Auburn Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Fayette. The cemetery is located in Sangamon County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emil 'Dutch' Leonard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Auburn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fayette to Auburn Cemetery
Elijah Parish Lovejoy (Social activist)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Fayette (which is located in Greene County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Alton Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Fayette. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elijah Parish Lovejoy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fayette to Alton Cemetery
Elijah Parish Lovejoy (Social reformer)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Fayette (which is located in Greene County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Alton Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Fayette. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elijah Parish Lovejoy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fayette to Alton Cemetery
Charles Edgar Ray (Actor)
- He was born in Jacksonville (IL) on March 15, 1891 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 23, 1943 (a Tuesday).
- Jacksonville is located in Morgan County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Fayette (which is located in Greene County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Edgar 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 Fayette to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Samuel Wesley Stratton (Physicist, first Director of the Federal Bureau of Standards)
- He was born in Litchfield (IL) on July 18, 1861 (a Thursday) and died in Boston (MA) on October 18, 1931 (a Sunday).
- Litchfield is located in Montgomery County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Fayette (which is located in Greene County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Wesley Stratton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fayette to Mountain View Cemetery
Liam Sullivan (Actor)
- He was born in Jacksonville (IL) on May 18, 1923 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 19, 1998 (a Sunday).
- Jacksonville is located in Morgan County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Fayette (which is located in Greene County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Diamond Grove Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Fayette. The cemetery is located in Morgan County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Liam Sullivan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Diamond Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Diamond Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fayette to Diamond Grove Cemetery
Louis Unser (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Alton (IL) on March 16, 1896 (a Monday) and died in Colorado Springs (CO) on October 18, 1979 (a Thursday).
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Fayette (which is located in Greene County).
- Colorado Springs is located in El Paso County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Fairview Cemetery, which is located in El Paso County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louis Unser<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairview Cemetery (CO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fayette to Fairview Cemetery
Minor Watson (Actor)
- He was born in Marianna (AR) on December 22, 1889 (a Sunday) and died in Alton (IL) on July 28, 1965 (a Wednesday).
- Marianna is located in Lee County, Arkansas.
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Fayette (which is located in Greene County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Alton Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Fayette. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Minor Watson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fayette to Alton Cemetery
Beals C. Wright (Professional tennis)
- He was born in Boston (MA) on December 19, 1879 (a Friday) and died in Alton (IL) on August 23, 1961 (a Wednesday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Fayette (which is located in Greene County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Holyhood Cemetery, which is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Beals C. Wright<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holyhood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holyhood Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fayette to Holyhood 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.