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Notable Births & Deaths for Grantfork ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Grantfork. 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)
- Stephen K. Burks (Actor)
- Edwin Lemar 'Buddy' Cole (Composer, musician, actor)
- Miles Davis (Musician)
- Buddy Ebsen (Actor, dancer)
- Arthur Fletcher (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Fletcher<1>
- He was born in Collinsville (IL) on January 5, 1885 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 6, 1950 (a Monday).
- Collinsville is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Grantfork. Both communities are located in Madison County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west southwest of Grantfork. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenwood Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Grantfork to Glenwood Cemetery
- Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Granite City (IL) on March 21, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Wichita (KS) on October 14, 2007 (a Sunday).
- Granite City is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Grantfork. Both communities are located in Madison County.
- Wichita is located in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin (Professional basketball)
- Full name: Harry Junior Gallatin
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin<1>
- He was born in Roxana (IL) on April 26, 1927 (a Tuesday) and died in Edwardsville (IL) on October 7, 2015 (a Wednesday).
- Roxana is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Grantfork. Both communities are located in Madison County.
- Edwardsville is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Grantfork. Both communities are located in Madison County.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson (Musician)
- Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman<1>
- He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on April 18, 1856 (a Friday) and died in East Saint Louis (IL) on November 19, 1891 (a Thursday).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Grantfork (which is located in Madison County).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Grantfork (which is located in Madison County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- William Holden (Oscar nominated actor)
- Born: William Franklin Beedle, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Holden<1>
- He was born in O'Fallon (IL) on April 17, 1918 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on November 12, 1981 (a Thursday).
- O'Fallon is located in Saint Clair County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Grantfork (which is located in Madison County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- The body was cremated.
- Mary Beth Hughes (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Beth Hughes<1>
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Grantfork. Both communities are located in Madison 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.
- Elijah Parish Lovejoy (Social activist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elijah Parish Lovejoy<1>
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Grantfork. Both communities are located in Madison County.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Alton Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Grantfork. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Grantfork to Alton Cemetery
- Frank E. Millard (Professional baseball)
- Walter Phillip 'Wally' Rehg (Major League Baseball)
- Hugh Sanders (Actor)
- Samuel Wesley Stratton (Physicist, first Director of the Federal Bureau of Standards)
- Clint Walker (Actor, singer)
- Full name: Norman Eugene Walker
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clint Walker<1>
- He was born in Hartford (IL) on May 30, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Grass Valley (CA) on May 21, 2018 (a Monday).
- Hartford is located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Grantfork. Both communities are located in Madison County.
- Grass Valley is located in Nevada County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- The body was cremated.
- Minor Watson (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Minor Watson<1>
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Grantfork. Both communities are located in Madison County.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Alton Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Grantfork. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Grantfork to Alton Cemetery
- Beals C. Wright (Professional tennis)
- Edward 'Pep' Young (Professional baseball)
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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