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Notable Births & Deaths for Griswold ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Griswold. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John William 'Bud' Clancy<1>
- He was born in Odell (IL) on September 15, 1900 (a Saturday) and died in Ottumwa (IA) on September 26, 1968 (a Thursday).
- Odell is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Griswold. Both communities are located in Livingston County.
- Ottumwa is located in Wapello County, Iowa.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at St. Paul Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Griswold. The cemetery is located in Livingston County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Paul Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Paul Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Griswold to St. Paul Cemetery
- Sam 'Mad Sam' DeStefano (Crime figure)
- Harold Lincoln Gray (Cartoonist, creator of Little Orphan Annie)
- Frank Wesley Griffith (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Wesley Griffith<1>
- He was born in Gilman (IL) on November 18, 1872 (a Monday) and died in Waterman (IL) on December 13, 1908 (a Sunday).
- Gilman is located in Iroquois County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Griswold (which is located in Livingston County).
- Waterman is located in DeKalb County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- Hazel Keener (Actress)
- Merna Kennedy (Actress)
- Fred MacMurray (Actor)
- Full name: Frederick Martin MacMurray
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred MacMurray<1>
- He was born in Kankakee (IL) on August 30, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on November 5, 1991 (a Tuesday).
- Kankakee is located in Kankakee County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Griswold (which is located in Livingston County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- John Bevins Moisant (Aviation Pioneer)
- Francis Xavier 'Big Jeff' Pfeffer (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis Xavier 'Big Jeff' Pfeffer<1>
- He was born in Champaign (IL) on March 31, 1882 (a Friday) and died in Kankakee (IL) on December 19, 1954 (a Sunday).
- Champaign is located in Champaign County, Illinois.
- Kankakee is located in Kankakee County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Griswold (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- Clyde William Tombaugh (Astronomer, discoverer of Pluto)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde William Tombaugh<1>
- He was born in Streator (IL) on February 4, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Las Cruces (NM) on January 17, 1997 (a Friday).
- Streator is located in La Salle County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Griswold (which is located in Livingston County).
- Las Cruces is located in Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- The body was cremated.
- Mabel Trunnelle (Actress)
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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