Notable Births & Deaths for Highland ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Highland. 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)
  • He was born on September 1, 1922 (a Friday) and died on May 3, 2013 (a Friday) at the age of 90.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joseph H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr.<1>
• Stephen K. Burks     (Actor)
  • He was born on July 5, 1956 (a Thursday) and died on November 28, 1992 (a Saturday) at the age of 36.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Stephen K. Burks<1>
• Miles Davis     (Musician)
  • He was born on May 26, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died on September 28, 1991 (a Saturday) at the age of 65.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Miles Davis<1>
• Buddy Ebsen     (Actor, dancer)
  • Full name: Christian Ludolf Ebsen, Jr.
  • He was born on April 2, 1908 (a Thursday) and died on July 6, 2003 (a Sunday) at the age of 95.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Buddy Ebsen<1>
• Arthur Fletcher     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born on January 5, 1885 (a Monday) and died on February 6, 1950 (a Monday) at the age of 65.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Arthur Fletcher<1>
• Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born on March 21, 1927 (a Monday) and died on October 14, 2007 (a Sunday) at the age of 80.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.<1>
• Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin     (Professional basketball)
  • Full name: Harry Junior Gallatin
  • He was born on April 26, 1927 (a Tueday) and died on October 7, 2015 (a Wednesday) at the age of 88.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin<1>
• Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson     (Musician)
  • He was born on May 17, 1925 (a Sunday) and died on November 26, 1963 (a Tueday) at the age of 38.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson<1>
• Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born on April 18, 1856 (a Friday) and died on November 19, 1891 (a Thursday) at the age of 35.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman<1>
• William Holden     (Oscar nominated actor)
  • Born: William Franklin Beedle, Jr.
  • He was born on April 17, 1918 (a Wednesday) and died on November 12, 1981 (a Thursday) at the age of 63. The body was cremated.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Holden<1>
• Mary Beth Hughes     (Actress)
  • She was born on November 13, 1921 (a Sunday) and died on August 27, 1995 (a Sunday) at the age of 73. We don't have any burial details.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mary Beth Hughes<1>
• Elijah Parish Lovejoy     (Social activist)
  • He was born on November 9, 1802 (a Tueday) and died on November 7, 1837 (a Tueday) at the age of 35.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Elijah Parish Lovejoy<1>
• Frank E. Millard     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born on July 4, 1865 (a Tueday) and died on July 4, 1892 (a Monday) at the age of 27.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank E. Millard<1>
• Hugh Sanders     (Actor)
  • Born: Howard William Sanders
  • He was born on March 13, 1911 (a Monday) and died on January 9, 1966 (a Sunday) at the age of 54.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hugh Sanders<1>
• Samuel Wesley Stratton     (Physicist, first Director of the Federal Bureau of Standards)
  • He was born on July 18, 1861 (a Thursday) and died on October 18, 1931 (a Sunday) at the age of 70.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Samuel Wesley Stratton<1>
• Clint Walker     (Actor, singer)
  • Full name: Norman Eugene Walker
  • He was born on May 30, 1927 (a Monday) and died on May 21, 2018 (a Monday) at the age of 91. The body was cremated.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Clint Walker<1>
• Minor Watson     (Actor)
  • He was born on December 22, 1889 (a Sunday) and died on July 28, 1965 (a Wednesday) at the age of 75.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Minor Watson<1>
• Beals C. Wright     (Professional tennis)
  • He was born on December 19, 1879 (a Friday) and died on August 23, 1961 (a Wednesday) at the age of 81.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Beals C. Wright<1>
• Edward 'Pep' Young     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born on June 13, 1913 (a Friday) and died on August 3, 1967 (a Thursday) at the age of 54.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward 'Pep' Young<1>

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Highland: www.ci.highland.il.us/

The official website for Madison County: www.co.madison.il.us/

The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov