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Notable Births & Deaths for Melvin ...

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

  • 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Melvin.
  • 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Melvin.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank Wesley Griffith<1>
  • Earl Andrew Hamilton     (Major League Baseball)
  • Hazel Keener     (Actress)
    • Full name: Hazel Ona Keener
    • She was born in Fairbury (IL) 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).
    • Fairbury is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Melvin.
    • 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Melvin.

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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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