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Notable Births & Deaths for Old Du Quoin ...

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

  • Bobby Burnett     (Professional football)
  • Burr Caruth     (Actor)
  • Joseph Laverne Grace     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Laverne Grace<1>
    • He was born in Gorham (IL) on January 5, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Murphysboro (IL) on September 18, 1969 (a Thursday).
    • Gorham is located in Jackson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Old Du Quoin (which is located in Perry County).
    • Murphysboro is located in Jackson County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Old Du Quoin (which is located in Perry County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 55.
    • He is buried at Tower Grove Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Old Du Quoin. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Illinois.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Tower Grove Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Tower Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Old Du Quoin to Tower Grove Cemetery
  • Billie Hayes     (Actress)
    • She was born in Du Quoin (IL) on August 5, 1932 (a Friday).
    • Du Quoin is located nearby and to the northwest of Old Du Quoin.
  • Laurie Metcalf     (Actress)
    • Full name: Laura Elizabeth Metcalf
    • She was born in Carbondale (IL) on June 16, 1955 (a Thursday).
    • Carbondale is located in Jackson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Old Du Quoin (which is located in Perry County).

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.