Orleans (Morgan County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Orleans ...

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

Richard Mann Allan (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Mann Allan<1>
- He was born in Jacksonville (IL) on June 22, 1923 (a Friday) and died in Prospect (KY) on September 6, 1999 (a Monday).
- Jacksonville is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Orleans. Both communities are located in Morgan County.
- Prospect is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Gillham Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Orleans. The cemetery is located in Scott County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gillham Cemetery<1>
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- From Orleans to Gillham Cemetery
Carl Jerome Barber (Professional golf)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl Jerome Barber<1>
- He was born in Woodson (IL) on April 25, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Glendale (CA) on September 23, 1994 (a Friday).
- Woodson is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Orleans. Both communities are located in Morgan County.
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park<1>
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- From Orleans to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Floyd Eldon Davis (Race car driver)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Floyd Eldon Davis<1>
- He was born in Oakford (IL) on March 9, 1905 (a Thursday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on May 31, 1977 (a Tuesday).
- Oakford is located in Menard County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Orleans (which is located in Morgan County).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery<1>
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- From Orleans to Crown Hill Cemetery
Geraldine Hall (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Geraldine Hall<1>
- She was born in Springfield (IL) on January 31, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 18, 1970 (a Friday).
- Springfield is located in Sangamon County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Orleans (which is located in Morgan County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 65.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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- From Orleans to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)
Eliza Poor Donner Houghton (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eliza Poor Donner Houghton<1>
- She was born in Springfield (IL) on March 8, 1843 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 19, 1922 (a Sunday).
- Springfield is located in Sangamon County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Orleans (which is located in Morgan County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Angelus Rosedale Cemetery<1>
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- From Orleans to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
Theodore A. 'Ted' Lapka (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Theodore A. 'Ted' Lapka<1>
- He was born in Hawthorne Place (IL) on April 20, 1920 (a Tuesday) and died in Naperville (IL) on December 1, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Hawthorne Place is located in Sangamon County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Orleans (which is located in Morgan County).
- Naperville is located in DuPage County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resurrection Catholic Cemetery<1>
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- From Orleans to Resurrection Catholic Cemetery
Emil 'Dutch' Leonard (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emil 'Dutch' Leonard<1>
- He was born in Auburn (IL) on March 25, 1909 (a Thursday) and died in Springfield (IL) on April 17, 1983 (a Sunday).
- Auburn is located in Sangamon County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Orleans (which is located in Morgan County).
- Springfield is located in Sangamon County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Orleans (which is located in Morgan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Auburn Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east southeast of Orleans. The cemetery is located in Sangamon County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Auburn Cemetery<1>
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- From Orleans to Auburn Cemetery
Mary Lincoln (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Abraham Lincoln (1861 - 1865))
- Born: Mary Ann Todd
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Lincoln<1>
- She was born in Lexington (KY) on December 13, 1818 (a Sunday) and died in Springfield (IL) on July 16, 1882 (a Sunday).
- Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- Springfield is located in Sangamon County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Orleans (which is located in Morgan County).
- At the time of her death, she was 63.
Lindsay Vachel Lindsay (Poet)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lindsay Vachel Lindsay<1>
- He was born in Springfield (IL) on November 10, 1879 (a Monday) and died in Springfield (IL) on December 5, 1931 (a Saturday).
- Springfield is located in Sangamon County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Orleans (which is located in Morgan County).
- Springfield is located in Sangamon County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Orleans (which is located in Morgan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
Frank McErlane (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank McErlane<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on February 5, 1894 (a Monday) and died in Beardstown (IL) on October 8, 1932 (a Saturday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Beardstown is located in Cass County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Orleans (which is located in Morgan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery<1>
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- From Orleans to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
Red Norvo (Musician)
- Born: Kenneth Norville
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Red Norvo<1>
- He was born in Beardstown (IL) on March 31, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on April 6, 1999 (a Tuesday).
- Beardstown is located in Cass County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Orleans (which is located in Morgan County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
Al Papai (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Papai<1>
- He was born in Divernon (IL) on May 7, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Springfield (IL) on September 7, 1995 (a Thursday).
- Divernon is located in Sangamon County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Orleans (which is located in Morgan County).
- Springfield is located in Sangamon County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Orleans (which is located in Morgan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Brush Creek Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east southeast of Orleans. The cemetery is located in Sangamon County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Brush Creek Cemetery<1>
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- From Orleans to Brush Creek Cemetery
Charles Edgar Ray (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Edgar Ray<1>
- He was born in Jacksonville (IL) on March 15, 1891 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 23, 1943 (a Tuesday).
- Jacksonville is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Orleans. Both communities are located in Morgan County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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- From Orleans to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
William G. 'Billy' Rogell (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William G. 'Billy' Rogell<1>
- He was born in Springfield (IL) on November 24, 1904 (a Thursday) and died in Sterling Heights (MI) on August 9, 2003 (a Saturday).
- Springfield is located in Sangamon County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Orleans (which is located in Morgan County).
- Sterling Heights is located in Macomb County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery<1>
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- From Orleans to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
Liam Sullivan (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Liam Sullivan<1>
- He was born in Jacksonville (IL) on May 18, 1923 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 19, 1998 (a Sunday).
- Jacksonville is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Orleans. Both communities are located in Morgan County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Diamond Grove Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Orleans. The cemetery is located in Morgan County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Diamond Grove Cemetery<1>
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- From Orleans to Diamond Grove Cemetery
Benjamin Platt Thomas (Historian, author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benjamin Platt Thomas<1>
- He was born in Pemberton (NJ) on February 22, 1902 (a Saturday) and died in Springfield (IL) on November 29, 1956 (a Thursday).
- Pemberton is located in Burlington County, New Jersey.
- Springfield is located in Sangamon County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Orleans (which is located in Morgan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.

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.