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Notable Births & Deaths for Pitcherville ...

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

  • Jane Addams     (Social activist, Nobel Peace Prize recipient)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Addams<1>
    • She was born in Cedarville (IL) on September 6, 1860 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 21, 1935 (a Tuesday).
    • Cedarville is located in Stephenson County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Pitcherville (which is located in Jo Daviess County).
    • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
    • At the time of her death, she was 74.
    • She is buried at Cedarville Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Pitcherville. The cemetery is located in Stephenson County, Illinois.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedarville Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Cedarville Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Pitcherville to Cedarville Cemetery
  • Ward Taylor 'Grump' Miller     (Major League Baseball)

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.