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Notable Births & Deaths for Rock City ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Rock City. 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Rock City. Both communities are located in Stephenson County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Cedarville Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west southwest of Rock City. 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 Rock City to Cedarville Cemetery
- Lucius George Fisher, Jr. (Architect)
- Stan 'Foxy' Fox (Race car driver)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stan 'Foxy' Fox<1>
- He was born in Janesville (WI) on July 7, 1952 (a Monday) and died in Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand) on December 18, 2000 (a Monday).
- Janesville is located in Rock County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Rock City (which is located in Stephenson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Rock City. The cemetery is located in Rock County, Wisconsin.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock City to Oak Hill Cemetery
- Bernard William 'Bernie' Graham (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bernard William 'Bernie' Graham<1>
- He was born in Beloit (WI) on February 10, 1863 (a Tuesday) and died in Mobile (AL) on October 30, 1886 (a Saturday).
- Beloit is located in Rock County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Rock City (which is located in Stephenson County).
- Mobile is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 23.
- Orville H. Hampton (Screenwriter)
- John J. Morrissey (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John J. Morrissey<1>
- He was born in Janesville (WI) on December 30, 1856 (a Tuesday) and died in Janesville (WI) on April 29, 1884 (a Tuesday).
- Janesville is located in Rock County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Rock City (which is located in Stephenson County).
- Janesville is located in Rock County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Rock City (which is located in Stephenson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Rock City. The cemetery is located in Rock County, Wisconsin.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock City to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- George Nichols (Actor, director)
- Nelson T. Potter (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nelson T. Potter<1>
- He was born in Mount Morris (IL) on August 23, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Mount Morris (IL) on September 30, 1990 (a Sunday).
- Mount Morris is located in Ogle County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Rock City (which is located in Stephenson County).
- Mount Morris is located in Ogle County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Rock City (which is located in Stephenson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Rock City. The cemetery is located in Ogle County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock City to Oakwood Cemetery
- Bessie Raiche (Pioneer Aviator)
- Jane Sherman (Dancer, author)
- Albert Goodwill Spalding (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert Goodwill Spalding<1>
- He was born in Byron (IL) on September 2, 1850 (a Monday) and died in San Diego (CA) on September 9, 1915 (a Thursday).
- Byron is located in Ogle County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Rock City (which is located in Stephenson County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- The body was cremated.
- Cyrus Edward Swartwood (Major League Baseball)
- Loyal Underwood (Actor)
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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