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Notable Births & Deaths for Woodburn ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Woodburn. 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.
- Joseph H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr. (Major League Baseball)
- Charles Arthur Bassett, II (Astronaut)
- Miles Davis (Musician)
- Arthur Fletcher (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Fletcher<1>
- He was born in Collinsville (IL) on January 5, 1885 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 6, 1950 (a Monday).
- Collinsville is located in Madison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Woodburn (which is located in Macoupin County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Woodburn. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenwood Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woodburn to Glenwood Cemetery
- Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Granite City (IL) on March 21, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Wichita (KS) on October 14, 2007 (a Sunday).
- Granite City is located in Madison County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Woodburn (which is located in Macoupin County).
- Wichita is located in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin (Professional basketball)
- Full name: Harry Junior Gallatin
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin<1>
- He was born in Roxana (IL) on April 26, 1927 (a Tuesday) and died in Edwardsville (IL) on October 7, 2015 (a Wednesday).
- Roxana is located in Madison County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Woodburn (which is located in Macoupin County).
- Edwardsville is located in Madison County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Woodburn (which is located in Macoupin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson (Musician)
- Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman<1>
- He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on April 18, 1856 (a Friday) and died in East Saint Louis (IL) on November 19, 1891 (a Thursday).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Woodburn (which is located in Macoupin County).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Woodburn (which is located in Macoupin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- Mary Beth Hughes (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Beth Hughes<1>
- She was born in Alton (IL) on November 13, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 27, 1995 (a Sunday).
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Woodburn (which is located in Macoupin County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Elijah Parish Lovejoy (Social activist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elijah Parish Lovejoy<1>
- He was born in Albion (ME) on November 9, 1802 (a Tuesday) and died in Alton (IL) on November 7, 1837 (a Tuesday).
- Albion is located in Kennebec County, Maine.
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Woodburn (which is located in Macoupin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Alton Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Woodburn. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woodburn to Alton Cemetery
- Frank E. Millard (Professional baseball)
- Hugh Sanders (Actor)
- Elliot McKay See, Jr. (Astronaut)
- Samuel Wesley Stratton (Physicist, first Director of the Federal Bureau of Standards)
- Clint Walker (Actor, singer)
- Full name: Norman Eugene Walker
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clint Walker<1>
- He was born in Hartford (IL) on May 30, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Grass Valley (CA) on May 21, 2018 (a Monday).
- Hartford is located in Madison County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Woodburn (which is located in Macoupin County).
- Grass Valley is located in Nevada County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- The body was cremated.
- Minor Watson (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Minor Watson<1>
- He was born in Marianna (AR) on December 22, 1889 (a Sunday) and died in Alton (IL) on July 28, 1965 (a Wednesday).
- Marianna is located in Lee County, Arkansas.
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Woodburn (which is located in Macoupin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Alton Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Woodburn. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woodburn to Alton Cemetery
- Beals C. Wright (Professional tennis)
- Edward 'Pep' Young (Professional 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. |
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