Advance (Boone County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Advance ...

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

Charles Aidman (Actor)
- Full name: Charles Leonard Aidman
- He was born in Frankfort (IN) on January 31, 1925 (a Saturday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on November 7, 1993 (a Sunday).
- Frankfort is located in Clinton County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Advance (which is located in Boone County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Aidman<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Advance to Westwood Memorial Park
Claude Gernade Bowers (Author, politician)
- He was born in Westfield (IN) on November 20, 1879 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on January 21, 1958 (a Tuesday).
- Westfield is located in Hamilton County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Advance (which is located in Boone County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Claude Gernade Bowers<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Advance to Highland Lawn Cemetery
William Andrew 'Shorty' Cantlon (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Paris (IL) on October 8, 1904 (a Saturday) and died in Speedway (IN) on May 30, 1947 (a Friday).
- Paris is located in Edgar County, Illinois.
- Speedway is located in Marion County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Advance (which is located in Boone County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Andrew 'Shorty' Cantlon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Advance to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Adelle Davis (Author)
- She was born in Lizton (IN) on February 25, 1904 (a Thursday) and died in Palos Verdes Estates (CA) on May 31, 1974 (a Friday).
- Lizton is located in Hendricks County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Advance (which is located in Boone County).
- Palos Verdes Estates is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at Green Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adelle Davis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Advance to Green Hills Memorial Park
Will Geer (Actor, musician, social activist)
- Born: William Aughe Ghere
- He was born in Frankfort (IN) on March 9, 1902 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 22, 1978 (a Saturday).
- Frankfort is located in Clinton County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Advance (which is located in Boone County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Will Geer<1>
Meredith Nicholson (Author)
- He was born in Crawfordsville (IN) on December 9, 1866 (a Sunday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on December 20, 1947 (a Saturday).
- Crawfordsville is located in Montgomery County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Advance (which is located in Boone County).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Advance (which is located in Boone County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east southeast of Advance. The cemetery is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Meredith Nicholson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Advance to Crown Hill Cemetery
Kenny Rollins (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Charleston (MO) on September 14, 1923 (a Friday) and died in Greencastle (IN) on October 9, 2012 (a Tuesday).
- Charleston is located in Mississippi County, Missouri.
- Greencastle is located in Putnam County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Advance (which is located in Boone County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, which is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kenny Rollins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lexington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Advance to Lexington Cemetery
Amos Wilson Rusie (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Mooresville (IN) on May 30, 1871 (a Tuesday) and died in Seattle (WA) on December 6, 1942 (a Sunday).
- Mooresville is located in Morgan County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Advance (which is located in Boone County).
- Seattle is located in King County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Acacia Memorial Park, which is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Amos Wilson Rusie<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Acacia Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Acacia Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Advance to Acacia Memorial Park
Edward Julius 'Eddie' Sachs, Jr. (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Allentown (PA) on May 28, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Speedway (IN) on May 30, 1964 (a Saturday).
- Allentown is located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
- Speedway is located in Marion County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Advance (which is located in Boone County).
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Julius 'Eddie' Sachs, Jr.<1>
John P. Saunders (Cartoonist)
- He was born in Crawfordsville (IN) on September 9, 1924 (a Tuesday) and died in Toledo (OH) on November 15, 2003 (a Saturday).
- Crawfordsville is located in Montgomery County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Advance (which is located in Boone County).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Wakeman Cemetery, which is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John P. Saunders<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wakeman Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wakeman Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Advance to Wakeman Cemetery
Vesto Melvin Slipher (Astronomer)
- He was born in Mulberry (IN) on November 11, 1875 (a Thursday) and died in Flagstaff (AZ) on November 8, 1969 (a Saturday).
- Mulberry is located in Clinton County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Advance (which is located in Boone County).
- Flagstaff is located in Coconino County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Flagstaff Citizens Cemetery.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vesto Melvin Slipher<1>
Sam Thompson (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Samuel Luther Thompson
- He was born in Danville (IN) on March 5, 1860 (a Monday) and died in Detroit (MI) on November 7, 1922 (a Tuesday).
- Danville is located in Hendricks County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Advance (which is located in Boone County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Thompson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elmwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Advance to Elmwood Cemetery
Forrest Tucker (Actor)
- He was born in Plainfield (IN) on February 12, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on October 25, 1986 (a Saturday).
- Plainfield is located in Hendricks County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Advance (which is located in Boone County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Forrest Tucker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Advance to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Susan Arnold Elston Wallace (Author)
- She was born in Crawfordsville (IN) on December 25, 1830 (a Saturday) and died in Crawfordsville (IN) on October 1, 1907 (a Tuesday).
- Crawfordsville is located in Montgomery County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Advance (which is located in Boone County).
- Crawfordsville is located in Montgomery County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Advance (which is located in Boone County).
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west northwest of Advance. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Susan Arnold Elston Wallace<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Advance to Oak Hill Cemetery

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.