Allensville (Switzerland County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Allensville ...

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

John Shaw Billings (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Allensville on April 12, 1838 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on March 11, 1913 (a Tuesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Shaw Billings<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Allensville to Arlington National Cemetery
William Dickerson (Actor)
- He was born in Union (KY) on February 15, 1928 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 1, 1999 (a Thursday).
- Union is located in Boone County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Allensville (which is located in Switzerland County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- 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 William Dickerson<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Allensville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Edward D. 'Ed' Glenn (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) in October 1875 and died in Ludlow (KY) on December 6, 1911 (a Wednesday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Ludlow is located in Kenton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Allensville (which is located in Switzerland County).
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward D. 'Ed' Glenn<1>
Anna Harrison (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of William Harrison( March 1841 - April 1841) - although considered First Lady, she never actually entered the White House due to illness and his death 31 days after inauguration)
- She was born in Morristown (NJ) on July 25, 1775 (a Tuesday) and died in North Bend (OH) on February 25, 1864 (a Thursday).
- Morristown is located in Morris County, New Jersey.
- North Bend is located in Hamilton County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Allensville (which is located in Switzerland County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Harrison<1>
Benjamin Harrison (23th President of the US (1889 - 1893))
- He was born in North Bend (OH) on August 20, 1833 (a Tuesday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on March 13, 1901 (a Wednesday).
- North Bend is located in Hamilton County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Allensville (which is located in Switzerland County).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benjamin Harrison<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Allensville to Crown Hill Cemetery
Sunshine Hart (Actress)
- Born: Lucia Adams
- She was born in Vevay (IN) on July 6, 1886 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 3, 1930 (a Friday).
- Vevay is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Allensville. Both communities are located in Switzerland County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 43.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sunshine Hart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Allensville to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Lonnie Mack (Musician)
- Born: Lonnie McIntosh
- He was born in West Harrison (IN) on July 18, 1941 (a Friday) and died in Smithville (TN) on April 21, 2016 (a Thursday).
- West Harrison is located in Dearborn County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Allensville (which is located in Switzerland County).
- Smithville is located in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at River View Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north northeast of Allensville. The cemetery is located in Dearborn County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lonnie Mack<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for River View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to River View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Allensville to River View Cemetery
Ken Maynard (Actor)
- Full name: Kenneth Lloyd Maynard
- He was born in Vevay (IN) on July 21, 1895 (a Sunday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on March 23, 1973 (a Friday).
- Vevay is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Allensville. Both communities are located in Switzerland County.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ken Maynard<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Allensville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Kermit Maynard (Actor, circus performer)
- He was born in Vevay (IN) on September 20, 1897 (a Monday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on January 16, 1971 (a Saturday).
- Vevay is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Allensville. Both communities are located in Switzerland County.
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kermit Maynard<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Allensville to Valhalla Memorial Park
Russ Nixon (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Russ Eugene Nixon
- He was born in Cleves (OH) on February 19, 1935 (a Tuesday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on November 9, 2016 (a Wednesday).
- Cleves is located in Hamilton County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Allensville (which is located in Switzerland County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russ Nixon<1>
Larry Staverman (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Newport (KY) on October 11, 1936 (a Sunday) and died in Edgewood (KY) on July 12, 2007 (a Thursday).
- Newport is located in Campbell County, Kentucky.
- Edgewood is located in Kenton County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Allensville (which is located in Switzerland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mother of God Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east northeast of Allensville. The cemetery is located in Kenton County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Staverman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mother of God Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mother of God Cemetery (KY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Allensville to Mother of God Cemetery
Tommy Thevenow (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Madison (IN) on September 6, 1903 (a Sunday) and died in Madison (IN) on July 29, 1957 (a Monday).
- Madison is located in Jefferson County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Allensville (which is located in Switzerland County).
- Madison is located in Jefferson County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Allensville (which is located in Switzerland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Springdale Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west southwest of Allensville. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy Thevenow<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Springdale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Allensville to Springdale Cemetery
Clyde Vollmer (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on September 24, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Florence (KY) on October 2, 2006 (a Monday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Florence is located in Boone County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Allensville (which is located in Switzerland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east northeast of Allensville. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde Vollmer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Joseph Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Allensville to St. Joseph Cemetery
Clyde Frederick Vollmer (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on September 24, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Florence (KY) on October 2, 2006 (a Monday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Florence is located in Boone County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Allensville (which is located in Switzerland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east northeast of Allensville. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde Frederick Vollmer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Joseph Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Allensville to St. Joseph Cemetery
Harry Eugene Wheeler (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Versailles (IN) on March 3, 1858 (a Wednesday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on October 9, 1900 (a Tuesday).
- Versailles is located in Ripley County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Allensville (which is located in Switzerland County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the northeast of Allensville. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Eugene Wheeler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Allensville to Spring Grove Cemetery
Harvery Washington Wiley (Author, social reformer)
- He was born in Kent (IN) on October 18, 1844 (a Friday) and died in Washington, DC on June 30, 1930 (a Monday).
- Kent is located in Jefferson County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Allensville (which is located in Switzerland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvery Washington Wiley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Allensville to Arlington National 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.