Notable Births & Deaths for Aurora ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Aurora. 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 Alexander     (Actor)
  • He was born in Newport (KY) on November 29, 1897 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on July 13, 1982 (a Tueday) at the age of 84. He is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
  • Newport is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Aurora.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Alexander<1>
• Larry Benton     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on November 20, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in Amberley (OH) on April 3, 1953 (a Friday) at the age of 55. He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery (Hamilton County, Ohio).
  • Amberley is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Aurora.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Larry Benton<1>
• Lawrence James 'Larry' Benton     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on November 20, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in Amberley (OH) on April 3, 1953 (a Friday) at the age of 55. He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery (Hamilton County, Ohio).
  • Amberley is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Aurora.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lawrence James 'Larry' Benton<1>
• Johnny Black     (Songwriter)
  • Full name: John Stewart Black
  • He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on September 30, 1891 (a Wednesday) and died in Hamilton (OH) on June 9, 1936 (a Tueday) at the age of 44. He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery (Hamilton County, Ohio).
  • Hamilton is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Aurora.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Johnny Black<1>
• Olive Blakeney     (Actress)
  • She was born in Newport (KY) on August 21, 1894 (a Tueday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 21, 1959 (a Wednesday) at the age of 65. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Newport is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Aurora.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Olive Blakeney<1>
• Sarah Tittle Barrett Bolton     (Poet, author)
  • She was born in Newport (KY) on December 18, 1814 (a Sunday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on August 5, 1893 (a Saturday) at the age of 78. She is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery (Marion County, Indiana).
  • Newport is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Aurora.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Sarah Tittle Barrett Bolton<1>
• Helen May Butler     (Bandmaster)
  • She was born in Keene (NH) on May 17, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Covington (KY) on June 16, 1957 (a Sunday) at the age of 90. She is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery (Hamilton County, Ohio).
  • Covington is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Aurora.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Helen May Butler<1>
• Howie Camnitz     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Covington (KY) on August 22, 1881 (a Monday) and died in Louisville (KY) on March 2, 1960 (a Wednesday) at the age of 78. He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery (Jefferson County, Kentucky).
  • Covington is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Aurora.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Howie Camnitz<1>
• Samuel Howard 'Howie' Camnitz     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Covington (KY) on August 22, 1881 (a Monday) and died in Louisville (KY) on March 2, 1960 (a Wednesday) at the age of 78. He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery (Jefferson County, Kentucky).
  • Covington is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Aurora.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Samuel Howard 'Howie' Camnitz<1>
• Alice Cary     (Poet, author)
  • She was born in Mount Healthy (OH) on April 26, 1820 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on February 12, 1871 (a Sunday) at the age of 50. She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
  • Mount Healthy is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Aurora.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Alice Cary<1>
• Phoebe Cary     (Poet)
  • She was born in Mount Healthy (OH) on September 4, 1824 (a Saturday) and died in Newport (RI) on July 31, 1871 (a Monday) at the age of 46. She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
  • Mount Healthy is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Aurora.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Phoebe Cary<1>
• Marguerite Clark     (Actress)
  • She was born in Avondale (OH) on February 22, 1883 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on September 25, 1940 (a Wednesday) at the age of 57. She is buried at Metairie Cemetery (Orleans Parish, Louisiana).
  • Avondale is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Aurora.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Marguerite Clark<1>
• Levi Coffin     (Abolitionist, humanitarian)
  • He was born somewhere in Guilford County on October 28, 1798 (a Sunday) and died in Avondale (OH) on September 16, 1877 (a Sunday) at the age of 78. He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery (Hamilton County, Ohio).
  • Avondale is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Aurora.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Levi Coffin<1>
• 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) at the age of 71. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Union is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Aurora.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Dickerson<1>
• Frank Duveneck     (Artist)
  • He was born in Covington (KY) on October 9, 1848 (a Monday) and died in Covington (KY) on January 3, 1919 (a Friday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Mother of God Cemetery (Kenton County, Kentucky).
  • Covington is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Aurora.
  • Covington is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Aurora.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank Duveneck<1>
• Haven Gillespie     (Songwriter)
  • Born: James Lamont Gillespie
  • He was born in Covington (KY) on February 6, 1888 (a Monday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on March 14, 1975 (a Friday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Covington is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Aurora.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Haven Gillespie<1>
• 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Aurora.
  • Ludlow is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Aurora.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: 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 Tueday) and died in North Bend (OH) on February 25, 1864 (a Thursday) at the age of 88.
  • North Bend is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Aurora.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Anna Harrison<1>
• Benjamin Harrison     (23th President of the US (1889 - 1893))
  • He was born in North Bend (OH) on August 20, 1833 (a Tueday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on March 13, 1901 (a Wednesday) at the age of 67. He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery (Marion County, Indiana).
  • North Bend is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Aurora.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Benjamin Harrison<1>
• Sunshine Hart     (Actress)
  • Born: Lucia Adams
  • She was born in Vevay (IN) on July 6, 1886 (a Tueday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 3, 1930 (a Friday) at the age of 43. She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Vevay is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Aurora.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Sunshine Hart<1>
• Rudolph Edward 'Rudy' Hulswitt     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born in Newport (KY) on February 23, 1877 (a Friday) and died in Louisville (KY) on January 16, 1950 (a Monday) at the age of 72. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery (Jefferson County, Kentucky).
  • Newport is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Aurora.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Rudolph Edward 'Rudy' Hulswitt<1>

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