Bluff Point (Jay County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Bluff Point ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Bluff Point. 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 Anthony 'Jack' Adair (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Anthony 'Jack' Adair<1>
- He was born in Franklin (IN) on November 29, 1895 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 22, 1940 (a Sunday).
- Franklin is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Bluff Point (which is located in Jay County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Leon Ames (Actor)
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- He was born in Portland (IN) on January 20, 1902 (a Monday) and died in Laguna Beach (CA) on October 12, 1993 (a Tuesday).
- Portland is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Bluff Point. Both communities are located in Jay County.
- Laguna Beach is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Mary Jane Croft (Actress)
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- She was born in Muncie (IN) on February 15, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Century City (CA) on August 24, 1999 (a Tuesday).
- Muncie is located in Delaware County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Bluff Point (which is located in Jay County).
- Century City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- The body was cremated.
Rick Derringer (Singer, musician, songwriter, producer)
- Born: Richard Dean Zehringer
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rick Derringer<1>
- He was born in Celina (OH) on August 5, 1947 (a Tuesday) and died in Ormond Beach (FL) on May 26, 2025 (a Monday).
- Celina is located in Mercer County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Bluff Point (which is located in Jay County).
- Ormond Beach is located in Volusia County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- We don't have any burial details.
Horace Owen 'Hod' Eller (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Muncie (IN) on July 5, 1894 (a Thursday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on July 18, 1961 (a Tuesday).
- Muncie is located in Delaware County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Bluff Point (which is located in Jay 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.
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William 'Bill Mackey' Gretsinger (Race car driver)
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- He was born in Dayton (OH) on December 15, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Winchester (IN) on July 29, 1951 (a Sunday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Winchester is located in Randolph County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Bluff Point (which is located in Jay County).
- At the time of his death, he was 23.
- He is buried at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
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Kenneth MacDonald (Actor)
- Born: Kenneth Dollins
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- He was born in Portland (IN) on August 8, 1901 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on May 5, 1972 (a Friday).
- Portland is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Bluff Point. Both communities are located in Jay County.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Del Staigers (Musician)
- Full name: Charles Delaware Staigers
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- He was born in Muncie (IN) on August 20, 1899 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 12, 1950 (a Wednesday).
- Muncie is located in Delaware County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Bluff Point (which is located in Jay County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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John Adams Tavener (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Celina (OH) on December 27, 1897 (a Monday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on September 14, 1969 (a Sunday).
- Celina is located in Mercer County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Bluff Point (which is located in Jay County).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
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Ken Trietsch (Musician, actor)
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- He was born in Muncie (IN) on September 13, 1903 (a Sunday) and died in Studio City (CA) on September 17, 1987 (a Thursday).
- Muncie is located in Delaware County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Bluff Point (which is located in Jay County).
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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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.