Farmersburg (Sullivan County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Farmersburg ...

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

Robert Brubaker (Actor)
- He was born in Robinson (IL) on October 9, 1916 (a Monday) and died in Riverside (CA) on April 15, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Robinson is located in Crawford County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Farmersburg (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Riverside is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Brubaker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmersburg to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
James William 'Bill' Byers (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Bridgeton (IN) on October 3, 1877 (a Wednesday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on September 8, 1948 (a Wednesday).
- Bridgeton is located in Parke County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Farmersburg (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Loudon Park National Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James William 'Bill' Byers<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmersburg to Loudon Park National 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 and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Farmersburg (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Speedway is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- 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 Farmersburg to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Scatman Crothers (Actor, singer, musician)
- Born: Benjamin Sherman Crothers
- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on May 23, 1910 (a Monday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on November 22, 1986 (a Saturday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Farmersburg (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- 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 Scatman Crothers<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 Farmersburg to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Theodore 'Theo' Dreiser (Author)
- Born: Theodore Herman Albert Dreiser
- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on August 27, 1871 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on December 28, 1945 (a Friday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Farmersburg (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Theodore 'Theo' Dreiser<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmersburg to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Max Ehrmann (Author)
- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on September 26, 1872 (a Thursday) and died in Terre Haute (IN) on September 9, 1945 (a Sunday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Farmersburg (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Farmersburg (which is located in Sullivan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Farmersburg. The cemetery is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Max Ehrmann<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 Farmersburg to Highland Lawn Cemetery
Elmer George (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Hockerville (OK) on July 15, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Terre Haute (IN) on May 31, 1976 (a Monday).
- Hockerville is located in Ottawa County, Oklahoma.
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Farmersburg (which is located in Sullivan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Farmersburg. The cemetery is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elmer George<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmersburg to Calvary Cemetery
Phil Harris (Bandleader, vocalist, actor)
- Born: Wonga Philip Harris
- He was born in Linton (IN) on June 24, 1904 (a Friday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on August 11, 1995 (a Friday).
- Linton is located in Greene County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Farmersburg (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phil Harris<1>
Jimmy Hoffa (Labor union leader - disappeared and never found)
- Full name: James Riddle Hoffa
- He was born in Brazil (IN) on February 14, 1913 (a Friday).
- Brazil is located in Clay County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Farmersburg (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Hoffa<1>
Chubby Johnson (Actor)
- Born: Charles Rutledge Johnson
- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on August 13, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on October 31, 1974 (a Thursday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Farmersburg (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chubby Johnson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmersburg to Woodlawn Cemetery
Joseph Keaton (Entertainer, actor, comedian)
- Full name: Joseph Hallie Keaton
- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on July 6, 1867 (a Saturday) and died in Camarillo (CA) on January 13, 1946 (a Sunday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Farmersburg (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Camarillo is located in Ventura County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Keaton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmersburg to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Jack Mercer (Voice actor, screenwriter)
- Born: Winfield Bennett Mercer
- He was born in Worthington (IN) on January 31, 1910 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on December 7, 1984 (a Friday).
- Worthington is located in Greene County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Farmersburg (which is located in Sullivan County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Mercer<1>
James Albert 'Cod' Myers (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Danville (IL) on October 22, 1863 (a Thursday) and died in Marshall (IL) on December 24, 1927 (a Saturday).
- Danville is located in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Marshall is located in Clark County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Farmersburg (which is located in Sullivan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Farmersburg. The cemetery is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Albert 'Cod' Myers<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 Farmersburg to Highland Lawn Cemetery
Arthur Neukom 'Art' Nehf (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on July 31, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on December 18, 1960 (a Sunday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Farmersburg (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Phoenix is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Neukom 'Art' Nehf<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmersburg to Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery
Jean Paige (Actress)
- Born: Lucille O'Hair
- She was born in Paris (IL) on July 3, 1895 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 15, 1990 (a Saturday).
- Paris is located in Edgar County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Farmersburg (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jean Paige<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmersburg to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Robert Howard 'Bobby' Sturgeon (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Clinton (IN) on August 6, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in San Dimas (CA) on March 10, 2007 (a Saturday).
- Clinton is located in Vermillion County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Farmersburg (which is located in Sullivan County).
- San Dimas is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Westminster Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Howard 'Bobby' Sturgeon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westminster Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westminster Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmersburg to Westminster Memorial Park
Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer (Actor)
- Full name: Carl Dean Switzer
- He was born in Paris (IL) on August 7, 1927 (a Sunday) and died in Mission Hills (CA) on January 21, 1959 (a Wednesday).
- Paris is located in Edgar County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Farmersburg (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Mission Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer<1>
Harold 'Slim' Switzer (Actor)
- Full name: Harold Frederick Switzer
- He was born in Paris (IL) on January 16, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Glendale (CA) on April 14, 1967 (a Friday).
- Paris is located in Edgar County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Farmersburg (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold 'Slim' Switzer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmersburg to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Charles Taylor (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on July 22, 1903 (a Wednesday) and died in Terre Haute (IN) on March 9, 1962 (a Friday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Farmersburg (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Farmersburg (which is located in Sullivan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Farmersburg. The cemetery is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Taylor<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 Farmersburg to Highland Lawn Cemetery
Paul Howard 'Dizzy' Trout (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Sandcut (IN) on June 29, 1915 (a Tuesday) and died in Harvey (IL) on February 28, 1972 (a Monday).
- Sandcut is located in Vigo County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Farmersburg (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Harvey is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Homewood Memorial Gardens, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Howard 'Dizzy' Trout<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Homewood Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Homewood Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmersburg to Homewood Memorial Gardens
Dr. Frank Wiedemann (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Harrisburg (IL) on June 29, 1872 (a Saturday) and died in Terre Haute (IN) on December 24, 1961 (a Sunday).
- Harrisburg is located in Saline County, Illinois.
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Farmersburg (which is located in Sullivan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Farmersburg. The cemetery is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Frank Wiedemann<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 Farmersburg to Highland Lawn 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.