Gooseport (Washington County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Gooseport ...

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

Montgomery Barrett (Cartoonist, author)
- He was born in Mitchell (IN) on June 19, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in San Antonio (TX) on October 8, 1949 (a Saturday).
- Mitchell is located in Lawrence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Gooseport (which is located in Washington County).
- San Antonio is located in Bexar County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at San Jose Burial Park, which is located in Bexar County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Montgomery Barrett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Jose Burial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Jose Burial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gooseport to San Jose Burial Park
Prentice Duell (Scientist)
- He was born in New Albany (IN) on August 17, 1894 (a Friday) and died in Boston (MA) on April 16, 1960 (a Saturday).
- New Albany is located in Floyd County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Gooseport (which is located in Washington County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Prentice Duell<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 Gooseport to Arlington National Cemetery
Gus Grissom (Astronaut)
- Born: Virgil Ivan Grissom
- He was born in Mitchell (IN) on April 3, 1926 (a Saturday) and died in Cape Canaveral (FL) on January 27, 1967 (a Friday).
- Mitchell is located in Lawrence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Gooseport (which is located in Washington County).
- Cape Canaveral is located in Brevard County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gus Grissom<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 Gooseport to Arlington National Cemetery
Erin Moran (Actress)
- Full name: Erin Marie Moran-Fleischmann
- She was born in Burbank (CA) on October 18, 1960 (a Tuesday) and died in New Salisbury (IN) on April 22, 2017 (a Saturday).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- New Salisbury is located in Harrison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Gooseport (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of her death, she was 56.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Erin Moran<1>
Odie Oscar 'Lefty' Porter (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Borden (IN) on May 24, 1877 (a Thursday) and died in Borden (IN) on May 2, 1903 (a Saturday).
- Borden is located in Clark County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Gooseport (which is located in Washington County).
- Borden is located in Clark County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Gooseport (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Gooseport. The cemetery is located in Clark County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Odie Oscar 'Lefty' Porter<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pleasant Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gooseport to Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Gale Robbins (Actress)
- She was born in Mitchell (IN) on May 7, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on February 12, 1980 (a Tuesday).
- Mitchell is located in Lawrence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Gooseport (which is located in Washington County).
- Tarzana is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gale Robbins<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 Gooseport to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Harland 'Colonel' Sanders (Businessman)
- He was born in Henryville (IN) on September 9, 1890 (a Tuesday) and died in Louisville (KY) on December 16, 1980 (a Tuesday).
- Henryville is located in Clark County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Gooseport (which is located in Washington County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the south southeast of Gooseport. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harland 'Colonel' Sanders<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (KY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gooseport to Cave Hill Cemetery
Bob Sweikert (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on May 20, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in Salem (IN) on June 17, 1956 (a Sunday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Salem is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Gooseport. Both communities are located in Washington County.
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Lone Tree Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Sweikert<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lone Tree Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lone Tree Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gooseport to Lone Tree 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Gooseport (which is located in Washington County).
- Madison is located in Jefferson County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Gooseport (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Springdale Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Gooseport. 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 Gooseport to Springdale Cemetery
Rich Vogler (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 26, 1950 (a Wednesday) and died in Salem (IN) on July 21, 1990 (a Saturday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Salem is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Gooseport. Both communities are located in Washington County.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rich Vogler<1>
Dick West (Musician)
- Born: Richard Arthur Tincher
- He was born in Mitchell (IN) on April 20, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Sullivan (IN) on October 22, 1997 (a Wednesday).
- Mitchell is located in Lawrence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Gooseport (which is located in Washington County).
- Sullivan is located in Sullivan County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Center Ridge Cemetery, which is located in Sullivan County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dick West<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Center Ridge Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Center Ridge Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gooseport to Center Ridge 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Gooseport (which is located in Washington 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 Gooseport 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.