Notable Births & Deaths for Harrison ...

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

• 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) at the age of 70. He is buried at Loudon Park National Cemetery (Baltimore City, Maryland).
  • Bridgeton is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James William 'Bill' Byers<1>
• 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) at the age of 76. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Terre Haute is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the south of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Scatman Crothers<1>
• 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) at the age of 74. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Terre Haute is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the south of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Theodore 'Theo' Dreiser<1>
• 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) at the age of 73. He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery (Vigo County, Indiana).
  • Terre Haute is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the south of Harrison.
  • Terre Haute is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the south of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Max Ehrmann<1>
• Elmer George     (Race car driver)
  • He was born in Hockerville (OK) on July 15, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Terre Haute (IN) on May 31, 1976 (a Monday) at the age of 47. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery (Vigo County, Indiana).
  • Terre Haute is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the south of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Elmer George<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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: 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) at the age of 71. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Clark County, Nevada).
  • Terre Haute is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the south of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Chubby Johnson<1>
• 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) at the age of 78. He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Terre Haute is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the south of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joseph Keaton<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) at the age of 64. He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery (Vigo County, Indiana).
  • Marshall is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Albert 'Cod' Myers<1>
• 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) at the age of 68. He is buried at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery (Maricopa County, Arizona).
  • Terre Haute is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the south of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Arthur Neukom 'Art' Nehf<1>
• 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) at the age of 95. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Paris is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jean Paige<1>
• Ernie Pyle     (Journalist)
  • Full name: Ernest Taylor Pyle
  • He was born in Dana (IN) on August 3, 1900 (a Friday) and died in Okinawa (Japan) on April 18, 1945 (a Wednesday) at the age of 44. He is buried at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Honolulu County, Hawaii).
  • Dana is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ernie Pyle<1>
• Bert R. Shepard     (Major League Baseball)
  • Full name: Bert Robert Shepard
  • He was born in Dana (IN) on June 28, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Highland (CA) on June 16, 2008 (a Monday) at the age of 88. He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery (Riverside County, California).
  • Dana is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bert R. Shepard<1>
• 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) at the age of 87. He is buried at Westminster Memorial Park (Orange County, California).
  • Clinton is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Robert Howard 'Bobby' Sturgeon<1>
• 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) at the age of 31.
  • Paris is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: 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) at the age of 42. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Paris is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harold 'Slim' Switzer<1>
• 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) at the age of 58. He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery (Vigo County, Indiana).
  • Terre Haute is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the south of Harrison.
  • Terre Haute is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the south of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles Taylor<1>
• Paul Howard 'Dizzy' Trout     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Sandcut (IN) on June 29, 1915 (a Tueday) and died in Harvey (IL) on February 28, 1972 (a Monday) at the age of 56. He is buried at Homewood Memorial Gardens (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Sandcut is located 5 miles [8 km] to the northeast of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Paul Howard 'Dizzy' Trout<1>
• 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) at the age of 89. He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery (Vigo County, Indiana).
  • Terre Haute is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the south of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dr. Frank Wiedemann<1>
• Leota Hullinger Yule     (Actress)
  • She was born in Harrison on July 9, 1898 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 20, 1964 (a Friday) at the age of 66. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Leota Hullinger Yule<1>

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