Lawrenceville (Dearborn County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Lawrenceville ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Lawrenceville. 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 Shaw Billings (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Allensville (IN) on April 12, 1838 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on March 11, 1913 (a Tuesday).
- Allensville is located in Switzerland County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Lawrenceville (which is located in Dearborn County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Shaw Billings<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrenceville to Arlington National Cemetery
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 Tuesday).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- Hamilton is located in Butler County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Lawrenceville (which is located in Dearborn County).
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east southeast of Lawrenceville. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Black<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrenceville to Spring Grove Cemetery
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).
- Mount Healthy is located in Hamilton County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Lawrenceville (which is located in Dearborn County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 50.
- She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alice Cary<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrenceville to Green - Wood Cemetery
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).
- Mount Healthy is located in Hamilton County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Lawrenceville (which is located in Dearborn County).
- Newport is located in Newport County, Rhode Island.
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phoebe Cary<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrenceville to Green - Wood Cemetery
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 in Hamilton County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Lawrenceville (which is located in Dearborn County).
- Ludlow is located in Kenton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Lawrenceville (which is located in Dearborn County).
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for 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 Tuesday) and died in North Bend (OH) on February 25, 1864 (a Thursday).
- Morristown is located in Morris County, New Jersey.
- North Bend is located in Hamilton County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Lawrenceville (which is located in Dearborn County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Harrison<1>
Benjamin Harrison (23th President of the US (1889 - 1893))
- He was born in North Bend (OH) on August 20, 1833 (a Tuesday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on March 13, 1901 (a Wednesday).
- North Bend is located in Hamilton County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Lawrenceville (which is located in Dearborn 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benjamin Harrison<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrenceville to Crown Hill Cemetery
Caroline Harrison (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Benjamin Harrison (1889 - 1893) - she died before the end of Harrison's Presidency)
- She was born in Oxford (OH) on October 1, 1832 (a Monday) and died in Washington, DC on October 25, 1892 (a Tuesday).
- Oxford is located in Butler County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Lawrenceville (which is located in Dearborn County).
- At the time of her death, she was 60.
- She is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Caroline Harrison<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrenceville to Crown Hill Cemetery
Lonnie Mack (Musician)
- Born: Lonnie McIntosh
- He was born in West Harrison (IN) on July 18, 1941 (a Friday) and died in Smithville (TN) on April 21, 2016 (a Thursday).
- West Harrison is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Lawrenceville. Both communities are located in Dearborn County.
- Smithville is located in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at River View Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south southeast of Lawrenceville. The cemetery is located in Dearborn County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lonnie Mack<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for River View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to River View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrenceville to River View Cemetery
John Martinkovic (Professional football)
- He was born in Hamilton (OH) on April 4, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Allouez (WI) on February 8, 2018 (a Thursday).
- Hamilton is located in Butler County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Lawrenceville (which is located in Dearborn County).
- Allouez is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Allouez Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Martinkovic<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allouez Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Allouez Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrenceville to Allouez Catholic Cemetery
Dean Miller (Actor)
- Born: Dean Charles Stuhlmueller
- He was born in Hamilton (OH) on November 1, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Grosse Pointe Woods (MI) on January 13, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Hamilton is located in Butler County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Lawrenceville (which is located in Dearborn County).
- Grosse Pointe Woods is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dean Miller<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrenceville to Graceland Cemetery
Russ Nixon (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Russ Eugene Nixon
- He was born in Cleves (OH) on February 19, 1935 (a Tuesday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on November 9, 2016 (a Wednesday).
- Cleves is located in Hamilton County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Lawrenceville (which is located in Dearborn County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russ Nixon<1>
Van Stephenson (Singer, songwriter)
- He was born in Hamilton (OH) on November 4, 1953 (a Wednesday) and died in Nashville (TN) on April 8, 2001 (a Sunday).
- Hamilton is located in Butler County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Lawrenceville (which is located in Dearborn County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Van Stephenson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrenceville to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Carl 'Buzz' Thompson, Jr. (Actor)
- He was born in Bath (IN) on July 7, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 3, 1987 (a Thursday).
- Bath is located in Franklin County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Lawrenceville (which is located in Dearborn County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl 'Buzz' Thompson, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrenceville to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Clyde Vollmer (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on September 24, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Florence (KY) on October 2, 2006 (a Monday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Lawrenceville (which is located in Dearborn County).
- Florence is located in Boone County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Lawrenceville (which is located in Dearborn County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east southeast of Lawrenceville. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde Vollmer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Joseph Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrenceville to St. Joseph Cemetery
Clyde Frederick Vollmer (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on September 24, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Florence (KY) on October 2, 2006 (a Monday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Lawrenceville (which is located in Dearborn County).
- Florence is located in Boone County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Lawrenceville (which is located in Dearborn County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east southeast of Lawrenceville. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde Frederick Vollmer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Joseph Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrenceville to St. Joseph Cemetery
Harry Eugene Wheeler (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Versailles (IN) on March 3, 1858 (a Wednesday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on October 9, 1900 (a Tuesday).
- Versailles is located in Ripley County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Lawrenceville (which is located in Dearborn County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Lawrenceville (which is located in Dearborn County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east southeast of Lawrenceville. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Eugene Wheeler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrenceville to Spring Grove 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.