Notable Births & Deaths for Ridgeport ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Ridgeport. 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) at the age of 52. He is buried at San Jose Burial Park (Bexar County, Texas).
  • Mitchell is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Ridgeport.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Montgomery Barrett<1>
• Frederick Burton     (Actor)
  • He was born in Gosport (IN) on October 20, 1871 (a Friday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on October 23, 1957 (a Wednesday) at the age of 86. He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Gosport is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Ridgeport.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frederick Burton<1>
• Hoagy Carmichael     (Musician, songwriter, actor)
  • Born: Hoagland Howard Carmichael
  • He was born in Bloomington (IN) on November 22, 1899 (a Wednesday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on December 27, 1981 (a Sunday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery (Monroe County, Indiana).
  • Bloomington is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Ridgeport.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hoagy Carmichael<1>
• Archie Dees     (Professional basketball)
  • Full name: William Archie Dees
  • He was born in Ethel (MS) on February 22, 1936 (a Saturday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on April 4, 2016 (a Monday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery (Monroe County, Indiana).
  • Bloomington is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Ridgeport.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Archie Dees<1>
• Joe Dowell     (Singer)
  • He was born in Bloomington (IN) on January 23, 1940 (a Tueday) and died in Bloomington (IL) on February 4, 2016 (a Thursday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery (Vigo County, Indiana).
  • Bloomington is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Ridgeport.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joe Dowell<1>
• Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr.     (Author)
  • He was born in Bloomington (IN) on April 25, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on March 6, 1948 (a Saturday) at the age of 33. He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery (Monroe County, Indiana).
  • Bloomington is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Ridgeport.
  • Bloomington is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Ridgeport.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr.<1>
• Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr.     (Author)
  • He was born in Bloomington (IN) on April 25, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on March 6, 1948 (a Saturday) at the age of 33. He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery (Monroe County, Indiana).
  • Bloomington is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Ridgeport.
  • Bloomington is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Ridgeport.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr.<1>
• Harvey Phillips     (Musician)
  • He was born in Aurora (MO) on December 2, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on October 20, 2010 (a Wednesday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery (Monroe County, Indiana).
  • Bloomington is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Ridgeport.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harvey Phillips<1>
• Alonzo M. 'Lon' Poff     (Actor)
  • He was born in Bedford (IN) on February 8, 1870 (a Tueday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 8, 1952 (a Friday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Bedford is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Ridgeport.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Alonzo M. 'Lon' Poff<1>
• William Angel 'Bill' Rariden     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Bedford (IN) on February 4, 1888 (a Saturday) and died in Bedford (IN) on August 28, 1942 (a Friday) at the age of 54. He is buried at Green Hill Cemetery (Lawrence County, Indiana).
  • Bedford is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Ridgeport.
  • Bedford is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Ridgeport.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Angel 'Bill' Rariden<1>
• Giorgio Tozzi     (Opera singer)
  • He was born in Chicago (IL) on January 8, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on May 30, 2011 (a Monday) at the age of 88. He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery (Monroe County, Indiana).
  • Bloomington is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Ridgeport.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Giorgio Tozzi<1>

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