Sharptown (Franklin County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Sharptown ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Sharptown. 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 Alexander (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Alexander<1>
- He was born in Newport (KY) on November 29, 1897 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on July 13, 1982 (a Tuesday).
- Newport is located in Campbell County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Sharptown (which is located in Franklin County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
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- From Sharptown to Kensico Cemetery
Gus Bell (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gus Bell<1>
- He was born in Louisville (KY) on November 15, 1928 (a Thursday) and died in Montgomery (OH) on May 7, 1995 (a Sunday).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Montgomery is located in Hamilton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Sharptown (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east southeast of Sharptown. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gate of Heaven Cemetery<1>
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- From Sharptown to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Larry Benton (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Benton<1>
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on November 20, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in Amberley (OH) on April 3, 1953 (a Friday).
- Saint Louis is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Amberley is located in Hamilton County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Sharptown (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Sharptown. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery<1>
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- From Sharptown to St. Joseph Cemetery
Lawrence James 'Larry' Benton (Professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence James 'Larry' Benton<1>
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on November 20, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in Amberley (OH) on April 3, 1953 (a Friday).
- Saint Louis is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Amberley is located in Hamilton County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Sharptown (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Sharptown. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery<1>
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- From Sharptown to St. Joseph Cemetery
Johnny Black (Songwriter)
- Full name: John Stewart Black
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Black<1>
- 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 Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Hamilton is located in Butler County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Sharptown (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Sharptown. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery<1>
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- From Sharptown to Spring Grove Cemetery
Olive Blakeney (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Olive Blakeney<1>
- She was born in Newport (KY) on August 21, 1894 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 21, 1959 (a Wednesday).
- Newport is located in Campbell County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Sharptown (which is located in Franklin County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 65.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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- From Sharptown to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
Sarah Tittle Barrett Bolton (Poet, author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sarah Tittle Barrett Bolton<1>
- She was born in Newport (KY) on December 18, 1814 (a Sunday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on August 5, 1893 (a Saturday).
- Newport is located in Campbell County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Sharptown (which is located in Franklin County).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery<1>
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- From Sharptown to Crown Hill Cemetery
Gay Brewer, Jr. (Professional golf)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gay Brewer, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Middletown (OH) on March 19, 1932 (a Saturday) and died in Lexington (KY) on August 31, 2007 (a Friday).
- Middletown is located in Butler County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Sharptown (which is located in Franklin County).
- Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, which is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery<1>
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- From Sharptown to Lexington Cemetery
Helen May Butler (Bandmaster)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen May Butler<1>
- She was born in Keene (NH) on May 17, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Covington (KY) on June 16, 1957 (a Sunday).
- Keene is located in Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Sharptown (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Sharptown. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery<1>
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- From Sharptown to Spring Grove Cemetery
Howie Camnitz (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Howie Camnitz<1>
- He was born in Covington (KY) on August 22, 1881 (a Monday) and died in Louisville (KY) on March 2, 1960 (a Wednesday).
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Sharptown (which is located in Franklin County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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- From Sharptown to Cave Hill Cemetery
Samuel Howard 'Howie' Camnitz (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Howard 'Howie' Camnitz<1>
- He was born in Covington (KY) on August 22, 1881 (a Monday) and died in Louisville (KY) on March 2, 1960 (a Wednesday).
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Sharptown (which is located in Franklin County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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- From Sharptown to Cave Hill Cemetery
Alice Cary (Poet, author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alice Cary<1>
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Sharptown (which is located in Franklin 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery<1>
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- From Sharptown to Green - Wood Cemetery
Phoebe Cary (Poet)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phoebe Cary<1>
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Sharptown (which is located in Franklin 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery<1>
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- From Sharptown to Green - Wood Cemetery
Marguerite Clark (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marguerite Clark<1>
- She was born in Avondale (OH) on February 22, 1883 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on September 25, 1940 (a Wednesday).
- Avondale is located in Hamilton County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Sharptown (which is located in Franklin County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Metairie Cemetery, which is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Metairie Cemetery<1>
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- From Sharptown to Metairie Cemetery
Levi Coffin (Abolitionist, humanitarian)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Levi Coffin<1>
- He was born somewhere in Guilford County (NY) on October 28, 1798 (a Sunday) and died in Avondale (OH) on September 16, 1877 (a Sunday).
- Avondale is located in Hamilton County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Sharptown (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Sharptown. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery<1>
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- From Sharptown to Spring Grove Cemetery
Frank Duveneck (Artist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Duveneck<1>
- He was born in Covington (KY) on October 9, 1848 (a Monday) and died in Covington (KY) on January 3, 1919 (a Friday).
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Sharptown (which is located in Franklin County).
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Sharptown (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mother of God Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Sharptown. The cemetery is located in Kenton County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mother of God Cemetery<1>
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- From Sharptown to Mother of God Cemetery
Haven Gillespie (Songwriter)
- Born: James Lamont Gillespie
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Haven Gillespie<1>
- He was born in Covington (KY) on February 6, 1888 (a Monday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on March 14, 1975 (a Friday).
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Sharptown (which is located in Franklin County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Edward D. 'Ed' Glenn (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward D. 'Ed' Glenn<1>
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Sharptown (which is located in Franklin County).
- Ludlow is located in Kenton County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Sharptown (which is located in Franklin County).
Betty Hanna (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Hanna<1>
- She was born in Newport (KY) on January 7, 1903 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 25, 1976 (a Monday).
- Newport is located in Campbell County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Sharptown (which is located in Franklin County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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- From Sharptown to Westwood Memorial Park
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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Harrison<1>
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Sharptown (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
Benjamin Harrison (23th President of the US (1889 - 1893))
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benjamin Harrison<1>
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Sharptown (which is located in Franklin 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sharptown to Crown Hill 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.