Smith Valley (Johnson County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Smith Valley ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Smith Valley. 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 Ottis Adams (Artist)
- He was born in Amity (IN) on July 8, 1851 (a Tuesday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on January 28, 1927 (a Friday).
- Amity is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Smith Valley. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Smith Valley (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Beech Grove Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Ottis Adams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Beech Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Beech Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smith Valley to Beech Grove Cemetery
William Andrew 'Shorty' Cantlon (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Paris (IL) on October 8, 1904 (a Saturday) and died in Speedway (IN) on May 30, 1947 (a Friday).
- Paris is located in Edgar County, Illinois.
- Speedway is located in Marion County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Smith Valley (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Andrew 'Shorty' Cantlon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smith Valley to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
William Merritt Chase (Artist)
- He was born in Nineveh (IN) on November 1, 1849 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on October 25, 1916 (a Wednesday).
- Nineveh is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Smith Valley. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Merritt Chase<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 Smith Valley to Green - Wood Cemetery
Adelle Davis (Author)
- She was born in Lizton (IN) on February 25, 1904 (a Thursday) and died in Palos Verdes Estates (CA) on May 31, 1974 (a Friday).
- Lizton is located in Hendricks County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Smith Valley (which is located in Johnson County).
- Palos Verdes Estates is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at Green Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adelle Davis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smith Valley to Green Hills Memorial Park
Maude Turner Gordon (Actress)
- She was born in Franklin (IN) on November 10, 1867 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 12, 1940 (a Friday).
- Franklin is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Smith Valley. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Maude Turner Gordon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smith Valley to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Marjorie Main (Actress)
- Born: Marybelle Tomlinson
- She was born in Acton (IN) on February 24, 1890 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 10, 1975 (a Thursday).
- Acton is located in Marion County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Smith Valley (which is located in Johnson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 85.
- 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 Marjorie Main<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smith Valley to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Steve McQueen (Actor)
- Full name: Terrence Stephen McQueen
- He was born in Beech Grove (IN) on March 24, 1930 (a Monday) and died in Ciudad Juarez (Mexico) on November 7, 1980 (a Friday).
- Beech Grove is located in Marion County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Smith Valley (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Steve McQueen<1>
James Whitcomb Riley (Poet)
- He was born in Greenfield (IN) on October 7, 1849 (a Sunday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on July 22, 1916 (a Saturday).
- Greenfield is located in Hancock County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Smith Valley (which is located in Johnson County).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Smith Valley (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Smith Valley. The cemetery is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Whitcomb Riley<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 Smith Valley to Crown Hill Cemetery
Amos Wilson Rusie (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Mooresville (IN) on May 30, 1871 (a Tuesday) and died in Seattle (WA) on December 6, 1942 (a Sunday).
- Mooresville is located in Morgan County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Smith Valley (which is located in Johnson County).
- Seattle is located in King County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Acacia Memorial Park, which is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Amos Wilson Rusie<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Acacia Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Acacia Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smith Valley to Acacia Memorial Park
Edward Julius 'Eddie' Sachs, Jr. (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Allentown (PA) on May 28, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Speedway (IN) on May 30, 1964 (a Saturday).
- Allentown is located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
- Speedway is located in Marion County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Smith Valley (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Julius 'Eddie' Sachs, Jr.<1>
Sam Thompson (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Samuel Luther Thompson
- He was born in Danville (IN) on March 5, 1860 (a Monday) and died in Detroit (MI) on November 7, 1922 (a Tuesday).
- Danville is located in Hendricks County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Smith Valley (which is located in Johnson County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Thompson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elmwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smith Valley to Elmwood Cemetery
Forrest Tucker (Actor)
- He was born in Plainfield (IN) on February 12, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on October 25, 1986 (a Saturday).
- Plainfield is located in Hendricks County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Smith Valley (which is located in Johnson County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Forrest Tucker<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smith Valley to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Robert Polk 'Fuzzy' Vandivier (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Franklin (IN) on December 26, 1903 (a Saturday) and died in Franklin (IN) on July 30, 1983 (a Saturday).
- Franklin is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Smith Valley. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
- Franklin is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Smith Valley. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Smith Valley. The cemetery is located in Johnson County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Polk 'Fuzzy' Vandivier<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smith Valley to Greenlawn 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.