Stringtown (Sullivan County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Stringtown ...

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

Robert Brubaker (Actor)
- He was born in Robinson (IL) on October 9, 1916 (a Monday) and died in Riverside (CA) on April 15, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Robinson is located in Crawford County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Stringtown (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Riverside is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Brubaker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stringtown to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Max Carey (Professional baseball)
- Born: Maximillian George Carnarius
- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on January 11, 1890 (a Saturday) and died in Miami (FL) on May 30, 1976 (a Sunday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Stringtown (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Miami is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Max Carey<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).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Stringtown (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- 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 Scatman Crothers<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stringtown to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Stringtown (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Theodore 'Theo' Dreiser<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stringtown to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Stringtown (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Stringtown (which is located in Sullivan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Stringtown. The cemetery is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Max Ehrmann<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stringtown to Highland Lawn Cemetery
Elmer George (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Hockerville (OK) on July 15, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Terre Haute (IN) on May 31, 1976 (a Monday).
- Hockerville is located in Ottawa County, Oklahoma.
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Stringtown (which is located in Sullivan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Stringtown. The cemetery is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elmer George<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stringtown to Calvary Cemetery
Phil Harris (Bandleader, vocalist, actor)
- Born: Wonga Philip Harris
- He was born in Linton (IN) on June 24, 1904 (a Friday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on August 11, 1995 (a Friday).
- Linton is located in Greene County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Stringtown (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phil Harris<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).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Stringtown (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chubby Johnson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (NV) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stringtown to Woodlawn Cemetery
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).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Stringtown (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Camarillo is located in Ventura County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Keaton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stringtown to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Jack Mercer (Voice actor, screenwriter)
- Born: Winfield Bennett Mercer
- He was born in Worthington (IN) on January 31, 1910 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on December 7, 1984 (a Friday).
- Worthington is located in Greene County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Stringtown (which is located in Sullivan County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Mercer<1>
Alvy Moore (Actor)
- Full name: Jack Alvin Moore
- He was born in Vincennes (IN) on December 5, 1921 (a Monday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on May 4, 1997 (a Sunday).
- Vincennes is located in Knox County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Stringtown (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- 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 Alvy Moore<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stringtown to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Stringtown (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Phoenix is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Neukom 'Art' Nehf<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery (AZ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stringtown to Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery
William Phipps (Actor)
- Full name: William Edward Phipps
- He was born in Vincennes (IN) on February 4, 1922 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on June 1, 2018 (a Friday).
- Vincennes is located in Knox County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Stringtown (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Phipps<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stringtown to Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park
Albert Rockett (Producer)
- He was born in Vincennes (IN) on September 24, 1891 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on August 30, 1960 (a Tuesday).
- Vincennes is located in Knox County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Stringtown (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert Rockett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stringtown to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Red Skelton (Actor, comedian)
- Born: Richard Bernard Skelton
- He was born in Vincennes (IN) on July 18, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on September 17, 1997 (a Wednesday).
- Vincennes is located in Knox County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Stringtown (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Red Skelton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stringtown to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Stringtown (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Stringtown (which is located in Sullivan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Stringtown. The cemetery is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Taylor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stringtown to Highland Lawn Cemetery
Alice Terry (Actress)
- Born: Alice Frances Taaffe
- She was born in Vincennes (IN) on July 24, 1899 (a Monday) and died in Burbank (CA) on December 22, 1987 (a Tuesday).
- Vincennes is located in Knox County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Stringtown (which is located in Sullivan County).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alice Terry<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stringtown to Valhalla Memorial Park
Rose Mary Wilton Van Cleave (Entertainer)
- She was born somewhere in Indiana (we don't have a specific location) on December 19, 1899 (a Tuesday) and died in Terre Haute (IN) on July 20, 1982 (a Tuesday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Stringtown (which is located in Sullivan County).
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Stringtown. The cemetery is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rose Mary Wilton Van Cleave<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stringtown to Calvary Cemetery
Dick West (Musician)
- Born: Richard Arthur Tincher
- He was born in Mitchell (IN) on April 20, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Sullivan (IN) on October 22, 1997 (a Wednesday).
- Mitchell is located in Lawrence County, Indiana.
- Sullivan is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Stringtown. Both communities are located in Sullivan County.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Center Ridge Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west northwest of Stringtown. The cemetery is located in Sullivan County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dick West<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Center Ridge Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Center Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stringtown to Center Ridge Cemetery
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).
- Harrisburg is located in Saline County, Illinois.
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Stringtown (which is located in Sullivan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Stringtown. The cemetery is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Frank Wiedemann<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stringtown to Highland Lawn 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.