Sylvan Grove (Clark County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Sylvan Grove ...

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

Richard Mann Allan (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Mann Allan<1>
- He was born in Jacksonville (IL) on June 22, 1923 (a Friday) and died in Prospect (KY) on September 6, 1999 (a Monday).
- Jacksonville is located in Morgan County, Illinois.
- Prospect is located in Jefferson County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Sylvan Grove (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Gillham Cemetery, which is located in Scott County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gillham Cemetery<1>
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- From your current location to Gillham Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sylvan Grove to Gillham Cemetery
Prentice Duell (Scientist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Prentice Duell<1>
- He was born in New Albany (IN) on August 17, 1894 (a Friday) and died in Boston (MA) on April 16, 1960 (a Saturday).
- New Albany is located in Floyd County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Sylvan Grove (which is located in Clark County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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- From Sylvan Grove to Arlington National Cemetery
D.W. Griffith (Director)
- Full name: David Wark Griffith
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for D.W. Griffith<1>
- He was born in La Grange (KY) on January 22, 1875 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on July 23, 1948 (a Friday).
- La Grange is located in Oldham County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Sylvan Grove (which is located in Clark County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Mt. Tabor UMC Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east southeast of Sylvan Grove. The cemetery is located in Oldham County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Tabor UMC Cemetery<1>
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- From Sylvan Grove to Mt. Tabor UMC Cemetery
Emil Haberer (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Emil Karl Haberer
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emil Haberer<1>
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on February 2, 1878 (a Saturday) and died in Shively (KY) on October 19, 1951 (a Friday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Shively is located in Jefferson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Sylvan Grove (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery<1>
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- From Sylvan Grove to Spring Grove Cemetery
Marvin 'The Louisville Plumber' Hart (Professional Boxer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marvin 'The Louisville Plumber' Hart<1>
- He was born in Fern Creek (KY) on September 16, 1876 (a Saturday) and died in Fern Creek (KY) on September 17, 1931 (a Thursday).
- Fern Creek is located in Jefferson County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Sylvan Grove (which is located in Clark County).
- Fern Creek is located in Jefferson County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Sylvan Grove (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south southeast of Sylvan Grove. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resthaven Memorial Cemetery<1>
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- From Sylvan Grove to Resthaven Memorial Cemetery
Patty Smith Hill (Musician, co-wrote 'Happy Birthday to You')
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patty Smith Hill<1>
- She was born in Anchorage (KY) on March 27, 1868 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on May 25, 1946 (a Saturday).
- Anchorage is located in Jefferson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Sylvan Grove (which is located in Clark County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Sylvan Grove. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sylvan Grove to Cave Hill Cemetery
Jennifer Lawrence (Oscar winning actress)
- Full name: Jennifer Shrader Lawrence
- She was born in Indian Hills (KY) on August 15, 1990 (a Wednesday).
- Indian Hills is located in Jefferson County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Sylvan Grove (which is located in Clark County).
Erin Moran (Actress)
- Full name: Erin Marie Moran-Fleischmann
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Erin Moran<1>
- She was born in Burbank (CA) on October 18, 1960 (a Tuesday) and died in New Salisbury (IN) on April 22, 2017 (a Saturday).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- New Salisbury is located in Harrison County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Sylvan Grove (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of her death, she was 56.
- The body was cremated.
Virginia Pearson (Actress)
- Full name: Virginia Belle Pearson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virginia Pearson<1>
- She was born in Anchorage (KY) on March 7, 1886 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on June 6, 1958 (a Friday).
- Anchorage is located in Jefferson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Sylvan Grove (which is located in Clark County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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- From Sylvan Grove to Valhalla Memorial Park
Odie Oscar 'Lefty' Porter (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Odie Oscar 'Lefty' Porter<1>
- He was born in Borden (IN) on May 24, 1877 (a Thursday) and died in Borden (IN) on May 2, 1903 (a Saturday).
- Borden is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Sylvan Grove. Both communities are located in Clark County.
- Borden is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Sylvan Grove. Both communities are located in Clark County.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west southwest of Sylvan Grove. The cemetery is located in Clark County, Indiana.
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- From Sylvan Grove to Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Charles 'Pop' Reising (Professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Pop' Reising<1>
- He was born in Lanesville (IN) on August 28, 1861 (a Wednesday) and died in Louisville (KY) on July 26, 1915 (a Monday).
- Lanesville is located in Harrison County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Sylvan Grove (which is located in Clark County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Sylvan Grove (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Sylvan Grove. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sylvan Grove to Cave Hill Cemetery
Harland 'Colonel' Sanders (Businessman)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harland 'Colonel' Sanders<1>
- He was born in Henryville (IN) on September 9, 1890 (a Tuesday) and died in Louisville (KY) on December 16, 1980 (a Tuesday).
- Henryville is located nearby and to the north of Sylvan Grove.
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Sylvan Grove (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Sylvan Grove. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sylvan Grove to Cave Hill Cemetery
Bob Sweikert (Race car driver)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Sweikert<1>
- He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on May 20, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in Salem (IN) on June 17, 1956 (a Sunday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Salem is located in Washington County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Sylvan Grove (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Lone Tree Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lone Tree Cemetery<1>
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- From Sylvan Grove to Lone Tree Cemetery
Rich Vogler (Race car driver)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rich Vogler<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 26, 1950 (a Wednesday) and died in Salem (IN) on July 21, 1990 (a Saturday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Salem is located in Washington County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Sylvan Grove (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
Harvery Washington Wiley (Author, social reformer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvery Washington Wiley<1>
- He was born in Kent (IN) on October 18, 1844 (a Friday) and died in Washington, DC on June 30, 1930 (a Monday).
- Kent is located in Jefferson County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Sylvan Grove (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sylvan Grove to Arlington National Cemetery
Whitney M. Young, Jr. (Activist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Whitney M. Young, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Lincoln Ridge (KY) on July 31, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Lagos (Nigeria) on March 11, 1971 (a Thursday).
- Lincoln Ridge is located in Shelby County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Sylvan Grove (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sylvan Grove to Ferncliff 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.