Tangier (Parke County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Tangier ...

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

Ronnie 'Fast Eddie' Allen (Professional billiards)
- Full name: Ronald Monroe Allen
- He was born in Danville (IL) on July 12, 1938 (a Tuesday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on February 7, 2013 (a Thursday).
- Danville is located in Vermilion County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Tangier (which is located in Parke County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ronnie 'Fast Eddie' Allen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tangier to Oakwood Memorial Park
Morris Ankrum (Actor)
- Born: Stephen Morris Nussbaum
- He was born in Danville (IL) on August 27, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on September 2, 1964 (a Wednesday).
- Danville is located in Vermilion County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Tangier (which is located in Parke County).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Tangier. The cemetery is located in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Morris Ankrum<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Hill Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tangier to Spring Hill Cemetery
James William 'Bill' Byers (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Bridgeton (IN) on October 3, 1877 (a Wednesday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on September 8, 1948 (a Wednesday).
- Bridgeton is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Tangier. Both communities are located in Parke County.
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Loudon Park National Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James William 'Bill' Byers<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park National Cemetery (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tangier to Loudon Park National 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 and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Tangier (which is located in Parke County).
- Speedway is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- 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 (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tangier to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Jimmy Hoffa (Labor union leader - disappeared and never found)
- Full name: James Riddle Hoffa
- He was born in Brazil (IN) on February 14, 1913 (a Friday).
- Brazil is located in Clay County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Tangier (which is located in Parke County).
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Hoffa<1>
Helen Morgan (Entertainer)
- Born: Helen Riggins
- She was born in Danville (IL) on August 2, 1900 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on October 8, 1941 (a Wednesday).
- Danville is located in Vermilion County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Tangier (which is located in Parke County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 41.
- She is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Morgan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tangier to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
James Albert 'Cod' Myers (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Danville (IL) on October 22, 1863 (a Thursday) and died in Marshall (IL) on December 24, 1927 (a Saturday).
- Danville is located in Vermilion County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Tangier (which is located in Parke County).
- Marshall is located in Clark County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south of Tangier. The cemetery is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Albert 'Cod' Myers<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 Tangier to Highland Lawn Cemetery
Meredith Nicholson (Author)
- He was born in Crawfordsville (IN) on December 9, 1866 (a Sunday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on December 20, 1947 (a Saturday).
- Crawfordsville is located in Montgomery County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Tangier (which is located in Parke County).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Meredith Nicholson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tangier to Crown Hill Cemetery
Jean Paige (Actress)
- Born: Lucille O'Hair
- She was born in Paris (IL) on July 3, 1895 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 15, 1990 (a Saturday).
- Paris is located in Edgar County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Tangier (which is located in Parke County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jean Paige<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 Tangier to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Ernie Pyle (Journalist)
- Full name: Ernest Taylor Pyle
- He was born in Dana (IN) on August 3, 1900 (a Friday) and died in Okinawa (Japan) on April 18, 1945 (a Wednesday).
- Dana is located in Vermillion County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Tangier (which is located in Parke County).
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, which is located in Hawaii.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernie Pyle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (HI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tangier to National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
John P. Saunders (Cartoonist)
- He was born in Crawfordsville (IN) on September 9, 1924 (a Tuesday) and died in Toledo (OH) on November 15, 2003 (a Saturday).
- Crawfordsville is located in Montgomery County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Tangier (which is located in Parke County).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Wakeman Cemetery, which is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John P. Saunders<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wakeman Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wakeman Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tangier to Wakeman Cemetery
Bert R. Shepard (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Bert Robert Shepard
- He was born in Dana (IN) on June 28, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Highland (CA) on June 16, 2008 (a Monday).
- Dana is located in Vermillion County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Tangier (which is located in Parke County).
- Highland is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bert R. Shepard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tangier to Riverside National Cemetery
Robert Howard 'Bobby' Sturgeon (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Clinton (IN) on August 6, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in San Dimas (CA) on March 10, 2007 (a Saturday).
- Clinton is located in Vermillion County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Tangier (which is located in Parke County).
- San Dimas is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Westminster Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Howard 'Bobby' Sturgeon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westminster Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westminster Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tangier to Westminster Memorial Park
Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer (Actor)
- Full name: Carl Dean Switzer
- He was born in Paris (IL) on August 7, 1927 (a Sunday) and died in Mission Hills (CA) on January 21, 1959 (a Wednesday).
- Paris is located in Edgar County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Tangier (which is located in Parke County).
- Mission Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer<1>
Harold 'Slim' Switzer (Actor)
- Full name: Harold Frederick Switzer
- He was born in Paris (IL) on January 16, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Glendale (CA) on April 14, 1967 (a Friday).
- Paris is located in Edgar County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Tangier (which is located in Parke County).
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold 'Slim' Switzer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tangier to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Dan Terry (Musician)
- Born: Daniel Kostraba
- He was born in Kingston (PA) on December 22, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Danville (IL) on December 27, 2011 (a Tuesday).
- Kingston is located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- Danville is located in Vermilion County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Tangier (which is located in Parke County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery, which is located in Somerset County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dan Terry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sacred Heart Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sacred Heart Cemetery (NJ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tangier to Sacred Heart Cemetery
Paul Howard 'Dizzy' Trout (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Sandcut (IN) on June 29, 1915 (a Tuesday) and died in Harvey (IL) on February 28, 1972 (a Monday).
- Sandcut is located in Vigo County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Tangier (which is located in Parke County).
- Harvey is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Homewood Memorial Gardens, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Howard 'Dizzy' Trout<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Homewood Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Homewood Memorial Gardens (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tangier to Homewood Memorial Gardens
James Wainwright (Actor)
- Full name: James Lee Wainwright
- He was born in Danville (IL) on March 5, 1937 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 20, 1999 (a Monday).
- Danville is located in Vermilion County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Tangier (which is located in Parke County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- 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 James Wainwright<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 Tangier to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Susan Arnold Elston Wallace (Author)
- She was born in Crawfordsville (IN) on December 25, 1830 (a Saturday) and died in Crawfordsville (IN) on October 1, 1907 (a Tuesday).
- Crawfordsville is located in Montgomery County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Tangier (which is located in Parke County).
- Crawfordsville is located in Montgomery County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Tangier (which is located in Parke County).
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east northeast of Tangier. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Susan Arnold Elston Wallace<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tangier to Oak Hill Cemetery
Leota Hullinger Yule (Actress)
- She was born in Harrison (IN) on July 9, 1898 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 20, 1964 (a Friday).
- Harrison is located in Vigo County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Tangier (which is located in Parke County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leota Hullinger Yule<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 Tangier to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale

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.