Whitcomb (Franklin County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Whitcomb ...

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

James Alexander (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Alexander<1>
- He was born in Richmond (IN) on May 20, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 1, 1961 (a Wednesday).
- Richmond is located in Wayne County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Whitcomb (which is located in Franklin County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Whitcomb (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Whitcomb. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery<1>
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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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Whitcomb (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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Thomas Allen 'Timothy' Brown (Professional football, actor, singer)
- Also known as: Timothy Allen Brown
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Allen 'Timothy' Brown<1>
- He was born in Richmond (IN) on May 24, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on April 4, 2020 (a Saturday).
- Richmond is located in Wayne County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Whitcomb (which is located in Franklin County).
- Palm Springs is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- We don't have any burial details.
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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Whitcomb (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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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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Whitcomb (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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Larry Julian 'Crash' Crockett (Race car driver)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Julian 'Crash' Crockett<1>
- He was born in Cambridge City (IN) on October 23, 1926 (a Saturday) and died in Langhorne (PA) on March 20, 1955 (a Sunday).
- Cambridge City is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Whitcomb (which is located in Franklin County).
- Langhorne is located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
Carmelita Geraghty (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carmelita Geraghty<1>
- She was born in Rushville (IN) on March 21, 1901 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on July 7, 1966 (a Thursday).
- Rushville is located in Rush County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Whitcomb (which is located in Franklin County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 65.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Whitcomb (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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Whitcomb (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>
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Caroline Harrison (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Benjamin Harrison (1889 - 1893) - she died before the end of Harrison's Presidency)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Caroline Harrison<1>
- She was born in Oxford (OH) on October 1, 1832 (a Monday) and died in Washington, DC on October 25, 1892 (a Tuesday).
- Oxford is located in Butler County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Whitcomb (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of her death, she was 60.
- 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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Lonnie Mack (Musician)
- Born: Lonnie McIntosh
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lonnie Mack<1>
- He was born in West Harrison (IN) on July 18, 1941 (a Friday) and died in Smithville (TN) on April 21, 2016 (a Thursday).
- West Harrison is located in Dearborn County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Whitcomb (which is located in Franklin County).
- Smithville is located in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at River View Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Whitcomb. The cemetery is located in Dearborn County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for River View Cemetery<1>
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John Martinkovic (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Martinkovic<1>
- He was born in Hamilton (OH) on April 4, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Allouez (WI) on February 8, 2018 (a Thursday).
- Hamilton is located in Butler County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Whitcomb (which is located in Franklin County).
- Allouez is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Allouez Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allouez Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Phyllis McGuire (Singer, entertainer)
- Full name: Phyllis Jean McGuire
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phyllis McGuire<1>
- She was born in Middletown (OH) on February 14, 1931 (a Saturday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on December 29, 2020 (a Tuesday).
- Middletown is located in Butler County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Whitcomb (which is located in Franklin County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
Ruby Christine McGuire (Actress, singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruby Christine McGuire<1>
- She was born in Middletown (OH) on July 30, 1926 (a Friday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on December 28, 2018 (a Friday).
- Middletown is located in Butler County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Whitcomb (which is located in Franklin County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
Dean Miller (Actor)
- Born: Dean Charles Stuhlmueller
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dean Miller<1>
- He was born in Hamilton (OH) on November 1, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Grosse Pointe Woods (MI) on January 13, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Hamilton is located in Butler County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Whitcomb (which is located in Franklin County).
- Grosse Pointe Woods is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery<1>
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Russ Nixon (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Russ Eugene Nixon
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russ Nixon<1>
- He was born in Cleves (OH) on February 19, 1935 (a Tuesday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on November 9, 2016 (a Wednesday).
- Cleves is located in Hamilton County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Whitcomb (which is located in Franklin County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- We don't have any burial details.
Charles Francis Richter (Seismologist, physicist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Francis Richter<1>
- He was born in Overpeck (OH) on April 26, 1900 (a Thursday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on September 30, 1985 (a Monday).
- Overpeck is located in Butler County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Whitcomb (which is located in Franklin County).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery<1>
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Carl 'Buzz' Thompson, Jr. (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl 'Buzz' Thompson, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Bath (IN) on July 7, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 3, 1987 (a Thursday).
- Bath is located nearby and to the northeast of Whitcomb.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park<1>
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Burlin White (Negro League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Burlin White<1>
- He was born in Richmond (IN) on February 5, 1895 (a Tuesday) and died in Belmont (MA) on April 5, 1971 (a Monday).
- Richmond is located in Wayne County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Whitcomb (which is located in Franklin County).
- Belmont is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Blue Hill Cemetery, which is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Blue Hill Cemetery<1>
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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.