Edgerton (Johnson County, KS)

Notable Births & Deaths for Edgerton ...

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

Hugh Beaumont (Actor, director, writer)
- Full name: Eugene Hugh Beaumont
- He was born in Eudora (KS) on February 16, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in Munich (Germany) on May 14, 1982 (a Friday).
- Eudora is located in Douglas County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Edgerton (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Beaumont<1>
William S. Burroughs (Author)
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on February 5, 1914 (a Thursday) and died in Lawrence (KS) on August 2, 1997 (a Saturday).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- Lawrence is located in Douglas County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Edgerton (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William S. Burroughs<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgerton to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Elmer G. Dyer (Cinematographer)
- He was born in Lawrence (KS) on August 24, 1892 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 8, 1970 (a Sunday).
- Lawrence is located in Douglas County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Edgerton (which is located in Johnson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elmer G. Dyer<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 Edgerton to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Erin Brockovich (Oscar nominated actress, activist)
- Born: Erin Pattee
- She was born in Lawrence (KS) on June 22, 1960 (a Wednesday).
- Lawrence is located in Douglas County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Edgerton (which is located in Johnson County).
Prentice Gautt (Professional football)
- He was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on February 8, 1938 (a Tuesday) and died in Lawrence (KS) on March 17, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- Lawrence is located in Douglas County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Edgerton (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Edgerton. The cemetery is located in Douglas County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Prentice Gautt<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 Edgerton to Oak Hill Cemetery
Ralph George 'Major' Houk (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lawrence (KS) on August 9, 1919 (a Saturday) and died in Winter Haven (FL) on July 21, 2010 (a Wednesday).
- Lawrence is located in Douglas County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Edgerton (which is located in Johnson County).
- Winter Haven is located in Polk County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Rolling Hills Cemetery, which is located in Polk County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph George 'Major' Houk<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rolling Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rolling Hills Cemetery (FL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgerton to Rolling Hills Cemetery
Giles Alfred Lutz (Author)
- He was born in Kansas City (MO) on March 9, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in Belton (MO) in June 1982.
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Belton is located in Cass County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Edgerton (which is located in Johnson County).
- He is buried at Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the northeast of Edgerton. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Giles Alfred Lutz<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgerton to Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery
Larry Parks (Actor)
- Born: Samuel Lawrence Klausman
- He was born in Olathe (KS) on December 13, 1914 (a Sunday) and died in Studio City (CA) on April 13, 1975 (a Sunday).
- Olathe is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Edgerton. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Parks<1>
Dan Quisenberry (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Daniel Raymond Quisenberry
- He was born in Santa Monica (CA) on February 7, 1953 (a Saturday) and died in Leawood (KS) on September 30, 1998 (a Wednesday).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Leawood is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Edgerton. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east northeast of Edgerton. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dan Quisenberry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Moriah Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Moriah Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgerton to Mt. Moriah Cemetery
Buddy Rogers (Actor)
- Born: Charles Edward Rogers
- He was born in Olathe (KS) on August 13, 1904 (a Saturday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on April 21, 1999 (a Wednesday).
- Olathe is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Edgerton. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Rogers<1>
Buddy E. Rogers (Actor)
- Born: Charles Edward Rogers
- He was born in Olathe (KS) on August 13, 1904 (a Saturday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on April 21, 1999 (a Wednesday).
- Olathe is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Edgerton. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy E. Rogers<1>
Lucy Hobbs Taylor (Medical pioneer)
- She was born in Constable (NY) on March 14, 1833 (a Thursday) and died in Lawrence (KS) on October 3, 1910 (a Monday).
- Constable is located in Franklin County, New York.
- Lawrence is located in Douglas County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Edgerton (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Edgerton. The cemetery is located in Douglas County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucy Hobbs Taylor<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 Edgerton to Oak Hill Cemetery
Bill Whitaker (Professional football)
- Full name: William Andrew Whitaker
- He was born in Kansas City (MO) on January 18, 1959 (a Sunday) and died in Prairie Village (KS) on October 2, 2022 (a Sunday).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Prairie Village is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Edgerton. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Edgerton. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Whitaker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgerton to Calvary 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.