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Notable Births & Deaths for Hale ...

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

  • Louise Brooks     (Actress, author)
  • Mildred Bliss Burke     (Professional wrestler)
  • Trixie Friganza     (Comedian, entertainer)
  • Cornelius E. 'Cornell' Gunter     (Musician)
  • Emmett Kelly, Sr.     (Entertainer, circus clown)
    • Full name: Emmett Leo Kelly
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emmett Kelly, Sr.<1>
    • He was born in Sedan (KS) on December 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on March 28, 1979 (a Wednesday).
    • Sedan is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Hale. Both communities are located in Chautauqua County.
    • Sarasota is located in Sarasota County, Florida.
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • Ida Moore     (Actress)
  • Vivian Vance     (Actress)
    • Born: Vivian Roberta Jones
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vivian Vance<1>
    • She was born in Cherryvale (KS) on July 26, 1909 (a Monday) and died in Belvedere (CA) on August 17, 1979 (a Friday).
    • Cherryvale is located in Montgomery County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Hale (which is located in Chautauqua County).
    • Belvedere is located in Marin County, California.
    • At the time of her death, she was 70.
    • The body was cremated.

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.