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Notable Births & Deaths for Longton ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Longton. 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.
- Trixie Friganza (Comedian, entertainer)
- Emmett Kelly, Sr. (Entertainer, circus clown)
- Full name: Emmett Leo Kelly
- He was born in Sedan (KS) on December 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on March 28, 1979 (a Wednesday) at the age of 80.
- Sedan is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Longton.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Emmett Kelly, Sr.<1>
- Ida Moore (Actress)
- She was born in Altoona (KS) on March 1, 1882 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 26, 1964 (a Saturday) at the age of 82. She is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
- Altoona is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Longton.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ida Moore<1>
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. |
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