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Notable Births & Deaths for Ottawa Junction ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Ottawa Junction. 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
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Beaumont<1>
    • 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Ottawa Junction (which is located in Franklin County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 73.
    • The body was cremated.
  • William S. Burroughs     (Author)
  • Elmer G. Dyer     (Cinematographer)
  • 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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Ottawa Junction (which is located in Franklin County).
  • Prentice Gautt     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Prentice Gautt<1>
    • 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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Ottawa Junction (which is located in Franklin County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 67.
    • He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Ottawa Junction. The cemetery is located in Douglas County, Kansas.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Ottawa Junction to Oak Hill Cemetery
  • Orval Leroy Grove     (Major League Baseball)
  • Ralph George 'Major' Houk     (Major League Baseball)
  • Larry Parks     (Actor)
    • Born: Samuel Lawrence Klausman
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Parks<1>
    • 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 in Johnson County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Ottawa Junction (which is located in Franklin County).
    • Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 60.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Buddy E. Rogers     (Actor)
    • Born: Charles Edward Rogers
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy E. Rogers<1>
    • 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 in Johnson County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Ottawa Junction (which is located in Franklin County).
    • Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 94.
  • Lucy Hobbs Taylor     (Medical pioneer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucy Hobbs Taylor<1>
    • 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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Ottawa Junction (which is located in Franklin County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 77.
    • She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Ottawa Junction. The cemetery is located in Douglas County, Kansas.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Ottawa Junction to Oak Hill 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.