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)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William S. Burroughs<1>
  • 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 Saint Louis City, Missouri.
  • 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 83.
  • He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery<1>
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• Elmer G. Dyer     (Cinematographer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elmer G. Dyer<1>
  • 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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Ottawa Junction (which is located in Franklin 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.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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• 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>
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• Orval Leroy Grove     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Orval Leroy Grove<1>
  • He was born in Mineral Springs (KS) on August 25, 1919 (a Monday) and died in Carmichael (CA) on April 20, 1992 (a Monday).
  • Mineral Springs is located in Osage County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Ottawa Junction (which is located in Franklin County).
  • Carmichael is located in Sacramento County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 72.
  • He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Sacramento County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery<1>
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• Ralph George 'Major' Houk     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph George 'Major' Houk<1>
  • 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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Ottawa Junction (which is located in Franklin 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.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Rolling Hills Cemetery<1>
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• 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>
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