Notable Births & Deaths for Ottawa ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Ottawa. 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 Tueday) and died in Munich (Germany) on May 14, 1982 (a Friday) at the age of 73. The body was cremated.
  • Eudora is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Ottawa.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: 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) at the age of 83. He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery (Saint Louis City, Missouri).
  • Lawrence is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Ottawa.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William S. Burroughs<1>
• 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) at the age of 77. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Lawrence is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Ottawa.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Elmer G. Dyer<1>
• Erin Brockovich     (Oscar nominated actress, activist)
  • Born: Erin Pattee
  • She was born in Lawrence (KS) on June 22, 1960 (a Wednesday)
  • Lawrence is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Ottawa.
• Prentice Gautt     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on February 8, 1938 (a Tueday) and died in Lawrence (KS) on March 17, 2005 (a Thursday) at the age of 67. He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (Douglas County, Kansas).
  • Lawrence is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Ottawa.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Prentice Gautt<1>
• Orval Leroy Grove     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Mineral Springs (KS) on August 25, 1919 (a Monday) and died in Carmichael (CA) on April 20, 1992 (a Monday) at the age of 72. He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Sacramento County, California).
  • Mineral Springs is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Ottawa.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Orval Leroy Grove<1>
• 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) at the age of 90. He is buried at Rolling Hills Cemetery (Polk County, Florida).
  • Lawrence is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Ottawa.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ralph George 'Major' Houk<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) at the age of 77. She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (Douglas County, Kansas).
  • Lawrence is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Ottawa.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lucy Hobbs Taylor<1>