Smiths Ferry (Shawnee County, KS)

Notable Births & Deaths for Smiths Ferry ...

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

Annette Bening (Oscar nominated actress)
- Born: Annette Carol Bening
- She was born in Topeka (KS) on May 29, 1958 (a Thursday)
- Topeka is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Smiths Ferry.
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Smiths Ferry.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: William S. Burroughs<1>
Goldie Colwell (Actress)
- Full name: Goldie Frances Colwell
- She was born in Tecumseh (KS) on January 29, 1889 (a Tueday) and died in Marina del Rey (CA) on July 27, 1982 (a Tueday) at the age of 93. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
- Tecumseh is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Smiths Ferry.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Goldie Colwell<1>
John Steuart Curry (Painter, muralist)
- He was born in Dunavant (KS) on November 14, 1897 (a Sunday) and died in Madison (WI) on August 29, 1946 (a Thursday) at the age of 48. He is buried at Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery (Jefferson County, Kansas).
- Dunavant is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Smiths Ferry.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Steuart Curry<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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Smiths Ferry.
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Smiths Ferry.
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Smiths Ferry.
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Smiths Ferry.
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Smiths Ferry.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ralph George 'Major' Houk<1>
Guy G. McFadden (1895/08/24:1895/08/28)
- He was born in Topeka (KS) on September 3, 1872 (a Tueday) and died in Topeka (KS) on March 10, 1911 (a Friday) at the age of 38. He is buried at Topeka Cemetery (Shawnee County, Kansas).
- Topeka is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Smiths Ferry.
- Topeka is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Smiths Ferry.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Guy G. McFadden<1>
Edwyn Robert Owen (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in Saint Louis Park (MN) on June 8, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Topeka (KS) on October 5, 2007 (a Friday) at the age of 71. He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Shawnee County, Kansas).
- Topeka is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Smiths Ferry.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edwyn Robert Owen<1>
Ruth Robinson (Actress)
- Born: Ruth Woodall
- She was born in Topeka (KS) on August 18, 1887 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 17, 1966 (a Thursday) at the age of 78. She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
- Topeka is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Smiths Ferry.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ruth Robinson<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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Smiths Ferry.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lucy Hobbs Taylor<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.