Crittenden (Grant County, KY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Crittenden ...

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

John Alexander (Actor)
- He was born in Newport (KY) on November 29, 1897 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on July 13, 1982 (a Tuesday).
- Newport is located in Campbell County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Crittenden (which is located in Grant County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Alexander<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crittenden to Kensico Cemetery
John Shaw Billings (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Allensville (IN) on April 12, 1838 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on March 11, 1913 (a Tuesday).
- Allensville is located in Switzerland County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Crittenden (which is located in Grant County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Shaw Billings<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crittenden to Arlington National Cemetery
Olive Blakeney (Actress)
- She was born in Newport (KY) on August 21, 1894 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 21, 1959 (a Wednesday).
- Newport is located in Campbell County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Crittenden (which is located in Grant County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 65.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Olive Blakeney<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crittenden to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Sarah Tittle Barrett Bolton (Poet, author)
- She was born in Newport (KY) on December 18, 1814 (a Sunday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on August 5, 1893 (a Saturday).
- Newport is located in Campbell County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Crittenden (which is located in Grant County).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sarah Tittle Barrett Bolton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crittenden to Crown Hill Cemetery
Helen May Butler (Bandmaster)
- She was born in Keene (NH) on May 17, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Covington (KY) on June 16, 1957 (a Sunday).
- Keene is located in Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Crittenden (which is located in Grant County).
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Crittenden. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen May Butler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crittenden to Spring Grove Cemetery
Howie Camnitz (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Covington (KY) on August 22, 1881 (a Monday) and died in Louisville (KY) on March 2, 1960 (a Wednesday).
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Crittenden (which is located in Grant County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Howie Camnitz<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (KY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crittenden to Cave Hill Cemetery
Samuel Howard 'Howie' Camnitz (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Covington (KY) on August 22, 1881 (a Monday) and died in Louisville (KY) on March 2, 1960 (a Wednesday).
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Crittenden (which is located in Grant County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Howard 'Howie' Camnitz<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (KY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crittenden to Cave Hill Cemetery
Marguerite Clark (Actress)
- She was born in Avondale (OH) on February 22, 1883 (a Thursday) and died in Lenox Hill (NY) on September 25, 1940 (a Wednesday).
- Avondale is located in Hamilton County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Crittenden (which is located in Grant County).
- Lenox Hill is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Metairie Cemetery, which is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marguerite Clark<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Metairie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Crittenden to Metairie Cemetery
Levi Coffin (Abolitionist, humanitarian)
- He was born somewhere in Guilford County (NY) on October 28, 1798 (a Sunday) and died in Avondale (OH) on September 16, 1877 (a Sunday).
- Avondale is located in Hamilton County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Crittenden (which is located in Grant County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Crittenden. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Levi Coffin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crittenden to Spring Grove Cemetery
William Dickerson (Actor)
- He was born in Union (KY) on February 15, 1928 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 1, 1999 (a Thursday).
- Union is located in Boone County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Crittenden (which is located in Grant County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Dickerson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crittenden to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Frank Duveneck (Artist)
- He was born in Covington (KY) on October 9, 1848 (a Monday) and died in Covington (KY) on January 3, 1919 (a Friday).
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Crittenden (which is located in Grant County).
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Crittenden (which is located in Grant County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mother of God Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north northeast of Crittenden. The cemetery is located in Kenton County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Duveneck<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mother of God Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mother of God Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crittenden to Mother of God Cemetery
Dr. William Harlen Gilbert, Jr. (Anthropologist)
- He was born in Covington (KY) on July 28, 1904 (a Thursday) and died in Silver Spring (MD) on March 24, 1988 (a Thursday).
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Crittenden (which is located in Grant County).
- Silver Spring is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. William Harlen Gilbert, Jr.<1>
Haven Gillespie (Songwriter)
- Born: James Lamont Gillespie
- He was born in Covington (KY) on February 6, 1888 (a Monday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on March 14, 1975 (a Friday).
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Crittenden (which is located in Grant County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Haven Gillespie<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crittenden to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Edward D. 'Ed' Glenn (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) in October 1875 and died in Ludlow (KY) on December 6, 1911 (a Wednesday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Crittenden (which is located in Grant County).
- Ludlow is located in Kenton County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Crittenden (which is located in Grant County).
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward D. 'Ed' Glenn<1>
Ulysses S. Grant (18th President of the US (1869 - 1877))
- Full name: Ulysses Simpson Grant
- Born: Hiram Ulysses Grant
- He was born in Point Pleasant (OH) on April 27, 1822 (a Saturday) and died in Wilton (NY) on July 23, 1885 (a Thursday).
- Point Pleasant is located in Clermont County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Crittenden (which is located in Grant County).
- Wilton is located in Saratoga County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ulysses S. Grant<1>
Betty Hanna (Actress)
- She was born in Newport (KY) on January 7, 1903 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 25, 1976 (a Monday).
- Newport is located in Campbell County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Crittenden (which is located in Grant County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Hanna<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crittenden to Westwood Memorial Park
Anna Harrison (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of William Harrison( March 1841 - April 1841) - although considered First Lady, she never actually entered the White House due to illness and his death 31 days after inauguration)
- She was born in Morristown (NJ) on July 25, 1775 (a Tuesday) and died in North Bend (OH) on February 25, 1864 (a Thursday).
- Morristown is located in Morris County, New Jersey.
- North Bend is located in Hamilton County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Crittenden (which is located in Grant County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Harrison<1>
Benjamin Harrison (23th President of the US (1889 - 1893))
- He was born in North Bend (OH) on August 20, 1833 (a Tuesday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on March 13, 1901 (a Wednesday).
- North Bend is located in Hamilton County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Crittenden (which is located in Grant County).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benjamin Harrison<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crittenden to Crown Hill Cemetery
Sunshine Hart (Actress)
- Born: Lucia Adams
- She was born in Vevay (IN) on July 6, 1886 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 3, 1930 (a Friday).
- Vevay is located in Switzerland County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Crittenden (which is located in Grant County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 43.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sunshine Hart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crittenden to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Rudy Hulswitt (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Rudolph Edward Hulswitt
- He was born in Newport (KY) on February 23, 1877 (a Friday) and died in Louisville (KY) on January 16, 1950 (a Monday).
- Newport is located in Campbell County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Crittenden (which is located in Grant County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rudy Hulswitt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (KY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crittenden to Calvary Cemetery
Dorothy 'Dottie' Kamenshek (Professional baseball)
- She was born in Norwood (OH) on December 21, 1925 (a Monday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on May 17, 2010 (a Monday).
- Norwood is located in Hamilton County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Crittenden (which is located in Grant County).
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy 'Dottie' Kamenshek<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.