Eagle Hill (Owen County, KY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Eagle Hill ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Eagle Hill. 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 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Eagle Hill (which is located in Owen 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 Eagle Hill to Arlington National 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Eagle Hill (which is located in Owen County).
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the north northeast of Eagle Hill. 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 Eagle Hill 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Eagle Hill (which is located in Owen 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 Eagle Hill 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Eagle Hill (which is located in Owen 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 Eagle Hill to Cave Hill 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Eagle Hill (which is located in Owen 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 Eagle Hill 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Eagle Hill (which is located in Owen County).
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Eagle Hill (which is located in Owen County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mother of God Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northeast of Eagle Hill. 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 Eagle Hill 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Eagle Hill (which is located in Owen 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Eagle Hill (which is located in Owen 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 Eagle Hill 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, Ohio.
- Ludlow is located in Kenton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Eagle Hill (which is located in Owen County).
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward D. 'Ed' Glenn<1>
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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Eagle Hill (which is located in Owen 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 Eagle Hill to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
John M. 'Jack' Keenan (1891/08/11:1891/08/11)
- He was born in Louisville (KY) on January 1, 1869 (a Friday) and died in Covington (KY) on December 21, 1909 (a Tuesday).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Eagle Hill (which is located in Owen County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John M. 'Jack' Keenan<1>
Denny Lyons (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Dennis Patrick Aloysius Lyons
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on March 12, 1866 (a Monday) and died in Covington (KY) on January 2, 1929 (a Wednesday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Eagle Hill (which is located in Owen County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Denny Lyons<1>
Ken Maynard (Actor)
- Full name: Kenneth Lloyd Maynard
- He was born in Vevay (IN) on July 21, 1895 (a Sunday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on March 23, 1973 (a Friday).
- Vevay is located in Switzerland County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Eagle Hill (which is located in Owen County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ken Maynard<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Eagle Hill to Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Kermit Maynard (Actor, circus performer)
- He was born in Vevay (IN) on September 20, 1897 (a Monday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on January 16, 1971 (a Saturday).
- Vevay is located in Switzerland County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Eagle Hill (which is located in Owen County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kermit Maynard<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Eagle Hill to Valhalla Memorial Park
William Thomas 'Mox' McQuery (Major League Baseball)
- He was born somewhere in Garrard County (CA) on August 20, 1861 (a Tuesday) and died in Covington (KY) on June 12, 1900 (a Tuesday).
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Eagle Hill (which is located in Owen County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Linden Grove Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northeast of Eagle Hill. The cemetery is located in Kenton County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Thomas 'Mox' McQuery<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Linden Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Linden Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Eagle Hill to Linden Grove Cemetery
Una Merkel (Actress)
- She was born in Covington (KY) on December 10, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 2, 1986 (a Thursday).
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Eagle Hill (which is located in Owen County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Highland Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northeast of Eagle Hill. The cemetery is located in Kenton County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Una Merkel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Eagle Hill to Highland Cemetery
Larry Staverman (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Newport (KY) on October 11, 1936 (a Sunday) and died in Edgewood (KY) on July 12, 2007 (a Thursday).
- Newport is located in Campbell County, Kentucky.
- Edgewood is located in Kenton County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Eagle Hill (which is located in Owen County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mother of God Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northeast of Eagle Hill. The cemetery is located in Kenton County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Staverman<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 Eagle Hill to Mother of God Cemetery
Bill Sweeney (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: William John Sweeney
- He was born in Covington (KY) on March 6, 1886 (a Saturday) and died in Cambridge (MA) on May 26, 1948 (a Wednesday).
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Eagle Hill (which is located in Owen County).
- Cambridge is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Sweeney<1>
John 'Bullet Jack' Thoney (Professional baseball)
- Born: John Thoeny
- He was born in Fort Thomas (KY) on December 8, 1879 (a Monday) and died in Covington (KY) on October 24, 1948 (a Sunday).
- Fort Thomas is located in Campbell County, Kentucky.
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Eagle Hill (which is located in Owen County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at St. Stephen Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Eagle Hill. The cemetery is located in Campbell County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Bullet Jack' Thoney<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Stephen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Stephen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Eagle Hill to St. Stephen Cemetery
Clyde Vollmer (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on September 24, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Florence (KY) on October 2, 2006 (a Monday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Florence is located in Boone County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Eagle Hill (which is located in Owen County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northeast of Eagle Hill. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde Vollmer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Joseph Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Eagle Hill to St. Joseph Cemetery
Clyde Frederick Vollmer (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on September 24, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Florence (KY) on October 2, 2006 (a Monday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Florence is located in Boone County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Eagle Hill (which is located in Owen County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northeast of Eagle Hill. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde Frederick Vollmer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Joseph Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Eagle Hill to St. Joseph 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.