Goforth (Pendleton County, KY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Goforth ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Goforth. 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton 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:
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- From Goforth to Kensico 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton 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:
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- From Goforth 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton 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:
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- From Goforth 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton 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 of Goforth. 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:
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- From Goforth 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton 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:
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- From Goforth 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton 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:
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- From Goforth 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton 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:
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- From Goforth 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton County).
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mother of God Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Goforth. 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:
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- From Goforth to Mother of God Cemetery
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton 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:
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- From Goforth to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Ulysses S. Grant (18th President of the US (1869 - 1877))
- Born: Hiram Ulysses Grant
- Full name: Ulysses Simpson 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Goforth to Westwood Memorial Park
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton 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:
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- From Goforth to Calvary 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John M. 'Jack' Keenan<1>
William Thomas 'Mox' McQuery (Major League Baseball)
- He was born somewhere in Garrard County (KY) 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Linden Grove Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Goforth. 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:
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- From Goforth 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Goforth. 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:
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- From Goforth to Highland Cemetery
Walter Scott (Prospector, performer, con man)
- Full name: Walter Edward Scott
- Also known as: Death Valley Scotty
- He was born in Cynthiana (KY) on September 20, 1872 (a Friday) and died in Scottys Junction (NV) on January 5, 1954 (a Tuesday).
- Cynthiana is located in Harrison County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton County).
- Scottys Junction is located in Nye County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Scotty's Castle Gravesite, which is located in Inyo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Scott<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Scotty's Castle Gravesite
- Google driving directions:
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- From Goforth to Scotty's Castle Gravesite
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 and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton County).
- Edgewood is located in Kenton County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mother of God Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Goforth. 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 Goforth 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton 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 and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton County).
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at St. Stephen Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Goforth. 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:
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- From Goforth 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 and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton County).
- Florence is located in Boone County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northwest of Goforth. 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:
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- From Goforth 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 and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton County).
- Florence is located in Boone County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Goforth (which is located in Pendleton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northwest of Goforth. 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Goforth 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.