Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Portland. 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 Tueday) at the age of 84. He is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
Newport is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Portland.
She was born in Newport (KY) on December 18, 1814 (a Sunday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on August 5, 1893 (a Saturday) at the age of 78. She is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery (Marion County, Indiana).
Newport is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Portland.
She was born in Keene (NH) on May 17, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Covington (KY) on June 16, 1957 (a Sunday) at the age of 90. She is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery (Hamilton County, Ohio).
Covington is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Portland.
He was born in Covington (KY) on August 22, 1881 (a Monday) and died in Louisville (KY) on March 2, 1960 (a Wednesday) at the age of 78. He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery (Jefferson County, Kentucky).
Covington is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Portland.
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) at the age of 78. He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery (Jefferson County, Kentucky).
Covington is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Portland.
She was born in Avondale (OH) on February 22, 1883 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on September 25, 1940 (a Wednesday) at the age of 57. She is buried at Metairie Cemetery (Orleans Parish, Louisiana).
Avondale is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Portland.
He was born somewhere in Guilford County on October 28, 1798 (a Sunday) and died in Avondale (OH) on September 16, 1877 (a Sunday) at the age of 78. He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery (Hamilton County, Ohio).
Avondale is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Portland.
He was born in Covington (KY) on October 9, 1848 (a Monday) and died in Covington (KY) on January 3, 1919 (a Friday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Mother of God Cemetery (Kenton County, Kentucky).
Covington is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Portland.
Covington is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Portland.
She was born in Newport (KY) on January 7, 1903 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 25, 1976 (a Monday) at the age of 73. She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
Newport is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Portland.
He was born in Newport (KY) on February 23, 1877 (a Friday) and died in Louisville (KY) on January 16, 1950 (a Monday) at the age of 72. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery (Jefferson County, Kentucky).
Newport is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Portland.
William Thomas 'Mox' McQuery (Major League Baseball)
He was born somewhere in Garrard County on August 20, 1861 (a Tueday) and died in Covington (KY) on June 12, 1900 (a Tueday) at the age of 38. He is buried at Linden Grove Cemetery (Kenton County, Kentucky).
Covington is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Portland.
She was born in Covington (KY) on December 10, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 2, 1986 (a Thursday) at the age of 82. She is buried at Highland Cemetery (Kenton County, Kentucky).
Covington is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Portland.
He was born in Genoa (Italy) on April 23, 1837 (a Sunday) and died in Norwood (OH) on May 2, 1899 (a Tueday) at the age of 62. He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery (Hamilton County, Ohio).
Norwood is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Portland.
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.