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Notable Births & Deaths for Rock Springs ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Rock Springs. 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.
- Rosemary Clooney (Actress, singer)
- 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) at the age of 63.
- Point Pleasant is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Rock Springs.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ulysses S. Grant<1>
- Walter Scott (Prospector>; ;
- 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 Tueday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Scotty's Castle Gravesite (Inyo County, California).
- Cynthiana is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Rock Springs.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walter Scott<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) at the age of 68. He is buried at St. Stephen Cemetery (Campbell County, Kentucky).
- Fort Thomas is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Rock Springs.
- Covington is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Rock Springs.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: John 'Bullet Jack' Thoney<1>
- Henry Wadsworth (Actor)
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. |
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