Straw (Edmonson County, KY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Straw ...

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

Joseph Alexander Altsheler (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Alexander Altsheler<1>
- He was born in Three Springs (KY) on April 29, 1862 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on June 5, 1919 (a Thursday).
- Three Springs is located in Hart County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Straw (which is located in Edmonson County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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Willa Beatrice Brown (Aviation pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willa Beatrice Brown<1>
- She was born in Glasgow (KY) on January 22, 1906 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on July 18, 1992 (a Saturday).
- Glasgow is located in Barren County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Straw (which is located in Edmonson County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery<1>
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Harry Leon Collins (Magician, entertainer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Leon Collins<1>
- He was born in Glasgow (KY) on April 27, 1920 (a Tuesday) and died in Louisville (KY) on May 3, 1985 (a Friday).
- Glasgow is located in Barren County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Straw (which is located in Edmonson County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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- From Straw to Cave Hill Cemetery
Francis McDonald (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis McDonald<1>
- He was born in Bowling Green (KY) on August 22, 1891 (a Saturday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on September 18, 1968 (a Wednesday).
- Bowling Green is located in Warren County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Straw (which is located in Edmonson County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Bill Miner (Outlaw, train and stagecoach robber)
- Full name: Ezra Allen Miner
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Miner<1>
- He was born in Bowling Green (KY) on September 22, 1843 (a Friday) and died in Milledgeville (GA) on September 2, 1914 (a Wednesday).
- Bowling Green is located in Warren County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Straw (which is located in Edmonson County).
- Milledgeville is located in Baldwin County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Memory Hill Cemetery, which is located in Baldwin County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memory Hill Cemetery<1>
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Theodore R. 'Terrible Ted' Page (Negro League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Theodore R. 'Terrible Ted' Page<1>
- He was born in Glasgow (KY) on April 22, 1903 (a Wednesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on December 1, 1984 (a Saturday).
- Glasgow is located in Barren County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Straw (which is located in Edmonson County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery<1>
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Edmon Ryan (Actor)
- Born: Edmon Ryan Mossbarger
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edmon Ryan<1>
- He was born in Cecilia (KY) on June 5, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Louisville (KY) on August 4, 1984 (a Saturday).
- Cecilia is located in Hardin County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Straw (which is located in Edmonson County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Straw to Cave Hill 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.