Nelsonville (Marion County, MO)

Notable Births & Deaths for Nelsonville ...

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

Mary Astor (Oscar winning actress)
- Born: Lucile Vasconcellos Langhanke
- She was born in Quincy (IL) on May 3, 1906 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on September 25, 1987 (a Friday).
- Quincy is located in Adams County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Nelsonville (which is located in Marion County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Astor<1>
Jacob Peter 'Jake' Beckley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Hannibal (MO) on August 4, 1867 (a Sunday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on June 25, 1918 (a Tuesday).
- Hannibal is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Nelsonville. Both communities are located in Marion County.
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east southeast of Nelsonville. The cemetery is located in Marion County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob Peter 'Jake' Beckley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nelsonville to Riverside Cemetery
Jane Darwell (Actress)
- Born: Patti Woodard
- She was born in Palmyra (MO) on August 13, 1879 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on August 13, 1967 (a Sunday).
- Palmyra is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Nelsonville. Both communities are located in Marion County.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Darwell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nelsonville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Charles Turner Dazey (Author, playwright)
- He was born in Lima (IL) on August 13, 1855 (a Monday) and died in Quincy (IL) on February 9, 1938 (a Wednesday).
- Lima is located in Adams County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Nelsonville (which is located in Marion County).
- Quincy is located in Adams County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Nelsonville (which is located in Marion County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Woodland Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Nelsonville. The cemetery is located in Adams County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Turner Dazey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nelsonville to Woodland Cemetery
Jim Dooley (Professional football)
- He was born in Stoutsville (MO) on February 8, 1930 (a Saturday) and died in Lake Forest (IL) on January 8, 2008 (a Tuesday).
- Stoutsville is located in Monroe County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Nelsonville (which is located in Marion County).
- Lake Forest is located in Lake County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Rosehill Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Dooley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosehill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosehill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nelsonville to Rosehill Cemetery
Charles Bruce Edwards (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Quincy (IL) on July 15, 1923 (a Sunday) and died in Sacramento (CA) on April 25, 1975 (a Friday).
- Quincy is located in Adams County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Nelsonville (which is located in Marion County).
- Sacramento is located in Sacramento County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Sacramento Memorial Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Sacramento County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Bruce Edwards<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sacramento Memorial Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nelsonville to Sacramento Memorial Lawn Cemetery
Cliff 'Ukulele Ike' Edwards (Entertainer)
- He was born in Hannibal (MO) on June 14, 1895 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on July 17, 1971 (a Saturday).
- Hannibal is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Nelsonville. Both communities are located in Marion County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cliff 'Ukulele Ike' Edwards<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nelsonville to Valhalla Memorial Park
Vessie Farrell (Actress)
- She was born in Monroe City (MO) on January 19, 1879 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 30, 1935 (a Monday).
- Monroe City is located in Monroe County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Nelsonville (which is located in Marion County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 56.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vessie Farrell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nelsonville to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Arthur Henry Fromme (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Quincy (IL) on September 3, 1883 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 24, 1956 (a Friday).
- Quincy is located in Adams County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Nelsonville (which is located in Marion County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Henry Fromme<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nelsonville to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Edgar J. Goodspeed (Author)
- He was born in Quincy (IL) on October 23, 1871 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 13, 1962 (a Saturday).
- Quincy is located in Adams County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Nelsonville (which is located in Marion County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edgar J. Goodspeed<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nelsonville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Bill Lear (Aviation pioneer, inventor)
- Full name: William Powell Lear
- He was born in Hannibal (MO) on June 26, 1902 (a Thursday) and died in Reno (NV) on May 14, 1978 (a Sunday).
- Hannibal is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Nelsonville. Both communities are located in Marion County.
- Reno is located in Washoe County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Lear<1>
Robert Livingston (Actor)
- Born: Robert Edgar Randall
- He was born in Quincy (IL) on December 9, 1904 (a Friday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on March 7, 1988 (a Monday).
- Quincy is located in Adams County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Nelsonville (which is located in Marion County).
- Tarzana is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Livingston<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nelsonville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Mark Twain (Author, humorist)
- Born: Samuel Langhorne Clements
- He was born in Florida (MO) on November 30, 1835 (a Monday) and died in Redding (CT) on April 21, 1910 (a Thursday).
- Florida is located in Monroe County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Nelsonville (which is located in Marion County).
- Redding is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Chemung County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mark Twain<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nelsonville to Woodlawn 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.