Notable Births & Deaths for Sylvania ...

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

• Kate 'Ma' Barker     (Crime figure)
  • Born: Arizona Clark
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kate 'Ma' Barker<1>
  • She was born in Ash Grove (MO) on October 8, 1873 (a Wednesday) and died in Ocklawaha (FL) on January 16, 1935 (a Wednesday).
  • Ash Grove is located in Greene County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Sylvania (which is located in Dade County).
  • Ocklawaha is located in Marion County, Florida.
  • At the time of her death, she was 61.
• Truman Bradley     (Actor, narrator)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Truman Bradley<1>
  • He was born in Sheldon (MO) on February 8, 1905 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on July 28, 1974 (a Sunday).
  • Sheldon is located in Vernon County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Sylvania (which is located in Dade County).
  • Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 69.
  • He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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• Karl Hackett     (Actor)
  • Born: Carl Ellsworth Germain
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Karl Hackett<1>
  • He was born in Carthage (MO) on September 5, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 24, 1948 (a Sunday).
  • Carthage is located in Jasper County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Sylvania (which is located in Dade County).
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 55.
  • He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery<1>
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• John Huston     (Director, screenwriter, actor)
  • Full name: John Marcellus Huston
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Huston<1>
  • He was born in Nevada (MO) on August 5, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Middletown (RI) on August 28, 1987 (a Friday).
  • Nevada is located in Vernon County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Sylvania (which is located in Dade County).
  • Middletown is located in Newport County, Rhode Island.
  • At the time of his death, he was 81.
  • He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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• William Mims     (Actor)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Mims<1>
  • He was born in Carthage (MO) on January 15, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Studio City (CA) on April 9, 1991 (a Tuesday).
  • Carthage is located in Jasper County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Sylvania (which is located in Dade County).
  • Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 64.
  • He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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• Marlin Perkins     (Scientist, TV Host)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marlin Perkins<1>
  • He was born in Carthage (MO) on March 28, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Clayton (MO) on June 14, 1986 (a Saturday).
  • Carthage is located in Jasper County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Sylvania (which is located in Dade County).
  • Clayton is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
  • At the time of his death, he was 81.
  • He is buried at Park Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Sylvania. The cemetery is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Park Cemetery<1>
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• Harlow Shapley     (Astronomer, cosmologist, humanitarian)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harlow Shapley<1>
  • He was born in Nashville (MO) on November 2, 1885 (a Monday) and died in Boulder (CO) on October 20, 1972 (a Friday).
  • Nashville is located in Barton County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Sylvania (which is located in Dade County).
  • Boulder is located in Boulder County, Colorado.
  • At the time of his death, he was 86.
• Harry S. Truman     (33rd President of the US (1945 - 1953))
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry S. Truman<1>
  • He was born in Lamar (MO) on May 8, 1884 (a Thursday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on December 26, 1972 (a Tuesday).
  • Lamar is located in Barton County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Sylvania (which is located in Dade County).
  • Kansas City is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
  • At the time of his death, he was 88.