Notable Births & Deaths for Rockville ...

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

• Edith Abbott     (Social activist, educator, author)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edith Abbott<1>
  • She was born in Grand Island (NE) on September 26, 1876 (a Tuesday) and died in Grand Island (NE) on July 29, 1957 (a Monday).
  • Grand Island is located in Hall County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Rockville (which is located in Sherman County).
  • Grand Island is located in Hall County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Rockville (which is located in Sherman County).
  • At the time of her death, she was 80.
  • She is buried at Grand Island Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east southeast of Rockville. The cemetery is located in Hall County, Nebraska.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Grand Island Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
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• Grace Abbott     (Social activist)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Grace Abbott<1>
  • She was born in Grand Island (NE) on November 17, 1878 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 19, 1939 (a Monday).
  • Grand Island is located in Hall County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Rockville (which is located in Sherman County).
  • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • At the time of her death, she was 60.
  • She is buried at Grand Island Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east southeast of Rockville. The cemetery is located in Hall County, Nebraska.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Grand Island Cemetery<1>
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• Grover Cleveland 'Pete' Alexander     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Grover Cleveland 'Pete' Alexander<1>
  • He was born in Elba (NE) on February 26, 1887 (a Saturday) and died in Saint Paul (NE) on November 4, 1950 (a Saturday).
  • Elba is located in Howard County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Rockville (which is located in Sherman County).
  • Saint Paul is located in Howard County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Rockville (which is located in Sherman County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 63.
  • He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east northeast of Rockville. The cemetery is located in Howard County, Nebraska.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery<1>
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• Henry Fonda     (Oscar winning actor)
  • Full name: Henry Jaynes Fonda
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Fonda<1>
  • He was born in Grand Island (NE) on May 16, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 12, 1982 (a Thursday).
  • Grand Island is located in Hall County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Rockville (which is located in Sherman County).
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 77.
  • The body was cremated.