Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Big Bend. 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.
She was born in Mobile (AL) on April 2, 1860 (a Monday) and died in Syracuse (NY) on August 2, 1936 (a Sunday) at the age of 76. She is buried at Oakwood Cemetery (Onondaga County, New York).
Syracuse is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Big Bend.
He was born in Canastota (NY) on April 2, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Rochester (NY) on November 7, 2012 (a Wednesday) at the age of 85. He is buried at St. Agatha Cemetery (Madison County, New York).
Canastota is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Big Bend.
He was born in Syracuse (NY) on June 25, 1929 (a Tueday) and died in Northampton (MA) on May 23, 2021 (a Sunday) at the age of 91. We don't have any burial details.
Syracuse is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Big Bend.
He was born in Homer (NY) on August 6, 1830 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on May 23, 1900 (a Wednesday) at the age of 69. He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery (Cortland County, New York).
Homer is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Big Bend.
Millard Fillmore (13th President of the US (1850 - 1853))
He was born in Summer Hill (NY) on January 7, 1800 (a Tueday) and died in Buffalo (NY) on March 8, 1874 (a Sunday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery (Erie County, New York).
Summer Hill is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Big Bend.
Herbert Franklin (Automotive pioneer, inventor, businessman)
Full name: Herbert Henry Franklin
He was born in Lisle (NY) on September 1, 1866 (a Saturday) and died in Syracuse (NY) on July 7, 1956 (a Saturday) at the age of 89. He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery (Onondaga County, New York).
Syracuse is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Big Bend.
He was born in Syracuse (NY) on October 25, 1856 (a Saturday) and died in Syracuse (NY) on September 18, 1928 (a Tueday) at the age of 71. He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery (Onondaga County, New York).
Syracuse is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Big Bend.
Syracuse is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Big Bend.
She was born in Syracuse (NY) on June 14, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on February 17, 1967 (a Friday) at the age of 55. She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx County, New York).
Syracuse is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Big Bend.
He was born in Auburn (NY) on January 15, 1858 (a Friday) and died in Auburn (NY) on December 4, 1902 (a Thursday) at the age of 44. He is buried at St. Josephs Cemetery (Cayuga County, New York).
Auburn is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Big Bend.
Auburn is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Big Bend.
She was born in Syracuse (NY) on June 16, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on April 3, 1999 (a Saturday) at the age of 91. She is buried at Beth El Cemetery (Queens County, New York).
Syracuse is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Big Bend.
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.