Churchville (Oneida County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Churchville ...

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

Lester Allen (Entertainer)
- He was born in Utica (NY) on November 17, 1891 (a Tuesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on November 6, 1949 (a Sunday).
- Utica is located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Churchville. Both communities are located in Oneida County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lester Allen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Churchville to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Carmen Basilio (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Canastota (NY) on April 2, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Rochester (NY) on November 7, 2012 (a Wednesday).
- Canastota is located in Madison County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Churchville (which is located in Oneida County).
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at St. Agatha Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Churchville. The cemetery is located in Madison County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carmen Basilio<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Agatha Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Agatha Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Churchville to St. Agatha Cemetery
L. Frank Baum (Author, journalist)
- Full name: Lyman Frank Baum
- He was born in Chittenango (NY) on May 15, 1856 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 6, 1919 (a Tuesday).
- Chittenango is located in Madison County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Churchville (which is located in Oneida County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for L. Frank Baum<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Churchville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Walter R. Brooks (Author)
- He was born in Rome (NY) on January 9, 1886 (a Saturday) and died in Roxbury (NY) on August 17, 1958 (a Sunday).
- Rome is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Churchville. Both communities are located in Oneida County.
- Roxbury is located in Delaware County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Churchville. The cemetery is located in Madison County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter R. Brooks<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 Churchville to Woodlawn Cemetery
Edward D. 'Eddie' Burke (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Northumberland (PA) on October 6, 1866 (a Saturday) and died in Utica (NY) on November 26, 1907 (a Tuesday).
- Northumberland is located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
- Utica is located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Churchville. Both communities are located in Oneida County.
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- He is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east southeast of Churchville. The cemetery is located in Oneida County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward D. 'Eddie' Burke<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Agnes Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Churchville to St. Agnes Cemetery
Ovid Butler (Social reformer)
- He was born in Augusta (NY) on February 7, 1801 (a Saturday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on July 12, 1881 (a Tuesday).
- Augusta is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Churchville. Both communities are located in Oneida County.
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ovid Butler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Churchville to Crown Hill Cemetery
Asa Gray (Botanist)
- He was born in Sauquoit (NY) on November 18, 1810 (a Sunday) and died in Cambridge (MA) on January 30, 1888 (a Monday).
- Sauquoit is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Churchville. Both communities are located in Oneida County.
- Cambridge is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Asa Gray<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Churchville to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Michael Joseph 'Mike' Griffin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Utica (NY) on March 20, 1865 (a Monday) and died in Utica (NY) on April 10, 1908 (a Friday).
- Utica is located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Churchville. Both communities are located in Oneida County.
- Utica is located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Churchville. Both communities are located in Oneida County.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east southeast of Churchville. The cemetery is located in Oneida County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Joseph 'Mike' Griffin<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Agnes Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Churchville to St. Agnes Cemetery
Stuart Nathaniel Lake (Author)
- He was born in Rome (NY) on September 23, 1889 (a Monday) and died in San Diego (CA) on January 27, 1964 (a Monday).
- Rome is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Churchville. Both communities are located in Oneida County.
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stuart Nathaniel Lake<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Churchville to Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
Tompkins Harrison Matteson (Artist)
- He was born in Peterboro (NY) on May 9, 1813 (a Sunday) and died in Sherburne (NY) on February 2, 1884 (a Saturday).
- Peterboro is located in Madison County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Churchville (which is located in Oneida County).
- Sherburne is located in Chenango County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tompkins Harrison Matteson<1>
David John 'Dave' McKeough (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Utica (NY) on December 1, 1863 (a Tuesday) and died in Utica (NY) on July 11, 1901 (a Thursday).
- Utica is located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Churchville. Both communities are located in Oneida County.
- Utica is located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Churchville. Both communities are located in Oneida County.
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east southeast of Churchville. The cemetery is located in Oneida County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David John 'Dave' McKeough<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Agnes Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Churchville to St. Agnes Cemetery
Ron O'Neal (Actor, director, screenwriter)
- He was born in Utica (NY) on September 1, 1937 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 14, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Utica is located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Churchville. Both communities are located in Oneida County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ron O'Neal<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Churchville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Erastus Dow Palmer (Sculptor)
- He was born in Pompey (NY) on April 2, 1817 (a Wednesday) and died in Albany (NY) on March 9, 1904 (a Wednesday).
- Pompey is located in Onondaga County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Churchville (which is located in Oneida County).
- Albany is located in Albany County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Albany Rural Cemetery, which is located in Albany County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Erastus Dow Palmer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Albany Rural Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Albany Rural Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Churchville to Albany Rural Cemetery
Lorimer Rich (Architect)
- He was born in Camden (NY) on December 24, 1891 (a Thursday) and died in Rome (NY) on June 2, 1978 (a Friday).
- Camden is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Churchville. Both communities are located in Oneida County.
- Rome is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Churchville. Both communities are located in Oneida County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lorimer Rich<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Churchville to Arlington National Cemetery
Steve Suhey (Professional football)
- He was born in Jamesville (NY) on January 8, 1922 (a Sunday) and died in State College (PA) on January 8, 1977 (a Saturday).
- Jamesville is located in Onondaga County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Churchville (which is located in Oneida County).
- State College is located in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Centre County Memorial Park, which is located in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Steve Suhey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Centre County Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Centre County Memorial Park (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Churchville to Centre County Memorial Park
Frances Auretta Fuller Victor (Historian)
- She was born in Rome (NY) on May 23, 1826 (a Tuesday) and died in Portland (OR) on November 14, 1902 (a Friday).
- Rome is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Churchville. Both communities are located in Oneida County.
- Portland is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at River View Cemetery, which is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frances Auretta Fuller Victor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for River View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to River View Cemetery (OR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Churchville to River View Cemetery
Harold George 'Hal' White (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Utica (NY) on March 18, 1919 (a Tuesday) and died in Venice (FL) on April 21, 2001 (a Saturday).
- Utica is located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Churchville. Both communities are located in Oneida County.
- Venice is located in Sarasota County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Sarasota National Cemetery, which is located in Sarasota County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold George 'Hal' White<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sarasota National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sarasota National Cemetery (FL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Churchville to Sarasota National Cemetery
Frances Elizabeth Willard (Social reformer)
- She was born in Churchville (NY) on September 28, 1839 (a Saturday) and died in New York Mills (NY) on February 17, 1898 (a Thursday).
- Churchville is located in Monroe County, New York.
- New York Mills is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Churchville. Both communities are located in Oneida County.
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- She is buried at Rosehill Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frances Elizabeth Willard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosehill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosehill Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Churchville to Rosehill Cemetery
Lewis De Witt 'Snake' Wiltse (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bouckville (NY) on December 5, 1871 (a Tuesday) and died in Harrisburg (PA) on August 25, 1928 (a Saturday).
- Bouckville is located in Madison County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Churchville (which is located in Oneida County).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Paxtang Cemetery, which is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lewis De Witt 'Snake' Wiltse<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Paxtang Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Paxtang Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Churchville to Paxtang Cemetery
Harold Bell Wright (Author)
- He was born in Rome (NY) on May 4, 1872 (a Saturday) and died in La Jolla (CA) on May 24, 1944 (a Wednesday).
- Rome is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Churchville. Both communities are located in Oneida County.
- La Jolla is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Bell Wright<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Churchville to Greenwood Memorial Park
Sally Yarnell (Actress, model, dancer)
- She was born in Canastota (NY) on April 29, 1915 (a Thursday) and died in Denver (CO) on September 30, 1995 (a Saturday).
- Canastota is located in Madison County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Churchville (which is located in Oneida County).
- Denver is located in Denver County, Colorado.
- At the time of her death, she was 80.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sally Yarnell<1>

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.