Clear Creek (Cattaraugus County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Clear Creek ...

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

Lucille Ball (Actress, comedienne)
- Full name: Lucille Desiree Ball
- She was born in Jamestown (NY) on August 6, 1911 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 26, 1989 (a Wednesday).
- Jamestown is located in Chautauqua County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Clear Creek (which is located in Cattaraugus County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Clear Creek. The cemetery is located in Chautauqua County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucille Ball<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clear Creek to Lake View Cemetery
Hugh Carpenter Bedient (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Gerry (NY) on October 23, 1889 (a Wednesday) and died in Jamestown (NY) on July 21, 1965 (a Wednesday).
- Gerry is located in Chautauqua County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Clear Creek (which is located in Cattaraugus County).
- Jamestown is located in Chautauqua County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Clear Creek (which is located in Cattaraugus County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Levant Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Clear Creek. The cemetery is located in Chautauqua County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Carpenter Bedient<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Levant Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Levant Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clear Creek to Levant Cemetery
Joseph E. 'Joe' Brown (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Warren (PA) on April 4, 1859 (a Monday) and died in Warren (PA) on June 28, 1888 (a Thursday).
- Warren is located in Warren County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Clear Creek (which is located in Cattaraugus County).
- Warren is located in Warren County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Clear Creek (which is located in Cattaraugus County).
- At the time of his death, he was 29.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Clear Creek. The cemetery is located in Warren County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph E. 'Joe' Brown<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakland Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clear Creek to Oakland Cemetery
Leslie Carter (Singer, model, actress)
- Full name: Leslie Barbara Carter
- She was born in Tampa (FL) on June 6, 1986 (a Friday) and died in Westfield (NY) on January 31, 2012 (a Tuesday).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- Westfield is located in Chautauqua County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Clear Creek (which is located in Cattaraugus County).
- At the time of her death, she was 25.
- She is buried at Chautauqua Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Clear Creek. The cemetery is located in Chautauqua County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leslie Carter<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Chautauqua Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clear Creek to Chautauqua Cemetery
Eric George 'The Swatting Swede' Erickson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Vargarda (Sweden) on March 13, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Jamestown (NY) on May 19, 1965 (a Wednesday).
- Jamestown is located in Chautauqua County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Clear Creek (which is located in Cattaraugus County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eric George 'The Swatting Swede' Erickson<1>
Ray Evans (Songwriter)
- Full name: Raymond Bernard Evans
- He was born in Salamanca (NY) on February 4, 1915 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 15, 2007 (a Thursday).
- Salamanca is located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Clear Creek. Both communities are located in Cattaraugus County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ray Evans<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clear Creek to Westwood Memorial Park
Henry Blight 'Toby' Halicki (Producer)
- He was born in Dunkirk (NY) on October 18, 1940 (a Friday) and died in Tonawanda (NY) on August 20, 1989 (a Sunday).
- Dunkirk is located in Chautauqua County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Clear Creek (which is located in Cattaraugus County).
- Tonawanda is located in Erie County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Blight 'Toby' Halicki<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clear Creek to Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Archibald W. 'Al' Hall (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Worcester (MA) and died in Warren (PA) on February 10, 1885 (a Tuesday).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Warren is located in Warren County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Clear Creek (which is located in Cattaraugus County).
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Archibald W. 'Al' Hall<1>
Guy Jackson Hecker (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Youngsville (PA) on April 3, 1856 (a Thursday) and died in Wooster (OH) on December 3, 1938 (a Saturday).
- Youngsville is located in Warren County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Clear Creek (which is located in Cattaraugus County).
- Wooster is located in Wayne County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Wooster Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Guy Jackson Hecker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wooster Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wooster Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clear Creek to Wooster Cemetery
Ezra F. Kysor (Architect)
- He was born in Leon (NY) on January 8, 1834 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 29, 1907 (a Monday).
- Leon is located nearby and to the northeast of Clear Creek.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ezra F. Kysor<1>
Jim McCusker (Professional football)
- Full name: James Brian McCusker
- He was born in Jamestown (NY) on May 19, 1936 (a Tuesday) and died in Jamestown (NY) on February 13, 2015 (a Friday).
- Jamestown is located in Chautauqua County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Clear Creek (which is located in Cattaraugus County).
- Jamestown is located in Chautauqua County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Clear Creek (which is located in Cattaraugus County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Clear Creek. The cemetery is located in Chautauqua County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim McCusker<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clear Creek to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Irv Noren (Major League Baseball, professional basketball)
- He was born in Jamestown (NY) on November 29, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Carlsbad (CA) on November 15, 2019 (a Friday).
- Jamestown is located in Chautauqua County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Clear Creek (which is located in Cattaraugus County).
- Carlsbad is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Irv Noren<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eternal Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eternal Hills Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clear Creek to Eternal Hills Memorial Park
Grace S. Richmond (Author)
- She was born in Pawtucket (RI) on March 31, 1886 (a Wednesday) and died in Fredonia (NY) on November 28, 1959 (a Saturday).
- Pawtucket is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Fredonia is located in Chautauqua County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Clear Creek (which is located in Cattaraugus County).
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Clear Creek. The cemetery is located in Chautauqua County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Grace S. Richmond<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clear Creek to Forest Hill Cemetery
Clarke Robinson (Author)
- Full name: Richard Clarke Robinson
- He was born in Bradford (PA) on November 26, 1892 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on January 17, 1962 (a Wednesday).
- Bradford is located in McKean County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Clear Creek (which is located in Cattaraugus County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarke Robinson<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 Clear Creek to Arlington National Cemetery
Monroe Salisbury (Actor)
- Born: Orange Salisbury Cash
- He was born in Angola (NY) on May 8, 1876 (a Monday) and died in San Bernardino (CA) on August 6, 1935 (a Tuesday).
- Angola is located in Erie County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Clear Creek (which is located in Cattaraugus County).
- San Bernardino is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Monroe Salisbury<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clear Creek to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
Olive Risley Seward (Author)
- She was born in Fredonia (NY) on July 15, 1844 (a Monday) and died in Washington, DC on November 27, 1908 (a Friday).
- Fredonia is located in Chautauqua County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Clear Creek (which is located in Cattaraugus County).
- At the time of her death, she was 64.
- She is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Clear Creek. The cemetery is located in Chautauqua County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Olive Risley Seward<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clear Creek to Forest Hill Cemetery
George Edward 'Rube' Waddell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bradford (PA) on October 13, 1876 (a Friday) and died in San Antonio (TX) on April 1, 1914 (a Wednesday).
- Bradford is located in McKean County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Clear Creek (which is located in Cattaraugus County).
- San Antonio is located in Bexar County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Mission Burial Park South, which is located in Bexar County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Edward 'Rube' Waddell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mission Burial Park South
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mission Burial Park South (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clear Creek to Mission Burial Park South
Cory Wells (Musician - a member of 'Three Dog Night')
- Born: Emil Lewandowski
- He was born in Buffalo (NY) on February 5, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in Dunkirk (NY) on October 20, 2015 (a Tuesday).
- Buffalo is located in Erie County, New York.
- Dunkirk is located in Chautauqua County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Clear Creek (which is located in Cattaraugus County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cory Wells<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.