Conger Corners (Oneida County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Conger Corners ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Conger Corners. 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Conger Corners. 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 Conger Corners to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Lou Ambers (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Herkimer (NY) on October 9, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on April 25, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Herkimer is located in Herkimer County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Conger Corners (which is located in Oneida County).
- Phoenix is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lou Ambers<1>
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Conger Corners (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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west northwest of Conger Corners. 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 Conger Corners 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Conger Corners (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 Conger Corners 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Conger Corners. 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Conger Corners. 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 Conger Corners to Woodlawn Cemetery
Walter C. 'Walt' Brown (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Springfield (NY) on December 30, 1911 (a Saturday) and died in Carlisle (PA) on July 29, 1951 (a Sunday).
- Springfield is located in Otsego County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Conger Corners (which is located in Oneida County).
- Carlisle is located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at St. Charles RC Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter C. 'Walt' Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Charles RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Charles RC Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Conger Corners to St. Charles RC 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Conger Corners. Both communities are located in Oneida County.
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- He is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Conger Corners. 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 Conger Corners 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 nearby and to the northwest of Conger Corners.
- 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 Conger Corners to Crown Hill Cemetery
James Fenimore Cooper (Author)
- He was born in Burlington (NJ) on September 15, 1789 (a Tuesday) and died in Cooperstown (NY) on September 14, 1851 (a Sunday).
- Burlington is located in Burlington County, New Jersey.
- Cooperstown is located in Otsego County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Conger Corners (which is located in Oneida County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east southeast of Conger Corners. The cemetery is located in Otsego County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Fenimore Cooper<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Conger Corners to Lakewood Cemetery
Tony Giorgio (Actor)
- Born: Joseph Anthony
- He was born in Herkimer (NY) on September 27, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on February 1, 2012 (a Wednesday).
- Herkimer is located in Herkimer County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Conger Corners (which is located in Oneida County).
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- 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 Tony Giorgio<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 Conger Corners to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Conger Corners. 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 Conger Corners 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Conger Corners. Both communities are located in Oneida County.
- Utica is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Conger Corners. Both communities are located in Oneida County.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Conger Corners. 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 Conger Corners 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Conger Corners. 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 Conger Corners 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Conger Corners (which is located in Oneida County).
- Sherburne is located in Chenango County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Conger Corners (which is located in Oneida County).
- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Conger Corners. Both communities are located in Oneida County.
- Utica is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Conger Corners. Both communities are located in Oneida County.
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Conger Corners. 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 Conger Corners 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Conger Corners. 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 Conger Corners to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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 in Oneida County, New York.
- Rome is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Conger Corners. 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 Conger Corners to Arlington National Cemetery
Justin Strzelczyk (Professional football)
- He was born in West Seneca (NY) on August 18, 1968 (a Sunday) and died in Herkimer (NY) on September 30, 2004 (a Thursday).
- West Seneca is located in Erie County, New York.
- Herkimer is located in Herkimer County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Conger Corners (which is located in Oneida County).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at St. Stanislaus RC Cemetery, which is located in Erie County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Justin Strzelczyk<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Stanislaus RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Stanislaus RC Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Conger Corners to St. Stanislaus RC Cemetery
Harry Stack Sullivan (Scientist, medical pioneer)
- He was born in Smyrna (NY) on February 21, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Paris (France) on January 14, 1949 (a Friday).
- Smyrna is located in Chenango County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Conger Corners (which is located in Oneida County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Stack Sullivan<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 Conger Corners to Arlington National Cemetery
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Conger Corners. 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 Conger Corners 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Conger Corners. 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 Conger Corners to Sarasota National Cemetery

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.