Driftwood (Chautauqua County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Driftwood ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Driftwood. 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 nearby and to the east of Driftwood.
- 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 nearby and to the east of Driftwood.
- 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 Driftwood 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Driftwood. Both communities are located in Chautauqua County.
- Jamestown is located nearby and to the east of Driftwood.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Levant Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Driftwood. 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 Driftwood 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Driftwood (which is located in Chautauqua County).
- Warren is located in Warren County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Driftwood (which is located in Chautauqua County).
- At the time of his death, he was 29.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south southeast of Driftwood. 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 Driftwood 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Driftwood. Both communities are located in Chautauqua County.
- At the time of her death, she was 25.
- She is buried at Chautauqua Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Driftwood. 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 Driftwood to Chautauqua Cemetery
William E. 'Wild Bill' Donovan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lawrence (MA) on October 13, 1876 (a Friday) and died in Forsyth (NY) on December 9, 1923 (a Sunday).
- Lawrence is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Forsyth is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Driftwood. Both communities are located in Chautauqua County.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William E. 'Wild Bill' Donovan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Driftwood to Holy Cross 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 nearby and to the east of Driftwood.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eric George 'The Swatting Swede' Erickson<1>
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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Driftwood. Both communities are located in Chautauqua 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 Driftwood 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Driftwood (which is located in Chautauqua 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 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Driftwood (which is located in Chautauqua 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 Driftwood 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 in Cattaraugus County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Driftwood (which is located in Chautauqua County).
- 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>
Thomas Leach (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in French Creek (NY) on November 4, 1877 (a Sunday) and died in Haines City (FL) on September 29, 1969 (a Monday).
- French Creek is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Driftwood. Both communities are located in Chautauqua County.
- Haines City is located in Polk County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, which is located in Polk County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Leach<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hill Cemetery (FL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Driftwood to Forest Hill Cemetery
Sherwood Robert 'Sherry' Magee (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Clarendon (PA) on August 6, 1884 (a Wednesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on March 13, 1929 (a Wednesday).
- Clarendon is located in Warren County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Driftwood (which is located in Chautauqua County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Arlington Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sherwood Robert 'Sherry' Magee<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Driftwood to Arlington Cemetery
Fred Marsh (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Valley Falls (KS) on January 5, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Corry (PA) on October 27, 2006 (a Friday).
- Valley Falls is located in Jefferson County, Kansas.
- Corry is located in Erie County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Driftwood (which is located in Chautauqua County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Driftwood. The cemetery is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Marsh<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pine Grove Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Driftwood to Pine Grove Cemetery
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 nearby and to the east of Driftwood.
- Jamestown is located nearby and to the east of Driftwood.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, located nearby and to the east of Driftwood.
- 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 Driftwood 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 nearby and to the east of Driftwood.
- 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 Driftwood to Eternal Hills Memorial Park
Edward Caleb Randall (Author)
- He was born in Ripley (NY) on July 19, 1860 (a Thursday) and died in Buffalo (NY) on July 3, 1935 (a Wednesday).
- Ripley is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Driftwood. Both communities are located in Chautauqua County.
- Buffalo is located in Erie County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Erie County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Caleb Randall<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Driftwood to Forest Lawn Cemetery
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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Driftwood. Both communities are located in Chautauqua County.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Driftwood. 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 Driftwood to Forest Hill 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Driftwood. Both communities are located in Chautauqua County.
- At the time of her death, she was 64.
- She is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Driftwood. 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 Driftwood to Forest Hill Cemetery
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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Driftwood. Both communities are located in Chautauqua 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.