Elmira (Chemung County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Elmira ...

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

A.R. Ammons (Poet)
- Full name: Archie Randolph Ammons
- He was born in Whiteville (NC) on February 26, 1926 (a Friday) and died in Ithaca (NY) on February 26, 2001 (a Monday).
- Whiteville is located in Columbus County, North Carolina.
- Ithaca is located in Tompkins County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Elmira (which is located in Chemung County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north northeast of Elmira. The cemetery is located in Tompkins County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for A.R. Ammons<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pleasant Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pleasant Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elmira to Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Richard Bakalyan (Actor)
- He was born in Watertown (MA) on January 29, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in Elmira on February 27, 2015 (a Friday).
- Watertown is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- 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 Richard Bakalyan<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elmira to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Aurora 'Lola' Baldwin (One of the first policewomen in the United States)
- Born: Aurora Greene
- She was born in Elmira in 1860 and died on June 22, 1957 (a Saturday).
- She is buried at River View Cemetery, which is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Aurora 'Lola' Baldwin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for River View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to River View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elmira to River View Cemetery
Carlyle Blackwell (Actor, director)
- He was born in Troy (PA) on January 20, 1884 (a Sunday) and died in Miami (FL) on June 17, 1955 (a Friday).
- Troy is located in Bradford County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Elmira (which is located in Chemung County).
- Miami is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, which is located in Onondaga County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carlyle Blackwell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elmira to Oakwood Cemetery
John Edgar Clapp (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Ithaca (NY) on July 15, 1851 (a Tuesday) and died in Ithaca (NY) on December 18, 1904 (a Sunday).
- Ithaca is located in Tompkins County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Elmira (which is located in Chemung County).
- Ithaca is located in Tompkins County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Elmira (which is located in Chemung County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northeast of Elmira. The cemetery is located in Tompkins County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Edgar Clapp<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 Elmira to Lake View Cemetery
Olivia 'Livy' Langdon Clemens (Married to Samuel Clemens ('Mark Twain'))
- She was born in Elmira on November 27, 1845 (a Thursday) and died in Florence (Italy) on June 5, 1904 (a Sunday).
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located nearby and to the northwest of Elmira.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Olivia 'Livy' Langdon Clemens<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Elmira to Woodlawn Cemetery
Peter Joseph Wilhelm Debye (Nobel laureate, chemist, physicist)
- He was born in Maastricht (Netherlands) on March 24, 1884 (a Monday) and died in Ithaca (NY) on November 2, 1966 (a Wednesday).
- Ithaca is located in Tompkins County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Elmira (which is located in Chemung County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north northeast of Elmira. The cemetery is located in Tompkins County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Joseph Wilhelm Debye<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pleasant Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pleasant Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elmira to Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Jane Arminda Delano (Medical pioneer)
- She was born in Montour Falls (NY) on March 12, 1862 (a Wednesday) and died in Savenay (France) on April 15, 1919 (a Tuesday).
- Montour Falls is located in Schuyler County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Elmira (which is located in Chemung County).
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Arminda Delano<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elmira to Arlington National Cemetery
William Desmond (Actor)
- Born: William Mannion
- He was born in Horseheads (NY) on January 23, 1878 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 3, 1949 (a Thursday).
- Horseheads is located nearby and to the north of Elmira.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Desmond<1>
Thomas Gold (Astronomer, geoscientist)
- He was born in Vienna (Austria) on May 22, 1920 (a Saturday) and died in Ithaca (NY) on June 22, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Ithaca is located in Tompkins County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Elmira (which is located in Chemung County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north northeast of Elmira. The cemetery is located in Tompkins County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Gold<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pleasant Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pleasant Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elmira to Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Robert A. 'Bob, the Hig' Higgins (Professional football)
- He was born in Corning (NY) on November 24, 1893 (a Friday) and died in Bellefonte (PA) on June 6, 1969 (a Friday).
- Corning is located in Steuben County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Elmira (which is located in Chemung County).
- Bellefonte is located in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Centre County Memorial Park, which is located in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert A. 'Bob, the Hig' Higgins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Centre County Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Centre County Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elmira to Centre County Memorial Park
Ray June (Cinematographer)
- He was born in Ithaca (NY) on March 27, 1895 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 26, 1958 (a Monday).
- Ithaca is located in Tompkins County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Elmira (which is located in Chemung 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 Ray June<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elmira to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Frederick L. 'Fred' Ketchum (1899/09/12:1901/05/04)
- He was born in Elmira on July 27, 1875 (a Tuesday) and died in Cortland (NY) on March 12, 1908 (a Thursday).
- Cortland is located in Cortland County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick L. 'Fred' Ketchum<1>
Esther Hobart McQuigg Morris (Suffragette)
- She was born in Spencer (NY) on August 8, 1814 (a Monday) and died in Cheyenne (WY) on April 2, 1902 (a Wednesday).
- Spencer is located in Tioga County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Elmira (which is located in Chemung County).
- Cheyenne is located in Laramie County, Wyoming.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Esther Hobart McQuigg Morris<1>
Anna Campbell Palmer (Author)
- She was born in Elmira on February 3, 1854 (a Friday) and died in Elmira on June 18, 1928 (a Monday).
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located nearby and to the northwest of Elmira.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Campbell Palmer<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 Elmira to Woodlawn Cemetery
Hal Roach (Producer, director)
- He was born in Elmira on January 14, 1892 (a Thursday) and died in Bel Air (CA) on November 2, 1992 (a Monday).
- Bel Air is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 100.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located nearby and to the northwest of Elmira.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hal Roach<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 Elmira to Woodlawn Cemetery
Clara Langdon Clemens Samossoud (Vocalist, author)
- She was born in Elmira on June 8, 1874 (a Monday) and died in San Diego (CA) on November 19, 1962 (a Monday).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located nearby and to the northwest of Elmira.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clara Langdon Clemens Samossoud<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 Elmira to Woodlawn Cemetery
Frederick Daniel Scott (Actor)
- He was born in Ithaca (NY) on August 31, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on July 12, 2002 (a Friday).
- Ithaca is located in Tompkins County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Elmira (which is located in Chemung County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick Daniel Scott<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Los Angeles National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elmira to Los Angeles National Cemetery
Daniel Brink Towner (Composer)
- He was born in Rome (PA) on April 5, 1850 (a Friday) and died in Longwood (MO) on October 3, 1919 (a Friday).
- Rome is located in Bradford County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Elmira (which is located in Chemung County).
- Longwood is located in Pettis County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Rosehill Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daniel Brink Towner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosehill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosehill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elmira to Rosehill Cemetery
Louise Chapman Wallace (Actress)
- She was born in Elmira on December 18, 1881 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 20, 1962 (a Sunday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 80.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louise Chapman Wallace<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elmira to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
William Henry White (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Caton (NY) on October 11, 1854 (a Wednesday) and died in Muskoka (ON) on August 31, 1911 (a Thursday).
- Caton is located in Steuben County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Elmira (which is located in Chemung County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Erie County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Henry White<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elmira to Forest Lawn 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.