Notable Births & Deaths for Amity ...

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

• John Alexander     (Actor)
  • He was born in Newport (KY) on November 29, 1897 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on July 13, 1982 (a Tueday) at the age of 84. He is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
  • Newport is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Amity.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Alexander<1>
• Gus Bell     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Louisville (KY) on November 15, 1928 (a Thursday) and died in Montgomery (OH) on May 7, 1995 (a Sunday) at the age of 66. He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Hamilton County, Ohio).
  • Montgomery is located 3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast of Amity.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gus Bell<1>
• Larry Benton     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on November 20, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in Amberley (OH) on April 3, 1953 (a Friday) at the age of 55. He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery (Hamilton County, Ohio).
  • Amberley is located Less than 2 miles to the west of Amity.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Larry Benton<1>
• Lawrence James 'Larry' Benton     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on November 20, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in Amberley (OH) on April 3, 1953 (a Friday) at the age of 55. He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery (Hamilton County, Ohio).
  • Amberley is located Less than 2 miles to the west of Amity.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lawrence James 'Larry' Benton<1>
• Clem Bevans     (Actor)
  • Born: Clement Guy Blevins
  • He was born in Cozaddale (OH) on October 16, 1879 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on August 11, 1963 (a Sunday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Cozaddale is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Amity.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Clem Bevans<1>
• Johnny Black     (Songwriter)
  • Full name: John Stewart Black
  • He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on September 30, 1891 (a Wednesday) and died in Hamilton (OH) on June 9, 1936 (a Tueday) at the age of 44. He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery (Hamilton County, Ohio).
  • Hamilton is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Amity.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Johnny Black<1>
• Olive Blakeney     (Actress)
  • She was born in Newport (KY) on August 21, 1894 (a Tueday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 21, 1959 (a Wednesday) at the age of 65. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Newport is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Amity.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Olive Blakeney<1>
• Sarah Tittle Barrett Bolton     (Poet, author)
  • She was born in Newport (KY) on December 18, 1814 (a Sunday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on August 5, 1893 (a Saturday) at the age of 78. She is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery (Marion County, Indiana).
  • Newport is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Amity.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Sarah Tittle Barrett Bolton<1>
• Gay Brewer, Jr.     (Professional golf)
  • He was born in Middletown (OH) on March 19, 1932 (a Saturday) and died in Lexington (KY) on August 31, 2007 (a Friday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Lexington Cemetery (Fayette County, Kentucky).
  • Middletown is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Amity.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gay Brewer, Jr.<1>
• Helen May Butler     (Bandmaster)
  • She was born in Keene (NH) on May 17, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Covington (KY) on June 16, 1957 (a Sunday) at the age of 90. She is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery (Hamilton County, Ohio).
  • Covington is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Amity.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Helen May Butler<1>
• Howie Camnitz     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Covington (KY) on August 22, 1881 (a Monday) and died in Louisville (KY) on March 2, 1960 (a Wednesday) at the age of 78. He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery (Jefferson County, Kentucky).
  • Covington is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Amity.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Howie Camnitz<1>
• Samuel Howard 'Howie' Camnitz     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Covington (KY) on August 22, 1881 (a Monday) and died in Louisville (KY) on March 2, 1960 (a Wednesday) at the age of 78. He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery (Jefferson County, Kentucky).
  • Covington is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Amity.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Samuel Howard 'Howie' Camnitz<1>
• Alice Cary     (Poet, author)
  • She was born in Mount Healthy (OH) on April 26, 1820 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on February 12, 1871 (a Sunday) at the age of 50. She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
  • Mount Healthy is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Amity.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Alice Cary<1>
• Phoebe Cary     (Poet)
  • She was born in Mount Healthy (OH) on September 4, 1824 (a Saturday) and died in Newport (RI) on July 31, 1871 (a Monday) at the age of 46. She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
  • Mount Healthy is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Amity.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Phoebe Cary<1>
• Marguerite Clark     (Actress)
  • She was born in Avondale (OH) on February 22, 1883 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on September 25, 1940 (a Wednesday) at the age of 57. She is buried at Metairie Cemetery (Orleans Parish, Louisiana).
  • Avondale is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Amity.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Marguerite Clark<1>
• Levi Coffin     (Abolitionist, humanitarian)
  • He was born somewhere in Guilford County on October 28, 1798 (a Sunday) and died in Avondale (OH) on September 16, 1877 (a Sunday) at the age of 78. He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery (Hamilton County, Ohio).
  • Avondale is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Amity.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Levi Coffin<1>
• William Dickerson     (Actor)
  • He was born in Union (KY) on February 15, 1928 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 1, 1999 (a Thursday) at the age of 71. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Union is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Amity.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Dickerson<1>
• Frank Duveneck     (Artist)
  • He was born in Covington (KY) on October 9, 1848 (a Monday) and died in Covington (KY) on January 3, 1919 (a Friday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Mother of God Cemetery (Kenton County, Kentucky).
  • Covington is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Amity.
  • Covington is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Amity.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank Duveneck<1>
• Merie Ireland Earls     (Actress)
  • She was born in Morrow (OH) on May 13, 1889 (a Monday) and died in Glendale (CA) on November 4, 1984 (a Sunday) at the age of 95. She is buried at Green Lawn Cemetery (Franklin County, Ohio).
  • Morrow is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Amity.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Merie Ireland Earls<1>
• Haven Gillespie     (Songwriter)
  • Born: James Lamont Gillespie
  • He was born in Covington (KY) on February 6, 1888 (a Monday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on March 14, 1975 (a Friday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Covington is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Amity.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Haven Gillespie<1>
• Edward D. 'Ed' Glenn     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Cincinnati (OH) in October 1875 and died in Ludlow (KY) on December 6, 1911 (a Wednesday).
  • Cincinnati is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Amity.
  • Ludlow is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Amity.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward D. 'Ed' Glenn<1>

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