Big Springs (Logan County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Big Springs ...

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

Neil Alden Armstrong (Astronaut, test pilot)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Neil Alden Armstrong<1>
- He was born in Wapakoneta (OH) on August 5, 1930 (a Tuesday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on August 25, 2012 (a Saturday).
- Wapakoneta is located in Auglaize County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Big Springs (which is located in Logan County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- The body was cremated.
Walter Baldwin (Actor)
- Full name: Walter S. Baldwin, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Baldwin<1>
- He was born in Lima (OH) on January 2, 1889 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on January 27, 1977 (a Thursday).
- Lima is located in Allen County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Big Springs (which is located in Logan County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- We don't have any burial details.
Claud Beelman (Architect)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Claud Beelman<1>
- He was born in Bellefontaine (OH) on January 20, 1884 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 31, 1963 (a Thursday).
- Bellefontaine is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Big Springs. Both communities are located in Logan County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Larry Cox (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Cox<1>
- He was born in Bluffton (OH) on September 11, 1947 (a Thursday) and died in Bellefontaine (OH) on February 17, 1990 (a Saturday).
- Bluffton is located in Allen County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Big Springs (which is located in Logan County).
- Bellefontaine is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Big Springs. Both communities are located in Logan County.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Gethsemani Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west northwest of Big Springs. The cemetery is located in Allen County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gethsemani Cemetery<1>
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Florence Harding (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Warren Harding (1921 - 1923))
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Florence Harding<1>
- She was born in Marion (OH) on August 15, 1860 (a Wednesday) and died in Oak Grove (OH) on November 21, 1924 (a Friday).
- Marion is located in Marion County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Big Springs (which is located in Logan County).
- Oak Grove is located in Washington County, Ohio.
- At the time of her death, she was 64.
- She is buried at Harding Memorial Park, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Big Springs. The cemetery is located in Marion County, Ohio.
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Frank McKinney 'Kin' Hubbard (Cartoonist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank McKinney 'Kin' Hubbard<1>
- He was born in Bellefontaine (OH) on September 1, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on December 26, 1930 (a Friday).
- Bellefontaine is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Big Springs. Both communities are located in Logan County.
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery<1>
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Kin Hubbard (Cartoonist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kin Hubbard<1>
- He was born in Bellefontaine (OH) on September 1, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on December 26, 1930 (a Friday).
- Bellefontaine is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Big Springs. Both communities are located in Logan County.
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery<1>
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Dudley Nichols (Screenwriter)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dudley Nichols<1>
- He was born in Wapakoneta (OH) on April 6, 1895 (a Saturday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on January 4, 1960 (a Monday).
- Wapakoneta is located in Auglaize County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Big Springs (which is located in Logan County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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Robert Franklin Slatzer (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Franklin Slatzer<1>
- He was born in Marion (OH) on April 4, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 28, 2005 (a Monday).
- Marion is located in Marion County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Big Springs (which is located in Logan County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Emmett Vogan (Actor)
- Full name: Charles Emmett Vogan
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emmett Vogan<1>
- He was born in Lima (OH) on September 27, 1893 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 13, 1969 (a Thursday).
- Lima is located in Allen County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Big Springs (which is located in Logan County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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H. M. Walker (Screenwriter)
- Full name: Harley Marquis Walker
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for H. M. Walker<1>
- He was born in Middleburg (OH) on June 27, 1878 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 22, 1937 (a Tuesday).
- Middleburg is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Big Springs. Both communities are located in Logan County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Michael Timothy 'Jimmy' Walsh (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Timothy 'Jimmy' Walsh<1>
- He was born in Lima (OH) on March 25, 1886 (a Thursday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on January 21, 1947 (a Tuesday).
- Lima is located in Allen County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Big Springs (which is located in Logan County).
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at New Cathedral Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Cathedral Cemetery<1>
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William Lord Wright (Screenwriter, producer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Lord Wright<1>
- He was born in Bellefontaine (OH) on November 14, 1879 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on June 21, 1947 (a Saturday).
- Bellefontaine is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Big Springs. Both communities are located in Logan County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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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.