Brecon (Hamilton County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Brecon ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Brecon. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Alexander<1>
- He was born in Newport (KY) on November 29, 1897 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on July 13, 1982 (a Tuesday).
- Newport is located in Campbell County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Brecon (which is located in Hamilton County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
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Gus Bell (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gus Bell<1>
- He was born in Louisville (KY) on November 15, 1928 (a Thursday) and died in Montgomery (OH) on May 7, 1995 (a Sunday).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Montgomery is located nearby and to the south of Brecon.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located nearby and to the southeast of Brecon.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gate of Heaven Cemetery<1>
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Larry Benton (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Benton<1>
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on November 20, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in Amberley (OH) on April 3, 1953 (a Friday).
- Saint Louis is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Amberley is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Brecon. Both communities are located in Hamilton County.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Brecon. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery<1>
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Lawrence James 'Larry' Benton (Professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence James 'Larry' Benton<1>
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on November 20, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in Amberley (OH) on April 3, 1953 (a Friday).
- Saint Louis is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Amberley is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Brecon. Both communities are located in Hamilton County.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Brecon. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery<1>
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Marian Bergeron (Miss America (1933), singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marian Bergeron<1>
- She was born in West Haven (CT) on May 3, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Kettering (OH) on October 22, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- West Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Kettering is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Brecon (which is located in Hamilton County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Woodland Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the north northeast of Brecon. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery<1>
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Clem Bevans (Actor)
- Born: Clement Guy Blevins
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clem Bevans<1>
- He was born in Cozaddale (OH) on October 16, 1879 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on August 11, 1963 (a Sunday).
- Cozaddale is located in Warren County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Brecon (which is located in Hamilton County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Johnny Black (Songwriter)
- Full name: John Stewart Black
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Black<1>
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on September 30, 1891 (a Wednesday) and died in Hamilton (OH) on June 9, 1936 (a Tuesday).
- Saint Louis is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Hamilton is located in Butler County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Brecon (which is located in Hamilton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Brecon. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery<1>
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Olive Blakeney (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Olive Blakeney<1>
- She was born in Newport (KY) on August 21, 1894 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 21, 1959 (a Wednesday).
- Newport is located in Campbell County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Brecon (which is located in Hamilton County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 65.
- She 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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Sarah Tittle Barrett Bolton (Poet, author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sarah Tittle Barrett Bolton<1>
- She was born in Newport (KY) on December 18, 1814 (a Sunday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on August 5, 1893 (a Saturday).
- Newport is located in Campbell County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Brecon (which is located in Hamilton County).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She 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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Erma Bombeck (Columnist)
- Born: Erma Louise Fiste
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Erma Bombeck<1>
- She was born in Bellbrook (OH) on February 21, 1927 (a Monday) and died in San Francisco (CA) on April 22, 1996 (a Monday).
- Bellbrook is located in Greene County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Brecon (which is located in Hamilton County).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- She is buried at Woodland Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the north northeast of Brecon. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery<1>
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Gay Brewer, Jr. (Professional golf)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gay Brewer, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Middletown (OH) on March 19, 1932 (a Saturday) and died in Lexington (KY) on August 31, 2007 (a Friday).
- Middletown is located in Butler County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Brecon (which is located in Hamilton County).
- Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, which is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery<1>
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Helen May Butler (Bandmaster)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen May Butler<1>
- She was born in Keene (NH) on May 17, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Covington (KY) on June 16, 1957 (a Sunday).
- Keene is located in Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Brecon (which is located in Hamilton County).
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Brecon. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery<1>
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Howie Camnitz (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Howie Camnitz<1>
- He was born in Covington (KY) on August 22, 1881 (a Monday) and died in Louisville (KY) on March 2, 1960 (a Wednesday).
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Brecon (which is located in Hamilton County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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Samuel Howard 'Howie' Camnitz (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Howard 'Howie' Camnitz<1>
- He was born in Covington (KY) on August 22, 1881 (a Monday) and died in Louisville (KY) on March 2, 1960 (a Wednesday).
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Brecon (which is located in Hamilton County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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Alice Cary (Poet, author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alice Cary<1>
- 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).
- Mount Healthy is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Brecon. Both communities are located in Hamilton County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 50.
- She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery<1>
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Phoebe Cary (Poet)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phoebe Cary<1>
- She was born in Mount Healthy (OH) on September 4, 1824 (a Saturday) and died in Newport (RI) on July 31, 1871 (a Monday).
- Mount Healthy is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Brecon. Both communities are located in Hamilton County.
- Newport is located in Newport County, Rhode Island.
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery<1>
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Marguerite Clark (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marguerite Clark<1>
- She was born in Avondale (OH) on February 22, 1883 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on September 25, 1940 (a Wednesday).
- Avondale is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Brecon. Both communities are located in Hamilton County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Metairie Cemetery, which is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Metairie Cemetery<1>
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Levi Coffin (Abolitionist, humanitarian)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Levi Coffin<1>
- He was born somewhere in Guilford County (NY) on October 28, 1798 (a Sunday) and died in Avondale (OH) on September 16, 1877 (a Sunday).
- Avondale is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Brecon. Both communities are located in Hamilton County.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Brecon. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery<1>
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William Dickerson (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Dickerson<1>
- He was born in Union (KY) on February 15, 1928 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 1, 1999 (a Thursday).
- Union is located in Boone County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Brecon (which is located in Hamilton County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- 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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Frank Duveneck (Artist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Duveneck<1>
- He was born in Covington (KY) on October 9, 1848 (a Monday) and died in Covington (KY) on January 3, 1919 (a Friday).
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Brecon (which is located in Hamilton County).
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Brecon (which is located in Hamilton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mother of God Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the south southwest of Brecon. The cemetery is located in Kenton County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mother of God Cemetery<1>
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Merie Ireland Earls (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Merie Ireland Earls<1>
- She was born in Morrow (OH) on May 13, 1889 (a Monday) and died in Glendale (CA) on November 4, 1984 (a Sunday).
- Morrow is located in Warren County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Brecon (which is located in Hamilton County).
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Lawn Cemetery<1>
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- From Brecon to Green 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.