Edwardsville (Warren County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Edwardsville ...

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

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 in Hamilton County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Edwardsville (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west southwest of Edwardsville. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gate of Heaven Cemetery<1>
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- From Edwardsville to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
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 in Hamilton County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Edwardsville (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the west southwest of Edwardsville. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery<1>
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- From Edwardsville to St. Joseph Cemetery
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 in Hamilton County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Edwardsville (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the west southwest of Edwardsville. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Edwardsville to St. Joseph Cemetery
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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Edwardsville (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Woodland Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northwest of Edwardsville. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery<1>
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- From Edwardsville to Woodland Cemetery
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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Edwardsville. Both communities are located in Warren 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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- From Edwardsville to Valhalla Memorial Park
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Edwardsville (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west southwest of Edwardsville. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery<1>
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- From Edwardsville to Spring Grove Cemetery
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Edwardsville (which is located in Warren 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northwest of Edwardsville. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery<1>
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- From your current location to Woodland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edwardsville to Woodland Cemetery
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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Edwardsville (which is located in Warren 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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- From Edwardsville to Lexington Cemetery
Milton Caniff (Cartoonist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Milton Caniff<1>
- He was born in Hillsboro (OH) on February 28, 1907 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on April 3, 1988 (a Sunday).
- Hillsboro is located in Highland County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Edwardsville (which is located in Warren County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Mt. Repose Cemetery, which is located in Rockland County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Repose Cemetery<1>
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- From Edwardsville to Mt. Repose Cemetery
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 in Hamilton County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Edwardsville (which is located in Warren 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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- From Edwardsville to Green - Wood Cemetery
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 in Hamilton County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Edwardsville (which is located in Warren 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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- From Edwardsville to Green - Wood Cemetery
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 in Hamilton County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Edwardsville (which is located in Warren 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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- From Edwardsville to Metairie Cemetery
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 in Hamilton County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Edwardsville (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west southwest of Edwardsville. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edwardsville to Spring Grove Cemetery
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 nearby and to the west of Edwardsville.
- 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 Edwardsville to Green Lawn Cemetery
William 'Buck' Ewing (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Buck' Ewing<1>
- He was born in Hoagland (OH) on October 17, 1859 (a Monday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on October 20, 1906 (a Saturday).
- Hoagland is located in Highland County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Edwardsville (which is located in Warren County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Edwardsville (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
Charley Grapewin (Actor)
- Born: Charles Ellsworth Grapevine
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charley Grapewin<1>
- He was born in Xenia (OH) on December 20, 1869 (a Monday) and died in Corona (CA) on February 2, 1956 (a Thursday).
- Xenia is located in Greene County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Edwardsville (which is located in Warren County).
- Corona is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- 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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- From Edwardsville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
Winfield Scott Hastings (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Winfield Scott Hastings<1>
- He was born in Hillsboro (OH) on August 10, 1847 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 14, 1907 (a Wednesday).
- Hillsboro is located in Highland County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Edwardsville (which is located in Warren County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery<1>
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- From Edwardsville to Los Angeles National Cemetery
Clarence M. Jones (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence M. Jones<1>
- He was born in Wilmington (OH) on August 15, 1889 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on June 1, 1949 (a Wednesday).
- Wilmington is located in Clinton County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Edwardsville (which is located in Warren County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Sugar Grove Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Edwardsville. The cemetery is located in Clinton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sugar Grove Cemetery<1>
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- From Edwardsville to Sugar Grove Cemetery
Earl M. Lawson, Jr. (Journalist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl M. Lawson, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Xenia (OH) on February 1, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Sacramento (CA) on January 14, 2003 (a Tuesday).
- Xenia is located in Greene County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Edwardsville (which is located in Warren County).
- Sacramento is located in Sacramento County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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- From Edwardsville to Arlington National Cemetery
Edward Lewber (Race car driver)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Lewber<1>
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on June 26, 1917 (a Tuesday) and died in Xenia (OH) on April 24, 1995 (a Monday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Edwardsville (which is located in Warren County).
- Xenia is located in Greene County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Edwardsville (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the north northwest of Edwardsville. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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- From Edwardsville to Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery
John Martinkovic (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Martinkovic<1>
- He was born in Hamilton (OH) on April 4, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Allouez (WI) on February 8, 2018 (a Thursday).
- Hamilton is located in Butler County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Edwardsville (which is located in Warren County).
- Allouez is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Allouez Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allouez Catholic Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Allouez Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edwardsville to Allouez Catholic 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.