Ferristown (Brown County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Ferristown ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Ferristown. 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)
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Ferristown (which is located in Brown County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Ferristown. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gus Bell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gate of Heaven Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ferristown to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
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).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- Amberley is located in Hamilton County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Ferristown (which is located in Brown County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the west southwest of Ferristown. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Benton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Joseph Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ferristown to St. Joseph Cemetery
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).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- Amberley is located in Hamilton County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Ferristown (which is located in Brown County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the west southwest of Ferristown. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence James 'Larry' Benton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Joseph Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ferristown to St. Joseph Cemetery
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).
- Cozaddale is located in Warren County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Ferristown (which is located in Brown 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clem Bevans<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ferristown to Valhalla Memorial Park
Erma Bombeck (Columnist)
- Born: Erma Louise Fiste
- 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 north of Ferristown (which is located in Brown 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 37 miles [59.5 km] to the north northwest of Ferristown. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Erma Bombeck<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ferristown to Woodland Cemetery
Milton Caniff (Cartoonist)
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Ferristown (which is located in Brown 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Milton Caniff<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Repose Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Repose Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ferristown to Mt. Repose Cemetery
Edwin Hamilton Davis (Scientist)
- He was born in Hillsboro (OH) on January 22, 1811 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on May 15, 1888 (a Tuesday).
- Hillsboro is located in Highland County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Ferristown (which is located in Brown County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, which is located in Ross County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edwin Hamilton Davis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grandview Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ferristown to Grandview Cemetery
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).
- Morrow is located in Warren County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Ferristown (which is located in Brown 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Merie Ireland Earls<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Lawn Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ferristown to Green Lawn Cemetery
William 'Buck' Ewing (Major League Baseball)
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Ferristown (which is located in Brown County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Buck' Ewing<1>
Ulysses S. Grant (18th President of the US (1869 - 1877))
- Full name: Ulysses Simpson Grant
- Born: Hiram Ulysses Grant
- He was born in Point Pleasant (OH) on April 27, 1822 (a Saturday) and died in Wilton (NY) on July 23, 1885 (a Thursday).
- Point Pleasant is located in Clermont County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Ferristown (which is located in Brown County).
- Wilton is located in Saratoga County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ulysses S. Grant<1>
Winfield Scott Hastings (Major League Baseball)
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Ferristown (which is located in Brown 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Winfield Scott Hastings<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Los Angeles National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ferristown to Los Angeles National Cemetery
Clarence M. Jones (Musician)
- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Ferristown (which is located in Brown 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north northeast of Ferristown. The cemetery is located in Clinton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence M. Jones<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sugar Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sugar Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ferristown to Sugar Grove Cemetery
Dorothy 'Dottie' Kamenshek (Professional baseball)
- She was born in Norwood (OH) on December 21, 1925 (a Monday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on May 17, 2010 (a Monday).
- Norwood is located in Hamilton County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Ferristown (which is located in Brown County).
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy 'Dottie' Kamenshek<1>
Johnny Paycheck (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Donald Eugene Lytle
- He was born in Greenfield (OH) on May 31, 1938 (a Tuesday) and died in Nashville (TN) on February 19, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Greenfield is located in Highland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Ferristown (which is located in Brown County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Paycheck<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ferristown to Woodlawn Memorial Park
George 'Yatz' Proeser (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on May 30, 1864 (a Monday) and died in New Burlington (OH) on October 13, 1941 (a Monday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- New Burlington is located in Clinton County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Ferristown (which is located in Brown County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the west of Ferristown. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George 'Yatz' Proeser<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ferristown to Spring Grove Cemetery
Louis T. Rebisso (Sculptor)
- Full name: Louis Thomas Rebisso
- He was born in Genoa (Italy) on April 23, 1837 (a Sunday) and died in Norwood (OH) on May 2, 1899 (a Tuesday).
- Norwood is located in Hamilton County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Ferristown (which is located in Brown County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the west of Ferristown. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louis T. Rebisso<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ferristown to Spring Grove Cemetery
Belle Stoddard (Actress)
- Full name: Annie Belle Stoddard
- She was born in Remington (OH) on September 13, 1869 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 13, 1950 (a Wednesday).
- Remington is located in Hamilton County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Ferristown (which is located in Brown County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Belle Stoddard<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ferristown to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Harry Swoger (Actor)
- He was born in Clinton (OH) on March 6, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on June 14, 1970 (a Sunday).
- Clinton is located in Clinton County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Ferristown (which is located in Brown County).
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Swoger<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ferristown to Valhalla Memorial Park
Artus Van Briggle (Artist)
- He was born in Felicity (OH) on March 21, 1869 (a Sunday) and died in Colorado Springs (CO) on July 4, 1904 (a Monday).
- Felicity is located in Clermont County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Ferristown (which is located in Brown County).
- Colorado Springs is located in El Paso County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in El Paso County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Artus Van Briggle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (CO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ferristown to Evergreen Cemetery
Vera-Ellen (Actress, singer, dancer)
- Born: Vera-Ellen Westmeyer Rohe
- She was born in Norwood (OH) on February 16, 1921 (a Wednesday) and died in Westwood (CA) on August 30, 1981 (a Sunday).
- Norwood is located in Hamilton County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Ferristown (which is located in Brown County).
- Westwood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 60.
- She is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vera-Ellen<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glen Haven Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ferristown to Glen Haven Memorial Park

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.