Marathon (Clermont County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Marathon ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Marathon. 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Marathon (which is located in Clermont 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>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Marathon to Kensico Cemetery
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 west of Marathon (which is located in Clermont County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west northwest of Marathon. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gate of Heaven Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Marathon 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Marathon (which is located in Clermont County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west of Marathon. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Joseph Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Marathon 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Marathon (which is located in Clermont County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west of Marathon. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Joseph Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Marathon to St. Joseph 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 in Warren County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Marathon (which is located in Clermont 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.
- Google driving directions:
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- From Marathon to Valhalla Memorial Park
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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Marathon (which is located in Clermont 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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- From Marathon to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Marathon (which is located in Clermont 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>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Marathon to Crown Hill Cemetery
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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Marathon (which is located in Clermont County).
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Marathon. 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 Marathon to Spring Grove Cemetery
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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Marathon (which is located in Clermont 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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- From Marathon to Cave Hill Cemetery
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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Marathon (which is located in Clermont 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>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Marathon to Cave Hill 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Marathon (which is located in Clermont 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>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Repose Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Marathon 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Marathon (which is located in Clermont 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>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Marathon 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Marathon (which is located in Clermont 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>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Marathon 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Marathon (which is located in Clermont 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>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Marathon 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Marathon (which is located in Clermont County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Marathon. 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 Marathon to Spring Grove Cemetery
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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Marathon (which is located in Clermont County).
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Marathon (which is located in Clermont County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mother of God Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west southwest of Marathon. The cemetery is located in Kenton County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mother of God Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mother of God Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Marathon to Mother of God 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 in Warren County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Marathon (which is located in Clermont 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>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Marathon 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Marathon (which is located in Clermont County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Marathon (which is located in Clermont County).
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
Haven Gillespie (Songwriter)
- Born: James Lamont Gillespie
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Haven Gillespie<1>
- He was born in Covington (KY) on February 6, 1888 (a Monday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on March 14, 1975 (a Friday).
- Covington is located in Kenton County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Marathon (which is located in Clermont County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- 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>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Marathon to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)
Edward D. 'Ed' Glenn (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward D. 'Ed' Glenn<1>
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) in October 1875 and died in Ludlow (KY) on December 6, 1911 (a Wednesday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Marathon (which is located in Clermont County).
- Ludlow is located in Kenton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Marathon (which is located in Clermont County).
Ulysses S. Grant (18th President of the US (1869 - 1877))
- Born: Hiram Ulysses Grant
- Full name: Ulysses Simpson Grant
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ulysses S. Grant<1>
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Marathon. Both communities are located in Clermont County.
- Wilton is located in Saratoga County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.

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.