Reeds Mill (Jefferson County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Reeds Mill ...

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

Jesse Cail 'Crab' Burkett (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Wheeling (WV) on December 4, 1868 (a Friday) and died in Worcester (MA) on May 27, 1953 (a Wednesday).
- Wheeling is located in Ohio County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Reeds Mill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, which is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jesse Cail 'Crab' Burkett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Reeds Mill to St. John's Cemetery
William Russell 'Russ' Craft (Professional football)
- He was born in McEwen (TN) on October 15, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Wellsburg (WV) on January 12, 2009 (a Monday).
- McEwen is located in Humphreys County, Tennessee.
- Wellsburg is located in Brooke County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of Reeds Mill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Franklin Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east southeast of Reeds Mill. The cemetery is located in Brooke County, West Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Russell 'Russ' Craft<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Franklin Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Reeds Mill to Franklin Cemetery
Henrietta Crosman (Actress)
- She was born in Wheeling (WV) on September 2, 1861 (a Monday) and died in Pelham Manor (NY) on October 31, 1944 (a Tuesday).
- Wheeling is located in Ohio County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Reeds Mill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Pelham Manor is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henrietta Crosman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Reeds Mill to Ferncliff Cemetery
John S. 'Jack' Easton (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bridgeport (OH) on February 22, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Steubenville (OH) on November 28, 1903 (a Saturday).
- Bridgeport is located in Belmont County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Reeds Mill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Steubenville is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Reeds Mill. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John S. 'Jack' Easton<1>
Charley Arthur 'Pretty Boy' Floyd (Crime figure)
- He was born in Adairsville (GA) on February 3, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in East Liverpool (OH) on October 22, 1934 (a Monday).
- Adairsville is located in Bartow County, Georgia.
- East Liverpool is located in Columbiana County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Reeds Mill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Akins Cemetery, which is located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charley Arthur 'Pretty Boy' Floyd<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Akins Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Akins Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Reeds Mill to Akins Cemetery
Joseph Francis 'Joe' Fortunato, Jr. (Professional football)
- He was born in Mingo Junction (OH) on March 28, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Natchez (MS) on November 6, 2017 (a Monday).
- Mingo Junction is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Reeds Mill. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- Natchez is located in Adams County, Mississippi.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Natchez City Cemetery, which is located in Adams County, Mississippi.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Francis 'Joe' Fortunato, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Natchez City Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Reeds Mill to Natchez City Cemetery
Thomas A. Franckhauser (Professional football)
- He was born in Steubenville (OH) on May 26, 1937 (a Wednesday) and died in Houston (TX) on April 17, 1997 (a Thursday).
- Steubenville is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Reeds Mill. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas A. Franckhauser<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Reeds Mill to Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park
Gene 'Augie' Freese (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Wheeling (WV) on January 8, 1934 (a Monday) and died in Metairie (LA) on June 18, 2013 (a Tuesday).
- Wheeling is located in Ohio County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Reeds Mill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Metairie is located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, which is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gene 'Augie' Freese<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Metairie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Reeds Mill to Metairie Cemetery
Clark Gable (Oscar winning actor)
- Full name: William Clark Gable
- He was born in Cadiz (OH) on February 1, 1901 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 16, 1960 (a Wednesday).
- Cadiz is located in Harrison County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Reeds Mill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clark Gable<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Reeds Mill to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Rob Garrison (Actor)
- He was born in Wheeling (WV) on January 23, 1960 (a Saturday) and died in Wheeling (WV) on September 27, 2019 (a Friday).
- Wheeling is located in Ohio County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Reeds Mill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Wheeling is located in Ohio County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Reeds Mill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rob Garrison<1>
Alex John Groza (Professional basketball, Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in Martins Ferry (OH) on October 7, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in San Diego (CA) on January 21, 1995 (a Saturday).
- Martins Ferry is located in Belmont County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Reeds Mill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alex John Groza<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Reeds Mill to Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
Gary Michael Jeter (Professional football)
- He was born in Weirton (WV) on January 24, 1955 (a Monday) and died in Plainsboro (NJ) on March 9, 2016 (a Wednesday).
- Weirton is located in Hancock County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Reeds Mill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Plainsboro is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary Michael Jeter<1>
William Ellsworth 'Elzy' Lay (Crime figure)
- He was born in Mount Pleasant (OH) on November 25, 1868 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 10, 1934 (a Saturday).
- Mount Pleasant is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Reeds Mill. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Ellsworth 'Elzy' Lay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Reeds Mill to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
John Joseph 'Johnny' Lipon (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Martins Ferry (OH) on November 10, 1922 (a Friday) and died in Houston (TX) on August 17, 1998 (a Monday).
- Martins Ferry is located in Belmont County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Reeds Mill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Joseph 'Johnny' Lipon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Oaks Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Oaks Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Reeds Mill to Memorial Oaks Cemetery
Dean Martin (Actor, comedian, singer)
- Born: Dino Paul Crocetti
- He was born in Steubenville (OH) on June 7, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on December 25, 1995 (a Monday).
- Steubenville is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Reeds Mill. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dean Martin<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Reeds Mill to Westwood Memorial Park
John James McCook (Social reformer, educator)
- He was born in Lisbon (OH) on February 4, 1843 (a Saturday) and died in Hartford (CT) on January 9, 1927 (a Sunday).
- Lisbon is located in Columbiana County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Reeds Mill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, which is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John James McCook<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Reeds Mill to Cedar Hill Cemetery
William Holmes McGuffey (Author, educator)
- He was born in Claysville (PA) on September 23, 1800 (a Tuesday) and died in Charlottesville (VA) on May 4, 1873 (a Sunday).
- Claysville is located in Washington County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Reeds Mill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Charlottesville is located in , Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Holmes McGuffey<1>
Burr McIntosh (Actor)
- Full name: Burr William McIntosh
- He was born in Wellsville (OH) on August 21, 1862 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on April 28, 1942 (a Tuesday).
- Wellsville is located in Columbiana County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Reeds Mill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Hollywood 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Burr McIntosh<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Reeds Mill to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Effie A. Milford (Actress)
- She was born in Steubenville (OH) on December 28, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in Fort Lauderdale (FL) on August 7, 1987 (a Friday).
- Steubenville is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Reeds Mill. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- Fort Lauderdale is located in Broward County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Effie A. Milford<1>
George Ault 'Tad' Mosel (Playwright, screenwriter)
- He was born in Steubenville (OH) on May 1, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Concord (NH) on August 24, 2008 (a Sunday).
- Steubenville is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Reeds Mill. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- Concord is located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Wildwood Cemetery, which is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Ault 'Tad' Mosel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wildwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wildwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Reeds Mill to Wildwood Cemetery
Joe Muranyi (Musician)
- He was born in Martins Ferry (OH) on January 14, 1928 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on April 20, 2012 (a Friday).
- Martins Ferry is located in Belmont County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Reeds Mill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Muranyi<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Reeds Mill to Ferncliff 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.