Shannon (Muskingum County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Shannon ...

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

Richard Basehart (Actor)
- Full name: John Richard Basehart
- He was born in Zanesville (OH) on August 31, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 17, 1984 (a Monday).
- Zanesville is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Shannon. Both communities are located in Muskingum County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Basehart<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shannon to Westwood Memorial Park
Ollie M. Cline (Professional football)
- He was born in Mount Vernon (OH) on December 31, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Springfield (OH) on May 12, 2001 (a Saturday).
- Mount Vernon is located in Knox County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Shannon (which is located in Muskingum County).
- Springfield is located in Clark County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ollie M. Cline<1>
Dr. George Washington Crile (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Chili (OH) on November 11, 1864 (a Friday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on January 7, 1943 (a Thursday).
- Chili is located in Coshocton County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Shannon (which is located in Muskingum County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. George Washington Crile<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shannon to Lake View Cemetery
Daniel Decatur 'Dan' Emmett (Composer)
- He was born in Mount Vernon (OH) on October 29, 1815 (a Sunday) and died in Mount Vernon (OH) on June 28, 1904 (a Tuesday).
- Mount Vernon is located in Knox County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Shannon (which is located in Muskingum County).
- Mount Vernon is located in Knox County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Shannon (which is located in Muskingum County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Mound View Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Shannon. The cemetery is located in Knox County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daniel Decatur 'Dan' Emmett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mound View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mound View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shannon to Mound View Cemetery
John Glenn (Astronaut)
- Full name: John Herschel Glenn, Jr.
- He was born in Cambridge (OH) on July 18, 1921 (a Monday) and died in Columbus (OH) on December 8, 2016 (a Thursday).
- Cambridge is located in Guernsey County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Shannon (which is located in Muskingum County).
- Columbus is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Glenn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shannon to Arlington National Cemetery
Gladden James (Actor)
- He was born in Zanesville (OH) on February 26, 1888 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on August 28, 1948 (a Saturday).
- Zanesville is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Shannon. Both communities are located in Muskingum County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gladden James<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shannon to Valhalla Memorial Park
Paul Lynde (Actor, comedian)
- Full name: Paul Edward Lynde
- He was born in Mount Vernon (OH) on June 13, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on January 10, 1982 (a Sunday).
- Mount Vernon is located in Knox County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Shannon (which is located in Muskingum County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Amity Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north northwest of Shannon. The cemetery is located in Knox County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Lynde<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Amity Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Amity Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shannon to Amity Cemetery
Edgar J. 'Texas' McNabb (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Coshocton (OH) on October 24, 1865 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on February 28, 1894 (a Wednesday).
- Coshocton is located in Coshocton County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Shannon (which is located in Muskingum County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Mound View Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Shannon. The cemetery is located in Knox County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edgar J. 'Texas' McNabb<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mound View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mound View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shannon to Mound View Cemetery
Addison Richards (Actor)
- He was born in Zanesville (OH) on October 20, 1902 (a Monday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on March 22, 1964 (a Sunday).
- Zanesville is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Shannon. Both communities are located in Muskingum County.
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Oak Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Addison Richards<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shannon to Oak Park Cemetery
Cy Young (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Denton True Young
- He was born in Gilmore (OH) on March 29, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Newcomerstown (OH) on November 4, 1955 (a Friday).
- Gilmore is located in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
- Newcomerstown is located in Tuscarawas County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Shannon (which is located in Muskingum County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Peoli Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the east northeast of Shannon. The cemetery is located in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cy Young<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Peoli Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Peoli Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shannon to Peoli 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.