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) at the age of 70. He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Zanesville is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Shannon.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Richard Basehart<1>
• 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) at the age of 75.
  • Mount Vernon is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Shannon.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: 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) at the age of 78. He is buried at Lake View Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
  • Chili is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Shannon.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dr. George Washington Crile<1>
• 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 Tueday) at the age of 88. He is buried at Mound View Cemetery (Knox County, Ohio).
  • Mount Vernon is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Shannon.
  • Mount Vernon is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Shannon.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Daniel Decatur 'Dan' Emmett<1>
• 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) at the age of 60. He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Zanesville is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Shannon.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gladden James<1>
• 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) at the age of 55. He is buried at Amity Cemetery (Knox County, Ohio).
  • Mount Vernon is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Shannon.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Paul Lynde<1>
• Edgar J. 'Texas' McNabb     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Coshocton (OH) on October 24, 1865 (a Tueday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on February 28, 1894 (a Wednesday) at the age of 28. He is buried at Mound View Cemetery (Knox County, Ohio).
  • Coshocton is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Shannon.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edgar J. 'Texas' McNabb<1>
• 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) at the age of 61. He is buried at Oak Park Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Zanesville is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Shannon.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Addison Richards<1>
• 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) at the age of 88. He is buried at Peoli Cemetery (Tuscarawas County, Ohio).
  • Newcomerstown is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Shannon.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Cy Young<1>

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