Somerville (Butler County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Somerville ...

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

James Alexander (Actor)
- He was born in Richmond (IN) on May 20, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 1, 1961 (a Wednesday).
- Richmond is located in Wayne County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Somerville (which is located in Butler County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Alexander<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Somerville to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Albert J. 'Ali Baba' Babartsky (Professional football)
- He was born in Shenandoah (PA) on April 19, 1915 (a Monday) and died in Dayton (OH) on December 29, 2002 (a Sunday).
- Shenandoah is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Somerville (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east northeast of Somerville. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert J. 'Ali Baba' Babartsky<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Somerville to Calvary Cemetery
Bernie Babcock (Author, playwright, journalist)
- She was born in Union (OH) on April 28, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in Petit Jean (AR) on June 14, 1962 (a Thursday).
- Union is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Somerville (which is located in Butler County).
- Petit Jean is located in Yell County, Arkansas.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery, which is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bernie Babcock<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery (AR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Somerville to Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery
Eugene Hoy Barksdale (Aviator)
- He was born in Goshen Springs (MS) on September 5, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Dayton (OH) on August 11, 1926 (a Wednesday).
- Goshen Springs is located in Rankin County, Mississippi.
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Somerville (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 29.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugene Hoy Barksdale<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Somerville to Arlington National Cemetery
Charles Arthur Bassett, II (Astronaut)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on December 30, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Berkeley (MO) on February 28, 1966 (a Monday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Somerville (which is located in Butler County).
- Berkeley is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Arthur Bassett, II<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Somerville to Arlington National Cemetery
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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Somerville (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Somerville. 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 Somerville 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 southeast of Somerville (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south of Somerville. 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 Somerville 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 southeast of Somerville (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south of Somerville. 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 Somerville to St. Joseph Cemetery
Marian Bergeron (Miss America (1933), singer)
- She was born in West Haven (CT) on May 3, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Kettering (OH) on October 22, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- West Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Kettering is located in Montgomery County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Somerville (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Woodland Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east northeast of Somerville. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marian Bergeron<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 Somerville to Woodland Cemetery
Johnny Black (Songwriter)
- Full name: John Stewart Black
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on September 30, 1891 (a Wednesday) and died in Hamilton (OH) on June 9, 1936 (a Tuesday).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- Hamilton is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Somerville. Both communities are located in Butler County.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southeast of Somerville. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Black<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 Somerville to Spring Grove Cemetery
Gay Brewer, Jr. (Professional golf)
- He was born in Middletown (OH) on March 19, 1932 (a Saturday) and died in Lexington (KY) on August 31, 2007 (a Friday).
- Middletown is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Somerville. Both communities are located in Butler County.
- Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, which is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gay Brewer, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lexington Cemetery (KY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Somerville to Lexington Cemetery
Walter Richard Brookins (Aviation pioneer)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on July 11, 1889 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 29, 1953 (a Wednesday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Somerville (which is located in Butler County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Richard Brookins<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Somerville to Valhalla Memorial Park
Thomas Allen 'Timothy' Brown (Professional football, actor, singer)
- Also known as: Timothy Allen Brown
- He was born in Richmond (IN) on May 24, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on April 4, 2020 (a Saturday).
- Richmond is located in Wayne County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Somerville (which is located in Butler County).
- Palm Springs is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Allen 'Timothy' Brown<1>
Ralph Byrd (Actor)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on April 22, 1909 (a Thursday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on August 18, 1952 (a Monday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Somerville (which is located in Butler County).
- Tarzana is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Byrd<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Somerville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Alice Cary (Poet, author)
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Somerville (which is located in Butler 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alice Cary<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Somerville to Green - Wood Cemetery
Phoebe Cary (Poet)
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Somerville (which is located in Butler 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phoebe Cary<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Somerville to Green - Wood Cemetery
Marguerite Clark (Actress)
- She was born in Avondale (OH) on February 22, 1883 (a Thursday) and died in Lenox Hill (NY) on September 25, 1940 (a Wednesday).
- Avondale is located in Hamilton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Somerville (which is located in Butler County).
- Lenox Hill is located in New York 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marguerite Clark<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Metairie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Metairie Cemetery (LA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Somerville to Metairie Cemetery
Levi Coffin (Abolitionist, humanitarian)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Somerville (which is located in Butler 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 south southeast of Somerville. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Levi Coffin<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 Somerville to Spring Grove Cemetery
Elinor Martineau Coyle (Author, photographer, historian)
- She was born in Marinette (WI) on June 7, 1909 (a Monday) and died in Dayton (OH) on August 21, 1997 (a Thursday).
- Marinette is located in Marinette County, Wisconsin.
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Somerville (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elinor Martineau Coyle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Somerville to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Paul Laurence Dunbar (Poet, novelist, playwright)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on June 27, 1872 (a Thursday) and died in Dayton (OH) on February 9, 1906 (a Friday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Somerville (which is located in Butler County).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Somerville (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Woodland Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east northeast of Somerville. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Laurence Dunbar<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 Somerville to Woodland Cemetery
John Early (Actor, entertainer)
- Full name: John Wesley Early
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on September 29, 1867 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on January 7, 1928 (a Saturday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Somerville (which is located in Butler County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Early<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eternal Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eternal Hills Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Somerville to Eternal Hills 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.