Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Burwell. 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.
Blanche Barrow (Crime figure)
Born: Bennie Iva Caldwell
She was born in Garvin (OK) on January 1, 1911 (a Sunday) and died in Dallas (TX) on December 24, 1988 (a Saturday) at the age of 77. She is buried at Grove Hill Memorial Park (Dallas County, Texas).
Garvin is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Burwell.
Harry David 'The Cat' Brecheen (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Broken Bow (OK) on October 14, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Bethany (OK) on January 17, 2004 (a Saturday) at the age of 89. He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery (Pontotoc County, Oklahoma).
Broken Bow is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Burwell.
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.