Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Parallel. 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 Herman Banning (Pioneer Aviator)
He was born in Carlton (OK) on November 5, 1899 (a Sunday) and died in San Diego (CA) on February 5, 1933 (a Sunday) at the age of 33.
Carlton is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Parallel.
She was born in Watonga (OK) on March 15, 1930 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 5, 2003 (a Sunday) at the age of 72. She is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
Watonga is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Parallel.
She was born in Leedey (OK) on November 8, 1931 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on June 13, 1979 (a Wednesday) at the age of 47. She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
Leedey is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Parallel.
He was born in Clinton (OK) on July 8, 1961 (a Saturday) and died in Moore (OK) on February 5, 2024 (a Monday) at the age of 62. We don't have any burial details.
Clinton is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Parallel.
He was born in Watonga (OK) on December 7, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in Glendale (CA) on February 20, 1985 (a Wednesday) at the age of 80. He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
Watonga is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Parallel.
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