Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Balls Mills. 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.
Walter Allen 'Heavy' Blair (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Landrus (PA) on October 13, 1883 (a Saturday) and died in Lewisburg (PA) on August 20, 1948 (a Friday).
Landrus is located in Tioga County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Balls Mills (which is located in Lycoming County).
Lewisburg is located in Union County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Balls Mills (which is located in Lycoming County).
At the time of his death, he was 64.
He is buried at Lewisburg Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southeast of Balls Mills. The cemetery is located in Union County, Pennsylvania.
He was born in Lock Haven (PA) on December 12, 1860 (a Wednesday) and died in Williamsport (PA) on April 6, 1908 (a Monday).
Lock Haven is located in Clinton County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Balls Mills (which is located in Lycoming County).
Williamsport is located nearby and to the south of Balls Mills.
At the time of his death, he was 47.
He is buried at Highland Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west southwest of Balls Mills. The cemetery is located in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
Williamsport is located nearby and to the south of Balls Mills.
At the time of his death, he was 73.
We don't have any burial details.
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