Basforth Acres (Westmoreland County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Basforth Acres ...

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

John Charles Barclay (Inventor)
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- He was born in Greensburg (PA) on April 17, 1856 (a Thursday) and died in Easton (PA) on August 24, 1934 (a Friday).
- Greensburg is located nearby and to the southeast of Basforth Acres.
- Easton is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, which is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hebron Cemetery<1>
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Earl Thomas Beal (Musician)
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- He was born in Donora (PA) on July 18, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on March 22, 2001 (a Thursday).
- Donora is located in Washington County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Basforth Acres (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Mt. Zion Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Zion Memorial Cemetery<1>
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Ziggy Bella (Violinist, orchestra leader)
- Born: Julius Margitza
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- He was born in Braddock (PA) on June 14, 1910 (a Tuesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on August 29, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- Braddock is located in Allegheny County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Basforth Acres (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
Nellie Bly (Journalist)
- Born: Elizabeth Jane Cochrane
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- She was born in Cochrans Mills (PA) on May 5, 1864 (a Thursday) and died in Bronx (NY) on January 27, 1922 (a Friday).
- Cochrans Mills is located in Armstrong County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Basforth Acres (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Bronx is located in Bronx County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
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William Dickson Boyce (Founder of the Boy Scouts of America)
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- He was born in New Texas (PA) on June 16, 1858 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 11, 1929 (a Tuesday).
- New Texas is located in Allegheny County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Basforth Acres (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Ottawa Ave. Cemetery, which is located in La Salle County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ottawa Ave. Cemetery<1>
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George Brenlin (Actor)
- Born: George Brendlinger
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- He was born in Pitcairn (PA) on October 10, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 21, 1986 (a Sunday).
- Pitcairn is located in Allegheny County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Basforth Acres (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
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Don Brockett (Actor)
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- He was born in Lawrenceville (PA) on January 30, 1930 (a Thursday) and died in Lawrenceville (PA) on May 2, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Basforth Acres (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Basforth Acres (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west northwest of Basforth Acres. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery<1>
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John Mitchell Brooks (Civil rights activist)
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- He was born in Braddock (PA) on September 1, 1917 (a Saturday) and died in Richmond (VA) on August 8, 1980 (a Friday).
- Braddock is located in Allegheny County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Basforth Acres (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Richmond is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Riverview Cemetery, which is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
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James 'Buster' Clarkson (Negro League Baseball)
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- He was born in Hopkins (SC) on March 13, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Jeannette (PA) on January 18, 1989 (a Wednesday).
- Hopkins is located in Richland County, South Carolina.
- Jeannette is located nearby and to the southwest of Basforth Acres.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Brush Creek Cemetery, located nearby and to the west southwest of Basforth Acres.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Brush Creek Cemetery<1>
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Lloyd Colteryahn (Professional football)
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- He was born in Brentwood (PA) on August 26, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Dunedin (FL) on May 2, 2011 (a Monday).
- Brentwood is located in Allegheny County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Basforth Acres (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Dunedin is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
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Myrna J. Darby (Actree)
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- She was born in Connellsville (PA) on April 10, 1908 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on September 26, 1929 (a Thursday).
- Connellsville is located in Fayette County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Basforth Acres (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 21.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
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Stephen Foster (Composer)
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- He was born in Lawrenceville (PA) on July 4, 1826 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on January 13, 1864 (a Wednesday).
- Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Basforth Acres (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west northwest of Basforth Acres. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
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Joseph L. 'Jo Jo' Heath (Professional football)
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- He was born in Belle Vernon (PA) on March 9, 1957 (a Saturday) and died in Charleroi (PA) on December 30, 2002 (a Monday).
- Belle Vernon is located in Fayette County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Basforth Acres (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Charleroi is located in Washington County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Basforth Acres (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Belle Vernon Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Basforth Acres. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
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Earl Kenneth 'Fatha' Hines (Musician)
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- He was born in Duquesne (PA) on December 28, 1905 (a Thursday) and died in Oakland (CA) on April 23, 1983 (a Saturday).
- Duquesne is located in Allegheny County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Basforth Acres (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
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Lenita Mary Lane (Actress)
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- She was born in Parnassus (PA) on December 16, 1901 (a Monday) and died in Culver City (CA) on March 15, 1995 (a Wednesday).
- Parnassus is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Basforth Acres. Both communities are located in Westmoreland County.
- Culver City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Viola Fauver Gregg Liuzzo (Social reformer)
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- She was born in California (PA) on April 11, 1925 (a Saturday) and died in Lowndesboro (AL) on March 25, 1965 (a Thursday).
- California is located in Washington County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Basforth Acres (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Lowndesboro is located in Lowndes County, Alabama.
- At the time of her death, she was 39.
- She is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
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Herbert A. Magidson (Composer)
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- He was born in Braddock (PA) on January 7, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on January 2, 1986 (a Thursday).
- Braddock is located in Allegheny County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Basforth Acres (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Billy Mays (Television personality)
- Full name: William Darrell Mays, Jr.
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- He was born in McKees Rocks (PA) on July 20, 1958 (a Sunday) and died in Tampa (FL) on June 28, 2009 (a Sunday).
- McKees Rocks is located in Allegheny County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Basforth Acres (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west northwest of Basforth Acres. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
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Matt McHugh (Actor)
- Full name: Matthew McHugh
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- He was born in Connellsville (PA) on January 22, 1894 (a Monday) and died in Northridge (CA) on February 22, 1971 (a Monday).
- Connellsville is located in Fayette County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Basforth Acres (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Northridge is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- We don't have any burial details.
Harry David 'Moose' Miller (Professional basketball)
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- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on July 28, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Latrobe (PA) on April 18, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Latrobe is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Basforth Acres. Both communities are located in Westmoreland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at St. Vincent Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east southeast of Basforth Acres. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
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Thomas J. 'Tom' O'Brien (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Verona (PA) on February 20, 1873 (a Thursday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on February 3, 1901 (a Sunday).
- Verona is located in Allegheny County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Basforth Acres (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Phoenix is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west northwest of Basforth Acres. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Footnotes ...

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