Byers Corner (Butler County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Byers Corner ...

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

Dr. George Olliver 'Deer Foot' Barclay (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. George Olliver 'Deer Foot' Barclay<1>
- He was born in Millville (PA) on May 16, 1875 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 3, 1909 (a Saturday).
- Millville is located in Armstrong County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Byers Corner (which is located in Butler County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Easton Cemetery, which is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Easton Cemetery<1>
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Charles Wesley Bennett (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Wesley Bennett<1>
- He was born in New Castle (PA) on November 21, 1854 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on February 24, 1927 (a Thursday).
- New Castle is located in Lawrence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Byers Corner (which is located in Butler County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
Nellie Bly (Journalist)
- Born: Elizabeth Jane Cochrane
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nellie Bly<1>
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Byers Corner (which is located in Butler 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Doug Buffone (Professional football)
- Full name: Douglas John Buffone
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- He was born in Yatesboro (PA) on June 27, 1944 (a Tuesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on April 20, 2015 (a Monday).
- Yatesboro is located in Armstrong County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Byers Corner (which is located in Butler County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery<1>
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James William 'Jim' Duncan (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Saltsburgh (PA) on July 1, 1871 (a Saturday) and died in Foxburg (PA) on October 16, 1901 (a Wednesday).
- Saltsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Foxburg is located in Clarion County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Byers Corner (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north of Byers Corner. The cemetery is located in Venango County, Pennsylvania.
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William Eythe (Actor)
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- He was born in Mars (PA) on April 7, 1918 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 26, 1957 (a Saturday).
- Mars is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Byers Corner. Both communities are located in Butler County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at St. Peters Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Byers Corner. The cemetery is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Peters Cemetery<1>
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Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte (Professional football)
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- He was born in Laird Crossing (PA) on March 30, 1965 (a Tuesday) and died in Kittanning (PA) on June 11, 2008 (a Wednesday).
- Laird Crossing is located in Armstrong County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Byers Corner (which is located in Butler County).
- Kittanning is located in Armstrong County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Byers Corner (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Byers Corner. The cemetery is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kittanning Cemetery<1>
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Robert Emmet Heidrick (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Queenstown (PA) on July 29, 1876 (a Saturday) and died in Clarion (PA) on January 20, 1916 (a Thursday).
- Queenstown is located in Armstrong County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Byers Corner (which is located in Butler County).
- Clarion is located in Clarion County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Byers Corner (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Clarion Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Byers Corner. The cemetery is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clarion Cemetery<1>
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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 in Westmoreland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Byers Corner (which is located in Butler 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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Fred McCarren (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred McCarren<1>
- He was born in Butler (PA) on April 12, 1951 (a Thursday) and died in Butler (PA) on July 2, 2006 (a Sunday).
- Butler is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Byers Corner. Both communities are located in Butler County.
- Butler is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Byers Corner. Both communities are located in Butler County.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at North Side Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Byers Corner. The cemetery is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for North Side Cemetery<1>
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William Paul Pim (Cartoonist, author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Paul Pim<1>
- He was born in Freeport (PA) on December 1, 1885 (a Tuesday) and died in Birmingham (AL) on July 26, 1950 (a Wednesday).
- Freeport is located in Armstrong County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Byers Corner (which is located in Butler County).
- Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill Cemetery<1>
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Joseph L. Quest (Professional baseball)
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- He was born in New Castle (PA) on November 16, 1852 (a Tuesday) and died in San Diego (CA) on November 14, 1924 (a Friday).
- New Castle is located in Lawrence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Byers Corner (which is located in Butler County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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Rich Saul (Professional football)
- Full name: Richard Robert Saul
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- He was born in Butler (PA) on February 5, 1948 (a Thursday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on April 15, 2012 (a Sunday).
- Butler is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Byers Corner. Both communities are located in Butler County.
- Newport Beach is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific View Memorial Park<1>
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Ossee Schreck (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Ossee Freeman Schreckengost
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- He was born in New Bethlehem (PA) on April 11, 1875 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on July 9, 1914 (a Thursday).
- New Bethlehem is located in Clarion County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Byers Corner (which is located in Butler County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Byers Corner. The cemetery is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kittanning Cemetery<1>
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Robert Sterling (Actor)
- Born: William Hart
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Sterling<1>
- He was born in New Castle (PA) on November 13, 1917 (a Tuesday) and died in Brentwood (CA) on May 30, 2006 (a Tuesday).
- New Castle is located in Lawrence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Byers Corner (which is located in Butler County).
- Brentwood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- The body was cremated.
Joe Stydahar (Professional football)
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- He was born in Kaylor (PA) on March 17, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Beckley (WV) on March 23, 1977 (a Wednesday).
- Kaylor is located in Armstrong County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Byers Corner (which is located in Butler County).
- Beckley is located in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Shinnston Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Harrison County, West Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Shinnston Memorial Cemetery<1>
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Don R. Taylor (Actor, director, writer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don R. Taylor<1>
- He was born in Freeport (PA) on December 13, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Westwood (CA) on December 29, 1998 (a Tuesday).
- Freeport is located in Armstrong County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Byers Corner (which is located in Butler County).
- Westwood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Terry 'Cotton Top' Turner (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Sandy Lake (PA) on February 28, 1881 (a Monday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on July 18, 1960 (a Monday).
- Sandy Lake is located in Mercer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Byers Corner (which is located in Butler County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Knollwood Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Knollwood Cemetery<1>
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Hack Wilson (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Lewis Robert Wilson
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- He was born in Ellwood City (PA) on April 26, 1900 (a Thursday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on November 23, 1948 (a Tuesday).
- Ellwood City is located in Beaver County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Byers Corner (which is located in Butler County).
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Berkeley County, West Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosedale Cemetery<1>
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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.