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Notable Births & Deaths for California ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding California. 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.
- William Law Anderson (Professional golf)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Law Anderson<1>
- He was born in North Berwick (Scotland) on October 21, 1879 (a Tuesday) and died in Chestnut Hill (PA) on October 25, 1910 (a Tuesday).
- Chestnut Hill is located in Philadelphia County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of California (which is located in Bucks County).
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southeast of California. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ivy Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ivy Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From California to Ivy Hill Cemetery
- John Charles Barclay (Inventor)
- Peter Boyle (Actor)
- Full name: Peter Lawrence Boyle
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Boyle<1>
- He was born in Norristown (PA) on October 18, 1935 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on December 12, 2006 (a Tuesday).
- Norristown is located in Montgomery County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of California (which is located in Bucks County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Green River Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green River Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From California to Green River Cemetery
- Anna Case (Opera singer)
- William Walker 'Ready' Cash (Negro League Baseball)
- Naomi Childers (Actress)
- John J. 'Jack' Clements (Major League Baseball)
- Judge Joseph Crater (New York State Supreme Court judge - disappeared and never found)
- Full name: Joseph Force Crater
- He was born in Easton (PA) on January 5, 1889 (a Saturday).
- Easton is located in Northampton County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of California (which is located in Bucks County).
- Darryl Dawkins (Professional basketball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darryl Dawkins<1>
- He was born in Orlando (FL) on January 11, 1957 (a Friday) and died in Allentown (PA) on August 27, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Orlando is located in Orange County, Florida.
- Allentown is located in Lehigh County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of California (which is located in Bucks County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north northwest of California. The cemetery is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From California to Greenwood Cemetery
- Delmer 'Del' Ennis (Major League Baseball)
- Charles Albert Fechter (Actor)
- Marian Filar (Pianist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marian Filar<1>
- He was born in Warsaw (Poland) on December 17, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Wyncote (PA) on July 10, 2012 (a Tuesday).
- Wyncote is located in Montgomery County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of California (which is located in Bucks County).
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Montefiore Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south southeast of California. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montefiore Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Montefiore Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From California to Montefiore Cemetery
- Dick Foran (Actor, vocalist)
- John Gallaudet (Actor)
- Harry H. Gilbert (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry H. Gilbert<1>
- He was born in Pottstown (PA) on July 7, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in Pottstown (PA) on December 23, 1909 (a Thursday).
- Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of California (which is located in Bucks County).
- Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of California (which is located in Bucks County).
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- He is buried at Pottstown Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of California. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pottstown Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pottstown Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From California to Pottstown Cemetery
- John G. Gilbert (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John G. Gilbert<1>
- He was born in Pottstown (PA) on January 8, 1864 (a Friday) and died in Pottstown (PA) on November 12, 1903 (a Thursday).
- Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of California (which is located in Bucks County).
- Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of California (which is located in Bucks County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Pottstown Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of California. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pottstown Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pottstown Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From California to Pottstown Cemetery
- William Evans Garrett Gilmore (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- Dr. Samuel David Gross (Medical pioneer)
- Billy 'Flash' Harrell (Major League Baseball)
- Wilmer Joseph 'Will' Harris (Negro League Baseball)
- Martin Johnson Heade (Artist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martin Johnson Heade<1>
- He was born in Lumberville (PA) on August 11, 1819 (a Wednesday) and died in Saint Augustine (FL) on September 4, 1904 (a Sunday).
- Lumberville is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of California. Both communities are located in Bucks County.
- Saint Augustine is located in Saint Johns County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
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. |
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