Cross Keys (Adams County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Cross Keys ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Cross Keys. 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 C. 'Walt' Brown (Race car driver)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter C. 'Walt' Brown<1>
- He was born in Springfield (NY) on December 30, 1911 (a Saturday) and died in Carlisle (PA) on July 29, 1951 (a Sunday).
- Springfield is located in Otsego County, New York.
- Carlisle is located in Cumberland County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Cross Keys (which is located in Adams County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at St. Charles RC Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Charles RC Cemetery<1>
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Anna Chandler (Actress, singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Chandler<1>
- She was born in New Cumberland (PA) on February 27, 1887 (a Sunday) and died in El Sereno (CA) on July 10, 1957 (a Wednesday).
- New Cumberland is located in Cumberland County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Cross Keys (which is located in Adams County).
- El Sereno is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park<1>
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Stiles Oliver Clements (Architect)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stiles Oliver Clements<1>
- He was born in Centerville (MD) on March 2, 1883 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 15, 1966 (a Saturday).
- Centerville is located in Frederick County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Cross Keys (which is located in Adams County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Samuel Byrem 'Red' Crane (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Byrem 'Red' Crane<1>
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on September 13, 1894 (a Thursday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on November 12, 1955 (a Saturday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Cross Keys (which is located in Adams County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Hillside Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Cemetery<1>
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Sheila Darcy (Actress)
- Born: Rebecca Benedict Heffener
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sheila Darcy<1>
- She was born in York (PA) on August 8, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in San Diego (CA) on February 27, 2004 (a Friday).
- York is located in York County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Cross Keys (which is located in Adams County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at El Camino Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for El Camino Memorial Park<1>
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G. Alan Dawson (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for G. Alan Dawson<1>
- He was born in Marietta (PA) on July 14, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Lexington (MA) on February 23, 1996 (a Friday).
- Marietta is located in Lancaster County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Cross Keys (which is located in Adams County).
- Lexington is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery<1>
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George A. 'Gentleman George' Decker (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George A. 'Gentleman George' Decker<1>
- He was born in York (PA) on June 1, 1866 (a Friday) and died in Patton (CA) on June 7, 1909 (a Monday).
- York is located in York County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Cross Keys (which is located in Adams County).
- Patton is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
Fred Gwynne (Actor, artist, author)
- Full name: Frederick Hubbard Gwynne
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Gwynne<1>
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 10, 1926 (a Saturday) and died in Taneytown (MD) on July 2, 1993 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Taneytown is located in Carroll County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Cross Keys (which is located in Adams County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
Henry Luther 'Hinkey' Haines (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Luther 'Hinkey' Haines<1>
- He was born in Red Lion (PA) on December 23, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Sharon Hill (PA) on January 9, 1979 (a Tuesday).
- Red Lion is located in York County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Cross Keys (which is located in Adams County).
- Sharon Hill is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Middletown Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northeast of Cross Keys. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Middletown Cemetery<1>
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Hinkey Haines (Major League Baseball, professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hinkey Haines<1>
- He was born in Red Lion (PA) on December 23, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Sharon Hill (PA) on January 9, 1979 (a Tuesday).
- Red Lion is located in York County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Cross Keys (which is located in Adams County).
- Sharon Hill is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Middletown Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northeast of Cross Keys. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Middletown Cemetery<1>
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John Hamilton (Actor)
- Full name: John Rummel Hamilton
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Hamilton<1>
- He was born in Shippensburg (PA) on January 16, 1887 (a Sunday) and died in Glendale (CA) on October 16, 1958 (a Thursday).
- Shippensburg is located in Cumberland County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Cross Keys (which is located in Adams County).
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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Donald 'Don' Heffner (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Rouzerville (PA) on February 8, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on August 1, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- Rouzerville is located in Franklin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Cross Keys (which is located in Adams County).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery<1>
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Charles F. 'Charlie' Householder (1884/04/20:1884/09/18)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles F. 'Charlie' Householder<1>
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on August 21, 1855 (a Tuesday) and died in Harrisburg (PA) on December 26, 1908 (a Saturday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Cross Keys (which is located in Adams County).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Cross Keys (which is located in Adams County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Harrisburg Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northeast of Cross Keys. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harrisburg Cemetery<1>
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Don Keefer (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Keefer<1>
- He was born in Highspire (PA) on August 18, 1916 (a Friday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on September 7, 2014 (a Sunday).
- Highspire is located in Dauphin County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Cross Keys (which is located in Adams County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
William Henry Keister (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Henry Keister<1>
- He was born in Parkton (MD) on August 17, 1871 (a Thursday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on August 17, 1924 (a Sunday).
- Parkton is located in Baltimore County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Cross Keys (which is located in Adams County).
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the south southeast of Cross Keys. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery<1>
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Nancy Kulp (Actress, comedienne)
- Full name: Nancy Jane Kulp
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nancy Kulp<1>
- She was born in Harrisburg (PA) on August 28, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on February 3, 1991 (a Sunday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Cross Keys (which is located in Adams County).
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
George Michael 'Dummy' Leitner (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Michael 'Dummy' Leitner<1>
- He was born in Parkton (MD) on June 19, 1872 (a Wednesday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on February 20, 1960 (a Saturday).
- Parkton is located in Baltimore County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Cross Keys (which is located in Adams County).
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Loudon Park National Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the south southeast of Cross Keys. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park National Cemetery<1>
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Cameron Mitchell (Actor)
- Born: Cameron McDowell Mitzell
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cameron Mitchell<1>
- He was born in Dallastown (PA) on November 4, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Pacific Palisades (CA) on July 7, 1994 (a Thursday).
- Dallastown is located in York County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Cross Keys (which is located in Adams County).
- Pacific Palisades is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Desert Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park<1>
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Curt Motton (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Curt Motton<1>
- He was born in Darnell (LA) on September 24, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died in Parkton (MD) on January 21, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Darnell is located in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
- Parkton is located in Baltimore County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Cross Keys (which is located in Adams County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the south southeast of Cross Keys. The cemetery is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Druid Ridge Cemetery<1>
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William Harrison 'Billy' Myers (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Harrison 'Billy' Myers<1>
- He was born in Enola (PA) on August 14, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Carlisle (PA) on April 10, 1995 (a Monday).
- Enola is located in Cumberland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Cross Keys (which is located in Adams County).
- Carlisle is located in Cumberland County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Cross Keys (which is located in Adams County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
Edward Stewart 'Gettysburg Eddie' Plank (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Stewart 'Gettysburg Eddie' Plank<1>
- He was born in Gettysburg (PA) on August 31, 1875 (a Tuesday) and died in Gettysburg (PA) on February 24, 1926 (a Wednesday).
- Gettysburg is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Cross Keys. Both communities are located in Adams County.
- Gettysburg is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Cross Keys. Both communities are located in Adams County.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west southwest of Cross Keys. The cemetery is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen 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.