Drakes Mills (Crawford County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Drakes Mills ...

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

Louie Bierbauer (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Erie (PA) on September 23, 1865 (a Saturday) and died in Erie (PA) on January 31, 1926 (a Sunday).
- Erie is located in Erie County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Drakes Mills (which is located in Crawford County).
- Erie is located in Erie County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Drakes Mills (which is located in Crawford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Erie Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Drakes Mills. The cemetery is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louie Bierbauer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Erie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Erie Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Drakes Mills to Erie Cemetery
Clint Brown (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Clinton Harold Brown
- He was born in Black Ash (PA) on July 8, 1903 (a Wednesday) and died in Rocky River (OH) on December 31, 1955 (a Saturday).
- Black Ash is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Drakes Mills. Both communities are located in Crawford County.
- Rocky River is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Lakewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clint Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Drakes Mills to Lakewood Park Cemetery
Harry Thacker Burleigh (Singer, composer, arranger)
- He was born in Erie (PA) on December 2, 1866 (a Sunday) and died in Stamford (CT) on September 12, 1949 (a Monday).
- Erie is located in Erie County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Drakes Mills (which is located in Crawford County).
- Stamford is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Erie Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Drakes Mills. The cemetery is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Thacker Burleigh<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Erie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Erie Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Drakes Mills to Erie Cemetery
Edgar Leander Cushman (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Eagleville (OH) on March 27, 1852 (a Saturday) and died in Erie (PA) on September 26, 1915 (a Sunday).
- Eagleville is located in Ashtabula County, Ohio.
- Erie is located in Erie County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Drakes Mills (which is located in Crawford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Erie Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Drakes Mills. The cemetery is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edgar Leander Cushman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Erie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Erie Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Drakes Mills to Erie Cemetery
Conrad 'Dell' Darling (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Erie (PA) on December 21, 1861 (a Saturday) and died in Erie (PA) on November 21, 1904 (a Monday).
- Erie is located in Erie County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Drakes Mills (which is located in Crawford County).
- Erie is located in Erie County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Drakes Mills (which is located in Crawford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Trinity Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Drakes Mills. The cemetery is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Conrad 'Dell' Darling<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Trinity Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Trinity Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Drakes Mills to Trinity Cemetery
George Albert Grosart (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Meadville (PA) on April 11, 1880 (a Sunday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on April 18, 1902 (a Friday).
- Meadville is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Drakes Mills. Both communities are located in Crawford County.
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 22.
- He is buried at Greendale Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south southwest of Drakes Mills. The cemetery is located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Albert Grosart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greendale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greendale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Drakes Mills to Greendale Cemetery
William Draper Harkins (Scientist)
- He was born in Titusville (PA) on December 28, 1873 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on March 7, 1951 (a Wednesday).
- Titusville is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Drakes Mills. Both communities are located in Crawford County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Draper Harkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Drakes Mills to Oak Woods Cemetery
Samuel 'The Jet' Jethroe (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Columbus (MS) on January 20, 1920 (a Tuesday) and died in Erie (PA) on June 16, 2001 (a Saturday).
- Columbus is located in Lowndes County, Mississippi.
- Erie is located in Erie County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Drakes Mills (which is located in Crawford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Erie Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Drakes Mills. The cemetery is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel 'The Jet' Jethroe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Erie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Erie Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Drakes Mills to Erie Cemetery
Harry Kellar (Magician)
- Born: Heinrich Keller
- He was born in Erie (PA) on July 11, 1849 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 10, 1922 (a Friday).
- Erie is located in Erie County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Drakes Mills (which is located in Crawford County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Kellar<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Drakes Mills to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
Thomas Leach (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in French Creek (NY) on November 4, 1877 (a Sunday) and died in Haines City (FL) on September 29, 1969 (a Monday).
- French Creek is located in Chautauqua County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Drakes Mills (which is located in Crawford County).
- Haines City is located in Polk County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, which is located in Polk County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Leach<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Drakes Mills to Forest Hill Cemetery
Captain Paul Joseph Weitz (Astronaut - Skylab 1, USN, test pilot, aeronautical engineer)
- He was born in Erie (PA) on July 25, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Flagstaff (AZ) on October 22, 2017 (a Sunday).
- Erie is located in Erie County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Drakes Mills (which is located in Crawford County).
- Flagstaff is located in Coconino County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Captain Paul Joseph Weitz<1>
Frank E. Woods (Screenwriter)
- He was born in Linesville (PA) in 1860 and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 1, 1939 (a Monday).
- Linesville is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Drakes Mills. Both communities are located in Crawford County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank E. Woods<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Drakes Mills to Hollywood Forever Cemetery

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.