Elliotts Mill (Cumberland County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Elliotts Mill ...

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

Russell K. 'Bull' Behman (Professional football)
- He was born in Steelton (PA) on January 15, 1900 (a Monday) and died in Harrisburg (PA) on March 24, 1950 (a Friday).
- Steelton is located in Dauphin County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Elliotts Mill (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Elliotts Mill (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at East Harrisburg Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east northeast of Elliotts Mill. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russell K. 'Bull' Behman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for East Harrisburg Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to East Harrisburg Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elliotts Mill to East Harrisburg Cemetery
Les Bell (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Lester Roland Bell
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on December 14, 1901 (a Saturday) and died in Hershey (PA) on December 26, 1985 (a Thursday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Elliotts Mill (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Hershey is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at East Harrisburg Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east northeast of Elliotts Mill. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Les Bell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for East Harrisburg Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to East Harrisburg Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elliotts Mill to East Harrisburg Cemetery
Dr. John Stough Bobbs (Medical pioneer, state senator)
- He was born in Green Village (PA) on December 22, 1809 (a Friday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on May 1, 1870 (a Sunday).
- Green Village is located in Franklin County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Elliotts Mill (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. John Stough Bobbs<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elliotts Mill to Crown Hill Cemetery
Walter C. 'Walt' Brown (Professional auto racing)
- 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 nearby and to the east of Elliotts Mill.
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter C. 'Walt' Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Charles RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Charles RC Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elliotts Mill to St. Charles RC Cemetery
Anna Chandler (Actress, singer)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Elliotts Mill. Both communities are located in Cumberland 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Chandler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elliotts Mill to Hillside Memorial Park
Spencer Charters (Actor)
- He was born in Duncannon (PA) on March 25, 1875 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on January 25, 1943 (a Monday).
- Duncannon is located in Perry County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Elliotts Mill (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Spencer Charters<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elliotts Mill to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Samuel Byrem 'Red' Crane (Major League Baseball)
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Elliotts Mill (which is located in Cumberland 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Byrem 'Red' Crane<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elliotts Mill to Hillside Cemetery
Bob Edris 'Harrisburg Houdini' Davies (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on January 15, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Hilton Head Island (SC) on April 22, 1990 (a Sunday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Elliotts Mill (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Hilton Head Island is located in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Edris 'Harrisburg Houdini' Davies<1>
James Brooklyn DeShong (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on November 30, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in Paxton (PA) on October 16, 1993 (a Saturday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Elliotts Mill (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Paxton is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at East Harrisburg Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east northeast of Elliotts Mill. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Brooklyn DeShong<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for East Harrisburg Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to East Harrisburg Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elliotts Mill to East Harrisburg Cemetery
John Hamilton (Actor)
- Full name: John Rummel Hamilton
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Elliotts Mill. Both communities are located in Cumberland 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Hamilton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elliotts Mill to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Charles F. 'Charlie' Householder (1884/04/20:1884/09/18)
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Elliotts Mill (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Elliotts Mill (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Harrisburg Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Elliotts Mill. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles F. 'Charlie' Householder<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harrisburg Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Harrisburg Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elliotts Mill to Harrisburg Cemetery
Don Keefer (Actor)
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Elliotts Mill (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Keefer<1>
Nancy Kulp (Actress, comedienne)
- Full name: Nancy Jane Kulp
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Elliotts Mill (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nancy Kulp<1>
William Harrison 'Billy' Myers (Major League Baseball)
- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Elliotts Mill. Both communities are located in Cumberland County.
- Carlisle is located nearby and to the east of Elliotts Mill.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Harrison 'Billy' Myers<1>
Edward Stewart 'Gettysburg Eddie' Plank (Major League Baseball)
- 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 in Adams County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Elliotts Mill (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Gettysburg is located in Adams County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Elliotts Mill (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Elliotts Mill. The cemetery is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Stewart 'Gettysburg Eddie' Plank<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elliotts Mill to Evergreen Cemetery
Bobby Troup (Actor, songwriter)
- Full name: Robert William Troup, Jr.
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on October 18, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on February 7, 1999 (a Sunday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Elliotts Mill (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Troup<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elliotts Mill to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Helen Twelvetrees (Actress)
- Born: Helen Marie Jurgens
- She was born in Brooklyn (NY) on December 25, 1908 (a Friday) and died in Middletown (PA) on February 13, 1958 (a Thursday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Middletown is located in Dauphin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Elliotts Mill (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of her death, she was 49.
- She is buried at Middletown Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Elliotts Mill. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Twelvetrees<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Middletown Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Middletown Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elliotts Mill to Middletown Cemetery
Paul Vathis (Photographer)
- He was born in Jim Thorpe (PA) on October 18, 1925 (a Sunday) and died in Mechanicsburg (PA) on December 10, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- Jim Thorpe is located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
- Mechanicsburg is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Elliotts Mill. Both communities are located in Cumberland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the east northeast of Elliotts Mill. The cemetery is located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Vathis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Indiantown Gap National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elliotts Mill to Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
Harry James Westerman (Artist)
- He was born in Parkersburg (WV) on August 8, 1876 (a Tuesday) and died in Harrisburg (PA) on June 27, 1945 (a Wednesday).
- Parkersburg is located in Wood County, West Virginia.
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Elliotts Mill (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry James Westerman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Lawn Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elliotts Mill to Green Lawn Cemetery
Clarence 'Waxey' Williams (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on January 27, 1866 (a Saturday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on September 23, 1934 (a Sunday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Elliotts Mill (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Atlantic City is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Atlantic City Cemetery, which is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence 'Waxey' Williams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Atlantic City Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Atlantic City Cemetery (NJ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elliotts Mill to Atlantic City Cemetery
Lewis De Witt 'Snake' Wiltse (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bouckville (NY) on December 5, 1871 (a Tuesday) and died in Harrisburg (PA) on August 25, 1928 (a Saturday).
- Bouckville is located in Madison County, New York.
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Elliotts Mill (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Paxtang Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Elliotts Mill. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lewis De Witt 'Snake' Wiltse<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Paxtang Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Paxtang Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elliotts Mill to Paxtang 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.