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Notable Births & Deaths for Five Points ...

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

  • John Charles Barclay     (Inventor)
  • Earl Thomas Beal     (Musician)
  • Ziggy Bella     (Violinist, orchestra leader)
    • Born: Julius Margitza
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ziggy Bella<1>
    • He was born in Braddock (PA) on June 14, 1910 (a Tuesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on August 29, 1989 (a Tuesday).
    • Braddock is located in Allegheny County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Five Points (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • Dearborn is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • At the time of his death, he was 79.
  • 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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Five Points (which is located in Westmoreland 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>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Five Points to Woodlawn Cemetery
  • William Dickson Boyce     (Founder of the Boy Scouts of America)
  • George Brenlin     (Actor)
  • Don Brockett     (Actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Brockett<1>
    • He was born in Lawrenceville (PA) on January 30, 1930 (a Thursday) and died in Lawrenceville (PA) on May 2, 1995 (a Tuesday).
    • Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Five Points (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Five Points (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the west northwest of Five Points. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Five Points to Allegheny Cemetery
  • John Mitchell Brooks     (Civil rights activist)
  • Doug Buffone     (Professional football)
  • James 'Buster' Clarkson     (Negro League Baseball)
  • Lloyd Colteryahn     (Professional football)
  • Myrna J. Darby     (Actree)
  • Stephen Foster     (Composer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen Foster<1>
    • He was born in Lawrenceville (PA) on July 4, 1826 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on January 13, 1864 (a Wednesday).
    • Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Five Points (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
    • At the time of his death, he was 37.
    • He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the west northwest of Five Points. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Five Points to Allegheny Cemetery
  • Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte     (Professional football)
  • Joseph L. 'Jo Jo' Heath     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph L. 'Jo Jo' Heath<1>
    • He was born in Belle Vernon (PA) on March 9, 1957 (a Saturday) and died in Charleroi (PA) on December 30, 2002 (a Monday).
    • Belle Vernon is located in Fayette County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Five Points (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • Charleroi is located in Washington County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Five Points (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 45.
    • He is buried at Belle Vernon Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Five Points. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Belle Vernon Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Five Points to Belle Vernon Cemetery
  • Earl Kenneth 'Fatha' Hines     (Musician)
  • Lenita Mary Lane     (Actress)
  • Herbert A. Magidson     (Composer)
  • Billy Mays     (Television personality)
    • Full name: William Darrell Mays, Jr.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Mays<1>
    • He was born in McKees Rocks (PA) on July 20, 1958 (a Sunday) and died in Tampa (FL) on June 28, 2009 (a Sunday).
    • McKees Rocks is located in Allegheny County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Five Points (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • Tampa is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
    • At the time of his death, he was 50.
    • He is buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Five Points. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
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    • From Five Points to Mt. Calvary Cemetery
  • Matt McHugh     (Actor)
    • Full name: Matthew McHugh
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Matt McHugh<1>
    • He was born in Connellsville (PA) on January 22, 1894 (a Monday) and died in Northridge (CA) on February 22, 1971 (a Monday).
    • Connellsville is located in Fayette County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Five Points (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • Northridge is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 77.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Harry David 'Moose' Miller     (Professional basketball)

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.