Francis (Erie County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Francis ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Francis. 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Francis. Both communities are located in Erie County.
- Erie is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Francis. Both communities are located in Erie County.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Erie Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Francis. 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 Francis to Erie 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Francis. Both communities are located in Erie County.
- Stamford is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Erie Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Francis. 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 Francis 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Francis. Both communities are located in Erie County.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Erie Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Francis. 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 Francis 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Francis. Both communities are located in Erie County.
- Erie is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Francis. Both communities are located in Erie County.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Trinity Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north northeast of Francis. 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 Francis to Trinity Cemetery
Franklin Eugene 'Frank' Eldredge (Actor)
- He was born in Ashtabula (OH) on June 7, 1897 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 5, 1961 (a Thursday).
- Ashtabula is located in Ashtabula County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Francis (which is located in Erie County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Lakewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Franklin Eugene 'Frank' Eldredge<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 Francis to Lakewood Park 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 in Crawford County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Francis (which is located in Erie County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 22.
- He is buried at Greendale Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south southeast of Francis. 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 Francis to Greendale 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Francis. Both communities are located in Erie County.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Erie Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Francis. 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 Francis 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Francis. Both communities are located in Erie 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 Francis 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Francis (which is located in Erie 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 Francis to Forest Hill Cemetery
Andrew Hunt Tombes (Actor)
- He was born in Ashtabula (OH) on June 29, 1885 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on March 17, 1976 (a Wednesday).
- Ashtabula is located in Ashtabula County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Francis (which is located in Erie County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Hunt Tombes<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Francis to Kensico 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Francis. Both communities are located in Erie 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 in Crawford County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Francis (which is located in Erie 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 Francis 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.