Jamestown (Mercer County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Jamestown ...

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

Chris Alcaide (Actor)
- Full name: Christopher Alcaide
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chris Alcaide<1>
- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on October 23, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on June 30, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Jamestown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Palm Springs is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- 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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Clint Brown (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Clinton Harold Brown
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clint Brown<1>
- 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 in Crawford County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Jamestown (which is located in Mercer 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Park Cemetery<1>
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George Henry Burns (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Henry Burns<1>
- He was born in Niles (OH) on January 31, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in Kirkland (WA) on January 7, 1978 (a Saturday).
- Niles is located in Trumbull County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Jamestown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Kirkland is located in King County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in King County, Washington.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Nick Ceroli (Musician)
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- He was born in Warren (OH) on December 22, 1939 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 11, 1985 (a Sunday).
- Warren is located in Trumbull County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Jamestown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Ken Christy (Actor)
- Full name: Robert Kenneth Christy
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ken Christy<1>
- He was born in Greenville (PA) on November 23, 1894 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on July 23, 1962 (a Monday).
- Greenville is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Jamestown. Both communities are located in Mercer County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Charles H. Crawford (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles H. Crawford<1>
- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on April 22, 1879 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 20, 1931 (a Wednesday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Jamestown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- 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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Joseph Stephen 'JS' Cullinan (Founder of Texaco)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Stephen 'JS' Cullinan<1>
- He was born in Pulaski (PA) on December 31, 1860 (a Monday) and died in Palo Alto (CA) on March 11, 1937 (a Thursday).
- Pulaski is located in Lawrence County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Jamestown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Palo Alto is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenwood Cemetery<1>
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Edgar Leander Cushman (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Jamestown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Erie is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Erie Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the north northeast of Jamestown. The cemetery is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Erie Cemetery<1>
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Joe Flynn (Actor)
- Full name: Joseph Anthony Flynn, III
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Flynn<1>
- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on November 8, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Bel Air (CA) on July 19, 1974 (a Friday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Jamestown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Bel Air is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
Ralph Goldston, Sr. (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Goldston, Sr.<1>
- He was born in Campbell (OH) on February 25, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Columbus (OH) on July 9, 2011 (a Saturday).
- Campbell is located in Mahoning County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Jamestown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Columbus is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Tod Homestead Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southwest of Jamestown. The cemetery is located in Mahoning County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tod Homestead Cemetery<1>
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Dave Grohl (Singer, songwriter, musician, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee with the band 'Nirvana')
- Full name: David Eric Grohl
- He was born in Warren (OH) on January 14, 1969 (a Tuesday).
- Warren is located in Trumbull County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Jamestown (which is located in Mercer County).
George Albert Grosart (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Albert Grosart<1>
- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Jamestown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 22.
- He is buried at Greendale Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Jamestown. The cemetery is located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greendale Cemetery<1>
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Elizabeth Hartman (Actress)
- Full name: Mary Elizabeth Hartman
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Hartman<1>
- She was born in Youngstown (OH) on December 23, 1943 (a Thursday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on June 10, 1987 (a Wednesday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Jamestown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of her death, she was 43.
Ty Longley (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ty Longley<1>
- He was born in Sharon (PA) on September 4, 1971 (a Saturday) and died in West Warwick (RI) on February 20, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Sharon is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Jamestown. Both communities are located in Mercer County.
- West Warwick is located in Kent County, Rhode Island.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
Alexander Hamilton McGuffey (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alexander Hamilton McGuffey<1>
- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on August 13, 1816 (a Tuesday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on June 3, 1896 (a Wednesday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Jamestown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery<1>
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William McKinley (25th President of the US (1897 - 1901, died in office by assassination))
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William McKinley<1>
- He was born in Niles (OH) on January 29, 1843 (a Sunday) and died in Buffalo (NY) on September 14, 1901 (a Saturday).
- Niles is located in Trumbull County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Jamestown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Buffalo is located in Erie County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
Arne Oldberg (Composer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arne Oldberg<1>
- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on July 12, 1874 (a Sunday) and died in Evanston (IL) on February 18, 1962 (a Sunday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Jamestown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Evanston is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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Johnny Shackleford (Race car driver)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Shackleford<1>
- He was born in Jefferson (OH) on November 24, 1913 (a Monday) and died in Dayton (OH) on June 14, 1948 (a Monday).
- Jefferson is located in Ashtabula County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Jamestown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Woodland Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery<1>
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Terry 'Cotton Top' Turner (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry 'Cotton Top' Turner<1>
- He was born in Sandy Lake (PA) on February 28, 1881 (a Monday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on July 18, 1960 (a Monday).
- Sandy Lake is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Jamestown. Both communities are located in Mercer County.
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Knollwood Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Knollwood Cemetery<1>
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Frank E. Woods (Screenwriter)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank E. Woods<1>
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Jamestown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- 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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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.