Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Melchris Wood. 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.
Joseph Grubb Alexander (Screenwriter)
He was born in Scranton (PA) on December 25, 1887 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 11, 1932 (a Monday).
Scranton is located in Lackawanna County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Melchris Wood (which is located in Pike County).
Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
Peter Patrick 'Pete' Gillespie (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Carbondale (PA) on November 30, 1851 (a Sunday) and died in Carbondale (PA) on May 4, 1910 (a Wednesday).
Carbondale is located in Lackawanna County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Melchris Wood (which is located in Pike County).
Carbondale is located in Lackawanna County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Melchris Wood (which is located in Pike County).
At the time of his death, he was 58.
He is buried at St. Rose Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Melchris Wood. The cemetery is located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
He is buried at St. Josephs RC Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Melchris Wood. The cemetery is located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
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.