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Notable Births & Deaths for North Catasauqua ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding North Catasauqua. 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)
  • Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum     (Vocalist, arranger, composer, actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum<1>
    • He was born in Sandwich (IL) on January 5, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in East Stroudsburg (PA) on April 19, 1987 (a Sunday).
    • Sandwich is located in DeKalb County, Illinois.
    • East Stroudsburg is located in Monroe County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of North Catasauqua (which is located in Northampton County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 77.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Anna Case     (Opera singer)
  • Naomi Childers     (Actress)
  • Judge Joseph Crater     (New York State Supreme Court judge - disappeared and never found)
    • Full name: Joseph Force Crater
    • He was born in Easton (PA) on January 5, 1889 (a Saturday).
    • Easton is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of North Catasauqua. Both communities are located in Northampton County.
  • Darryl Dawkins     (Professional basketball)
  • Charles Albert Fechter     (Actor)
  • Harry H. Gilbert     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry H. Gilbert<1>
    • He was born in Pottstown (PA) on July 7, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in Pottstown (PA) on December 23, 1909 (a Thursday).
    • Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of North Catasauqua (which is located in Northampton County).
    • Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of North Catasauqua (which is located in Northampton County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 41.
    • He is buried at Pottstown Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southwest of North Catasauqua. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Pottstown Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Pottstown Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From North Catasauqua to Pottstown Cemetery
  • John G. Gilbert     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John G. Gilbert<1>
    • He was born in Pottstown (PA) on January 8, 1864 (a Friday) and died in Pottstown (PA) on November 12, 1903 (a Thursday).
    • Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of North Catasauqua (which is located in Northampton County).
    • Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of North Catasauqua (which is located in Northampton County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 39.
    • He is buried at Pottstown Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southwest of North Catasauqua. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Pottstown Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Pottstown Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From North Catasauqua to Pottstown Cemetery
  • Dr. Samuel David Gross     (Medical pioneer)
  • Martin Johnson Heade     (Artist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martin Johnson Heade<1>
    • He was born in Lumberville (PA) on August 11, 1819 (a Wednesday) and died in Saint Augustine (FL) on September 4, 1904 (a Sunday).
    • Lumberville is located in Bucks County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of North Catasauqua (which is located in Northampton County).
    • Saint Augustine is located in Saint Johns County, Florida.
    • At the time of his death, he was 85.
  • William 'Bill' Hewitt     (Professional football)
  • Hugh J. High     (Major League Baseball)
  • Lido Anthony 'Lee' Iacocca     (Automobile executive)
  • Norman Howard Larker     (Major League Baseball)
  • Dennis Joseph 'Denny' Mack     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Jim Thorpe (PA) on March 14, 1850 (a Thursday) and died in Wilkes-Barre (PA) on April 10, 1888 (a Tuesday).
    • Jim Thorpe is located in Carbon County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of North Catasauqua (which is located in Northampton County).
    • Wilkes-Barre is located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
    • At the time of his death, he was 38.
  • John Albert Macy     (Author)
  • Stephen Frank 'Steve' Meilinger     (Professional football)
  • Ranger Bill Miller     (Actor, director)
  • Martin James 'Marty' O'Toole     (Professional baseball)
  • John Charles 'Jack' Rowe     (Major League Baseball)

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.