Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Robeson Extension. 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 Leckie Ake (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Altoona (PA) on August 29, 1861 (a Thursday) and died in La Crosse (WI) on May 11, 1887 (a Wednesday).
Altoona is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Robeson Extension. Both communities are located in Blair County.
La Crosse is located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
At the time of his death, he was 25.
He is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, which is located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
Hollidaysburg is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Robeson Extension. Both communities are located in Blair County.
Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
At the time of her death, she was 80.
She is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west northwest of Robeson Extension. The cemetery is located in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
Jamesville is located in Onondaga County, New York.
State College is located in Centre County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Robeson Extension (which is located in Blair County).
At the time of his death, he was 55.
He is buried at Centre County Memorial Park, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the northeast of Robeson Extension. The cemetery is located in Centre 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.