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Notable Births & Deaths for Shelly ...

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

  • William Law Anderson     (Professional golf)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Law Anderson<1>
    • He was born in North Berwick (Scotland) on October 21, 1879 (a Tuesday) and died in Chestnut Hill (PA) on October 25, 1910 (a Tuesday).
    • Chestnut Hill is located in Philadelphia County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Shelly (which is located in Bucks County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 31.
    • He is buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southeast of Shelly. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Ivy Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Ivy Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Shelly to Ivy Hill Cemetery
  • John Charles Barclay     (Inventor)
  • Peter Boyle     (Actor)
    • Full name: Peter Lawrence Boyle
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Boyle<1>
    • He was born in Norristown (PA) on October 18, 1935 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on December 12, 2006 (a Tuesday).
    • Norristown is located in Montgomery County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Shelly (which is located in Bucks County).
    • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
    • At the time of his death, he was 71.
    • He is buried at Green River Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Shelly to Green River Cemetery
  • Anna Case     (Opera singer)
  • Naomi Childers     (Actress)
    • Full name: Naomi Weston Childers
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Naomi Childers<1>
    • She was born in Pottstown (PA) on November 15, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 9, 1964 (a Saturday).
    • Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Shelly (which is located in Bucks County).
    • Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of her death, she was 71.
    • She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Shelly to Valhalla Memorial Park
  • John J. 'Jack' Clements     (Major League Baseball)
  • 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 in Northampton County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Shelly (which is located in Bucks County).
  • Darryl Dawkins     (Professional basketball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darryl Dawkins<1>
    • He was born in Orlando (FL) on January 11, 1957 (a Friday) and died in Allentown (PA) on August 27, 2015 (a Thursday).
    • Orlando is located in Orange County, Florida.
    • Allentown is located in Lehigh County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Shelly (which is located in Bucks County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 58.
    • He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north northwest of Shelly. The cemetery is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Shelly to Greenwood Cemetery
  • Delmer 'Del' Ennis     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Delmer 'Del' Ennis<1>
    • He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on June 8, 1925 (a Monday) and died in Huntingdon Valley (PA) on February 8, 1996 (a Thursday).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
    • Huntingdon Valley is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Shelly (which is located in Bucks County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 70.
    • He is buried at Hillside Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southeast of Shelly. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Cemetery<1>
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  • Charles Albert Fechter     (Actor)
  • Marian Filar     (Pianist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marian Filar<1>
    • He was born in Warsaw (Poland) on December 17, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Wyncote (PA) on July 10, 2012 (a Tuesday).
    • Wyncote is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Shelly (which is located in Bucks County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 94.
    • He is buried at Montefiore Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south southeast of Shelly. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Montefiore Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Shelly to Montefiore Cemetery
  • Dick Foran     (Actor, vocalist)
  • John Gallaudet     (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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Shelly (which is located in Bucks County).
    • Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Shelly (which is located in Bucks County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 41.
    • He is buried at Pottstown Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Shelly. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Pottstown Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Shelly 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Shelly (which is located in Bucks County).
    • Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Shelly (which is located in Bucks County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 39.
    • He is buried at Pottstown Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Shelly. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Pottstown Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Shelly to Pottstown Cemetery
  • Dr. Samuel David Gross     (Medical pioneer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Samuel David Gross<1>
    • He was born in Easton (PA) on July 8, 1805 (a Monday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on May 6, 1884 (a Tuesday).
    • Easton is located in Northampton County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Shelly (which is located in Bucks County).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
    • At the time of his death, he was 78.
    • He is buried at Woodlands Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the south southeast of Shelly. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlands Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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  • Billy 'Flash' Harrell     (Major League Baseball)
  • Wilmer Joseph 'Will' Harris     (Negro League Baseball)
  • 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 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Shelly. Both communities are located in Bucks 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)

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.