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Notable Births & Deaths for Slate Run ...

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

  • Walter Allen 'Heavy' Blair     (Major League Baseball)
  • James W.H. 'Jim' Brown     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Lock Haven (PA) on December 12, 1860 (a Wednesday) and died in Williamsport (PA) on April 6, 1908 (a Monday) at the age of 47. He is buried at Highland Cemetery (Clinton County, Pennsylvania).
    • Lock Haven is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Slate Run.
    • Williamsport is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Slate Run.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James W.H. 'Jim' Brown<1>
  • Kathryn Crawford     (Actress)
  • Leland J. 'Lee' Gamble     (Major League Baseball)
  • John French Sloan     (Artist)
    • He was born in Lock Haven (PA) on August 2, 1871 (a Wednesday) and died in Hanover (NH) on September 7, 1951 (a Friday) at the age of 80. The body was cremated.
    • Lock Haven is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Slate Run.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John French Sloan<1>

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.