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Notable Births & Deaths for Spring Plains ...

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

  • Lydia Bruce     (Actress, dancer)
  • James Buchanan     (15th President of the US (1857 - 1861))
  • Anna Chandler     (Actress, singer)
  • Samuel Byrem 'Red' Crane     (Major League Baseball)
  • Sheila Darcy     (Actress)
  • G. Alan Dawson     (Musician)
  • George A. 'Gentleman George' Decker     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for George A. 'Gentleman George' Decker<1>
    • He was born in York (PA) on June 1, 1866 (a Friday) and died in Patton (CA) on June 7, 1909 (a Monday).
    • York is located nearby and to the west of Spring Plains.
    • Patton is located in San Bernardino County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 43.
  • Charles Demuth     (Painter)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Demuth<1>
    • He was born in Lancaster (PA) on November 8, 1883 (a Thursday) and died in Lancaster (PA) on October 24, 1935 (a Thursday).
    • Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Spring Plains (which is located in York County).
    • Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Spring Plains (which is located in York County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 51.
    • He is buried at Lancaster Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east northeast of Spring Plains. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lancaster Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Lancaster Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Spring Plains to Lancaster Cemetery
  • Jacob Eichholtz     (Artist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob Eichholtz<1>
    • He was born in Lancaster (PA) on November 2, 1776 (a Saturday) and died in Lancaster (PA) on May 10, 1842 (a Tuesday).
    • Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Spring Plains (which is located in York County).
    • Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Spring Plains (which is located in York County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • He is buried at Woodward Hill Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Spring Plains. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodward Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Woodward Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Spring Plains to Woodward Hill Cemetery
  • Leighton P. 'Whitey' Gibson     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leighton P. 'Whitey' Gibson<1>
    • He was born in Lancaster (PA) on October 6, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in Talmage (PA) on October 11, 1907 (a Friday).
    • Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Spring Plains (which is located in York County).
    • Talmage is located in Lancaster County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Spring Plains (which is located in York County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 39.
    • He is buried at Lancaster Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east northeast of Spring Plains. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lancaster Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Lancaster Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Spring Plains to Lancaster Cemetery
  • Jacob 'Jake' Goodman     (Major League Baseball)
  • Henry Luther 'Hinkey' Haines     (Major League Baseball)
  • Hinkey Haines     (Major League Baseball, professional football)
  • John Emanuel Hamp     (Jazz bandleader)
  • Betty Harte     (Actress, screenwriter)
  • Charles F. 'Charlie' Householder     (1884/04/20:1884/09/18)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles F. 'Charlie' Householder<1>
    • He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on August 21, 1855 (a Tuesday) and died in Harrisburg (PA) on December 26, 1908 (a Saturday).
    • Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Spring Plains (which is located in York County).
    • Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Spring Plains (which is located in York County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 53.
    • He is buried at Harrisburg Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the north northwest of Spring Plains. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Harrisburg Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Harrisburg Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Spring Plains to Harrisburg Cemetery
  • Don Keefer     (Actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Keefer<1>
    • He was born in Highspire (PA) on August 18, 1916 (a Friday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on September 7, 2014 (a Sunday).
    • Highspire is located in Dauphin County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Spring Plains (which is located in York County).
    • Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 98.
  • William Henry Keister     (Major League Baseball)
  • Nancy Kulp     (Actress, comedienne)
    • Full name: Nancy Jane Kulp
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nancy Kulp<1>
    • She was born in Harrisburg (PA) on August 28, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on February 3, 1991 (a Sunday).
    • Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Spring Plains (which is located in York County).
    • Palm Desert is located in Riverside County, California.
    • At the time of her death, she was 69.
  • George Michael 'Dummy' Leitner     (Major League Baseball)
  • Cameron Mitchell     (Actor)

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.