Swamproot (Mercer County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Swamproot ...

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

Charles Wesley Bennett (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in New Castle (PA) on November 21, 1854 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on February 24, 1927 (a Thursday).
- New Castle is located in Lawrence County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Swamproot (which is located in Mercer County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Wesley Bennett<1>
Ken Christy (Actor)
- Full name: Robert Kenneth Christy
- He was born in Greenville (PA) on November 23, 1894 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on July 23, 1962 (a Monday).
- Greenville is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Swamproot. Both communities are located in Mercer County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ken Christy<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Swamproot to Valhalla Memorial Park
Joseph Stephen 'JS' Cullinan (Founder of Texaco)
- He was born in Pulaski (PA) on December 31, 1860 (a Monday) and died in Palo Alto (CA) on March 11, 1937 (a Thursday).
- Pulaski is located in Lawrence County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Swamproot (which is located in Mercer County).
- Palo Alto is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Stephen 'JS' Cullinan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Swamproot to Glenwood Cemetery
James William 'Jim' Duncan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Saltsburgh (PA) on July 1, 1871 (a Saturday) and died in Foxburg (PA) on October 16, 1901 (a Wednesday).
- Saltsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Foxburg is located in Clarion County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Swamproot (which is located in Mercer County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Swamproot. The cemetery is located in Venango County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James William 'Jim' Duncan<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grove Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Swamproot to Grove Hill Cemetery
Donald Foster (Actor)
- Full name: Henri Donald Foster
- He was born in Oil City (PA) on July 31, 1889 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on December 23, 1969 (a Tuesday).
- Oil City is located in Venango County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Swamproot (which is located in Mercer County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald Foster<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Swamproot to Ferncliff Cemetery
Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte (Professional football)
- He was born in Laird Crossing (PA) on March 30, 1965 (a Tuesday) and died in Kittanning (PA) on June 11, 2008 (a Wednesday).
- Laird Crossing is located in Armstrong County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Swamproot (which is located in Mercer County).
- Kittanning is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the southeast of Swamproot. The cemetery is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kittanning Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kittanning Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Swamproot to Kittanning Cemetery
Ralph Goldston, Sr. (Professional football)
- He was born in Campbell (OH) on February 25, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Columbus (OH) on July 9, 2011 (a Saturday).
- Campbell is located in Mahoning County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Swamproot (which is located in Mercer County).
- Columbus is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Tod Homestead Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the west of Swamproot. The cemetery is located in Mahoning County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Goldston, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tod Homestead Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tod Homestead Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Swamproot to Tod Homestead Cemetery
Robert Emmet Heidrick (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Queenstown (PA) on July 29, 1876 (a Saturday) and died in Clarion (PA) on January 20, 1916 (a Thursday).
- Queenstown is located in Armstrong County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Swamproot (which is located in Mercer County).
- Clarion is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Clarion Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east of Swamproot. The cemetery is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Emmet Heidrick<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clarion Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Clarion Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Swamproot to Clarion Cemetery
Ty Longley (Musician)
- He was born in Sharon (PA) on September 4, 1971 (a Saturday) and died in West Warwick (RI) on February 20, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Sharon is located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Swamproot. Both communities are located in Mercer County.
- West Warwick is located in Kent County, Rhode Island.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ty Longley<1>
Angelo Anthony 'Cheese King' Marino (Crime figure)
- He was born in Sharon (PA) on May 31, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on February 11, 1983 (a Friday).
- Sharon is located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Swamproot. Both communities are located in Mercer County.
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, which is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Angelo Anthony 'Cheese King' Marino<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Santa Clara Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Santa Clara Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Swamproot to Santa Clara Mission Cemetery
Fred McCarren (Actor)
- He was born in Butler (PA) on April 12, 1951 (a Thursday) and died in Butler (PA) on July 2, 2006 (a Sunday).
- Butler is located in Butler County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Swamproot (which is located in Mercer County).
- Butler is located in Butler County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Swamproot (which is located in Mercer County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at North Side Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south southeast of Swamproot. The cemetery is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred McCarren<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for North Side Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to North Side Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Swamproot to North Side Cemetery
Joseph L. Quest (Professional baseball)
- He was born in New Castle (PA) on November 16, 1852 (a Tuesday) and died in San Diego (CA) on November 14, 1924 (a Friday).
- New Castle is located in Lawrence County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Swamproot (which is located in Mercer County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph L. Quest<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Swamproot to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Rich Saul (Professional football)
- Full name: Richard Robert Saul
- He was born in Butler (PA) on February 5, 1948 (a Thursday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on April 15, 2012 (a Sunday).
- Butler is located in Butler County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Swamproot (which is located in Mercer County).
- Newport Beach is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rich Saul<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific View Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pacific View Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Swamproot to Pacific View Memorial Park
Midred Joanne Smith (Actress)
- She was born in Struthers (OH) on May 16, 1923 (a Wednesday) and died in White Plains (NY) on July 19, 2015 (a Sunday).
- Struthers is located in Mahoning County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Swamproot (which is located in Mercer County).
- White Plains is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Midred Joanne Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Swamproot to Kensico Cemetery
Robert Sterling (Actor)
- Born: William Hart
- He was born in New Castle (PA) on November 13, 1917 (a Tuesday) and died in Brentwood (CA) on May 30, 2006 (a Tuesday).
- New Castle is located in Lawrence County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Swamproot (which is located in Mercer County).
- Brentwood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Sterling<1>
Joe Stydahar (Professional football)
- He was born in Kaylor (PA) on March 17, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Beckley (WV) on March 23, 1977 (a Wednesday).
- Kaylor is located in Armstrong County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Swamproot (which is located in Mercer County).
- Beckley is located in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Shinnston Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Harrison County, West Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Stydahar<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Shinnston Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Shinnston Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Swamproot to Shinnston Memorial Cemetery
Terry 'Cotton Top' Turner (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Sandy Lake (PA) on February 28, 1881 (a Monday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on July 18, 1960 (a Monday).
- Sandy Lake is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Swamproot. Both communities are located in Mercer County.
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Knollwood Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry 'Cotton Top' Turner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Knollwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Knollwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Swamproot to Knollwood Cemetery
Hack Wilson (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Lewis Robert Wilson
- He was born in Ellwood City (PA) on April 26, 1900 (a Thursday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on November 23, 1948 (a Tuesday).
- Ellwood City is located in Beaver County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Swamproot (which is located in Mercer County).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Berkeley County, West Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hack Wilson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosedale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Swamproot to Rosedale Cemetery

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.