Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Lawtons. 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.
Harry Anderson (Actor, comedian, magician)
Full name: Harry Laverne Anderson
He was born in Newport (RI) on October 14, 1952 (a Tuesday) and died in Asheville (NC) on April 16, 2018 (a Monday).
Newport is located nearby and to the south of Lawtons.
Asheville is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Cranston (RI) on July 9, 1865 (a Sunday) and died in Cranston (RI) on July 1, 1903 (a Wednesday).
Cranston is located in Providence County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Lawtons (which is located in Newport County).
Cranston is located in Providence County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Lawtons (which is located in Newport County).
At the time of his death, he was 38.
He is buried at St. Ann Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north northwest of Lawtons. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
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.