Blue Springs (San Augustine, TX)

Notable Births & Deaths for Blue Springs ...

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

Richard 'Subby' Byas (Negro League Baseball)
- Full name: Richard Thomas Byas
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard 'Subby' Byas<1>
- He was born in Pineland (TX) on March 19, 1910 (a Saturday) and died in Chicago (IL) on October 8, 1985 (a Tuesday).
- Pineland is located in Sabine County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Blue Springs (which is located in San Augustine County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blue Springs to Oak Woods Cemetery
Duverne Konrick Farsace (Author, poet)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Duverne Konrick Farsace<1>
- He was born in Jasper (TX) on August 23, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Rochester (NY) on August 25, 1979 (a Saturday).
- Jasper is located in Jasper County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Blue Springs (which is located in San Augustine County).
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blue Springs to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Ann Miller (Actress, dancer)
- Born: Johnnie Lucille Collier
- Also known as: Lucy Ann Collier
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ann Miller<1>
- She was born in Chireno (TX) on April 12, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 22, 2004 (a Thursday).
- Chireno is located in Nacogdoches County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Blue Springs (which is located in San Augustine County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 80.

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.