El Lago (Harris County, TX)

Notable Births & Deaths for El Lago ...

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

Andrew Arbuckle (Actor)
- He was born in Galveston (TX) on September 5, 1887 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 21, 1939 (a Thursday).
- Galveston is located in Galveston County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of El Lago (which is located in Harris County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Arbuckle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From El Lago to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Charles Mose Brown (Musician)
- Born: Tony Russell Brown
- He was born in Texas City (TX) on September 13, 1922 (a Wednesday) and died in Oakland (CA) on January 21, 1999 (a Thursday).
- Texas City is located in Galveston County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of El Lago (which is located in Harris County).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Mose Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From El Lago to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Douglas 'Wrong Way' Corrigan (Aviation pioneer)
- Born: Clyde Groce Corrigan
- He was born in Galveston (TX) on January 22, 1907 (a Tuesday) and died in Santa Ana (CA) on December 9, 1995 (a Saturday).
- Galveston is located in Galveston County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of El Lago (which is located in Harris County).
- Santa Ana is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Fairhaven Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Douglas 'Wrong Way' Corrigan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairhaven Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairhaven Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From El Lago to Fairhaven Memorial Park
Elliott Dexter (Actor)
- He was born in Galveston (TX) on March 29, 1870 (a Tuesday) and died in Amityville (NY) on June 23, 1941 (a Monday).
- Galveston is located in Galveston County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of El Lago (which is located in Harris County).
- Amityville is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elliott Dexter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From El Lago to Kensico Cemetery
Louis George 'L.G.' Dupre (Professional football)
- He was born in New Orleans (LA) on September 10, 1932 (a Saturday) and died in Texas City (TX) on August 9, 2001 (a Thursday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Texas City is located in Galveston County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of El Lago (which is located in Harris County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Forest Park East Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of El Lago. The cemetery is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louis George 'L.G.' Dupre<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Park East Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Park East Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From El Lago to Forest Park East Cemetery
Bobby Fuller (Musician)
- Full name: Robert Gaston Fuller
- He was born in Baytown (TX) on October 22, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on July 18, 1966 (a Monday).
- Baytown is located in Chambers County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of El Lago (which is located in Harris County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 23.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Fuller<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From El Lago to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Katherine Marie Helmond (Actress, director)
- She was born in Galveston (TX) on July 5, 1929 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 23, 2019 (a Saturday).
- Galveston is located in Galveston County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of El Lago (which is located in Harris County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katherine Marie Helmond<1>
Jack 'Galveston Giant' Johnson (Professional boxer, civil rights activist)
- Born: John Arthur Johnson
- He was born in Galveston (TX) on March 31, 1878 (a Sunday) and died in Franklinton (NC) on June 10, 1946 (a Monday).
- Galveston is located in Galveston County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of El Lago (which is located in Harris County).
- Franklinton is located in Franklin County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack 'Galveston Giant' Johnson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From El Lago to Graceland Cemetery
Gus Mancuso (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: August Rodney Mancuso
- He was born in Galveston (TX) on December 5, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Houston (TX) on October 26, 1984 (a Friday).
- Galveston is located in Galveston County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of El Lago (which is located in Harris County).
- Houston is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of El Lago. Both communities are located in Harris County.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gus Mancuso<1>
Frank E. Millard (Professional baseball)
- He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on July 4, 1865 (a Tuesday) and died in Galveston (TX) on July 4, 1892 (a Monday).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County, Illinois.
- Galveston is located in Galveston County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of El Lago (which is located in Harris County).
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank E. Millard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From El Lago to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Pete Runnels (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lufkin (TX) on January 28, 1928 (a Saturday) and died in Pasadena (TX) on May 20, 1991 (a Monday).
- Lufkin is located in Angelina County, Texas.
- Pasadena is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of El Lago. Both communities are located in Harris County.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Forest Park East Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of El Lago. The cemetery is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pete Runnels<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Park East Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Park East Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From El Lago to Forest Park East Cemetery
Stephen D. Thorne (Astronaut)
- He was born in Frankfurt (Germany) on February 11, 1953 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Fe (TX) on May 24, 1986 (a Saturday).
- Santa Fe is located in Galveston County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of El Lago (which is located in Harris County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen D. Thorne<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From El Lago to Arlington National Cemetery
Stephen D. Thorne (Astronaut)
- He was born in Frankfurt (Germany) on February 11, 1953 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Fe (TX) on May 24, 1986 (a Saturday).
- Santa Fe is located in Galveston County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of El Lago (which is located in Harris County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen D. Thorne<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From El Lago to Arlington National Cemetery
King Vidor (Director)
- He was born in Galveston (TX) on February 8, 1894 (a Thursday) and died in Paso Robles (CA) on November 1, 1982 (a Monday).
- Galveston is located in Galveston County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of El Lago (which is located in Harris County).
- Paso Robles is located in San Luis Obispo County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for King Vidor<1>
Katie Webster (Entertainer)
- Born: Kathryn Jewel Thorne
- She was born in Houston (TX) on January 9, 1936 (a Thursday) and died in League City (TX) on September 5, 1999 (a Sunday).
- Houston is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of El Lago. Both communities are located in Harris County.
- League City is located nearby and to the southwest of El Lago.
- At the time of her death, she was 63.
- She is buried at Forest Park East Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of El Lago. The cemetery is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katie Webster<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Park East Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Park East Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From El Lago to Forest Park East 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.