La Porte (Harris County, TX)

Notable Births & Deaths for La Porte ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding La Porte. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Arbuckle<1>
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of La Porte (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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- From La Porte to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Charles Mose Brown (Musician)
- Born: Tony Russell Brown
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Mose Brown<1>
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of La Porte (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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Douglas 'Wrong Way' Corrigan (Aviation pioneer)
- Born: Clyde Groce Corrigan
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Douglas 'Wrong Way' Corrigan<1>
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of La Porte (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairhaven Memorial Park<1>
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Elliott Dexter (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elliott Dexter<1>
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of La Porte (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
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Louis George 'L.G.' Dupre (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louis George 'L.G.' Dupre<1>
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of La Porte (which is located in Harris County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Forest Park East Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south southwest of La Porte. The cemetery is located in Harris County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Park East Cemetery<1>
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- From La Porte to Forest Park East Cemetery
Bobby Fuller (Musician)
- Full name: Robert Gaston Fuller
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Fuller<1>
- 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 nearby and to the northeast of La Porte.
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Katherine Marie Helmond (Actress, director)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katherine Marie Helmond<1>
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of La Porte (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.
Howard Hughes (Businessman, aviator, producer, director)
- Full name: Howard Robard Hughes, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Howard Hughes<1>
- He was born in Humble (TX) on December 24, 1905 (a Sunday) and died in Houston (TX) on April 5, 1976 (a Monday).
- Humble is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of La Porte. Both communities are located in Harris County.
- Houston is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of La Porte. Both communities are located in Harris County.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the west northwest of La Porte. The cemetery is located in Harris County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenwood Cemetery<1>
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Howard Robard Hughes. Jr. (Producer, director, aviator, engineer, businessman, philanthropist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Howard Robard Hughes. Jr.<1>
- He was born in Humble (TX) on December 24, 1905 (a Sunday) and died in Houston (TX) on April 5, 1976 (a Monday).
- Humble is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of La Porte. Both communities are located in Harris County.
- Houston is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of La Porte. Both communities are located in Harris County.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the west northwest of La Porte. The cemetery is located in Harris County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenwood Cemetery<1>
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Jack 'Galveston Giant' Johnson (Professional boxer, civil rights activist)
- Born: John Arthur Johnson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack 'Galveston Giant' Johnson<1>
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of La Porte (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery<1>
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Frank E. Millard (Professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank E. Millard<1>
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of La Porte (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery<1>
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Pete Runnels (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pete Runnels<1>
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of La Porte. 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south southwest of La Porte. The cemetery is located in Harris County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Park East Cemetery<1>
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Stephen D. Thorne (Astronaut)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen D. Thorne<1>
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of La Porte (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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King Vidor (Director)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for King Vidor<1>
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of La Porte (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.
Katie Webster (Entertainer)
- Born: Kathryn Jewel Thorne
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katie Webster<1>
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of La Porte. Both communities are located in Harris County.
- League City is located in Galveston County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of La Porte (which is located in Harris County).
- At the time of her death, she was 63.
- She is buried at Forest Park East Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south southwest of La Porte. The cemetery is located in Harris County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Park East Cemetery<1>
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- From La Porte 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.