Mount Gainor (Hays County, TX)

Notable Births & Deaths for Mount Gainor ...

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

Samuel 'Chuffie' Alexander (Professional baseball>; negl:<1927:1932)
- He was born in Bastrop (TX) on March 15, 1902 (a Saturday) and died in Austin (TX) on September 22, 1989 (a Friday).
- Bastrop is located in Bastrop County, Texas.
- Austin is located in Travis County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Mount Gainor (which is located in Hays County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east northeast of Mount Gainor. The cemetery is located in Travis County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel 'Chuffie' Alexander<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Gainor to Evergreen Cemetery
Wilmer Lawson Allison, Jr. (Professional tennis)
- He was born in San Antonio (TX) on December 8, 1904 (a Thursday) and died in Austin (TX) on April 20, 1977 (a Wednesday).
- San Antonio is located in Bexar County, Texas.
- Austin is located in Travis County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Mount Gainor (which is located in Hays County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east northeast of Mount Gainor. The cemetery is located in Travis County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wilmer Lawson Allison, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Gainor to Oakwood Cemetery
Curtis Kent Bishop (Author)
- He was born in Bolivar (TN) on November 10, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Austin (TX) on March 17, 1967 (a Friday).
- Bolivar is located in Hardeman County, Tennessee.
- Austin is located in Travis County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Mount Gainor (which is located in Hays County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Curtis Kent Bishop<1>
John Lacy Cason (Actor)
- He was born in Valley View (TX) on July 30, 1918 (a Tuesday) and died in Santa Barbara (CA) on July 7, 1961 (a Friday).
- Valley View is located in Comal County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Mount Gainor (which is located in Hays County).
- Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Grangeville Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Lacy Cason<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grangeville Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grangeville Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Gainor to Grangeville Cemetery
Florence Anderson Clark (Author)
- She was born somewhere in Virginia (we don't have a specific location) on June 10, 1835 (a Wednesday) and died in Austin (TX) on March 19, 1918 (a Tuesday).
- Austin is located in Travis County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Mount Gainor (which is located in Hays County).
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east northeast of Mount Gainor. The cemetery is located in Travis County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Florence Anderson Clark<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Gainor to Oakwood Cemetery
Dabney Coleman (Actor)
- Full name: Dabney Wharton Coleman
- He was born in Austin (TX) on January 3, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on May 16, 2024 (a Thursday).
- Austin is located in Travis County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Mount Gainor (which is located in Hays County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery Annex, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east northeast of Mount Gainor. The cemetery is located in Travis County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dabney Coleman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery Annex
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery Annex (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Gainor to Oakwood Cemetery Annex
Forrest A. Crawford (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Rockdale (TX) on May 10, 1881 (a Tuesday) and died in Austin (TX) on March 27, 1908 (a Friday).
- Rockdale is located in Hopkins County, Texas.
- Austin is located in Travis County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Mount Gainor (which is located in Hays County).
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east northeast of Mount Gainor. The cemetery is located in Travis County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Forrest A. Crawford<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Gainor to Oakwood Cemetery
Noble Doss (Professional football)
- He was born in Temple (TX) on May 22, 1920 (a Saturday) and died in Austin (TX) on February 15, 2009 (a Sunday).
- Temple is located in Bell County, Texas.
- Austin is located in Travis County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Mount Gainor (which is located in Hays County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Noble Doss<1>
Eddie Durham (Musician)
- He was born in San Marcos (TX) on August 19, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on March 6, 1987 (a Friday).
- San Marcos is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Mount Gainor. Both communities are located in Hays County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at George Washington Memorial Park, which is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Durham<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for George Washington Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to George Washington Memorial Park (NJ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Gainor to George Washington Memorial Park
Cedric Montgomery Durst (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Austin (TX) on August 23, 1896 (a Sunday) and died in San Diego (CA) on February 16, 1971 (a Tuesday).
- Austin is located in Travis County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Mount Gainor (which is located in Hays County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at El Camino Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cedric Montgomery Durst<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for El Camino Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to El Camino Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Gainor to El Camino Memorial Park
Shelley Duval (Actress, producer)
- Full name: Shelley Alexis Duval
- She was born in Fort Worth (TX) on July 7, 1949 (a Thursday) and died in Blanco (TX) on July 11, 2024 (a Thursday).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Blanco is located in Blanco County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Mount Gainor (which is located in Hays County).
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shelley Duval<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Gainor to Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery
Bibb August Falk (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Austin (TX) on January 27, 1899 (a Friday) and died in Austin (TX) on June 8, 1989 (a Thursday).
- Austin is located in Travis County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Mount Gainor (which is located in Hays County).
- Austin is located in Travis County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Mount Gainor (which is located in Hays County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bibb August Falk<1>
Adrian Garrett (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Brooksville (FL) on January 3, 1943 (a Sunday) and died in Kyle (TX) on April 22, 2021 (a Thursday).
- Brooksville is located in Hernando County, Florida.
- Kyle is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Mount Gainor. Both communities are located in Hays County.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adrian Garrett<1>
Terry Gilkyson (Singer, songwriter)
- He was born in Phoenixville (PA) on June 17, 1916 (a Saturday) and died in Austin (TX) on October 15, 1999 (a Friday).
- Phoenixville is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- Austin is located in Travis County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Mount Gainor (which is located in Hays County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Morris Cemetery, which is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry Gilkyson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Morris Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Gainor to Morris Cemetery
Robert Gottschall (Actor)
- He was born in Dallas (TX) on September 15, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Austin (TX) on January 3, 2005 (a Monday).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Austin is located in Travis County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Mount Gainor (which is located in Hays County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the south southwest of Mount Gainor. The cemetery is located in Bexar County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Gottschall<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Gainor to Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery
Tito Goya (Actor)
- Born: Andrew Butler
- He was born in New York (NY) on April 4, 1951 (a Wednesday) and died in Austin (TX) on December 1, 1985 (a Sunday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Austin is located in Travis County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Mount Gainor (which is located in Hays County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tito Goya<1>
Larry Hovis (Actor, singer)
- He was born in Wapato (WA) on February 20, 1936 (a Thursday) and died in Austin (TX) on September 9, 2003 (a Tuesday).
- Wapato is located in Yakima County, Washington.
- Austin is located in Travis County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Mount Gainor (which is located in Hays County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Hovis<1>
Cecil 'Tex' Hughson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Kyle (TX) on February 9, 1916 (a Wednesday) and died in San Marcos (TX) on August 6, 1993 (a Friday).
- Kyle is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Mount Gainor. Both communities are located in Hays County.
- San Marcos is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Mount Gainor. Both communities are located in Hays County.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at San Marcos Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south southeast of Mount Gainor. The cemetery is located in Hays County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cecil 'Tex' Hughson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Marcos Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Marcos Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Gainor to San Marcos Cemetery
Will 'Cannonball' Jackman (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Kyle (TX) on October 7, 1895 (a Monday) and died in Marion (MA) on September 8, 1972 (a Friday).
- Kyle is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Mount Gainor. Both communities are located in Hays County.
- Marion is located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Will 'Cannonball' Jackman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Gainor to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Dennis 'D.J.' Johnson (Professional basketball)
- Full name: Dennis Wayne Johnson
- He was born in San Pedro (CA) on September 18, 1954 (a Saturday) and died in Austin (TX) on February 22, 2007 (a Thursday).
- San Pedro is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Austin is located in Travis County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Mount Gainor (which is located in Hays County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Green Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis 'D.J.' Johnson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Hills Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Gainor to Green Hills Memorial Park
Lady Bird Johnson (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson (1963 - 1969))
- Born: Claudia Alta Taylor
- She was born in Karnack (TX) on December 22, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Austin (TX) on July 11, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Karnack is located in Harrison County, Texas.
- Austin is located in Travis County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Mount Gainor (which is located in Hays County).
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Johnson Family Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west northwest of Mount Gainor. The cemetery is located in Gillespie County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lady Bird Johnson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Johnson Family Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Johnson Family Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Gainor to Johnson Family 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.