Peeltown (Kaufman County, TX)

Notable Births & Deaths for Peeltown ...

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

Darrell Lance 'Dimebag' Abbott (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darrell Lance 'Dimebag' Abbott<1>
- He was born in Ennis (TX) on August 20, 1966 (a Saturday) and died in Columbus (OH) on December 8, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Ennis is located in Ellis County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Peeltown (which is located in Kaufman County).
- Columbus is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Moore Memorial Gardens, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the west northwest of Peeltown. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Moore Memorial Gardens<1>
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- From Peeltown to Moore Memorial Gardens
Aaron Dale Allston (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Aaron Dale Allston<1>
- He was born in Corsicana (TX) on December 8, 1960 (a Thursday) and died in Springfield (MO) on February 27, 2014 (a Thursday).
- Corsicana is located in Navarro County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Peeltown (which is located in Kaufman County).
- Springfield is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south southwest of Peeltown. The cemetery is located in Navarro County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
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- From Peeltown to Oakwood Cemetery
George Poston Baker (Sculptor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Poston Baker<1>
- He was born in Corsicana (TX) on January 23, 1931 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 14, 1997 (a Monday).
- Corsicana is located in Navarro County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Peeltown (which is located in Kaufman County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery<1>
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- From Peeltown to Mountain View Cemetery
Mary Brian (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Brian<1>
- She was born in Corsicana (TX) on February 17, 1906 (a Saturday) and died in Del Mar (CA) on December 30, 2002 (a Monday).
- Corsicana is located in Navarro County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Peeltown (which is located in Kaufman County).
- Del Mar is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She 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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- From Peeltown to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)
Ross Emil 'Tex' Erwin (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ross Emil 'Tex' Erwin<1>
- He was born in Forney (TX) on December 22, 1885 (a Tuesday) and died in Rochester (NY) on April 5, 1953 (a Sunday).
- Forney is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Peeltown. Both communities are located in Kaufman County.
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery<1>
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- From Peeltown to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Jamie Foxx (Oscar winning actor, singer, songwriter, producer, comedian)
- Born: Eric Marion Bishop
- He was born in Terrell (TX) on December 13, 1967 (a Wednesday).
- Terrell is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Peeltown. Both communities are located in Kaufman County.
Bill Hart (Actor, stuntman)
- Born: Billy Gene Welch
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Hart<1>
- He was born in Red Oak (TX) on July 28, 1934 (a Saturday) and died in Northridge (CA) on January 2, 2015 (a Friday).
- Red Oak is located in Ellis County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Peeltown (which is located in Kaufman County).
- Northridge is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- 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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- From Peeltown to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)
Ted Healy (Actor, comedian)
- Born: Ernest Lea Nash
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ted Healy<1>
- He was born in Kaufman (TX) on October 1, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 21, 1937 (a Tuesday).
- Kaufman is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Peeltown. Both communities are located in Kaufman County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
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- From Peeltown to Calvary Cemetery
Michael Franklin 'Pinky' Higgins (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Red Oak (TX) on May 27, 1909 (a Thursday) and died in Dallas (TX) on March 21, 1969 (a Friday).
- Red Oak is located in Ellis County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Peeltown (which is located in Kaufman County).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the northwest of Peeltown. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park<1>
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- From Peeltown to Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park
Raymond Anderson Morehart (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Anderson Morehart<1>
- He was born in Terrell (TX) on December 2, 1899 (a Saturday) and died in Dallas (TX) on January 13, 1989 (a Friday).
- Terrell is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Peeltown. Both communities are located in Kaufman County.
- Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 41 miles [66 km] to the north northwest of Peeltown. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restland Memorial Park<1>
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- From Peeltown to Restland Memorial Park
Dick Murdoch (Professional wrestler)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dick Murdoch<1>
- He was born in Waxahachie (TX) on August 16, 1946 (a Friday) and died in Amarillo (TX) on June 16, 1996 (a Sunday).
- Waxahachie is located in Ellis County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Peeltown (which is located in Kaufman County).
- Amarillo is located in Potter County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Potter County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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- From Peeltown to Memorial Park Cemetery
Byron Nelson (Professional golf)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Byron Nelson<1>
- He was born in Waxahachie (TX) on February 4, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Roanoke (TX) on September 26, 2006 (a Tuesday).
- Waxahachie is located in Ellis County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Peeltown (which is located in Kaufman County).
- Roanoke is located in Denton County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, which is located in Denton County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Roselawn Memorial Park<1>
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- From Peeltown to Roselawn Memorial Park
Claude Pfaff Stroud (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Claude Pfaff Stroud<1>
- He was born in Kaufman (TX) on March 26, 1907 (a Tuesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on October 16, 1985 (a Wednesday).
- Kaufman is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Peeltown. Both communities are located in Kaufman County.
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery<1>
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- From Peeltown to Los Angeles National Cemetery
Chill Wills (Actor)
- Full name: Theodore Childress Wills
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chill Wills<1>
- He was born in Seagoville (TX) on July 18, 1902 (a Friday) and died in Encino (CA) on December 15, 1978 (a Friday).
- Seagoville is located in Dallas County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Peeltown (which is located in Kaufman County).
- Encino is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Grand View Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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- From Peeltown to Grand View Memorial Park

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.