Mantua (Box Elder County, UT)

Notable Births & Deaths for Mantua ...

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

Mary Marguerite Adams (Actress)
- Also known as: June Mary Adams
- She was born in Ogden (UT) on June 27, 1910 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 30, 1973 (a Friday).
- Ogden is located in Weber County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Mantua (which is located in Box Elder County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 63.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Marguerite Adams<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 Mantua to Kensico Cemetery
Solon Hannibal Borglum (Artist)
- He was born in Ogden (UT) on December 22, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in Stamford (CT) on January 31, 1922 (a Tuesday).
- Ogden is located in Weber County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Mantua (which is located in Box Elder County).
- Stamford is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Silvermine Cemetery, which is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Solon Hannibal Borglum<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Silvermine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Silvermine Cemetery (CT) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mantua to Silvermine Cemetery
Marguerite Clayton (Actress)
- Born: Marguerite Clayton Bertrandias
- She was born in Ogden (UT) on April 12, 1891 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 20, 1968 (a Friday).
- Ogden is located in Weber County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Mantua (which is located in Box Elder County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marguerite Clayton<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 Mantua to Arlington National Cemetery
James Cruze (Director, actor)
- Born: Jens Cruz Bosen
- He was born in Ogden (UT) on March 27, 1884 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 3, 1942 (a Monday).
- Ogden is located in Weber County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Mantua (which is located in Box Elder County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Cruze<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 Mantua to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Byron Foulger (Actor)
- Full name: Byron Kay Foulger
- He was born in Ogden (UT) on August 27, 1899 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on April 4, 1970 (a Saturday).
- Ogden is located in Weber County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Mantua (which is located in Box Elder County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Byron Foulger<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 Mantua to Inglewood Park Cemetery
John Gilbert (Actor)
- Born: John Cecil Pringle
- He was born in Logan (UT) on July 10, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in Bel Air (CA) on January 9, 1936 (a Thursday).
- Logan is located in Cache County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Mantua (which is located in Box Elder County).
- Bel Air is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Gilbert<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mantua to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Don Leslie Lind (Astronaut)
- He was born in Midvale (UT) on May 18, 1930 (a Sunday) and died in Logan (UT) on August 30, 2022 (a Tuesday).
- Midvale is located in Salt Lake County, Utah.
- Logan is located in Cache County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Mantua (which is located in Box Elder County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Logan City Cemetery.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Leslie Lind<1>
Loring 'Red' Nichols (Jazz bandleader)
- Full name: Ernest Loring Nichols
- He was born in Ogden (UT) on May 8, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on June 28, 1965 (a Monday).
- Ogden is located in Weber County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Mantua (which is located in Box Elder County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- 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 Loring 'Red' Nichols<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 Mantua to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Merlin Olsen (Professional football, actor, broadcaster)
- Full name: Merlin Jay Olsen
- He was born in Logan (UT) on September 15, 1940 (a Sunday) and died in Duarte (CA) on March 11, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Logan is located in Cache County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Mantua (which is located in Box Elder County).
- Duarte is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at San Gabriel Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Merlin Olsen<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Gabriel Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mantua to San Gabriel Cemetery
Moroni Olsen (Actor)
- He was born in Ogden (UT) on June 27, 1889 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 22, 1954 (a Monday).
- Ogden is located in Weber County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Mantua (which is located in Box Elder County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Moroni Olsen<1>
Jim Schmedding (Professional football)
- He was born in San Diego (CA) on February 10, 1946 (a Sunday) and died in Logan (UT) on February 15, 2025 (a Saturday).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- Logan is located in Cache County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Mantua (which is located in Box Elder County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Logan City Cemetery.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Schmedding<1>
Jean Sullivan (Actress, dancer)
- Full name: Jean Claire Sullivan
- She was born in Logan (UT) on May 26, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on February 27, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Logan is located in Cache County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Mantua (which is located in Box Elder County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Logan Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north northeast of Mantua. The cemetery is located in Cache County, Utah.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jean Sullivan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Logan Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Logan Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mantua to Logan Cemetery
Leora thatcher (Actress)
- She was born in Logan (UT) on May 12, 1894 (a Saturday) and died in Salt Lake City (UT) on March 5, 1984 (a Monday).
- Logan is located in Cache County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Mantua (which is located in Box Elder County).
- Salt Lake City is located in Salt Lake County, Utah.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Logan City Cemetery.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leora thatcher<1>

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.