Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Granville. 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.
John Deere (Inventor, industrialist)
He was born in Rutland (VT) on February 7, 1804 (a Tueday) and died in Moline (IL) on May 17, 1886 (a Monday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Riverside Cemetery (Rock Island County, Illinois).
Rutland is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Granville.
He was born in Charlestown (MA) on October 1, 1795 (a Thursday) and died in Montpelier (VT) on June 6, 1868 (a Saturday) at the age of 72. He is buried at Green Mount Cemetery (Washington County, Vermont).
Montpelier is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Granville.
He was born in Montpelier (VT) on November 12, 1823 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on April 14, 1903 (a Tueday) at the age of 79. He is buried at Green Mount Cemetery (Washington County, Vermont).
Montpelier is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Granville.
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.