Delavan (Walworth County, WI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Delavan ...

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

Edward Emerson Barnard (Astronomer)
- He was born in Nashville (TN) on October 16, 1857 (a Friday) and died in Williams Bay (WI) on February 6, 1923 (a Tueday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Davidson County, Tennessee).
- Williams Bay is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Delavan.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward Emerson Barnard<1>
William 'Bill' Colleran (Producer, director, cinematographer)
- He was born in Edgerton Beach Park (WI) on April 16, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on June 15, 2000 (a Thursday) at the age of 77. He is buried at All Souls Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
- Edgerton Beach Park is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Delavan.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: William 'Bill' Colleran<1>
Nick Etten (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Spring Grove (IL) on September 19, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Hinsdale (IL) on October 18, 1990 (a Thursday) at the age of 77. He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
- Spring Grove is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Delavan.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Nick Etten<1>
Lucius George Fisher, Jr. (Architect)
- He was born in Beloit (WI) on November 27, 1843 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on March 20, 1916 (a Monday) at the age of 72. He is buried at Graceland Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
- Beloit is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Delavan.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lucius George Fisher, Jr.<1>
Lynn Fontanne (Actress)
- Born: Lillie Louise Fontanne
- She was born in Woodford (England) on December 6, 1887 (a Tueday) and died in Genesee Depot (WI) on July 10, 1983 (a Sunday) at the age of 95. She is buried at Forest Home Cemetery (Milwaukee County, Wisconsin).
- Genesee Depot is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Delavan.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lynn Fontanne<1>
Stan 'Foxy' Fox (Race car driver)
- He was born in Janesville (WI) on July 7, 1952 (a Monday) and died in Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand) on December 18, 2000 (a Monday) at the age of 48. He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (Rock County, Wisconsin).
- Janesville is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Delavan.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Stan 'Foxy' Fox<1>
Bernard William 'Bernie' Graham (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Beloit (WI) on February 10, 1863 (a Tueday) and died in Mobile (AL) on October 30, 1886 (a Saturday) at the age of 23.
- Beloit is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Delavan.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bernard William 'Bernie' Graham<1>
John J. Morrissey (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Janesville (WI) on December 30, 1856 (a Tueday) and died in Janesville (WI) on April 29, 1884 (a Tueday) at the age of 27. He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Rock County, Wisconsin).
- Janesville is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Delavan.
- Janesville is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Delavan.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: John J. Morrissey<1>
Bessie Raiche (Pioneer Aviator)
- Born: Bessica Faith Medlar
- She was born in Beloit (WI) on April 23, 1875 (a Friday) and died in Balboa Island (CA) on April 11, 1932 (a Monday) at the age of 57. She is buried at Fairhaven Memorial Park (Orange County, California).
- Beloit is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Delavan.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bessie Raiche<1>
Fred William 'Fritz' Schulte (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Belvidere (IL) on January 13, 1901 (a Sunday) and died in Belvidere (IL) on May 20, 1983 (a Friday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Belvidere Cemetery (Boone County, Illinois).
- Belvidere is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Delavan.
- Belvidere is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Delavan.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Fred William 'Fritz' Schulte<1>
Jane Sherman (Dancer, author)
- She was born in Beloit (WI) on June 14, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Englewood (NJ) on March 16, 2010 (a Tueday) at the age of 101. She is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
- Beloit is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Delavan.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jane Sherman<1>
Stevie Ray Vaughan (Musician)
- He was born in Dallas (TX) on October 3, 1954 (a Sunday) and died in East Troy (WI) on August 27, 1990 (a Monday) at the age of 35. He is buried at Laurel Land Memorial Park (Dallas County, Texas).
- East Troy is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Delavan.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Stevie Ray Vaughan<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.