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Notable Births & Deaths for Jefferson Junction ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Jefferson Junction. 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.
- William 'Bill' Colleran (Producer, director, cinematographer)
- George Washington Davies (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Portage (WI) on February 22, 1868 (a Saturday) and died in Waterloo (WI) on September 22, 1906 (a Saturday) at the age of 38.
- Waterloo is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Jefferson Junction.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Washington Davies<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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Jefferson Junction.
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Jefferson Junction.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Stan 'Foxy' Fox<1>
- Bobby Hatfield (Singer)
- Full name: Robert Lee Hatfield
- He was born in Beaver Dam (WI) on August 10, 1940 (a Saturday) and died in Kalamazoo (MI) on November 5, 2003 (a Wednesday) at the age of 63. He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park (Orange County, California).
- Beaver Dam is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Jefferson Junction.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bobby Hatfield<1>
- Adrian 'Addie' Joss (1902/04/26:1910/07/25)
- Frederick Charles 'Fred' Merkle (Major League Baseball)
- Peter R. Morris (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Rhuddlan (Wales) on January 1, 1854 (a Sunday) and died in Columbus (WI) on December 9, 1884 (a Tueday) at the age of 30.
- Columbus is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Jefferson Junction.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Peter R. Morris<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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Jefferson Junction.
- Janesville is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Jefferson Junction.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: John J. Morrissey<1>
- Les Paul (Musician)
- Born: Lester William Polsfuss
- He was born in Waukesha (WI) on June 9, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in White Plains (NY) on August 12, 2009 (a Wednesday) at the age of 94. He is buried at Prairie Home Cemetery (Waukesha County, Wisconsin).
- Waukesha is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Jefferson Junction.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Les Paul<1>
- Stevie Ray Vaughan (Musician)
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. |
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