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Notable Births & Deaths for Johnstown ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Johnstown. 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)
- William 'Bill' Colleran (Producer, director, cinematographer)
- Lucius George Fisher, Jr. (Architect)
- Lynn Fontanne (Actress)
- Born: Lillie Louise Fontanne
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lynn Fontanne<1>
- She was born in Woodford (England) on December 6, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in Genesee Depot (WI) on July 10, 1983 (a Sunday).
- Genesee Depot is located in Waukesha County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Johnstown (which is located in Rock County).
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Forest Home Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the east northeast of Johnstown. The cemetery is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Home Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Home Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Johnstown to Forest Home Cemetery
- Stan 'Foxy' Fox (Race car driver)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stan 'Foxy' Fox<1>
- 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).
- Janesville is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Johnstown. Both communities are located in Rock County.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Johnstown. The cemetery is located in Rock County, Wisconsin.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Johnstown to Oak Hill Cemetery
- Bernard William 'Bernie' Graham (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bernard William 'Bernie' Graham<1>
- He was born in Beloit (WI) on February 10, 1863 (a Tuesday) and died in Mobile (AL) on October 30, 1886 (a Saturday).
- Beloit is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Johnstown. Both communities are located in Rock County.
- Mobile is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 23.
- John J. Morrissey (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John J. Morrissey<1>
- He was born in Janesville (WI) on December 30, 1856 (a Tuesday) and died in Janesville (WI) on April 29, 1884 (a Tuesday).
- Janesville is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Johnstown. Both communities are located in Rock County.
- Janesville is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Johnstown. Both communities are located in Rock County.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Johnstown. The cemetery is located in Rock County, Wisconsin.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Johnstown to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Bessie Raiche (Pioneer Aviator)
- Jane Sherman (Dancer, author)
- 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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