Mineral Point (Green County, WI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Mineral Point ...

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

Jane Addams (Social activist, Nobel Peace Prize recipient)
- She was born in Cedarville (IL) on September 6, 1860 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 21, 1935 (a Tuesday).
- Cedarville is located in Stephenson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Mineral Point (which is located in Green County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Cedarville Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south southwest of Mineral Point. The cemetery is located in Stephenson County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Addams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedarville Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedarville Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mineral Point to Cedarville Cemetery
Charles Sydney Ainsworth (Actor)
- He was born in Manchester (England) on December 21, 1873 (a Sunday) and died in Madison (WI) on May 21, 1922 (a Sunday).
- Madison is located in Dane County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Mineral Point (which is located in Green County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Mineral Point. The cemetery is located in Dane County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Sydney Ainsworth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mineral Point to Forest Hill Cemetery
Eugene Matthew Brabender (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Madison (WI) on August 16, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Madison (WI) on December 27, 1996 (a Friday).
- Madison is located in Dane County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Mineral Point (which is located in Green County).
- Madison is located in Dane County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Mineral Point (which is located in Green County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at St. Barnabas Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the north northwest of Mineral Point. The cemetery is located in Dane County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugene Matthew Brabender<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Barnabas Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Barnabas Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mineral Point to St. Barnabas Cemetery
Ronnie Caldwell (Musician)
- He was born in Memphis (TN) on December 27, 1948 (a Monday) and died in Madison (WI) on December 10, 1967 (a Sunday).
- Memphis is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Madison is located in Dane County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Mineral Point (which is located in Green County).
- At the time of his death, he was 19.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ronnie Caldwell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mineral Point to Memorial Park Cemetery
Michael Cole (Actor)
- He was born in Madison (WI) on July 3, 1940 (a Wednesday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on December 10, 2024 (a Tuesday).
- Madison is located in Dane County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Mineral Point (which is located in Green County).
- Tarzana is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Cole<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).
- Edgerton Beach Park is located in Dane County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Mineral Point (which is located in Green County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at All Souls Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Bill' Colleran<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to All Souls Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mineral Point to All Souls Cemetery
John Steuart Curry (Painter, muralist)
- He was born in Dunavant (KS) on November 14, 1897 (a Sunday) and died in Madison (WI) on August 29, 1946 (a Thursday).
- Dunavant is located in Jefferson County, Kansas.
- Madison is located in Dane County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Mineral Point (which is located in Green County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Steuart Curry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mineral Point to Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Kenneth Sydney Davis (Author)
- He was born in Salina (KS) on September 29, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Madison (WI) on June 10, 1999 (a Thursday).
- Salina is located in Saline County, Kansas.
- Madison is located in Dane County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Mineral Point (which is located in Green County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kenneth Sydney Davis<1>
Christopher Crosby 'Chris' Farley (Comedian, actor)
- He was born in Madison (WI) on February 15, 1964 (a Saturday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 18, 1997 (a Thursday).
- Madison is located in Dane County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Mineral Point (which is located in Green County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christopher Crosby 'Chris' Farley<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).
- Beloit is located in Rock County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Mineral Point (which is located in Green County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucius George Fisher, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mineral Point to Graceland Cemetery
Stan 'Foxy' Fox (Professional auto racing)
- 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 in Rock County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Mineral Point (which is located in Green County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Mineral Point. The cemetery is located in Rock County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stan 'Foxy' Fox<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mineral Point to Oak Hill Cemetery
Gale Herbert Gillingham (Professional football)
- He was born in Madison (WI) on February 3, 1944 (a Thursday) and died in Little Falls (MN) on October 20, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Madison is located in Dane County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Mineral Point (which is located in Green County).
- Little Falls is located in Morrison County, Minnesota.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, which is located in Morrison County, Minnesota.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gale Herbert Gillingham<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mineral Point to Oakland Cemetery
Bernard William 'Bernie' Graham (Major League Baseball)
- 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 in Rock County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Mineral Point (which is located in Green County).
- Mobile is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 23.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bernard William 'Bernie' Graham<1>
Frank Herbert (Author)
- Full name: Franklin Patrick Herbert, Jr.
- He was born in Tacoma (WA) on October 8, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Madison (WI) on February 11, 1986 (a Tuesday).
- Tacoma is located in Pierce County, Washington.
- Madison is located in Dane County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Mineral Point (which is located in Green County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Herbert<1>
Royal Leonard (Aviator, author)
- He was born in Madison (WI) on April 3, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 21, 1962 (a Thursday).
- Madison is located in Dane County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Mineral Point (which is located in Green County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- 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 Royal Leonard<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mineral Point to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Helene Emma Madison (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- She was born in Madison (WI) on June 19, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Seattle (WA) on November 27, 1970 (a Friday).
- Madison is located in Dane County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Mineral Point (which is located in Green County).
- Seattle is located in King County, Washington.
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Acacia Memorial Park, which is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helene Emma Madison<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Acacia Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Acacia Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mineral Point to Acacia Memorial Park
John J. Morrissey (Major League Baseball)
- 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 in Rock County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Mineral Point (which is located in Green County).
- Janesville is located in Rock County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Mineral Point (which is located in Green County).
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Mineral Point. The cemetery is located in Rock County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John J. Morrissey<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mineral Point to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Charles 'Kid' Nichols (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Charles Augustus Nichols
- He was born in Madison (WI) on September 14, 1869 (a Tuesday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on April 11, 1953 (a Saturday).
- Madison is located in Dane County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Mineral Point (which is located in Green County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, which is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Kid' Nichols<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Moriah Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Moriah Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mineral Point to Mt. Moriah Cemetery
Bessie Raiche (Aviation pioneer, dentist, physician)
- 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).
- Beloit is located in Rock County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Mineral Point (which is located in Green County).
- Balboa Island is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Fairhaven Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bessie Raiche<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairhaven Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairhaven Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mineral Point to Fairhaven Memorial Park
Vinnie Ream (Sculptor)
- Born: Lavinia Ellen Hoxie
- She was born in Madison (WI) on September 25, 1847 (a Saturday) and died in Washington, DC on November 20, 1914 (a Friday).
- Madison is located in Dane County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Mineral Point (which is located in Green County).
- At the time of her death, she was 67.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vinnie Ream<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mineral Point to Arlington National Cemetery
Otis Redding (Singer, songwriter, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee)
- He was born in Dawson (GA) on September 9, 1941 (a Tuesday) and died in Madison (WI) on December 10, 1967 (a Sunday).
- Dawson is located in Terrell County, Georgia.
- Madison is located in Dane County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Mineral Point (which is located in Green County).
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Big O Ranch Redding Family Estate Grounds, which is located in Jones County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Otis Redding<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Big O Ranch Redding Family Estate Grounds
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Big O Ranch Redding Family Estate Grounds (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mineral Point to Big O Ranch Redding Family Estate Grounds

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.