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Notable Births & Deaths for Orfordville ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Orfordville. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Addams<1>
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Orfordville (which is located in Rock County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Cedarville Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Orfordville. The cemetery is located in Stephenson County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedarville Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedarville Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orfordville to Cedarville Cemetery
- William 'Bill' Colleran (Producer, director, cinematographer)
- Lucius George Fisher, Jr. (Architect)
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Orfordville. Both communities are located in Rock County.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east northeast of Orfordville. 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 Orfordville 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Orfordville. Both communities are located in Rock County.
- Mobile is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 23.
- Orville H. Hampton (Screenwriter)
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Orfordville. Both communities are located in Rock County.
- Janesville is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Orfordville. Both communities are located in Rock County.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east northeast of Orfordville. 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 Orfordville to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- George Nichols (Actor, director)
- Bessie Raiche (Pioneer Aviator)
- Jane Sherman (Dancer, author)
- Cyrus Edward Swartwood (Major League Baseball)
- Arthur 'Sailor Art' Thomas, Sr. (Professional wrestler)
- Loyal Underwood (Actor)
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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