Congo (Hancock County, WV)

Notable Births & Deaths for Congo ...

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

Eliphalet Frazer Andrews (Painter)
- He was born in Steubenville (OH) on June 11, 1835 (a Thursday) and died in Washington, DC on March 19, 1915 (a Friday).
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Congo (which is located in Hancock County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eliphalet Frazer Andrews<1>
Johnny Bates (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: John William Bates
- He was born in Steubenville (OH) on August 21, 1882 (a Monday) and died in Steubenville (OH) on February 10, 1949 (a Thursday).
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Congo (which is located in Hancock County).
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Congo (which is located in Hancock County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Bates<1>
Caitlin Clarke (Actress, instructor)
- Born: Katherine Anne Clarke
- She was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on May 3, 1952 (a Saturday) and died in Sewickley (PA) on September 9, 2004 (a Thursday).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Sewickley is located in Allegheny County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Congo (which is located in Hancock County).
- At the time of her death, she was 52.
- She is buried at Sewickley Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Congo. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Caitlin Clarke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sewickley Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sewickley Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Congo to Sewickley Cemetery
William Russell 'Russ' Craft (Professional football)
- He was born in McEwen (TN) on October 15, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Wellsburg (WV) on January 12, 2009 (a Monday).
- McEwen is located in Humphreys County, Tennessee.
- Wellsburg is located in Brooke County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Congo (which is located in Hancock County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Franklin Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Congo. The cemetery is located in Brooke County, West Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Russell 'Russ' Craft<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Franklin Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Franklin Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Congo to Franklin Cemetery
William Lawrence DeVenzio (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on August 2, 1924 (a Saturday) and died on January 1, 1969 (a Wednesday).
- Coraopolis is located in Allegheny County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Congo (which is located in Hancock County).
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east southeast of Congo. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Lawrence DeVenzio<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resurrection Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Resurrection Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Congo to Resurrection Cemetery
John S. 'Jack' Easton (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bridgeport (OH) on February 22, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Steubenville (OH) on November 28, 1903 (a Saturday).
- Bridgeport is located in Belmont County, Ohio.
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Congo (which is located in Hancock County).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John S. 'Jack' Easton<1>
Charley Arthur 'Pretty Boy' Floyd (Crime figure)
- He was born in Adairsville (GA) on February 3, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in East Liverpool (OH) on October 22, 1934 (a Monday).
- Adairsville is located in Bartow County, Georgia.
- East Liverpool is located nearby and to the east of Congo.
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Akins Cemetery, which is located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charley Arthur 'Pretty Boy' Floyd<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Akins Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Akins Cemetery (OK) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Congo to Akins Cemetery
Joseph Francis 'Joe' Fortunato, Jr. (Professional football)
- He was born in Mingo Junction (OH) on March 28, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Natchez (MS) on November 6, 2017 (a Monday).
- Mingo Junction is located in Jefferson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Congo (which is located in Hancock County).
- Natchez is located in Adams County, Mississippi.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Natchez City Cemetery, which is located in Adams County, Mississippi.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Francis 'Joe' Fortunato, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Natchez City Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Natchez City Cemetery (MS) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Congo to Natchez City Cemetery
Thomas A. Franckhauser (Professional football)
- He was born in Steubenville (OH) on May 26, 1937 (a Wednesday) and died in Houston (TX) on April 17, 1997 (a Thursday).
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Congo (which is located in Hancock County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas A. Franckhauser<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Congo to Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park
Clark Gable (Oscar winning actor)
- Full name: William Clark Gable
- He was born in Cadiz (OH) on February 1, 1901 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 16, 1960 (a Wednesday).
- Cadiz is located in Harrison County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Congo (which is located in Hancock County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clark Gable<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Congo to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Dane Tyrez Jackson (National Football League (NFL))
- He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on November 29, 1996 (a Friday).
- Coraopolis is located in Allegheny County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Congo (which is located in Hancock County).
Gary Michael Jeter (Professional football)
- He was born in Weirton (WV) on January 24, 1955 (a Monday) and died in Plainsboro (NJ) on March 9, 2016 (a Wednesday).
- Weirton is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Congo. Both communities are located in Hancock County.
- Plainsboro is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary Michael Jeter<1>
Calvin Jack Jones (Professional football)
- He was born in Steubenville (OH) on February 7, 1933 (a Tuesday) and died somewhere in British Columbia (we don't have a specific location) on December 9, 1956 (a Sunday).
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Congo (which is located in Hancock County).
- At the time of his death, he was 23.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Calvin Jack Jones<1>
Michael Keaton (Actor)
- Born: Michael John Douglas
- He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on September 5, 1951 (a Wednesday).
- Coraopolis is located in Allegheny County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Congo (which is located in Hancock County).
Tony Lip (Actor)
- Born: Frank Anthony Vallelonga
- He was born in Beaver Falls (PA) on July 30, 1930 (a Wednesday) and died in Teaneck (NJ) on January 4, 2013 (a Friday).
- Beaver Falls is located in Beaver County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Congo (which is located in Hancock County).
- Teaneck is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Maryrest Cemetery, which is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Lip<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maryrest Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maryrest Cemetery (NJ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Congo to Maryrest Cemetery
Joe Lonnett (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Joseph Paul Lonnett
- He was born in Beaver Falls (PA) on February 7, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Beaver Falls (PA) on December 5, 2011 (a Monday).
- Beaver Falls is located in Beaver County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Congo (which is located in Hancock County).
- Beaver Falls is located in Beaver County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Congo (which is located in Hancock County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Beaver Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east northeast of Congo. The cemetery is located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Lonnett<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Beaver Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Congo to Beaver Cemetery
Dean Martin (Actor, comedian, singer)
- Born: Dino Paul Crocetti
- He was born in Steubenville (OH) on June 7, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on December 25, 1995 (a Monday).
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Congo (which is located in Hancock County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dean Martin<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Congo to Westwood Memorial Park
John James McCook (Social reformer, educator)
- He was born in Lisbon (OH) on February 4, 1843 (a Saturday) and died in Hartford (CT) on January 9, 1927 (a Sunday).
- Lisbon is located in Columbiana County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Congo (which is located in Hancock County).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, which is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John James McCook<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Hill Cemetery (CT) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Congo to Cedar Hill Cemetery
Thomas Livingston McCreery (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Beaver (PA) on October 19, 1874 (a Monday) and died in Beaver (PA) on July 3, 1941 (a Thursday).
- Beaver is located in Beaver County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Congo (which is located in Hancock County).
- Beaver is located in Beaver County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Congo (which is located in Hancock County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Beaver Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east northeast of Congo. The cemetery is located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Livingston McCreery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Beaver Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Congo to Beaver Cemetery
Burr McIntosh (Actor)
- Full name: Burr William McIntosh
- He was born in Wellsville (OH) on August 21, 1862 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on April 28, 1942 (a Tuesday).
- Wellsville is located nearby and to the west of Congo.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Burr McIntosh<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Congo to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Effie A. Milford (Actress)
- She was born in Steubenville (OH) on December 28, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in Fort Lauderdale (FL) on August 7, 1987 (a Friday).
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Congo (which is located in Hancock County).
- Fort Lauderdale is located in Broward County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Effie A. Milford<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.