SettingsPeople from St. Joseph, Missouri
Alexander W. Terrell
Alexander W. Terrell (November 23, 1827 – September 9, 1912) was a U. S. minister to Turkey and a Confederate military officer.
Alexander W. Terrell (November 23, 1827 – September 9, 1912) was a U. S. minister to Turkey and a Confederate military officer.
Anthony Glise
Anthony Glise (born January 17, 1956 in St. Joseph, Missouri) is a guitarist, composer and author.
Anthony Glise (born January 17, 1956 in St. Joseph, Missouri) is a guitarist, composer and author.
Arthur Pryor
Arthur Willard Pryor (September 22, 1870 – June 18, 1942) was a trombone virtuoso, bandleader, and soloist with the Sousa Band.
Arthur Willard Pryor (September 22, 1870 – June 18, 1942) was a trombone virtuoso, bandleader, and soloist with the Sousa Band.
Betty Garrett
Betty Garrett was an American actress, comedienne, singer and dancer who originally performed on Broadway before being signed to a film contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Betty Garrett was an American actress, comedienne, singer and dancer who originally performed on Broadway before being signed to a film contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Bill Snyder
Bill Snyder is the head football coach at Kansas State University.
Bill Snyder is the head football coach at Kansas State University.
Billy Kinloch
William Francis Kinloch was a Major League Baseball player.
William Francis Kinloch was a Major League Baseball player.
Charles F. Buddy
Charles Francis Buddy (October 4, 1887—March 5, 1966) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Charles Francis Buddy (October 4, 1887—March 5, 1966) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Charles Ray Hatcher
Charles Ray Hatcher (July 16, 1929 – December 7, 1984), was an American serial killer who confessed to murdering 16 people between 1969 and 1982.
Charles Ray Hatcher (July 16, 1929 – December 7, 1984), was an American serial killer who confessed to murdering 16 people between 1969 and 1982.
Coleman Hawkins
Coleman Randolph Hawkins (November 21, 1904 – May 19, 1969) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist.
Coleman Randolph Hawkins (November 21, 1904 – May 19, 1969) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist.
David Peterson (wrestler)
David W. Peterson was an American professional wrestler, known by his ringname D.J. Peterson, who competed in North American regional promotions during the 1980s in the Universal Wrestling...
David W. Peterson was an American professional wrestler, known by his ringname D.J. Peterson, who competed in North American regional promotions during the 1980s in the Universal Wrestling...
Donald Sechrest
Donald Ray Sechrest (February 16, 1933 – January 20, 2006) was an American designer of more than 90 golf courses mostly in the Midwest.
Donald Ray Sechrest (February 16, 1933 – January 20, 2006) was an American designer of more than 90 golf courses mostly in the Midwest.
Donny McCrary
Donny McCrary is an Irish-American professional boxer.
Donny McCrary is an Irish-American professional boxer.
Dwayne Blakley
Dwayne David Blakley (born August 10, 1979 in Saint Joseph, Missouri) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent.
Dwayne David Blakley (born August 10, 1979 in Saint Joseph, Missouri) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent.
Ed Wildberger
Ed Wildberger is a Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 27 since 2003.
Ed Wildberger is a Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 27 since 2003.
Eddie Timanus
Eddie Timanus is a Jeopardy! champion and USA Today sportswriter who grew up in Reston, Virginia, then graduated from Wake Forest University.
Eddie Timanus is a Jeopardy! champion and USA Today sportswriter who grew up in Reston, Virginia, then graduated from Wake Forest University.
Edie Huggins
Edie Huggins was an American television reporter, journalist and broadcaster.
Edie Huggins was an American television reporter, journalist and broadcaster.
Edward Wiskoski
Edward Wiskoski (born January 10, 1945) is a former American professional wrestler best known as Colonel DeBeers in the AWA (American Wrestling Association).
Edward Wiskoski (born January 10, 1945) is a former American professional wrestler best known as Colonel DeBeers in the AWA (American Wrestling Association).
Edwin Charles Boulton
Edwin Charles Boulton (15 April 1928 – 15 May 2000) was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1980.
Edwin Charles Boulton (15 April 1928 – 15 May 2000) was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1980.
Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III, better known by his stage name Eminem and by his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor.
Marshall Bruce Mathers III, better known by his stage name Eminem and by his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor.
Forrest E. Peden
Forrest E. Peden (died February 3, 1945) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.
Forrest E. Peden (died February 3, 1945) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.
Henry D. Bradley
Henry D. Bradley (1893 - December 14, 1973) was a publisher of the St. Joseph News-Press who was the first member of the Bradly family which controls the News-Press & Gazette Company media company.
Henry D. Bradley (1893 - December 14, 1973) was a publisher of the St. Joseph News-Press who was the first member of the Bradly family which controls the News-Press & Gazette Company media company.
Herbert H. Burr
Herbert H. Burr (September 13, 1920 – February 8, 1990) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actio...
Herbert H. Burr (September 13, 1920 – February 8, 1990) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actio...
Irving Bacon
Irving Bacon (September 6, 1893 – February 5, 1965) was an American character actor who appeared in over 400 films.
Irving Bacon (September 6, 1893 – February 5, 1965) was an American character actor who appeared in over 400 films.
Jack Clark (television personality)
Jack Clark (November 25, 1925 – July 21, 1988) was an American television game show host and announcer.
Jack Clark (November 25, 1925 – July 21, 1988) was an American television game show host and announcer.
Jane Wyman
Jane Wyman, born Sarah Jane Mayfield, (January 5, 1917 - September 10, 2007) was an American singer, dancer, and character actress of film and television.
Jane Wyman, born Sarah Jane Mayfield, (January 5, 1917 - September 10, 2007) was an American singer, dancer, and character actress of film and television.
Jeff Morris (actor)
Jeff Morris (September 20, 1934 – July 12, 2004) was an American film and television actor.
Jeff Morris (September 20, 1934 – July 12, 2004) was an American film and television actor.
Jody Hamilton
Joseph "Jody" Hamilton (born August 28, 1938) is an American retired professional wrestler and current wrestling promoter and trainer.
Joseph "Jody" Hamilton (born August 28, 1938) is an American retired professional wrestler and current wrestling promoter and trainer.
Jon Jefferson
Jon Jefferson is a contemporary American author and television documentary maker.
Jon Jefferson is a contemporary American author and television documentary maker.
Joseph Robidoux
Joseph Robidoux IV established the Blacksnake Hills Trading Post that eventually developed as the town of St. Joseph, Missouri.
Joseph Robidoux IV established the Blacksnake Hills Trading Post that eventually developed as the town of St. Joseph, Missouri.
June Clyde
June Clyde (December 2, 1909 in St. Joseph, Missouri – October 1, 1987 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) was an American actress, singer and dancer.
June Clyde (December 2, 1909 in St. Joseph, Missouri – October 1, 1987 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) was an American actress, singer and dancer.
Katherine Kennicott Davis
Katherine Kennicott Davis (June 25, 1892 - April 20, 1980) was a composer, pianist, and author of the famous Christmas tune "The Little Drummer Boy".
Katherine Kennicott Davis (June 25, 1892 - April 20, 1980) was a composer, pianist, and author of the famous Christmas tune "The Little Drummer Boy".
Kay Barnes
Kay Waldo Barnes (born March 30, 1938) is a former two-term mayor of Kansas City, Missouri.
Kay Waldo Barnes (born March 30, 1938) is a former two-term mayor of Kansas City, Missouri.
Kay Noble
Mary Charlene Noble, known from childhood by her nickname Kay Noble, was an American female professional wrestler.
Mary Charlene Noble, known from childhood by her nickname Kay Noble, was an American female professional wrestler.
Keith K. Compton
Keith Karl Compton (December 9, 1915 – June 15, 2004) was an American Air Force lieutenant general who was vice commander in chief, Strategic Air Command, with headquarters at Offutt Air Force B...
Keith Karl Compton (December 9, 1915 – June 15, 2004) was an American Air Force lieutenant general who was vice commander in chief, Strategic Air Command, with headquarters at Offutt Air Force B...
Larry Hamilton
Larry "Rocky" Hamilton (April 1, 1931 – July 20, 1996), known by his ringname The Missouri Mauler, was an American professional wrestler who competed in the National Wrestling Alliance as ...
Larry "Rocky" Hamilton (April 1, 1931 – July 20, 1996), known by his ringname The Missouri Mauler, was an American professional wrestler who competed in the National Wrestling Alliance as ...
Martin Rucker (American football)
Martin Rucker, Jr. is an American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League.
Martin Rucker, Jr. is an American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League.
Martin T. Rucker
Martin T. Rucker is a former a Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives.
Martin T. Rucker is a former a Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives.
Mary Alicia Owen
Mary Alicia Owen (1850?–1935) was a folklore collector of Missouri who compiled several works of local legend and voodoo.
Mary Alicia Owen (1850?–1935) was a folklore collector of Missouri who compiled several works of local legend and voodoo.
Mel Sembler
Melvin Floyd Sembler (born May 10, 1930) is former United States Ambassador to Italy (2001–2005), and former Ambassador to Australia and Nauru (1989–1993).
Melvin Floyd Sembler (born May 10, 1930) is former United States Ambassador to Italy (2001–2005), and former Ambassador to Australia and Nauru (1989–1993).
Mike Rucker
Michael Dean Rucker is a former American football defensive end who played for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League.
Michael Dean Rucker is a former American football defensive end who played for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League.
Norbert Brodine
Nobert Brodine (December 16, 1896 - February 28, 1970, also credited as Norbert F. Brodin and Norbert Brodin) was a film cinematographer.
Nobert Brodine (December 16, 1896 - February 28, 1970, also credited as Norbert F. Brodin and Norbert Brodin) was a film cinematographer.
Peter Kelley
Peter Kelley (born May 9, 1974 in St. Joseph, Missouri) is an Olympic weightlifter for the United States.
Peter Kelley (born May 9, 1974 in St. Joseph, Missouri) is an Olympic weightlifter for the United States.
Phil Danaher
Philip C. Danaher (born November 23, 1948 in Saint Joseph, Missouri) is an American football coach.
Philip C. Danaher (born November 23, 1948 in Saint Joseph, Missouri) is an American football coach.
Ralph D. Foster
Ralph David Foster (April 25, 1893–August 11, 1984), was an American broadcasting pioneer and philanthropist who created the framework for Springfield, Missouri to challenge Nashville, Ten...
Ralph David Foster (April 25, 1893–August 11, 1984), was an American broadcasting pioneer and philanthropist who created the framework for Springfield, Missouri to challenge Nashville, Ten...
Rice W. Means
Rice William Means (November 16, 1877 January 30, 1949) was a Republican United States Senator from Colorado.
Rice William Means (November 16, 1877 January 30, 1949) was a Republican United States Senator from Colorado.
Ruth Warrick
Ruth Elizabeth Warrick, DM, was an American singer, actress and political activist, best known for her role as Phoebe Tyler on All My Children, which she played regularly from 1970 until her...
Ruth Elizabeth Warrick, DM, was an American singer, actress and political activist, best known for her role as Phoebe Tyler on All My Children, which she played regularly from 1970 until her...
Samuel W. Block
Samuel W. Block (1911-1970) was an American lawyer and one of the name partners at Jenner & Block.
Samuel W. Block (1911-1970) was an American lawyer and one of the name partners at Jenner & Block.
Shere Hite
Shere Hite (born November 2, 1942) is an American-born German sex educator and feminist.
Shere Hite (born November 2, 1942) is an American-born German sex educator and feminist.
Steve Walsh (musician)
Steve Walsh (born June 15, 1951) is a singer and songwriter best known for his work as a member of the progressive rock band Kansas.
Steve Walsh (born June 15, 1951) is a singer and songwriter best known for his work as a member of the progressive rock band Kansas.
Terin Humphrey
Terin Marie Humphrey (born August 14, 1986) is a United States gymnast.
Terin Marie Humphrey (born August 14, 1986) is a United States gymnast.
Timothy Omundson
Timothy Michael Omundson (born July 29, 1969) is an American actor perhaps most notable for his supporting roles as Sean Potter on the CBS television series Judging Amy, Eli on the syndicate...
Timothy Michael Omundson (born July 29, 1969) is an American actor perhaps most notable for his supporting roles as Sean Potter on the CBS television series Judging Amy, Eli on the syndicate...
Tom Matukewicz
Tom Matukewicz, also known as "Coach Tuke", is an American football coach.
Tom Matukewicz, also known as "Coach Tuke", is an American football coach.
Tom Pendergast
Thomas Joseph Pendergast controlled Kansas City and Jackson County, Missouri as a political boss from approximately 1925 to 1939.
Thomas Joseph Pendergast controlled Kansas City and Jackson County, Missouri as a political boss from approximately 1925 to 1939.
Walter Cronkite
Walter Leland Cronkite, Jr. was an American broadcast journalist, best known as anchorman for the CBS Evening News for 19 years.
Walter Leland Cronkite, Jr. was an American broadcast journalist, best known as anchorman for the CBS Evening News for 19 years.
Wes Barnett
Wesley ("Wes") T. Barnett (born April 1, 1970 in Saint Joseph, Missouri) was an Olympic weightlifter for the United States.
Wesley ("Wes") T. Barnett (born April 1, 1970 in Saint Joseph, Missouri) was an Olympic weightlifter for the United States.
William B. Edmondson
William B. Edmondson (born February 6, 1927) is a retired career officer in the United States Foreign Service, who served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to ...
William B. Edmondson (born February 6, 1927) is a retired career officer in the United States Foreign Service, who served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to ...