Home > United States of America > Ohio > Allen County > Lima > Woodlawn Cemetery > Louis H. “Lou” Cunningham

Louis H. “Lou” Cunningham

Birth	:	25 Aug 1866 Lima, Allen County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	3 Nov 1926 Lima, Allen County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Woodlawn Cemetery, Lima, Allen County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7275009, -84.1303024
Description	:	L. Cunningham, Lima Theater Manager Dies Louis H. "Lou" Cunningham, 60, life long Lima resident and well known theatrical manager, died Wednesday night at the home of his brother, Harold Cunningham, 627 W. Spring-st. Death resulted from heart trouble after an illness lasting 10 months. Cunningham had been prominent in theatricals in Lima for many years, having served as manager of the Faurot Opera House for almost 20 years. For the past six years, he had been owner and manager of the Quilina theatre, W. Market-st. He was born in Lima, August 25, 1866, the son of Theodore and Elizabeth Cunningham.... Read More	L. Cunningham, Lima Theater Manager Dies Louis H. "Lou" Cunningham, 60, life long Lima resident and well known theatrical manager, died Wednesday night at the home of his brother, Harold Cunningham, 627 W. Spring-st. Death resulted from heart trouble after an illness lasting 10 months. Cunningham had been prominent in theatricals in Lima for many years, having served as manager of the Faurot Opera House for almost 20 years. For the past six years, he had been owner and manager of the Quilina theatre, W. Market-st. He was born in Lima, August 25, 1866, the son of Theodore and Elizabeth Cunningham. His father was one of the early settlers of Allen-co and a prominent Ohio lawyer, having been appointed one of the first members of the Ohio Pardon Board by Gov. Foraker and served as a member of the Constitutional convention in 1872. Following his graduation from Lima high school, Lou Cunningham became associated with the Buckeye Pipe Line Co. and later went to Toledo where he served in the Internal Revenue department. In 1900 he returned to Lima and took over the management of the Faurot Opera House, which at that time was one of the most popular legitimate houses in northwest Ohio. He always took a great interest in amateur theatricals, directing plays as well as enacting important roles in them and it was thru his efforts that several former Lima residents achieved fame on the stage. Cunningham was a life member of the Elks Lodge. Besides his brother, Harold, with whom he had resided for 25 years, he leaves two other brothers, T. N., 1431 Lakewood-av and T. E., Evanston, Ill. Funeral services will be conducted at the residence at 2 p.m. Saturday. Rev. Samuel Heucker, pastor of Market-st Presbyterian church, will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery. (published in The Lima News, Thursday, November 4, 1926)

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Louis H. “Lou” Cunningham's memorial?
Louis H. “Lou” Cunningham's memorial is located at: Woodlawn Cemetery, Lima, Allen County, USA.
When did Louis H. “Lou” Cunningham death?
Louis H. “Lou” Cunningham death on 3 Nov 1926 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Louis H. “Lou” Cunningham's memorial?
Latitude: 40.7275009
Longitude: -84.1303024

Family Members:

Parent

Theodore Ewalt “Doan” Cunningham

(1830 - 1889)

Elizabeth Sarah Hyatt Cunningham

(1832 - 1904)

Siblings

Harold Cunningham

(1858 - 1934)

Thomas Newton Cunningham

(1861 - 1930)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Woodlawn Cemetery
Lima, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7275009, -84.1303024

2. Gethsemani Cemetery
Lima, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7280998, -84.1361008

3. Shaare Zedek Cemetery
Lima, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7275840, -84.1374636

4. Lima Cemetery
Lima, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7444877, -84.0974430

5. Shawnee Cemetery
Lima, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7016983, -84.1532974

6. Old Catholic Cemetery
Lima, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7535162, -84.1022607

7. Fletcher Cemetery
Lima, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6878014, -84.0894012

8. East Cemetery (Defunct)
Lima, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7728004, -84.1671982

9. Lima State Hospital Cemetery
Bath, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7737740, -84.0946230

10. Tonys Nose Cemetery
Lima, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7481003, -84.0586014

11. Allentown Cemetery
Allentown, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7539540, -84.1987040

12. Union Cemetery
Lima, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7872009, -84.1267014

13. Memorial Park Cemetery and Mausoleum
Lima, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7274720, -84.0483330

14. Saint Matthew Cemetery
Lima, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6674995, -84.1557999

15. Wollet Cemetery
Bath, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7498177, -84.0516492

16. Sugar Creek Cemetery
Lima, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7888985, -84.0994034

17. Greenlawn Cemetery
Elida, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7691994, -84.2024994

18. Ash Grove Cemetery
Elida, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7942009, -84.1588974

19. Berryhill Cemetery
Slabtown, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7947006, -84.0999985

20. Smith Miller Cemetery
Lima, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7886130, -84.0799270

21. Wesley Chapel Cemetery
Lima, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8009784, -84.1289234

22. Zion Cemetery
Lima, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7611008, -84.0421982

23. Perry Chapel Cemetery
Lima, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7188988, -84.0263977

24. Lutheran Cemetery
Elida, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7877998, -84.2050018