Shawmut (Chambers County, AL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Shawmut ...

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

Bill Baker (Singer)
- He was born in Auburn (AL) on November 1, 1935 (a Friday) and died in New Haven (CT) on August 10, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- Auburn is located in Lee County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Shawmut (which is located in Chambers County).
- New Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Baker<1>
Viola Fortesque (Actress)
- She was born in Columbus (GA) on February 5, 1875 (a Friday) and died on September 16, 1953 (a Wednesday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Shawmut (which is located in Chambers County).
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Viola Fortesque<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shawmut to Kensico Cemetery
Hal Herring (Professional football)
- He was born in Lanett (AL) on February 24, 1924 (a Sunday) and died in Cumming (GA) on February 9, 2014 (a Sunday).
- Lanett is located nearby and to the north of Shawmut.
- Cumming is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Sawnee View Gardens, which is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hal Herring<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sawnee View Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sawnee View Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shawmut to Sawnee View Gardens
Joe 'Brown Bomber' Louis (Professional boxer)
- Born: Joseph Louis Barrow
- He was born in LaFayette (AL) on May 13, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Paradise (NV) on April 12, 1981 (a Sunday).
- LaFayette is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Shawmut. Both communities are located in Chambers County.
- Paradise is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe 'Brown Bomber' Louis<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 Shawmut to Arlington National Cemetery
Sam McQuagg (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Columbus (GA) on November 11, 1935 (a Monday) and died in Columbus (GA) on January 3, 2009 (a Saturday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Shawmut (which is located in Chambers County).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Shawmut (which is located in Chambers County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southeast of Shawmut. The cemetery is located in Muscogee County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam McQuagg<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkhill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Parkhill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shawmut to Parkhill Cemetery
Beverly Parrish (Actress)
- She was born in Columbus (GA) on May 10, 1919 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 27, 1930 (a Thursday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Shawmut (which is located in Chambers County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 10.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Beverly Parrish<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shawmut to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Helen Parrish (Actress)
- Full name: Helen Virginia Parrish
- She was born in Columbus (GA) on March 12, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on February 22, 1959 (a Sunday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Shawmut (which is located in Chambers County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 35.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Parrish<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shawmut to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Elmer Ray Riddle (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Columbus (GA) on July 31, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Columbus (GA) on May 14, 1984 (a Monday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Shawmut (which is located in Chambers County).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Shawmut (which is located in Chambers County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southeast of Shawmut. The cemetery is located in Muscogee County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elmer Ray Riddle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkhill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Parkhill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shawmut to Parkhill Cemetery
Franklin D. Roosevelt (32nd President of the US (1933 - 1945, died in office due to illness))
- Full name: Franklin Delano Roosevelt
- He was born in Hyde Park (NY) on January 30, 1882 (a Monday) and died in Warm Springs (GA) on April 12, 1945 (a Thursday).
- Hyde Park is located in Dutchess County, New York.
- Warm Springs is located in Meriwether County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Shawmut (which is located in Chambers County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Franklin D. Roosevelt<1>
Milt Smith (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Columbus (GA) on March 27, 1929 (a Wednesday) and died in San Diego (CA) on April 11, 1997 (a Friday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Shawmut (which is located in Chambers County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Milt Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shawmut to Greenwood Memorial Park
David Mathieson Walker (Astronaut)
- He was born in Columbus (GA) on May 20, 1944 (a Saturday) and died in Houston (TX) on April 23, 2001 (a Monday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Shawmut (which is located in Chambers County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Mathieson Walker<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 Shawmut to Arlington National Cemetery
Augusta Jane Evans Wilson (Author)
- She was born in Columbus (GA) on May 8, 1835 (a Friday) and died in Mobile (AL) on May 9, 1909 (a Sunday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Shawmut (which is located in Chambers County).
- Mobile is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, which is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Augusta Jane Evans Wilson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Magnolia Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shawmut to Magnolia Cemetery
Tim Wilson (Comedian, musician)
- He was born in Columbus (GA) on August 5, 1961 (a Saturday) and died in Columbus (GA) on February 26, 2014 (a Wednesday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Shawmut (which is located in Chambers County).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Shawmut (which is located in Chambers County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southeast of Shawmut. The cemetery is located in Muscogee County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tim Wilson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkhill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Parkhill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shawmut to Parkhill Cemetery

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.