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Notable Births & Deaths for Argo Corners ...

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

  • Walter McKinley 'Huck' Betts     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Millsboro (DE) on February 18, 1897 (a Thursday) and died in Millsboro (DE) on June 13, 1987 (a Saturday) at the age of 90.
    • Millsboro is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Argo Corners.
    • Millsboro is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Argo Corners.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walter McKinley 'Huck' Betts<1>
  • Donald Byrd     (Musician)
    • Full name: Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd, II
    • He was born in Detroit (MI) on December 9, 1932 (a Friday) and died in Dover (DE) on February 4, 2013 (a Monday) at the age of 80. He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery (Oakland County, Michigan).
    • Dover is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Argo Corners.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Donald Byrd<1>
  • George Alfred Townsend, Sr.     (Journalist, author)

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.