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Notable Births & Deaths for Davenport ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Davenport. 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.
- Stanley Timothy 'Tim' Crews (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Tampa (FL) on April 3, 1961 (a Monday) and died in Orlando (FL) on March 23, 1993 (a Tuesday).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Davenport (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stanley Timothy 'Tim' Crews<1>
- Mike Cuellar (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Santa Clara (Cuba) on May 8, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on April 2, 2010 (a Friday).
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Davenport (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Cuellar<1>
- Darryl Dawkins (Professional basketball)
- Michael 'Mickey' Doolin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Ashland (PA) on May 7, 1880 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on November 1, 1951 (a Thursday).
- Ashland is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Davenport (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael 'Mickey' Doolin<1>
- Hersh Freeman (Professional baseball)
- Sam Gruneisen (Professional football)
- He was born in Louisville (KY) on January 16, 1941 (a Thursday) and died in Ocoee (FL) on September 28, 2012 (a Friday).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Ocoee is located in Orange County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Davenport (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Gruneisen<1>
- Billy Hardee (Professional football)
- Mary Hatcher (Actress)
- Lenah H. Sutcliffe Higbee (Medical pioneer)
- Ralph George 'Major' Houk (Major League Baseball)
- Frances Langford (Actress)
- She was born in Lakeland (FL) on April 4, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Jensen Beach (FL) on July 11, 2005 (a Monday).
- Lakeland is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Davenport. Both communities are located in Polk County.
- Jensen Beach is located in Martin County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frances Langford<1>
- Thomas Leach (Major League Baseball)
- Dave 'Lonesome Dave' Peverett (Musician)
- He was born in Dulwich (England) on April 16, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on February 7, 2000 (a Monday).
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Davenport (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave 'Lonesome Dave' Peverett<1>
- Teddy Randazzo (Musician)
- He was born in New York (NY) on May 13, 1935 (a Monday) and died in Orlando (FL) on November 21, 2003 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Davenport (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Teddy Randazzo<1>
- Bob Saget (Comedian, TV host, director, actor)
- Full name: Robert Lane Saget
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on May 17, 1956 (a Thursday) and died in Orlando (FL) on January 9, 2022 (a Sunday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Davenport (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Saget<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Davenport to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Bobby Steel Smith (Singer)
- Kaye Stevens (Singer, actress)
- J.D. Sumner (Singer, songwriter)
- Dr. Ossian H. Sweet (Civil rights activist, physician)
- He was born in Bartow (FL) on October 30, 1895 (a Wednesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on March 19, 1960 (a Saturday).
- Bartow is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Davenport. Both communities are located in Polk County.
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Ossian H. Sweet<1>
- James Wren 'Zack' Taylor (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Yulee (FL) on July 27, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Orlando (FL) on September 19, 1974 (a Thursday).
- Yulee is located in Nassau County, Florida.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Davenport (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Wren 'Zack' Taylor<1>
- Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas (Musician, actor, composer)
- Full name: Dennis D.T. Thomas
- He was born in Orlando (FL) on February 9, 1951 (a Friday) and died in Montclair (NJ) on August 7, 2021 (a Saturday).
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Davenport (which is located in Polk County).
- Montclair is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas<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. |
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