Fort Dade (Hillsborough County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Fort Dade ...

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

John C. 'Spider' Brackenborough (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Parry Sound (ON) on February 9, 1897 (a Tuesday) and died in Dunedin (FL) on July 8, 1993 (a Thursday).
- Dunedin is located in Pinellas County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Fort Dade (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Fort Dade. The cemetery is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John C. 'Spider' Brackenborough<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fort Dade to Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park
Johnny Brown (Actor, singer)
- He was born in Saint Petersburg (FL) on June 11, 1937 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 2, 2022 (a Wednesday).
- Saint Petersburg is located in Pinellas County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Fort Dade (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Brown<1>
George Washington Cable (Author)
- He was born in New Orleans (LA) on October 12, 1844 (a Saturday) and died in Saint Petersburg (FL) on January 31, 1925 (a Saturday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Saint Petersburg is located in Pinellas County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Fort Dade (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Bridge Street Cemetery, which is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington Cable<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bridge Street Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bridge Street Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fort Dade to Bridge Street Cemetery
Irene Cara (Siner, songwriter, actress)
- Born: Irene Cara Escalera
- She was born in Bronx (NY) on March 18, 1959 (a Wednesday) and died in Largo (FL) on November 25, 2022 (a Friday).
- Bronx is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Largo is located in Pinellas County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Fort Dade (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- At the time of her death, she was 63.
- The body was cremated.
Lloyd Colteryahn (Professional football)
- He was born in Brentwood (PA) on August 26, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Dunedin (FL) on May 2, 2011 (a Monday).
- Brentwood is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Dunedin is located in Pinellas County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Fort Dade (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lloyd Colteryahn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fort Dade to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
Michael Connor (Musician)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on December 7, 1949 (a Wednesday) and died in Siesta Key (FL) on September 2, 2004 (a Thursday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Siesta Key is located in Sarasota County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Fort Dade (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mother of God Cemetery, which is located in Kenton County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Connor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mother of God Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mother of God Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fort Dade to Mother of God Cemetery
Alfred Austell Cunningham (Aviation pioneer)
- He was born in Atlanta (GA) on March 8, 1882 (a Wednesday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on May 27, 1939 (a Saturday).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Fort Dade (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alfred Austell Cunningham<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 Fort Dade to Arlington National Cemetery
William Eugene 'Billy' Dickey (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in New York (NY) on October 20, 1874 (a Tuesday) and died in Saint Petersburg (FL) on May 13, 1944 (a Saturday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Saint Petersburg is located in Pinellas County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Fort Dade (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Eugene 'Billy' Dickey<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 Fort Dade to Arlington National Cemetery
Robert John Donovan (Author)
- He was born in Buffalo (NY) on August 21, 1912 (a Wednesday) and died in Saint Petersburg (FL) on August 8, 2003 (a Friday).
- Buffalo is located in Erie County, New York.
- Saint Petersburg is located in Pinellas County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Fort Dade (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert John Donovan<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 Fort Dade to Arlington National Cemetery
Fred Dugan (Professional football)
- He was born in Stamford (CT) on May 12, 1933 (a Friday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on March 3, 2018 (a Saturday).
- Stamford is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Fort Dade (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at St. John Cemetery, which is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Dugan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fort Dade to St. John Cemetery
Harry Doll Earles (Actor)
- Born: Kurt Fritz Scneider
- He was born in Stolpen (Germany) on April 3, 1902 (a Thursday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on May 4, 1985 (a Saturday).
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Fort Dade (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Doll Earles<1>
Tiny Doll Earles (Actress)
- Born: Ella Annie 'Tiny Doll' Schneider
- She was born in Stolpen (Germany) on July 23, 1914 (a Thursday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on September 6, 2004 (a Monday).
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Fort Dade (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tiny Doll Earles<1>
Graeme Edge (Musician, songwriter, poet)
- Full name: Graeme Charles Edge
- He was born in Rocester (England) on March 30, 1941 (a Sunday) and died in Bradenton (FL) on November 11, 2021 (a Thursday).
- Bradenton is located in Manatee County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Fort Dade (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Graeme Edge<1>
Helen Ferguson (Actress)
- She was born in Decatur (IL) on July 23, 1901 (a Tuesday) and died in Clearwater (FL) on March 14, 1977 (a Monday).
- Decatur is located in Macon County, Illinois.
- Clearwater is located in Pinellas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Fort Dade (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Ferguson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fort Dade to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Wes Ferrell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Greensboro (NC) on February 2, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on December 9, 1976 (a Thursday).
- Greensboro is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Fort Dade (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at New Garden Friends Cemetery, which is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wes Ferrell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Garden Friends Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Garden Friends Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fort Dade to New Garden Friends Cemetery
Jane Gail (Actress)
- She was born in Salem (NY) on August 16, 1890 (a Saturday) and died in Saint Petersburg (FL) on January 30, 1963 (a Wednesday).
- Salem is located in Washington County, New York.
- Saint Petersburg is located in Pinellas County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Fort Dade (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Gail<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fort Dade to Ferncliff Cemetery
Bruno Philip Haas (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Worcester (MA) on May 5, 1891 (a Tuesday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on June 5, 1952 (a Thursday).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Fort Dade (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Hope Cemetery, which is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bruno Philip Haas<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fort Dade to Hope Cemetery
Connie Haines (Singer, actress)
- She was born in Savannah (GA) on January 20, 1921 (a Thursday) and died in Clearwater Beach (FL) on September 22, 2008 (a Monday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County, Georgia.
- Clearwater Beach is located in Pinellas County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Fort Dade (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Connie Haines<1>
William Bruce 'Billy' Hardwick (Professional bowler)
- He was born in Florence (AL) on July 25, 1941 (a Friday) and died in Bradenton (FL) on November 16, 2013 (a Saturday).
- Florence is located in Lauderdale County, Alabama.
- Bradenton is located in Manatee County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Fort Dade (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Bruce 'Billy' Hardwick<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fort Dade to Memorial Park Cemetery
Paul Young Herrick (Composer)
- He was born in Saint Petersburg (FL) on March 2, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 27, 1958 (a Monday).
- Saint Petersburg is located in Pinellas County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Fort Dade (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Young Herrick<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fort Dade to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Hulk Hogan (Professional wrestler, actor)
- Born: Terry Gene Bollea
- He was born in Augusta (GA) on August 11, 1953 (a Tuesday) and died in Clearwater (FL) on July 24, 2025 (a Thursday).
- Augusta is located in Richmond County, Georgia.
- Clearwater is located in Pinellas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Fort Dade (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hulk Hogan<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.