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Notable Births & Deaths for Prosperity ...

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

  • Early Wynn     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Early Wynn<1>
    • He was born in Hartford (AL) on January 6, 1920 (a Tuesday) and died in Venice (FL) on April 4, 1999 (a Sunday).
    • Hartford is located in Geneva County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Prosperity (which is located in Holmes County).
    • Venice is located in Sarasota County, Florida.
    • At the time of his death, he was 79.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Albert Winsborough 'Bert' Yancey     (Professional golf)

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.