Notable Births & Deaths for Wauchula ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Wauchula. 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.
- 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 in Polk County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Wauchula (which is located in Hardee 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>
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. |