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Notable Births & Deaths for Montgomery ...

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

  • Tom Addison     (Professional football)
  • Conrad Aiken     (Author, editor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Conrad Aiken<1>
    • He was born in Savannah (GA) on August 5, 1889 (a Monday) and died in Savannah (GA) on August 17, 1973 (a Friday).
    • Savannah is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Montgomery. Both communities are located in Chatham County.
    • Savannah is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Montgomery. Both communities are located in Chatham County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 84.
    • He is buried at Bonaventure Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north northeast of Montgomery. The cemetery is located in Chatham County, Georgia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Bonaventure Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Bonaventure Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Montgomery to Bonaventure Cemetery
  • Gregg Allman     (Musician - a member of the 'Allman Brothers Band')
  • Connie Haines     (Singer, Actress)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Connie Haines<1>
    • 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Montgomery. Both communities are located in Chatham County.
    • Clearwater Beach is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
    • At the time of her death, she was 87.
  • Claude Harmon     (Professional golf)
  • Jack Leigh     (Photographer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Leigh<1>
    • He was born in Savannah (GA) on November 8, 1948 (a Monday) and died in Savannah (GA) on May 18, 2004 (a Tuesday).
    • Savannah is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Montgomery. Both communities are located in Chatham County.
    • Savannah is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Montgomery. Both communities are located in Chatham County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 55.
    • He is buried at Bonaventure Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north northeast of Montgomery. The cemetery is located in Chatham County, Georgia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Bonaventure Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Bonaventure Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Montgomery to Bonaventure Cemetery
  • Johnny Mercer     (Songwriter, lyricist)
    • Born: John Herndon Mercer
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Mercer<1>
    • He was born in Savannah (GA) on November 18, 1909 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on June 25, 1976 (a Friday).
    • Savannah is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Montgomery. Both communities are located in Chatham County.
    • Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 66.
    • He is buried at Bonaventure Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north northeast of Montgomery. The cemetery is located in Chatham County, Georgia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Bonaventure Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Bonaventure Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Montgomery to Bonaventure Cemetery
  • James Moody     (Musician)
  • James Neill     (Actor)
  • Joseph 'King' Oliver     (Musician)
  • Merriman Smith     (Journalist)
  • Odette Taylor     (Actress, entertainer, author)
  • Ellen Wilson     (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Woodrow Wilson (1913 - 1921) - she died before the end of Wilson's Presidency)

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.