Notable Births & Deaths for Sardis ...

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

• William C. Hartman     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Thomaston (GA) on March 17, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Athens (GA) on March 16, 2006 (a Thursday) at the age of 91. He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery (Clarke County, Georgia).
  • Thomaston is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Sardis.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William C. Hartman<1>
• Franklin D. Roosevelt     (32nd President of the US (1933 - 1945, died in office due to illness))
  • Full name: Franklin Delano Roosevelt
  • He was born in Hyde Park (NY) on January 30, 1882 (a Monday) and died in Warm Springs (GA) on April 12, 1945 (a Thursday) at the age of 63.
  • Warm Springs is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Sardis.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Franklin D. Roosevelt<1>
• William James 'Doc' Zeigler     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born in Thomaston (GA) on June 30, 1896 (a Tueday) and died in Chicago (IL) on August 6, 1989 (a Sunday) at the age of 93. He is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Thomaston is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Sardis.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William James 'Doc' Zeigler<1>