Sparta (Hancock County, GA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Sparta ...

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

James Charles Jacob Bagby, Sr. (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Charles Jacob Bagby, Sr.<1>
- He was born in Barnett (GA) on October 5, 1889 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on July 28, 1954 (a Wednesday).
- Barnett is located in Warren County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Sparta (which is located in Hancock County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, which is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta to Westview Cemetery
Anna Ruby Gordy Gaye (Songwriter, composer)
- Born: Anna Ruby Gordy
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Ruby Gordy Gaye<1>
- She was born in Milledgeville (GA) on December 12, 1921 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 31, 2014 (a Friday).
- Milledgeville is located in Baldwin County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Sparta (which is located in Hancock County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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- From Sparta to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)
Joel Chandler Harris (Author, journalist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joel Chandler Harris<1>
- He was born in Eatonton (GA) on December 9, 1848 (a Saturday) and died in Atlanta (GA) on July 3, 1908 (a Friday).
- Eatonton is located in Putnam County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Sparta (which is located in Hancock County).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, which is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery<1>
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- From Sparta to Westview Cemetery
Luther 'Snake Boy' Johnson (Musician)
- Born: Lucius Brinson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luther 'Snake Boy' Johnson<1>
- He was born in Davisboro (GA) on August 30, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Boston (MA) on March 18, 1976 (a Thursday).
- Davisboro is located in Washington County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Sparta (which is located in Hancock County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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- From Sparta to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Bill Miner (Outlaw, train and stagecoach robber)
- Full name: Ezra Allen Miner
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Miner<1>
- He was born in Bowling Green (KY) on September 22, 1843 (a Friday) and died in Milledgeville (GA) on September 2, 1914 (a Wednesday).
- Bowling Green is located in Warren County, Kentucky.
- Milledgeville is located in Baldwin County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Sparta (which is located in Hancock County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Memory Hill Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Sparta. The cemetery is located in Baldwin County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memory Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memory Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta to Memory Hill Cemetery

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.