Notable Births & Deaths for Tilley ...

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

• Jimmy Carter     (39th President of the US (1977 - 1981))
  • Full name: James Earl Carter, Jr.
  • He was born in Plains (GA) on October 1, 1924 (a Wednesday).
  • Plains is located in Sumter County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Tilley (which is located in Stewart County).
• Rosalynn Carter     (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Jimmy Carter (1977 - 1981))
  • She was born in Plains (GA) on August 18, 1927 (a Thursday).
  • Plains is located in Sumter County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Tilley (which is located in Stewart County).
• Joshus 'Josh' Gibson     (Negro League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joshus 'Josh' Gibson<1>
  • He was born in Buena Vista (GA) on December 21, 1911 (a Thursday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on January 20, 1947 (a Monday).
  • Buena Vista is located in Marion County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Tilley (which is located in Stewart County).
  • Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
  • At the time of his death, he was 35.
  • He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Allegheny Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Tilley to Allegheny Cemetery
• Fletcher 'Smack' Henderson     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fletcher 'Smack' Henderson<1>
  • He was born in Cuthbert (GA) on December 18, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on December 29, 1952 (a Monday).
  • Cuthbert is located in Randolph County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Tilley (which is located in Stewart County).
  • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
  • At the time of his death, he was 55.
  • He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Tilley. The cemetery is located in Randolph County, Georgia.
  • Google driving directions:
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• Otis Redding     (Singer, songwriter, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Otis Redding<1>
  • He was born in Dawson (GA) on September 9, 1941 (a Tuesday) and died in Madison (WI) on December 10, 1967 (a Sunday).
  • Dawson is located in Terrell County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Tilley (which is located in Stewart County).
  • Madison is located in Dane County, Wisconsin.
  • At the time of his death, he was 26.
  • He is buried at Big O Ranch Redding Family Estate Grounds, which is located in Jones County, Georgia.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Big O Ranch Redding Family Estate Grounds<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Big O Ranch Redding Family Estate Grounds (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Tilley to Big O Ranch Redding Family Estate Grounds
• John Wellborn Root     (Architect)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Wellborn Root<1>
  • He was born in Lumpkin (GA) on January 10, 1850 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on January 15, 1891 (a Thursday).
  • Lumpkin is located nearby and to the north of Tilley.
  • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • At the time of his death, he was 41.
  • He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Tilley to Graceland Cemetery