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Notable Births & Deaths for Camden ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Camden. 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.
- Joseph H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr. (Major League Baseball)
- Charles Arthur Bassett, II (Astronaut)
- Chuck Berry (Singer, songwriter, guitarist, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee)
- Born: Charles Edward Anderson Berry
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on October 18, 1926 (a Monday) and died in Wentzville (MO) on March 18, 2017 (a Saturday).
- Saint Louis is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Camden (which is located in Jersey County).
- Wentzville is located in Saint Charles County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Camden (which is located in Jersey County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chuck Berry<1>
- Buddy Blattner (Major League Baseball, sportscaster)
- Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori (Biochemist and Nobel prize recipient)
- Miles Davis (Musician)
- Elizabeth Flournoy (Actress)
- James Franciscus (Actor)
- Full name: James Grover Franciscus
- He was born in Clayton (MO) on January 31, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on July 8, 1991 (a Monday).
- Clayton is located in Saint Louis County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Camden (which is located in Jersey County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Franciscus<1>
- Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Granite City (IL) on March 21, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Wichita (KS) on October 14, 2007 (a Sunday).
- Granite City is located in Madison County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Camden (which is located in Jersey County).
- Wichita is located in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.<1>
- Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin (Professional basketball)
- Full name: Harry Junior Gallatin
- He was born in Roxana (IL) on April 26, 1927 (a Tuesday) and died in Edwardsville (IL) on October 7, 2015 (a Wednesday).
- Roxana is located in Madison County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Camden (which is located in Jersey County).
- Edwardsville is located in Madison County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Camden (which is located in Jersey County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin<1>
- Jessie Love Smtih Gaynor (Composer, teacher)
- Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson (Musician)
- Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman (Major League Baseball)
- Mary Beth Hughes (Actress)
- She was born in Alton (IL) on November 13, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 27, 1995 (a Sunday).
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Camden (which is located in Jersey County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Beth Hughes<1>
- Elijah Parish Lovejoy (Social activist)
- He was born in Albion (ME) on November 9, 1802 (a Tuesday) and died in Alton (IL) on November 7, 1837 (a Tuesday).
- Albion is located in Kennebec County, Maine.
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Camden (which is located in Jersey County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Alton Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east southeast of Camden. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elijah Parish Lovejoy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Camden to Alton Cemetery
- Elijah Parish Lovejoy (Social reformer)
- He was born in Albion (ME) on November 9, 1802 (a Tuesday) and died in Alton (IL) on November 7, 1837 (a Tuesday).
- Albion is located in Kennebec County, Maine.
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Camden (which is located in Jersey County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Alton Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east southeast of Camden. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elijah Parish Lovejoy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Camden to Alton Cemetery
- Frank E. Millard (Professional baseball)
- Marianne Craig Moore (Poet, author, editor)
- Donald Frederick 'Don' Mueller (Major League Baseball)
- Cal Neeman (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Calvin Amends Neeman
- He was born in Valmeyer (IL) on February 18, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Lake Saint Louis (MO) on October 1, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Valmeyer is located in Monroe County, Illinois.
- Lake Saint Louis is located in Saint Charles County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Camden (which is located in Jersey County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cal Neeman<1>
- Marlin Perkins (Scientist, TV host)
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. |
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