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Notable Births & Deaths for Kent ...

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

  • Jane Addams     (Social activist, Nobel Peace Prize recipient)
    • She was born in Cedarville (IL) on September 6, 1860 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 21, 1935 (a Tueday) at the age of 74. She is buried at Cedarville Cemetery (Stephenson County, Illinois).
    • Cedarville is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Kent.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jane Addams<1>
  • Ward Taylor 'Grump' Miller     (Major League Baseball)
  • Nelson T. Potter     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Mount Morris (IL) on August 23, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Mount Morris (IL) on September 30, 1990 (a Sunday) at the age of 79. He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery (Ogle County, Illinois).
    • Mount Morris is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Kent.
    • Mount Morris is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Kent.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Nelson T. Potter<1>

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.