Notable Births & Deaths for Salem ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Salem. 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)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Addams<1>
  • She was born in Cedarville (IL) on September 6, 1860 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 21, 1935 (a Tuesday).
  • Cedarville is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Salem. Both communities are located in Stephenson County.
  • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • At the time of her death, she was 74.
  • She is buried at Cedarville Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east northeast of Salem. The cemetery is located in Stephenson County, Illinois.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedarville Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Cedarville Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Salem to Cedarville Cemetery
• Ward Taylor 'Grump' Miller     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ward Taylor 'Grump' Miller<1>
  • He was born in Mount Carroll (IL) on July 5, 1884 (a Saturday) and died in Dixon (IL) on September 4, 1958 (a Thursday).
  • Mount Carroll is located in Carroll County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Salem (which is located in Stephenson County).
  • Dixon is located in Lee County, Illinois.
  • At the time of his death, he was 74.
  • He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the south southeast of Salem. The cemetery is located in Lee County, Illinois.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Salem to Oakwood Cemetery
• Nelson T. Potter     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nelson T. Potter<1>
  • 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).
  • Mount Morris is located in Ogle County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Salem (which is located in Stephenson County).
  • Mount Morris is located in Ogle County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Salem (which is located in Stephenson County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 79.
  • He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Salem. The cemetery is located in Ogle County, Illinois.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Salem to Oakwood Cemetery