Seward (Winnebago County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Seward ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Seward. 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 in Stephenson County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Seward (which is located in Winnebago County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Cedarville Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Seward. The cemetery is located in Stephenson County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedarville Cemetery<1>
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- From Seward to Cedarville Cemetery
Joan Allen (Oscar nominated actress)
- She was born in Rochelle (IL) on August 20, 1956 (a Monday).
- Rochelle is located in Ogle County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Seward (which is located in Winnebago County).
Lucius George Fisher, Jr. (Architect)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucius George Fisher, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Beloit (WI) on November 27, 1843 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on March 20, 1916 (a Monday).
- Beloit is located in Rock County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Seward (which is located in Winnebago County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery<1>
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- From Seward to Graceland Cemetery
Bernard William 'Bernie' Graham (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bernard William 'Bernie' Graham<1>
- He was born in Beloit (WI) on February 10, 1863 (a Tuesday) and died in Mobile (AL) on October 30, 1886 (a Saturday).
- Beloit is located in Rock County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Seward (which is located in Winnebago County).
- Mobile is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 23.
Orville H. Hampton (Screenwriter)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Orville H. Hampton<1>
- He was born in Rockford (IL) on May 21, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 8, 1997 (a Friday).
- Rockford is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Seward. Both communities are located in Winnebago County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He 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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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, Illinois.
- Dixon is located in Lee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Seward (which is located in Winnebago County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southwest of Seward. The cemetery is located in Lee County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
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- From Seward to Oakwood Cemetery
George Nichols (Actor, director)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Nichols<1>
- He was born in Rockford (IL) on October 28, 1864 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on September 20, 1927 (a Tuesday).
- Rockford is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Seward. Both communities are located in Winnebago County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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- From Seward to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Seward (which is located in Winnebago County).
- Mount Morris is located in Ogle County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Seward (which is located in Winnebago County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south southwest of Seward. The cemetery is located in Ogle County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
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- From Seward to Oakwood Cemetery
Bessie Raiche (Pioneer Aviator)
- Born: Bessica Faith Medlar
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bessie Raiche<1>
- She was born in Beloit (WI) on April 23, 1875 (a Friday) and died in Balboa Island (CA) on April 11, 1932 (a Monday).
- Beloit is located in Rock County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Seward (which is located in Winnebago County).
- Balboa Island is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Fairhaven Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairhaven Memorial Park<1>
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- From Seward to Fairhaven Memorial Park
Fred William 'Fritz' Schulte (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred William 'Fritz' Schulte<1>
- He was born in Belvidere (IL) on January 13, 1901 (a Sunday) and died in Belvidere (IL) on May 20, 1983 (a Friday).
- Belvidere is located in Boone County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Seward (which is located in Winnebago County).
- Belvidere is located in Boone County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Seward (which is located in Winnebago County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Belvidere Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Seward. The cemetery is located in Boone County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Belvidere Cemetery<1>
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- From Seward to Belvidere Cemetery
Jane Sherman (Dancer, author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Sherman<1>
- She was born in Beloit (WI) on June 14, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Englewood (NJ) on March 16, 2010 (a Tuesday).
- Beloit is located in Rock County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Seward (which is located in Winnebago County).
- Englewood is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of her death, she was 101.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
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- From Seward to Kensico Cemetery
Albert Goodwill Spalding (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert Goodwill Spalding<1>
- He was born in Byron (IL) on September 2, 1850 (a Monday) and died in San Diego (CA) on September 9, 1915 (a Thursday).
- Byron is located in Ogle County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of Seward (which is located in Winnebago County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- The body was cremated.
Cyrus Edward Swartwood (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cyrus Edward Swartwood<1>
- He was born in Rockford (IL) on January 12, 1859 (a Wednesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on May 15, 1924 (a Thursday).
- Rockford is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Seward. Both communities are located in Winnebago County.
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Union Dale Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Union Dale Cemetery<1>
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- From Seward to Union Dale Cemetery
Loyal Underwood (Actor)
- Full name: Loyal Hart Underwood
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Loyal Underwood<1>
- He was born in Rockford (IL) on August 6, 1893 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 30, 1966 (a Friday).
- Rockford is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Seward. Both communities are located in Winnebago County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He 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>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Seward to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)

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.