Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Dentontown. 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.
Samuel 'Magic Sam' Maghett (Musician)
He was born in Grenada (MS) on February 14, 1937 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 1, 1969 (a Monday) at the age of 32. He is buried at Restvale Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
Grenada is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Dentontown.
He was born in Winona (MS) on December 28, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 19, 2000 (a Tueday) at the age of 86. He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
Winona is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Dentontown.
He was born in Winona (MS) on December 28, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 19, 2000 (a Tueday) at the age of 86. He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
Winona is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Dentontown.
He was born in Houston (MS) on November 12, 1909 (a Friday) and died in Memphis (TN) on February 26, 1977 (a Saturday) at the age of 67. He is buried at New Park Cemetery (Shelby County, Tennessee).
Houston is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Dentontown.
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.