Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Leverett. 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.
John Lee Hooker (Singer, songwriter, musician)
He was born in Tutwiler (MS) on August 22, 1912 (a Thursday) and died in Los Altos (CA) on June 21, 2001 (a Thursday).
Tutwiler is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Leverett. Both communities are located in Tallahatchie County.
Los Altos is located in Santa Clara County, California.
Hazlehurst is located in Copiah County, Mississippi.
Greenwood is located in Leflore County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Leverett (which is located in Tallahatchie County).
At the time of his death, he was 27.
He is buried at Little Zion MB Church Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the south southwest of Leverett. The cemetery is located in Leflore County, Mississippi.
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.