Magnolia (Atlantic County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Magnolia ...

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

Edward Enoch 'Jersey' Bakeley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Blackwood (NJ) on April 17, 1864 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on February 17, 1915 (a Wednesday) at the age of 50. He is buried at Greenmount Cemetery (Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania).
- Blackwood is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Magnolia.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward Enoch 'Jersey' Bakeley<1>
James Barton (Actor)
- He was born in Gloucester City (NJ) on November 1, 1890 (a Saturday) and died in Mineola (NY) on December 19, 1962 (a Wednesday) at the age of 72. He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery (Queens County, New York).
- Gloucester City is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Magnolia.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Barton<1>
James Buchanan 'Diamond Jim' Brady (Railroad magnate)
- He was born in New York (NY) on August 12, 1856 (a Tueday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on April 13, 1917 (a Friday) at the age of 60. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
- Atlantic City is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Magnolia.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Buchanan 'Diamond Jim' Brady<1>
Carroll William Brown (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Woodbury (NJ) on February 2, 1887 (a Wednesday) and died in Burlington (NJ) on February 8, 1977 (a Tueday) at the age of 90. He is buried at Laurel Memorial Park (Atlantic County, New Jersey).
- Woodbury is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Magnolia.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Carroll William Brown<1>
King Kong Bundy (Professional wrestler, comedian, actor)
- Born: Christopher Alan Pallies
- He was born in Atlantic City (NJ) on November 7, 1957 (a Thursday) and died in Glassborough (NJ) on March 4, 2019 (a Monday) at the age of 61. He is buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park (Gloucester County, New Jersey).
- Atlantic City is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Magnolia.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: King Kong Bundy<1>
Angelo Coia (Professional football)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on April 21, 1938 (a Thursday) and died in Brigantine (NJ) on January 2, 2013 (a Wednesday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery (Bucks County, Pennsylvania).
- Brigantine is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Magnolia.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Angelo Coia<1>
Edward Bernard 'Eddie' Collins (Actor, comedian)
- He was born in Atlantic City (NJ) on January 30, 1883 (a Tueday) and died in Arcadia (CA) on September 2, 1940 (a Monday) at the age of 57. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
- Atlantic City is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Magnolia.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward Bernard 'Eddie' Collins<1>
William Michael 'Bill' Crowley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on April 8, 1857 (a Wednesday) and died in Gloucester City (NJ) on July 14, 1891 (a Tueday) at the age of 34.
- Gloucester City is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Magnolia.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Michael 'Bill' Crowley<1>
Reverend Gary D. 'Blind Gary' Davis (Musician)
- He was born in Laurens (SC) on April 30, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Hammonton (NJ) on May 5, 1972 (a Friday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Rockville Cemetery (Nassau County, New York).
- Hammonton is located 5 miles [8 km] to the northwest of Magnolia.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Reverend Gary D. 'Blind Gary' Davis<1>
John A. 'Jack' Farrell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Newark (NJ) on July 5, 1857 (a Sunday) and died in Overbrook (NJ) on February 10, 1914 (a Tueday) at the age of 56. He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Essex County, New Jersey).
- Overbrook is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Magnolia.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: John A. 'Jack' Farrell<1>
James C. Field (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on April 24, 1863 (a Friday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on May 13, 1953 (a Wednesday) at the age of 90. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery (Delaware County, Pennsylvania).
- Atlantic City is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Magnolia.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: James C. Field<1>
Helen Forrest (Singer)
- Born: Helen Fogel
- She was born in Atlantic City (NJ) on April 12, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 11, 1999 (a Sunday) at the age of 82. She is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (Los Angeles County, California).
- Atlantic City is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Magnolia.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Helen Forrest<1>
Joey Giardello (Professional boxer)
- Born: Carmine Orlando Tilelli
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on July 16, 1930 (a Wednesday) and died in Cherry Hill (NJ) on September 4, 2008 (a Thursday) at the age of 78. He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Camden County, New Jersey).
- Cherry Hill is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Magnolia.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joey Giardello<1>
Leon Allen 'Goose' Goslin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bridgeton (NJ) on October 16, 1899 (a Monday) and died in Bridgeton Junction (NJ) on May 15, 1971 (a Saturday) at the age of 71. He is buried at Baptist Cemetery (Salem County, New Jersey).
- Bridgeton is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Magnolia.
- Bridgeton Junction is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Magnolia.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Leon Allen 'Goose' Goslin<1>
Harry 'The Human Windmill' Greb (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on June 6, 1894 (a Wednesday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on October 22, 1926 (a Friday) at the age of 32. He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania).
- Atlantic City is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Magnolia.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry 'The Human Windmill' Greb<1>
Harry Pratt Lyons (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chester (PA) on March 25, 1866 (a Sunday) and died in Mauricetown (NJ) on June 30, 1912 (a Sunday) at the age of 46. He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery (Montgomery County, Pennsylvania).
- Mauricetown is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Magnolia.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Pratt Lyons<1>
Guy Marks (Actor, comedian, singer)
- Born: Mario Scarpa
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on October 31, 1923 (a Wednesday) and died in Pomona (NJ) on November 28, 1987 (a Saturday) at the age of 64. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery (Delaware County, Pennsylvania).
- Pomona is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Magnolia.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Guy Marks<1>
John Landis Mason (Inventor)
- He was born in Vineland (NJ) in September 1831 and died in Manhattan (NY) on February 26, 1902 (a Wednesday).
- Vineland is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Magnolia.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Landis Mason<1>
Ralph B. 'Lefty' Mellix (Negro League Baseball)
- He was born in Atlantic City (NJ) on April 29, 1896 (a Wednesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on March 23, 1985 (a Saturday) at the age of 88. He is buried at Homewood Cemetery (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania).
- Atlantic City is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Magnolia.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ralph B. 'Lefty' Mellix<1>
Vincent Montana, Jr. (Percussionist, composer, arranger, producer)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on February 12, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Cherry Hill (NJ) on April 13, 2013 (a Saturday) at the age of 85. He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Camden County, New Jersey).
- Cherry Hill is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Magnolia.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Vincent Montana, Jr.<1>
Victor Moore (Actor, writer, director)
- Full name: Victor Fred Moore
- He was born in Hammonton (NJ) on February 24, 1876 (a Thursday) and died in East Islip (NY) on July 23, 1962 (a Monday) at the age of 86. He is buried at Cypress Hills Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
- Hammonton is located 5 miles [8 km] to the northwest of Magnolia.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Victor Moore<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.