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Notable Births & Deaths for Port Elizabeth ...

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

  • Reverend Gary D. 'Blind Gary' Davis     (Musician)
  • Leon Allen 'Goose' Goslin     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Allen 'Goose' Goslin<1>
    • He was born in Bridgeton (NJ) on October 16, 1899 (a Monday) and died in Bridgeton Junction (NJ) on May 15, 1971 (a Saturday).
    • Bridgeton is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Port Elizabeth. Both communities are located in Cumberland County.
    • Bridgeton Junction is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Port Elizabeth. Both communities are located in Cumberland County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 71.
    • He is buried at Baptist Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Port Elizabeth. The cemetery is located in Salem County, New Jersey.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Baptist Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Baptist Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Port Elizabeth to Baptist Cemetery
  • Joseph Hergesheimer     (Author)
  • Harry Pratt Lyons     (Major League Baseball)
  • Guy Marks     (Actor, comedian, singer)
    • Born: Mario Scarpa
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Guy Marks<1>
    • He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on October 31, 1923 (a Wednesday) and died in Pomona (NJ) on November 28, 1987 (a Saturday).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
    • Pomona is located in Atlantic County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Port Elizabeth (which is located in Cumberland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 64.
    • He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the north northwest of Port Elizabeth. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Port Elizabeth to Holy Cross Cemetery
  • John Landis Mason     (Inventor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Landis Mason<1>
    • He was born in Vineland (NJ) in September 1831 and died in Manhattan (NY) on February 26, 1902 (a Wednesday).
    • Vineland is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Port Elizabeth. Both communities are located in Cumberland County.
    • Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
  • Victor Moore     (Actor, writer, director)
  • William M. 'Billy' Newell     (Actor)

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.