Reeds Beach (Cape May County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Reeds Beach ...

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

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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Reeds Beach.
- Bridgeton Junction is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Reeds Beach.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Leon Allen 'Goose' Goslin<1>
Joseph Hergesheimer (Author)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on February 15, 1880 (a Sunday) and died in Sea Isle City (NJ) on April 25, 1954 (a Sunday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery (Chester County, Pennsylvania).
- Sea Isle City is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Reeds Beach.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joseph Hergesheimer<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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Reeds Beach.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Pratt Lyons<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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Reeds Beach.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Landis Mason<1>
William M. 'Billy' Newell (Actor)
- He was born in Millville (NJ) on January 6, 1894 (a Saturday) and died in Studio City (CA) on February 21, 1967 (a Tueday) at the age of 73. He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
- Millville is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Reeds Beach.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: William M. 'Billy' Newell<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.