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Notable Births & Deaths for Victory Lakes ...

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

  • Louisa May Alcott     (Author)
  • Lloyd Alexander     (Author)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lloyd Alexander<1>
    • He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on January 30, 1924 (a Wednesday) and died in Drexel Hill (PA) on May 17, 2007 (a Thursday).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Victory Lakes (which is located in Gloucester County).
    • Drexel Hill is located in Delaware County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Victory Lakes (which is located in Gloucester County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 83.
    • He is buried at Arlington Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Victory Lakes. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Arlington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Victory Lakes to Arlington Cemetery
  • Edward Enoch 'Jersey' Bakeley     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Enoch 'Jersey' Bakeley<1>
    • He was born in Blackwood (NJ) on April 17, 1864 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on February 17, 1915 (a Wednesday).
    • Blackwood is located in Camden County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Victory Lakes (which is located in Gloucester County).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Victory Lakes (which is located in Gloucester County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 50.
    • He is buried at Greenmount Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northwest of Victory Lakes. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenmount Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Greenmount Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Victory Lakes to Greenmount Cemetery
  • Hobart 'Hobey' Amory Hare Baker     (Professional hockey, Hockey Hall of Fame - 1945)
  • James Barton     (Actor)
  • Charles J. Bastian     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles J. Bastian<1>
    • He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on July 4, 1860 (a Wednesday) and died in Pennsauken (NJ) on January 18, 1932 (a Monday).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Victory Lakes (which is located in Gloucester County).
    • Pennsauken is located in Camden County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Victory Lakes (which is located in Gloucester County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 71.
    • He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Victory Lakes. 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 Victory Lakes to Holy Cross Cemetery
  • Joseph Emley Borden     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Emley Borden<1>
    • He was born in Jacobstown (NJ) on May 9, 1854 (a Tuesday) and died in Yeadon (PA) on October 14, 1929 (a Monday).
    • Jacobstown is located in Burlington County, New Jersey.
    • Yeadon is located in Delaware County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Victory Lakes (which is located in Gloucester County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 75.
    • He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the northwest of Victory Lakes. The cemetery is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oaklands Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Oaklands Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Victory Lakes to Oaklands Cemetery
  • Carroll William Brown     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carroll William Brown<1>
    • He was born in Woodbury (NJ) on February 2, 1887 (a Wednesday) and died in Burlington (NJ) on February 8, 1977 (a Tuesday).
    • Woodbury is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Victory Lakes. Both communities are located in Gloucester County.
    • Burlington is located in Burlington County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Victory Lakes (which is located in Gloucester County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 90.
    • He is buried at Laurel Memorial Park, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east southeast of Victory Lakes. The cemetery is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Memorial Park<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Laurel Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Victory Lakes to Laurel Memorial Park
  • Lawrence Lloyd Brown, Sr.     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence Lloyd Brown, Sr.<1>
    • He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on November 5, 1944 (a Sunday) and died in Chester (PA) on April 6, 2008 (a Sunday).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Victory Lakes (which is located in Gloucester County).
    • Chester is located in Delaware County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Victory Lakes (which is located in Gloucester County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 63.
    • He is buried at Mt. Lawn Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Victory Lakes. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Lawn Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Victory Lakes to Mt. Lawn Cemetery
  • Walter T. Butterworth     (Actor)
  • Mary Carr     (Actress)
  • Joseph Phillip 'Joe' Cassidy     (Major League Baseball)
  • Russ Columbo     (Singer, actor)
  • Peter J. 'Pete' Conway     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter J. 'Pete' Conway<1>
    • He was born in Burmont (PA) on October 30, 1866 (a Tuesday) and died in Clifton Heights (PA) on January 13, 1903 (a Tuesday).
    • Burmont is located in Delaware County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Victory Lakes (which is located in Gloucester County).
    • Clifton Heights is located in Delaware County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Victory Lakes (which is located in Gloucester County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 36.
  • Robert Cornelius     (Photography pioneer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Cornelius<1>
    • He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on March 1, 1809 (a Wednesday) and died in Frankford (PA) on August 10, 1893 (a Thursday).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Victory Lakes (which is located in Gloucester County).
    • Frankford is located in Philadelphia County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Victory Lakes (which is located in Gloucester County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 84.
    • He is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northwest of Victory Lakes. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Laurel Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Victory Lakes to Laurel Hill Cemetery
  • William Michael 'Bill' Crowley     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Michael 'Bill' Crowley<1>
    • He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on April 8, 1857 (a Wednesday) and died in Gloucester City (NJ) on July 14, 1891 (a Tuesday).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Victory Lakes (which is located in Gloucester County).
    • Gloucester City is located in Camden County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Victory Lakes (which is located in Gloucester County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 34.
  • Felix Octavius Carr Darley     (Artist)
  • Reverend Gary D. 'Blind Gary' Davis     (Musician)
  • Buddy DeFranco     (Musician)
    • Full name: Boniface Ferdinand Leonard DeFranco
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy DeFranco<1>
    • He was born in Camden (NJ) on February 15, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Panama City (FL) on December 24, 2014 (a Wednesday).
    • Camden is located in Camden County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Victory Lakes (which is located in Gloucester County).
    • Panama City is located in Bay County, Florida.
    • At the time of his death, he was 91.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Henry Van Dyke     (Poet, author)
  • William 'Bad Bill' Eagan     (Major League Baseball)

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.