Wheat Road (Atlantic County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Wheat Road ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Wheat Road. 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).
- Blackwood is located in Camden County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Wheat Road (which is located in Atlantic County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Greenmount Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the north northwest of Wheat Road. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Enoch 'Jersey' Bakeley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenmount Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenmount Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wheat Road to Greenmount Cemetery
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).
- Gloucester City is located in Camden County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Wheat Road (which is located in Atlantic County).
- Mineola is located in Nassau County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Barton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John RC Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wheat Road to St. John RC Cemetery
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 Tuesday).
- Woodbury is located in Gloucester County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Wheat Road (which is located in Atlantic County).
- Burlington is located in Burlington County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Laurel Memorial Park, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Wheat Road. The cemetery is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carroll William Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Laurel Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wheat Road to Laurel Memorial Park
Russ Columbo (Singer, actor)
- Born: Ruggiero Eugenio di Rodolpho Colombo
- He was born in Camden (NJ) on January 14, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 2, 1934 (a Sunday).
- Camden is located in Camden County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Wheat Road (which is located in Atlantic County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russ Columbo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wheat Road to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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 Tuesday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Gloucester City is located in Camden County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Wheat Road (which is located in Atlantic County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for 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).
- Laurens is located in Laurens County, South Carolina.
- Hammonton is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Wheat Road. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Rockville Cemetery, which is located in Nassau County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reverend Gary D. 'Blind Gary' Davis<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rockville Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wheat Road to Rockville Cemetery
Buddy DeFranco (Musician)
- Full name: Boniface Ferdinand Leonard DeFranco
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Wheat Road (which is located in Atlantic County).
- Panama City is located in Bay County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy DeFranco<1>
William 'Bad Bill' Eagan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Camden (NJ) on January 6, 1869 (a Wednesday) and died in Denver (CO) on February 13, 1905 (a Monday).
- Camden is located in Camden County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Wheat Road (which is located in Atlantic County).
- Denver is located in Denver County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Bad Bill' Eagan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (CO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wheat Road to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Charles H. 'Duke' Esper (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Charles Esbacher
- He was born in Salem (NJ) on July 28, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on August 31, 1910 (a Wednesday).
- Salem is located in Salem County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Wheat Road (which is located in Atlantic County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Northwood Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the north northwest of Wheat Road. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles H. 'Duke' Esper<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Northwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Northwood Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wheat Road to Northwood Cemetery
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 Tuesday).
- Newark is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Overbrook is located in Camden County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Wheat Road (which is located in Atlantic County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, which is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John A. 'Jack' Farrell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (NJ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wheat Road to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
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).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Cherry Hill is located in Camden County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Wheat Road (which is located in Atlantic County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Wheat Road. The cemetery is located in Camden County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joey Giardello<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wheat Road to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
William J. 'Kid' Gleason (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Camden (NJ) on October 26, 1866 (a Friday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on January 2, 1933 (a Monday).
- Camden is located in Camden County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Wheat Road (which is located in Atlantic County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Northwood Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the north northwest of Wheat Road. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William J. 'Kid' Gleason<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Northwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Northwood Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wheat Road to Northwood Cemetery
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).
- Bridgeton is located in Cumberland County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Wheat Road (which is located in Atlantic County).
- Bridgeton Junction is located in Cumberland County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Wheat Road (which is located in Atlantic County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Baptist Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Wheat Road. The cemetery is located in Salem County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Allen 'Goose' Goslin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Baptist Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Baptist Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wheat Road to Baptist Cemetery
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).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Sea Isle City is located in Cape May County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Wheat Road (which is located in Atlantic County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the northwest of Wheat Road. The cemetery is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Hergesheimer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oaklands Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oaklands Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wheat Road to Oaklands Cemetery
Dr. Howard Atwood Kelly (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Camden (NJ) on February 20, 1858 (a Saturday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on January 12, 1943 (a Tuesday).
- Camden is located in Camden County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Wheat Road (which is located in Atlantic County).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Howard Atwood Kelly<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).
- Chester is located in Delaware County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Wheat Road (which is located in Atlantic County).
- Mauricetown is located in Cumberland County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Wheat Road (which is located in Atlantic County).
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the north northwest of Wheat Road. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Pratt Lyons<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Laurel Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to West Laurel Hill Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wheat Road to West Laurel Hill Cemetery
Max Manning (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Rome (GA) on November 18, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Pleasantville (NJ) on June 23, 2003 (a Monday).
- Rome is located in Floyd County, Georgia.
- Pleasantville is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Wheat Road. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Atlantic City Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east southeast of Wheat Road. The cemetery is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Max Manning<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Atlantic City Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Atlantic City Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wheat Road to Atlantic City Cemetery
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).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Pomona is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Wheat Road. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the north northwest of Wheat Road. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Guy Marks<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wheat Road to Holy Cross Cemetery
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 nearby and to the southwest of Wheat Road.
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Landis Mason<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).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Cherry Hill is located in Camden County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Wheat Road (which is located in Atlantic County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Wheat Road. The cemetery is located in Camden County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vincent Montana, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wheat Road to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
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).
- Hammonton is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Wheat Road. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- East Islip is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Cypress Hills Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Victor Moore<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cypress Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cypress Hills Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wheat Road to Cypress Hills Cemetery

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.