Notable Births & Deaths for Roswell ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Roswell. 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.
- John Denver
- Born: Henry John Detschendorf, Jr.
- Singer, musician, songwriter, actor, environmentalist, humanitarian. He was born in Roswell on December 31, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Pacific Grove (CA) on October 12, 1997 (a Sunday) at the age of 53. The body was cremated.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Denver<1>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Roswell: www.roswell-nm.gov/
The official website for Chaves County: www.co.chaves.nm.us/
The official website for State of New Mexico: www.newmexico.gov/
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. |