Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Latham. 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 Bennett (Author, illustrator)
He was born in Chillicothe (OH) on May 17, 1865 (a Wednesday) and died in Charleston (SC) on December 28, 1956 (a Friday) at the age of 91. He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery (Charleston County, South Carolina).
Chillicothe is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Latham.
Albert Henry 'Al' Bridwell (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Friendship (OH) on January 4, 1884 (a Friday) and died in Portsmouth (OH) on January 23, 1969 (a Thursday) at the age of 85. He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery (Scioto County, Ohio).
Friendship is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Latham.
Portsmouth is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Latham.
He was born in Hillsboro (OH) on February 28, 1907 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on April 3, 1988 (a Sunday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Mt. Repose Cemetery (Rockland County, New York).
Hillsboro is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Latham.
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.