Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Yorktown. 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.
Jean Acker (Actress)
She was born in Trenton (NJ) on October 23, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 16, 1978 (a Wednesday).
Trenton is located in Mercer County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Yorktown (which is located in Philadelphia County).
Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
Philadelphia is located nearby and to the south of Yorktown.
Pennsauken is located nearby and to the east of Yorktown.
At the time of his death, he was 71.
He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west southwest of Yorktown. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Yorktown (which is located in Philadelphia County).
Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Yorktown (which is located in Philadelphia County).
At the time of her death, she was 86.
She is buried at Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Yorktown. The cemetery is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
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.