Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Hermitage Mill. 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.
James 'Buster' Clarkson (Negro League Baseball)
He was born in Hopkins (SC) on March 13, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Jeannette (PA) on January 18, 1989 (a Wednesday).
Hopkins is located in Richland County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Hermitage Mill (which is located in Kershaw County).
Jeannette is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
At the time of his death, he was 75.
He is buried at Brush Creek Cemetery, which is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Angelica Van Buren (Daughter-in-law of Martin Van Buren - since he was a widower, Angelica served as the de facto First Lady for the Van Buren Presidency (1837 - 1841))
She was born in Wedgefield (SC) on February 13, 1818 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on December 29, 1877 (a Saturday).
Wedgefield is located in Sumter County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Hermitage Mill (which is located in Kershaw County).
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.