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Notable Births & Deaths for Neyles ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Neyles. 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.

  • Joseph William 'Smokin Joe' Frazier     (Professional boxer, Olympic Gold Medalist)
  • Dr. John Edwards Holbrook     (Zoologist, hepretologist, physician, author)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. John Edwards Holbrook<1>
    • He was born in Beaufort (SC) on December 31, 1794 (a Wednesday) and died in Norfolk (MA) on September 8, 1871 (a Friday).
    • Beaufort is located in Beaufort County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Neyles (which is located in Colleton County).
    • Norfolk is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    • At the time of his death, he was 76.
    • He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the east of Neyles. The cemetery is located in Charleston County, South Carolina.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Magnolia Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Neyles to Magnolia Cemetery
  • James Jamerson     (Musician)
  • Robert Smalls     (Politican, publisher, businessman)

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.