Sampson (Greenville County, SC)

Notable Births & Deaths for Sampson ...

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

Abigail 'Tommye' Adams (Actress)
- Born: Margaret Thomas Adams
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abigail 'Tommye' Adams<1>
- She was born in Greenville (SC) on January 11, 1922 (a Wednesday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on February 13, 1955 (a Sunday).
- Greenville is located nearby and to the southeast of Sampson.
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 33.
Pinkne 'Pink' Anderson (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pinkne 'Pink' Anderson<1>
- He was born in Laurens (SC) on February 12, 1900 (a Monday) and died in Spartanburg (SC) on October 12, 1974 (a Saturday).
- Laurens is located in Laurens County, South Carolina.
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Sampson (which is located in Greenville County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
Edward Jones Borom (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Jones Borom<1>
- He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on October 30, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Dallas (TX) on January 7, 2011 (a Friday).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Sampson (which is located in Greenville County).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Laurel Land Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Land Memorial Park<1>
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Chadwick Aaron Boseman (Actor, producer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chadwick Aaron Boseman<1>
- He was born in Anderson (SC) on November 29, 1976 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 28, 2020 (a Friday).
- Anderson is located in Anderson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Sampson (which is located in Greenville County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
Tommy Caldwell (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy Caldwell<1>
- He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on November 9, 1949 (a Wednesday) and died in Spartanburg (SC) on April 28, 1980 (a Monday).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Sampson (which is located in Greenville County).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Sampson (which is located in Greenville County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east northeast of Sampson. The cemetery is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Memorial Gardens<1>
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Toy T. Caldwell, Jr. (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Toy T. Caldwell, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on November 13, 1947 (a Thursday) and died in Moore (SC) on February 25, 1993 (a Thursday).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Sampson (which is located in Greenville County).
- Moore is located in Spartanburg County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Sampson (which is located in Greenville County).
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east northeast of Sampson. The cemetery is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Memorial Gardens<1>
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John Dickson Carr (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Dickson Carr<1>
- He was born in Uniontown (PA) on November 30, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Greenville (SC) on February 27, 1977 (a Sunday).
- Uniontown is located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
- Greenville is located nearby and to the southeast of Sampson.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Springwood Cemetery, located nearby and to the southeast of Sampson.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Springwood Cemetery<1>
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James B. Davis (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James B. Davis<1>
- He was born in Greenville (SC) on June 6, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 17, 2007 (a Tuesday).
- Greenville is located nearby and to the southeast of Sampson.
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Rolling Green Memorial Park, which is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rolling Green Memorial Park<1>
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Art Fowler (Professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Art Fowler<1>
- He was born in Converse (SC) on July 3, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Spartanburg (SC) on January 29, 2007 (a Monday).
- Converse is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Sampson (which is located in Greenville County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east northeast of Sampson. The cemetery is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Memorial Gardens<1>
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Johnny Mann (Arranger, composer, singer)
- Full name: John Russell Mann
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Mann<1>
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on August 30, 1930 (a Saturday) and died in Anderson (SC) on June 18, 2014 (a Wednesday).
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Anderson is located in Anderson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Sampson (which is located in Greenville County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- The body was cremated.
George Mathews (Actor)
- Full name: George Joseph Mathews
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Mathews<1>
- He was born in New York (NY) on October 10, 1911 (a Tuesday) and died in Caesars Head (SC) on November 7, 1984 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Caesars Head is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Sampson. Both communities are located in Greenville County.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
James R. Packard (Race car driver)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James R. Packard<1>
- He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on September 23, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Fairfield (IL) on October 1, 1960 (a Saturday).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Sampson (which is located in Greenville County).
- Fairfield is located in Wayne County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 29.
- He is buried at Floral Park Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Floral Park Cemetery<1>
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Ellas Broadus Robertson (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ellas Broadus Robertson<1>
- She was born in Greenville (SC) on April 19, 1872 (a Friday) and died in Louisville (KY) on December 3, 1945 (a Monday).
- Greenville is located nearby and to the southeast of Sampson.
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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Nina Simone (Singer, songwriter, musician, activist)
- Born: Eunice Kathleen Simone
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nina Simone<1>
- She was born in Tryon (NC) on February 21, 1933 (a Tuesday) and died in Carry-le-Rouet (France) on April 21, 2003 (a Monday).
- Tryon is located in Polk County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Sampson (which is located in Greenville County).
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- The body was cremated.
Clara Smith (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clara Smith<1>
- She was born in Spartanburg (SC) on March 13, 1894 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on February 2, 1935 (a Saturday).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Sampson (which is located in Greenville County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of her death, she was 40.
- She is buried at Lincoln Memorial Park, which is located in Macomb County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lincoln Memorial Park<1>
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Charles Isham 'C.I.' Taylor (Negro League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Isham 'C.I.' Taylor<1>
- He was born in Anderson (SC) on January 20, 1875 (a Wednesday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on February 23, 1922 (a Thursday).
- Anderson is located in Anderson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Sampson (which is located in Greenville County).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery<1>
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Bobby Thompson (Musician)
- Full name: Robert Clark Thompson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Thompson<1>
- He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on July 5, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Franklin (TN) on May 18, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Sampson (which is located in Greenville County).
- Franklin is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery, which is located in Trousdale County, Tennessee.
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Josh White (Musician)
- Full name: Joshua Daniel White, Sr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Josh White<1>
- He was born in Greenville (SC) on February 11, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Manhasset (NY) on September 5, 1969 (a Friday).
- Greenville is located nearby and to the southeast of Sampson.
- Manhasset is located in Nassau County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Cypress Hills Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cypress Hills Cemetery<1>
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Mack McBee Williams (Actor)
- Born: Vardry McBee Williams
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mack McBee Williams<1>
- He was born in Pickens (SC) on February 8, 1907 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on July 29, 1965 (a Thursday).
- Pickens is located in Pickens County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Sampson (which is located in Greenville County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery<1>
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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.