Tillman (Jasper County, SC)

Notable Births & Deaths for Tillman ...

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

Tom Addison (Professional football)
- Full name: Thomas Marion Addison
- He was born in Lancaster (SC) on April 12, 1936 (a Sunday) and died in Bluffton (SC) on June 14, 2011 (a Tuesday).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
- Bluffton is located in Beaufort County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Tillman (which is located in Jasper County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Lancaster Memorial Park, which is located in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tom Addison<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lancaster Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lancaster Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tillman to Lancaster Memorial Park
Conrad Aiken (Author, editor)
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on August 5, 1889 (a Monday) and died in Savannah (GA) on August 17, 1973 (a Friday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Tillman (which is located in Jasper County).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Tillman (which is located in Jasper County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Bonaventure Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Tillman. The cemetery is located in Chatham County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Conrad Aiken<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bonaventure Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bonaventure Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tillman to Bonaventure Cemetery
Joseph William 'Smokin Joe' Frazier (Professional boxer, Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in Beaufort (SC) on January 12, 1944 (a Wednesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on November 7, 2011 (a Monday).
- Beaufort is located in Beaufort County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Tillman (which is located in Jasper County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery, which is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph William 'Smokin Joe' Frazier<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ivy Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ivy Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tillman to Ivy Hill Cemetery
Connie Haines (Singer, actress)
- She was born in Savannah (GA) on January 20, 1921 (a Thursday) and died in Clearwater Beach (FL) on September 22, 2008 (a Monday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Tillman (which is located in Jasper County).
- Clearwater Beach is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Connie Haines<1>
Claude Harmon (Professional golf)
- Full name: Eugene Claude Harmon, Sr.
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on July 14, 1916 (a Friday) and died in Houston (TX) on July 23, 1989 (a Sunday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Tillman (which is located in Jasper County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Desert Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Claude Harmon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Desert Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tillman to Desert Memorial Park
Dr. John Edwards Holbrook (Zoologist, hepretologist, physician, author)
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Tillman (which is located in Jasper County).
- Norfolk is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, which is located in Charleston County, South Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. John Edwards Holbrook<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Magnolia Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tillman to Magnolia Cemetery
Jack Leigh (Photographer)
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on November 8, 1948 (a Monday) and died in Savannah (GA) on May 18, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Tillman (which is located in Jasper County).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Tillman (which is located in Jasper County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Bonaventure Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Tillman. The cemetery is located in Chatham County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Leigh<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bonaventure Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bonaventure Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tillman to Bonaventure Cemetery
Johnny Mercer (Songwriter, lyricist)
- Born: John Herndon Mercer
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on November 18, 1909 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on June 25, 1976 (a Friday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Tillman (which is located in Jasper County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Bonaventure Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Tillman. The cemetery is located in Chatham County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Mercer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bonaventure Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bonaventure Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tillman to Bonaventure Cemetery
James Moody (Musician)
- Full name: James McLane Moody
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on March 26, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in San Diego (CA) on December 9, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Tillman (which is located in Jasper County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Moody<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tillman to Greenwood Memorial Park
James Neill (Actor)
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on September 29, 1860 (a Saturday) and died in Glendale (CA) on March 16, 1931 (a Monday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Tillman (which is located in Jasper County).
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Bonaventure Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Tillman. The cemetery is located in Chatham County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Neill<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bonaventure Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bonaventure Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tillman to Bonaventure Cemetery
Joseph 'King' Oliver (Musician)
- He was born in New Orleans (LA) on May 11, 1885 (a Monday) and died in Savannah (GA) on April 10, 1938 (a Sunday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Tillman (which is located in Jasper County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph 'King' Oliver<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tillman to Woodlawn Cemetery
John Phillips (Musician, songwriter)
- He was born in Port Royal (SC) on August 30, 1935 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 18, 2001 (a Sunday).
- Port Royal is located in Beaufort County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Tillman (which is located in Jasper County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Phillips<1>
Robert Smalls (Politican, publisher, businessman)
- He was born in Beaufort (SC) on April 5, 1839 (a Friday) and died in Beaufort (SC) on February 23, 1915 (a Tuesday).
- Beaufort is located in Beaufort County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Tillman (which is located in Jasper County).
- Beaufort is located in Beaufort County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Tillman (which is located in Jasper County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Tabernacle Baptist Church Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Tillman. The cemetery is located in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Smalls<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tabernacle Baptist Church Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tabernacle Baptist Church Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tillman to Tabernacle Baptist Church Cemetery
Merriman Smith (Journalist)
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on February 10, 1913 (a Monday) and died in Alexandria (VA) on April 13, 1970 (a Monday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Tillman (which is located in Jasper County).
- Alexandria is located in , Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Merriman Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tillman to Arlington National Cemetery
Odette Taylor (Actress, entertainer, author)
- Born: Elizabeth Lee Kirkland
- She was born in Savannah (GA) on September 26, 1869 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on December 8, 1936 (a Tuesday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Tillman (which is located in Jasper County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 67.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Odette Taylor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tillman to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Ellen Wilson (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Woodrow Wilson (1913 - 1921) - she died before the end of Wilson's Presidency)
- She was born in Savannah (GA) on May 15, 1860 (a Tuesday) and died in Washington, DC on August 6, 1914 (a Thursday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Tillman (which is located in Jasper County).
- At the time of her death, she was 54.
- She is buried at Myrtle Hill Cemetery, which is located in Floyd County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ellen Wilson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Myrtle Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tillman to Myrtle Hill Cemetery

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.