Notable Births & Deaths for Jenkins Ford ...

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

• John Williams 'Johnny' Humphries     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Clifton Forge (VA) on June 23, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on June 24, 1965 (a Thursday) at the age of 50. He is buried at Metairie Cemetery (Orleans Parish, Louisiana).
  • Clifton Forge is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Jenkins Ford.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Williams 'Johnny' Humphries<1>
• Katherine Johnson     (Mathematician)
  • She was born in White Sulphur Springs (WV) on August 26, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Newport News (VA) on February 24, 2020 (a Monday) at the age of 101. We don't have any burial details.
  • White Sulphur Springs is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Jenkins Ford.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Katherine Johnson<1>
• Mary Johnston     (Author)
  • She was born in Buchanan (VA) on November 21, 1870 (a Monday) and died in Warm Springs (VA) on May 9, 1936 (a Saturday) at the age of 65. She is buried at Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond City, Virginia).
  • Warm Springs is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Jenkins Ford.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mary Johnston<1>