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Notable Births & Deaths for Log Landing ...

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

  • Jimmy Dean     (Singer, actor, TV Host, businessman)
    • Full name: Jimmy Ray Dean
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Dean<1>
    • He was born in Olton (TX) on August 10, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Varina (VA) on June 13, 2010 (a Sunday).
    • Olton is located in Lamb County, Texas.
    • Varina is located in Henrico County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Log Landing (which is located in King and Queen County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 81.
  • William Henry Harrison     (9th President of the US (March 1841 - April 1841, died in office due to illness))
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Henry Harrison<1>
    • He was born in Charles City (VA) on February 9, 1773 (a Tuesday) and died in Washington, DC on April 4, 1841 (a Sunday).
    • Charles City is located in Charles City County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Log Landing (which is located in King and Queen County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 68.
  • Martha Skelton Jefferson     (Wife of Thomas Jefferson, but died before he became President of the US (1801 - 1809))
  • Walter Reed     (Medical pioneer)
  • John Tyler     (10th President of the US (1841 - 1845))
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Tyler<1>
    • He was born in Charles City (VA) on March 29, 1790 (a Monday) and died in Richmond (VA) on January 18, 1862 (a Saturday).
    • Charles City is located in Charles City County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Log Landing (which is located in King and Queen County).
    • Richmond is located in Richmond City and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west of Log Landing (which is located in King and Queen County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 71.
    • He is buried at Hollywood Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west southwest of Log Landing. The cemetery is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Hollywood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Log Landing to Hollywood Cemetery
  • Martha Washington     (Wife and First lady to the Presidency of George Washington (1789 - 1797))
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martha Washington<1>
    • She was born in New Kent (VA) on June 13, 1731 (a Wednesday) and died in Mount Vernon (VA) on May 22, 1802 (a Saturday).
    • New Kent is located in New Kent County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Log Landing (which is located in King and Queen County).
    • Mount Vernon is located in Fairfax County, Virginia.
    • At the time of her death, she was 70.

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.