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Notable Births & Deaths for Saluda ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Saluda. 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.
- Hugh Smith Haynie, Sr. (Journalist)
- Larry Hennessy (Professiional basketball)
- Walter Reed (Medical pioneer)
- Frederick William Sievers (Sculptor)
- Warren Bruce Spraggins (Professiional basketball)
- Ron Springs (Professional football)
- Martha Washington (Wife and First lady to the Presidency of George Washington (1789 - 1797))
- Born: Martha Dandridge
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Saluda (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Mount Vernon is located in Fairfax County, Virginia.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martha Washington<1>
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. |
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