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Notable Births & Deaths for Severn ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Severn. 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.
- Bill Bailey (Singer, dancer, actor)
- Pearl Mae Bailey (Singer, Actress)
- Ella Fitzgerald (Musician)
- George Samuel Hughes, Sr. (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Samuel Hughes, Sr.<1>
- He was born in Norfolk (VA) on August 19, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Hampton (VA) on February 5, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Norfolk is located in Norfolk City and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south of Severn (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Hampton is located in Hampton City and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Severn (which is located in Gloucester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south southeast of Severn. The cemetery is located in Norfolk City, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Severn to Forest Lawn Cemetery
- Mary Winston Jackson (Mathematician, engineer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Winston Jackson<1>
- She was born in Hampton (VA) on April 9, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Hampton (VA) on February 11, 2005 (a Friday).
- Hampton is located in Hampton City and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Severn (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Hampton is located in Hampton City and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Severn (which is located in Gloucester County).
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- Katherine Johnson (Mathematician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katherine Johnson<1>
- 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).
- White Sulphur Springs is located in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
- Newport News is located in Newport News City and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Severn (which is located in Gloucester County).
- At the time of her death, she was 101.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Walter Reed (Medical pioneer)
- Frederick William Sievers (Sculptor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick William Sievers<1>
- He was born in Fort Wayne (IN) on October 26, 1872 (a Saturday) and died in Williamsburg (VA) on July 4, 1966 (a Monday).
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County, Indiana.
- Williamsburg is located in Williamsburg City and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Severn (which is located in Gloucester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- Ron Springs (Professional football)
- Dwight White (Professional football)
- Full name: Dwight Lynn White
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dwight White<1>
- He was born in Hampton (VA) on July 30, 1949 (a Saturday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on June 6, 2008 (a Friday).
- Hampton is located in Hampton City and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Severn (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- The body was cremated.
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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