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Notable Births & Deaths for Shady Grove Corner ...

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

  • Ellen Arthur     (Wife President of Chester A. Arthur (1881 - 1885) - she died a year before he began his Presidency)
  • John Wilkes Booth     (Presidental assassin, actor)
  • James Madison     (4th President of the US (1809 - 1817))
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Madison<1>
    • He was born in Port Conway (VA) on March 16, 1751 (a Tuesday) and died in Montpelier Station (VA) on June 28, 1836 (a Tuesday).
    • Port Conway is located in King George County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Shady Grove Corner (which is located in Spotsylvania County).
    • Montpelier Station is located in Orange County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Shady Grove Corner (which is located in Spotsylvania County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 85.
  • Zachary Taylor     (12th President of the US (1849 - 1850, died in office due to illness))

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.