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Notable Births & Deaths for Toano ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Toano. 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)
  • William Henry Harrison     (9th President of the US (March 1841 - April 1841, died in office due to illness))
    • He was born in Charles City (VA) on February 9, 1773 (a Tueday) and died in Washington, DC on April 4, 1841 (a Sunday) at the age of 68.
    • Charles City is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Toano.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Henry Harrison<1>
  • Martha Skelton Jefferson     (Wife of Thomas Jefferson, but died before he became President of the US (1801 - 1809))
  • Katherine Johnson     (Mathematician)
  • Frederick William Sievers     (Sculptor)
  • Ron Springs     (Professional football)
  • John Tyler     (10th President of the US (1841 - 1845))
  • Martha Washington     (Wife and First lady to the Presidency of George Washington (1789 - 1797))

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.