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Notable Births & Deaths for Downs ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Downs. 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.
- George Washington Carver (Scientist, inventor)
- Oscar Gamble (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Ramer (AL) on December 20, 1949 (a Tueday) and died in Birmingham (AL) on January 31, 2018 (a Wednesday) at the age of 68. We don't have any burial details.
- Ramer is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Downs.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Oscar Gamble<1>
- George Addison Grant (Major League Baseball)
- Eddie James Kendrick (Singer)
- Rosa Parks (Social activist)
- Born: Rosa Louise McCauley
- She was born in Tuskegee (AL) on February 4, 1913 (a Tueday) and died in Detroit (MI) on October 24, 2005 (a Monday) at the age of 92. She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Wayne County, Michigan).
- Tuskegee is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Downs.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Rosa Parks<1>
- Lionel Richie (Singer, songwriter, producer)
- Full name: Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr.
- He was born in Tuskegee (AL) on June 20, 1949 (a Monday)
- Tuskegee is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Downs.
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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