Downs (Macon County, AL)

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.

Bill Baker (Singer)
- He was born in Auburn (AL) on November 1, 1935 (a Friday) and died in New Haven (CT) on August 10, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- Auburn is located in Lee County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Downs (which is located in Macon County).
- New Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Baker<1>
George Washington Carver (Scientist, inventor)
- He was born in Diamond (MO) on July 12, 1864 (a Tuesday) and died in Tuskegee (AL) on January 5, 1943 (a Tuesday).
- Diamond is located in Newton County, Missouri.
- Tuskegee is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Downs. Both communities are located in Macon County.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington Carver<1>
Oscar Gamble (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Ramer (AL) on December 20, 1949 (a Tuesday) and died in Birmingham (AL) on January 31, 2018 (a Wednesday).
- Ramer is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Downs (which is located in Macon County).
- Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oscar Gamble<1>
George Addison Grant (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Tallassee (AL) on January 6, 1903 (a Tuesday) and died in Montgomery (AL) on March 25, 1986 (a Tuesday).
- Tallassee is located in Elmore County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Downs (which is located in Macon County).
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the west northwest of Downs. The cemetery is located in Autauga County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Addison Grant<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Downs to Oak Hill Cemetery
Eddie James Kendrick (Singer)
- He was born in Union Springs (AL) on October 5, 1992 (a Monday) and died in Birmingham (AL) on October 5, 1992 (a Monday).
- Union Springs is located in Bullock County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of Downs (which is located in Macon County).
- Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 0.
- He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie James Kendrick<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elmwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Downs to Elmwood Cemetery
Rosa Parks (Social activist)
- Born: Rosa Louise McCauley
- She was born in Tuskegee (AL) on February 4, 1913 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on October 24, 2005 (a Monday).
- Tuskegee is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Downs. Both communities are located in Macon County.
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rosa Parks<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Downs to Woodlawn Cemetery
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. Both communities are located in Macon County.

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.