Notable Births & Deaths for Fort Gaines ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Fort Gaines. 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.

• Jimmy Buffett     (Singer, songwriter, musician, author, businessman)
  • Full name: James William Buffett
  • He was born in Pascagoula (MS) on December 25, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in Sag Harbor (NY) on September 1, 2023 (a Friday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Oakland Cemetery (Suffolk County, New York).
  • Pascagoula is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Fort Gaines.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jimmy Buffett<1>
• Stanley 'Uncle Elmer' Frazier     (Professional wrestler)
  • He was born in Philadelphia (MS) on August 16, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Pascagoula (MS) on July 1, 1992 (a Wednesday) at the age of 54. He is buried at Biloxi National Cemetery (Harrison County, Mississippi).
  • Pascagoula is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Fort Gaines.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Stanley 'Uncle Elmer' Frazier<1>
• Eddie 'The Brat' Stanky     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on September 3, 1915 (a Friday) and died in Fairhope (AL) on June 6, 1999 (a Sunday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Catholic Cemetery (Mobile County, Alabama).
  • Fairhope is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Fort Gaines.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Eddie 'The Brat' Stanky<1>
• Milton 'Milt' Stock     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 11, 1893 (a Tueday) and died in Montrose (AL) on July 16, 1977 (a Saturday) at the age of 84. He is buried at Catholic Cemetery (Mobile County, Alabama).
  • Montrose is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Fort Gaines.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Milton 'Milt' Stock<1>
• Margaret Taylor     (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Zachary Taylor (1849 - 1850))
  • Born: Margaret Mackall 'Peggy' Smith
  • She was born in Calvert County on September 21, 1788 (a Sunday) and died in Pascagoula (MS) on August 14, 1852 (a Saturday) at the age of 63. She is buried at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery (Jefferson County, Kentucky).
  • Pascagoula is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Fort Gaines.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Margaret Taylor<1>
• Harry William 'Harry the Hat' Walker     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Pascagoula (MS) on September 22, 1918 (a Sunday) and died in Birmingham (AL) on August 8, 1999 (a Sunday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery (Saint Clair County, Alabama).
  • Pascagoula is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Fort Gaines.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry William 'Harry the Hat' Walker<1>

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Mobile County: www.mobilecounty.org/

The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/