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Notable Births & Deaths for India Lakes ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding India Lakes. 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. He was born in Diamond (MO) on July 12, 1864 (a Tueday) and died in Tuskegee (AL) on January 5, 1943 (a Tueday) at the age of 78.
    • Tuskegee is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of India Lakes.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Washington Carver<1>
  • Viola Fortesque
    • Actress. She was born in Columbus (GA) on February 5, 1875 (a Friday) and died on September 16, 1953 (a Wednesday) at the age of 78. She is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
    • Columbus is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of India Lakes.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Viola Fortesque<1>
  • Hal Herring
    • Professional football. He was born in Lanett (AL) on February 24, 1924 (a Sunday) and died in Cumming (GA) on February 9, 2014 (a Sunday) at the age of 90. He is buried at Sawnee View Gardens (Forsyth County, Georgia).
    • Lanett is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of India Lakes.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hal Herring<1>
  • Joe Louis
    • Born: Joseph Louis Barrow
    • Professional boxer. He was born in LaFayette (AL) on May 13, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Paradise (NV) on April 12, 1981 (a Sunday) at the age of 66. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington County, Virginia).
    • LaFayette is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of India Lakes.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joe Louis<1>
  • Sam McQuagg
    • Racer car driver. He was born in Columbus (GA) on November 11, 1935 (a Monday) and died in Columbus (GA) on January 3, 2009 (a Saturday) at the age of 73. He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery (Muscogee County, Georgia).
    • Columbus is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of India Lakes.
    • Columbus is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of India Lakes.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Sam McQuagg<1>
  • Rosa Parks
    • Born: Rosa Louise McCauley
    • Social activist. 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of India Lakes.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Rosa Parks<1>
  • Lionel Richie
    • Full name: Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr.
    • Singer, songwriter, producer. He was born in Tuskegee (AL) on June 20, 1949 (a Monday)
    • Tuskegee is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of India Lakes.
  • Elmer Ray Riddle
    • Major League Baseball. He was born in Columbus (GA) on July 31, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Columbus (GA) on May 14, 1984 (a Monday) at the age of 69. He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery (Muscogee County, Georgia).
    • Columbus is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of India Lakes.
    • Columbus is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of India Lakes.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Elmer Ray Riddle<1>
  • Milt Smith
    • Major League Baseball. He was born in Columbus (GA) on March 27, 1929 (a Wednesday) and died in San Diego (CA) on April 11, 1997 (a Friday) at the age of 68. He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park (San Diego County, California).
    • Columbus is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of India Lakes.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Milt Smith<1>
  • Augusta Jane Evans Wilson
  • Tim Wilson
    • Comedian, musician. He was born in Columbus (GA) on August 5, 1961 (a Saturday) and died in Columbus (GA) on February 26, 2014 (a Wednesday) at the age of 52. He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery (Muscogee County, Georgia).
    • Columbus is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of India Lakes.
    • Columbus is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of India Lakes.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Tim Wilson<1>

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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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