Prince Crossroads (Lee County, AL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Prince Crossroads ...

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

Lottie Dolores Hill Autry (Author, historian, genealogist)
- She was born in Columbus (GA) on January 9, 1936 (a Thursday) and died in Columbus (GA) on June 10, 1997 (a Tuesday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Prince Crossroads (which is located in Lee County).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Prince Crossroads (which is located in Lee County).
- At the time of her death, she was 61.
- She is buried at Linwood Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east southeast of Prince Crossroads. The cemetery is located in Muscogee County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lottie Dolores Hill Autry<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Linwood Cemetery (GA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Prince Crossroads to Linwood Cemetery
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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Prince Crossroads. Both communities are located in Lee 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 in Macon County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Prince Crossroads (which is located in Lee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for 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).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Prince Crossroads (which is located in Lee County).
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Viola Fortesque<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Prince Crossroads to Kensico Cemetery
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).
- Lanett is located in Chambers County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Prince Crossroads (which is located in Lee County).
- Cumming is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Sawnee View Gardens, which is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hal Herring<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sawnee View Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sawnee View Gardens (GA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Prince Crossroads to Sawnee View Gardens
Joe 'Brown Bomber' Louis (Professional boxer)
- Born: Joseph Louis Barrow
- He was born in LaFayette (AL) on May 13, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Paradise (NV) on April 12, 1981 (a Sunday).
- LaFayette is located in Chambers County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Prince Crossroads (which is located in Lee County).
- Paradise is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe 'Brown Bomber' Louis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Prince Crossroads to Arlington National Cemetery
Sam McQuagg (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Columbus (GA) on November 11, 1935 (a Monday) and died in Columbus (GA) on January 3, 2009 (a Saturday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Prince Crossroads (which is located in Lee County).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Prince Crossroads (which is located in Lee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Prince Crossroads. The cemetery is located in Muscogee County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam McQuagg<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkhill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Parkhill Cemetery (GA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Prince Crossroads to Parkhill 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 in Macon County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Prince Crossroads (which is located in Lee 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 (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Prince Crossroads to Woodlawn Cemetery
Beverly Parrish (Actress)
- She was born in Columbus (GA) on May 10, 1919 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 27, 1930 (a Thursday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Prince Crossroads (which is located in Lee County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 10.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Beverly Parrish<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Prince Crossroads to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Helen Parrish (Actress)
- Full name: Helen Virginia Parrish
- She was born in Columbus (GA) on March 12, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on February 22, 1959 (a Sunday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Prince Crossroads (which is located in Lee County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 35.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Parrish<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Prince Crossroads to Hollywood Forever 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 in Macon County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Prince Crossroads (which is located in Lee County).
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).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Prince Crossroads (which is located in Lee County).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Prince Crossroads (which is located in Lee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Prince Crossroads. The cemetery is located in Muscogee County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elmer Ray Riddle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkhill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Parkhill Cemetery (GA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Prince Crossroads to Parkhill Cemetery
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).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Prince Crossroads (which is located in Lee County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Milt Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Prince Crossroads to Greenwood Memorial Park
Dr. Francis Orray Ticknor (Author)
- He was born in Fortville (GA) on November 13, 1822 (a Wednesday) and died in Columbus (GA) on December 18, 1874 (a Friday).
- Fortville is located in Jones County, Georgia.
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Prince Crossroads (which is located in Lee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Linwood Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east southeast of Prince Crossroads. The cemetery is located in Muscogee County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Francis Orray Ticknor<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Linwood Cemetery (GA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Prince Crossroads to Linwood Cemetery
David Mathieson Walker (Astronaut)
- He was born in Columbus (GA) on May 20, 1944 (a Saturday) and died in Houston (TX) on April 23, 2001 (a Monday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Prince Crossroads (which is located in Lee County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Mathieson Walker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Prince Crossroads to Arlington National Cemetery
Augusta Jane Evans Wilson (Author)
- She was born in Columbus (GA) on May 8, 1835 (a Friday) and died in Mobile (AL) on May 9, 1909 (a Sunday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Prince Crossroads (which is located in Lee County).
- Mobile is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, which is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Augusta Jane Evans Wilson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Magnolia Cemetery (AL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Prince Crossroads to Magnolia Cemetery
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).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Prince Crossroads (which is located in Lee County).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Prince Crossroads (which is located in Lee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Prince Crossroads. The cemetery is located in Muscogee County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tim Wilson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkhill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Parkhill Cemetery (GA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Prince Crossroads to Parkhill Cemetery

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.