Notable Births & Deaths for Grants ...

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

• Bessie Coleman     (Aviation pioneer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bessie Coleman<1>
  • She was born in Atlanta (TX) on January 26, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on April 30, 1926 (a Friday).
  • Atlanta is located in Cass County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Grants (which is located in Lafayette County).
  • Jacksonville is located in Duval County, Florida.
  • At the time of her death, she was 34.
• Elizabeth 'Brave Bessie' Coleman     (Aviation pioneer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth 'Brave Bessie' Coleman<1>
  • She was born in Atlanta (TX) on January 26, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on April 30, 1926 (a Friday).
  • Atlanta is located in Cass County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Grants (which is located in Lafayette County).
  • Jacksonville is located in Duval County, Florida.
  • At the time of her death, she was 34.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• Clyde Dixon Connell     (Sculptor, civil rights advocate)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde Dixon Connell<1>
  • She was born in Belcher (LA) on September 19, 1901 (a Thursday) and died in Elm Grove (LA) on May 1, 1998 (a Friday).
  • Belcher is located in Caddo Parish and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Grants (which is located in Lafayette County).
  • Elm Grove is located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
  • At the time of her death, she was 96.
• Arvel Odell Hale     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arvel Odell Hale<1>
  • He was born in Hosston (LA) on August 10, 1908 (a Monday) and died in El Dorado (AR) on June 9, 1980 (a Monday).
  • Hosston is located in Caddo Parish and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Grants (which is located in Lafayette County).
  • El Dorado is located in Union County, Arkansas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 71.
  • He is buried at Arlington Cemetery, which is located in Union County, Arkansas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Arlington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Grants to Arlington Cemetery
• Travis Calvin 'Stonewall' Jackson     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Travis Calvin 'Stonewall' Jackson<1>
  • He was born in Waldo (AR) on November 2, 1903 (a Monday) and died in Waldo (AR) on July 27, 1987 (a Monday).
  • Waldo is located in Columbia County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Grants (which is located in Lafayette County).
  • Waldo is located in Columbia County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Grants (which is located in Lafayette County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 83.
  • He is buried at Waldo Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east northeast of Grants. The cemetery is located in Columbia County, Arkansas.
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Waldo Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Grants to Waldo Cemetery