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)
She was born in Atlanta (TX) on January 26, 1892 (a Tueday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on April 30, 1926 (a Friday) at the age of 34.
Atlanta is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Grants.
Elizabeth 'Brave Bessie' Coleman (Aviation pioneer)
She was born in Atlanta (TX) on January 26, 1892 (a Tueday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on April 30, 1926 (a Friday) at the age of 34. We don't have any burial details.
Atlanta is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Grants.
He was born in Hosston (LA) on August 10, 1908 (a Monday) and died in El Dorado (AR) on June 9, 1980 (a Monday) at the age of 71. He is buried at Arlington Cemetery (Union County, Arkansas).
Hosston is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Grants.
Travis Calvin 'Stonewall' Jackson (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Waldo (AR) on November 2, 1903 (a Monday) and died in Waldo (AR) on July 27, 1987 (a Monday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Waldo Cemetery (Columbia County, Arkansas).
Waldo is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Grants.
Waldo is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Grants.
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.