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Notable Births & Deaths for Ross Corner ...

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

  • Cesar Estrada Chavez     (Social reformer, activist)
    • He was born in Yuma (AZ) on March 31, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in San Luis (AZ) on April 23, 1993 (a Friday) at the age of 66. He is buried at Cesar E. Chavez National Monument (Kern County, California).
    • Yuma is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of Ross Corner.
    • San Luis is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Ross Corner.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Cesar Estrada Chavez<1>
  • Marvel Crosson     (Aviation pioneer)
  • Mark Hopkins     (Railroad tycoon, industrialist)

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.