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Notable Births & Deaths for Commonwealth ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Commonwealth. 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.
- Viola Fortesque (Actress)
- Joshus 'Josh' Gibson (Negro League Baseball)
- Sam McQuagg (Racer car driver)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam McQuagg<1>
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Commonwealth. Both communities are located in Muscogee County.
- Columbus is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Commonwealth. Both communities are located in Muscogee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west southwest of Commonwealth. The cemetery is located in Muscogee County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkhill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Parkhill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Commonwealth to Parkhill Cemetery
- Beverly Parrish (Actress)
- Helen Parrish (Actress)
- Elmer Ray Riddle (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elmer Ray Riddle<1>
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Commonwealth. Both communities are located in Muscogee County.
- Columbus is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Commonwealth. Both communities are located in Muscogee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west southwest of Commonwealth. The cemetery is located in Muscogee County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkhill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Parkhill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Commonwealth to Parkhill Cemetery
- Franklin D. Roosevelt (32nd President of the US (1933 - 1945, died in office due to illness))
- Full name: Franklin Delano Roosevelt
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Franklin D. Roosevelt<1>
- He was born in Hyde Park (NY) on January 30, 1882 (a Monday) and died in Warm Springs (GA) on April 12, 1945 (a Thursday).
- Hyde Park is located in Dutchess County, New York.
- Warm Springs is located in Meriwether County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Commonwealth (which is located in Muscogee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- Milt Smith (Major League Baseball)
- David Mathieson Walker (Astronaut)
- Augusta Jane Evans Wilson (Author)
- Tim Wilson (Comedian, musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tim Wilson<1>
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Commonwealth. Both communities are located in Muscogee County.
- Columbus is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Commonwealth. Both communities are located in Muscogee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west southwest of Commonwealth. The cemetery is located in Muscogee County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkhill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Parkhill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Commonwealth 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. |
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