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Notable Births & Deaths for McRae - Helena ...

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

  • Robert Burton     (Actor)
  • Wallace 'Wally' Moses     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wallace 'Wally' Moses<1>
    • He was born in Uvalda (GA) on October 8, 1910 (a Saturday) and died in Vidalia (GA) on October 10, 1990 (a Wednesday).
    • Uvalda is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of McRae - Helena (which is located in Telfair County).
    • Vidalia is located in Toombs County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of McRae - Helena (which is located in Telfair County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
    • He is buried at Pinecrest Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east northeast of McRae - Helena. The cemetery is located in Toombs County, Georgia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Pinecrest Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Pinecrest Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From McRae - Helena to Pinecrest Cemetery
  • Sugar Ray Robinson     (Professional boxer)

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.