Notable Births & Deaths for Alexander ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Alexander. 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.
- Buddy Holly
- Full name: Charles Hardin Holley
- Singer, songwriter, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. He was born in Lubbock (TX) on September 7, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Clear Lake (IA) on February 3, 1959 (a Tueday) at the age of 22. He is buried at City of Lubbock Cemetery (Lubbock County, Texas).
- Clear Lake is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Alexander.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Buddy Holly<1>
- Ritchie Valens
- Born: Richard Steven Valenzuela
- Musician. He was born in Pacoima (CA) on May 13, 1941 (a Tueday) and died in Clear Lake (IA) on February 3, 1959 (a Tueday) at the age of 17. He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
- Clear Lake is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Alexander.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ritchie Valens<1>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Alexander: www.mayors-office.town.alexander.ia.us/
The official website for State of Iowa: https://www.iowa.gov/
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. |