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Notable Births & Deaths for West Point Ferry ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding West Point Ferry. 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.
- Charles Arthur Bassett, II (Astronaut)
- Chuck Berry (Singer, songwriter, guitarist, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee)
- Born: Charles Edward Anderson Berry
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chuck Berry<1>
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on October 18, 1926 (a Monday) and died in Wentzville (MO) on March 18, 2017 (a Saturday).
- Saint Louis is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Wentzville is located in Saint Charles County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of West Point Ferry (which is located in Calhoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- Buddy Blattner (Major League Baseball, sportscaster)
- Rand Brooks (Actor)
- Miles Davis (Musician)
- Elizabeth Flournoy (Actress)
- Mary Beth Hughes (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Beth Hughes<1>
- She was born in Alton (IL) on November 13, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 27, 1995 (a Sunday).
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of West Point Ferry (which is located in Calhoun County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Elijah Parish Lovejoy (Social activist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elijah Parish Lovejoy<1>
- He was born in Albion (ME) on November 9, 1802 (a Tuesday) and died in Alton (IL) on November 7, 1837 (a Tuesday).
- Albion is located in Kennebec County, Maine.
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of West Point Ferry (which is located in Calhoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Alton Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east southeast of West Point Ferry. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From West Point Ferry to Alton Cemetery
- Donald Frederick 'Don' Mueller (Major League Baseball)
- Cal Neeman (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Calvin Amends Neeman
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cal Neeman<1>
- He was born in Valmeyer (IL) on February 18, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Lake Saint Louis (MO) on October 1, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Valmeyer is located in Monroe County, Illinois.
- Lake Saint Louis is located in Saint Charles County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of West Point Ferry (which is located in Calhoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- Hubert S. 'Shucks' Pruett (Major League Baseball)
- Elliot McKay See, Jr. (Astronaut)
- Minor Watson (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Minor Watson<1>
- He was born in Marianna (AR) on December 22, 1889 (a Sunday) and died in Alton (IL) on July 28, 1965 (a Wednesday).
- Marianna is located in Lee County, Arkansas.
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of West Point Ferry (which is located in Calhoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Alton Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east southeast of West Point Ferry. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From West Point Ferry to Alton Cemetery
- Beals C. Wright (Professional tennis)
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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