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Notable Births & Deaths for Alaska ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Alaska. 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.
- Frederick Burton (Actor)
- Hoagy Carmichael (Musician, songwriter, actor)
- Adelle Davis (Author)
- Archie Dees (Professional basketball)
- Joe Dowell (Singer)
- Jimmy Hoffa (Labor union leader - disappeared and never found)
- Full name: James Riddle Hoffa
- He was born in Brazil (IN) on February 14, 1913 (a Friday).
- Brazil is located in Clay County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Alaska (which is located in Morgan County).
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Hoffa<1>
- Martha Lipton (Opera singer)
- Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr. (Author)
- Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr. (Author)
- Harvey Phillips (Musician)
- Kenny Rollins (Olympic Gold Medalist, professional basketball)
- Amos Wilson Rusie (Major League Baseball)
- Sam Thompson (Major League Baseball)
- Giorgio Tozzi (Opera singer)
- Forrest Tucker (Actor)
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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