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Notable Births & Deaths for Alger ...

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

  • Earle Combs     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earle Combs<1>
    • He was born in Pebworth (KY) on May 14, 1899 (a Sunday) and died in Richmond (KY) on July 21, 1976 (a Wednesday).
    • Pebworth is located in Owsley County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Alger (which is located in Clay County).
    • Richmond is located in Madison County, Kentucky.
    • At the time of his death, he was 77.
    • He is buried at Richmond Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the northwest of Alger. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Richmond Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Richmond Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Alger to Richmond 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.