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Notable Births & Deaths for Belton ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Belton. 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.
- Raymond Johnson 'Ray' Chapman (Major League Baseball)
- Jefferson Davis (President of the Confederate States of America)
- Full name: Jefferson Finis Davis
- He was born in Fairview (KY) on June 3, 1808 (a Friday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on December 6, 1889 (a Friday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Metairie Cemetery (Orleans Parish, Louisiana).
- Fairview is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Belton.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jefferson Davis<1>
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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