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Notable Births & Deaths for Arkana ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Arkana. 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.
- Bessie Coleman (Aviation pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bessie Coleman<1>
- She was born in Atlanta (TX) on January 26, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on April 30, 1926 (a Friday).
- Atlanta is located in Cass County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Arkana (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- Jacksonville is located in Duval County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 34.
- Elizabeth 'Brave Bessie' Coleman (Aviation pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth 'Brave Bessie' Coleman<1>
- She was born in Atlanta (TX) on January 26, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on April 30, 1926 (a Friday).
- Atlanta is located in Cass County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Arkana (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- Jacksonville is located in Duval County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 34.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Clyde Dixon Connell (Sculptor, civil rights advocate)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde Dixon Connell<1>
- She was born in Belcher (LA) on September 19, 1901 (a Thursday) and died in Elm Grove (LA) on May 1, 1998 (a Friday).
- Belcher is located in Caddo Parish and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Arkana (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- Elm Grove is located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- Arvel Odell Hale (Major League Baseball)
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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