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Notable Births & Deaths for Big Branch ...

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

  • Tony Canzoneri     (Professional boxer)
  • Gene 'Augie' Freese     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gene 'Augie' Freese<1>
    • He was born in Wheeling (WV) on January 8, 1934 (a Monday) and died in Metairie (LA) on June 18, 2013 (a Tuesday).
    • Wheeling is located in Ohio County, West Virginia.
    • Metairie is located in Jefferson Parish and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Big Branch (which is located in Saint Tammany Parish).
    • At the time of his death, he was 79.
    • He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southwest of Big Branch. The cemetery is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Metairie Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Metairie Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Big Branch to Metairie Cemetery
  • Jack Kramer     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Kramer<1>
    • He was born in New Orleans (LA) on January 5, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Metairie (LA) on May 18, 1995 (a Thursday).
    • New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Big Branch (which is located in Saint Tammany Parish).
    • Metairie is located in Jefferson Parish and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Big Branch (which is located in Saint Tammany Parish).
    • At the time of his death, he was 77.
    • He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southwest of Big Branch. The cemetery is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Big Branch to Greenwood Cemetery
  • Lash LaRue     (Actor)
  • Ernest Joseph 'Ernie' Mason     (1894/07/17:1894/08/01)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Joseph 'Ernie' Mason<1>
    • He was born in New Orleans (LA) in 1870 and died in Covington (LA) on July 24, 1904 (a Sunday).
    • New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Big Branch (which is located in Saint Tammany Parish).
    • Covington is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Big Branch. Both communities are located in Saint Tammany Parish.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Emile Meyer     (Actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emile Meyer<1>
    • He was born in New Orleans (LA) on August 18, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in Covington (LA) on March 19, 1987 (a Thursday).
    • New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Big Branch (which is located in Saint Tammany Parish).
    • Covington is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Big Branch. Both communities are located in Saint Tammany Parish.
    • At the time of his death, he was 76.
    • He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southwest of Big Branch. The cemetery is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Big Branch to Greenwood Cemetery
  • John Bevins Moisant     (Aviation Pioneer)
  • Melvin Thomas 'Mel' Ott     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Melvin Thomas 'Mel' Ott<1>
    • He was born in Gretna (LA) on March 2, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on November 21, 1958 (a Friday).
    • Gretna is located in Jefferson Parish and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Big Branch (which is located in Saint Tammany Parish).
    • New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Big Branch (which is located in Saint Tammany Parish).
    • At the time of his death, he was 49.
    • He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southwest of Big Branch. The cemetery is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Metairie Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Metairie Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Big Branch to Metairie Cemetery
  • Earl Wilson     (Major League Baseball)
    • Born: Earl Lawrence Wilson
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Wilson<1>
    • He was born in Ponchatoula (LA) on October 2, 1934 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on April 23, 2005 (a Saturday).
    • Ponchatoula is located in Tangipahoa Parish and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Big Branch (which is located in Saint Tammany Parish).
    • Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • At the time of his death, he was 70.
    • He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Big Branch to Woodlawn 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.