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Notable Births & Deaths for Columbia ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Columbia. 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.
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Columbia (which is located in Saint John the Baptist Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Columbia. 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 Columbia 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Columbia (which is located in Saint John the Baptist Parish).
- Metairie is located in Jefferson Parish and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Columbia (which is located in Saint John the Baptist Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Columbia. 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 Columbia to Greenwood Cemetery
- John Bevins Moisant (Aviation Pioneer)
- Leon Joseph Roppolo (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Joseph Roppolo<1>
- He was born in Lutcher (LA) on March 16, 1902 (a Sunday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on October 5, 1943 (a Tuesday).
- Lutcher is located in Saint James Parish and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Columbia (which is located in Saint John the Baptist Parish).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Columbia (which is located in Saint John the Baptist Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Columbia. 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 Columbia to Greenwood Cemetery
- George Bevan 'Bo' Strickland (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Bevan 'Bo' Strickland<1>
- He was born in Lutcher (LA) on January 10, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on February 21, 2010 (a Sunday).
- Lutcher is located in Saint James Parish and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Columbia (which is located in Saint John the Baptist Parish).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Columbia (which is located in Saint John the Baptist Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Columbia. 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 Columbia to Greenwood 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Columbia (which is located in Saint John the Baptist 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 Columbia 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. |
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