Albion (Calhoun County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Albion ...

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

Scott Brayton (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Coldwater (MI) on February 20, 1959 (a Friday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on May 17, 1996 (a Friday).
- Coldwater is located in Branch County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Albion (which is located in Calhoun County).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Albion. The cemetery is located in Branch County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Scott Brayton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Albion to Oak Grove Cemetery
Georgia Cooper (Actress)
- She was born in Battle Creek (MI) on July 31, 1882 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on September 3, 1968 (a Tuesday).
- Battle Creek is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Albion. Both communities are located in Calhoun County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Georgia Cooper<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Albion to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Edward Mayne Ellis (Actor)
- He was born in Coldwater (MI) on November 12, 1870 (a Saturday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on July 26, 1952 (a Saturday).
- Coldwater is located in Branch County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Albion (which is located in Calhoun County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Mayne Ellis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Albion to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
Betty Hutton (Actress, singer)
- Born: Elizabeth June Thornburg
- She was born in Battle Creek (MI) on February 26, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on March 12, 2007 (a Monday).
- Battle Creek is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Albion. Both communities are located in Calhoun County.
- Palm Springs is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Desert Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Hutton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Desert Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Albion to Desert Memorial Park
Dr. John Harvey Kellogg (Doctor, nutritionist, businessman)
- He was born in Tyrone (MI) on February 26, 1852 (a Thursday) and died in Battle Creek (MI).
- Tyrone is located in Livingston County, Michigan.
- Battle Creek is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Albion. Both communities are located in Calhoun County.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Albion. The cemetery is located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. John Harvey Kellogg<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Albion to Oak Hill Cemetery
Dick Martin (Comedian, director)
- Full name: Thomas Richard Martin
- He was born in Battle Creek (MI) on January 20, 1922 (a Friday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on May 24, 2008 (a Saturday).
- Battle Creek is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Albion. Both communities are located in Calhoun County.
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dick Martin<1>
Ruth McDevitt (Actress)
- Born: Ruth Thane Shoecraft
- She was born in Coldwater (MI) on September 13, 1895 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 27, 1976 (a Thursday).
- Coldwater is located in Branch County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Albion (which is located in Calhoun County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 80.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruth McDevitt<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Albion to Westwood Memorial Park
Jasonn Robards, Sr. (Actor)
- He was born in Hillsdale (MI) on December 31, 1892 (a Saturday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on April 4, 1963 (a Thursday).
- Hillsdale is located in Hillsdale County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Albion (which is located in Calhoun County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jasonn Robards, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Albion to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Bob Rush (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Robert Ransom
- He was born in Battle Creek (MI) on December 21, 1925 (a Monday) and died in Mesa (AZ) on March 19, 2011 (a Saturday).
- Battle Creek is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Albion. Both communities are located in Calhoun County.
- Mesa is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Rush<1>
Sojourner Truth (Abolitionist, activist)
- Born: Isabella Baumfree
- She was born in Rifton (NY) in 1797 and died in Battle Creek (MI) on November 26, 1883 (a Monday).
- Rifton is located in Ulster County, New York.
- Battle Creek is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Albion. Both communities are located in Calhoun County.
- She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Albion. The cemetery is located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sojourner Truth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Albion to Oak Hill Cemetery
Alfred Merrill 'Al' Worden (Astronaut)
- He was born in Jackson (MI) on February 7, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Sugar Land (TX) on March 17, 2020 (a Tuesday).
- Jackson is located in Jackson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Albion (which is located in Calhoun County).
- Sugar Land is located in Fort Bend County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alfred Merrill 'Al' Worden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Albion to Arlington National 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.