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Notable Births & Deaths for Atlas ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Atlas. 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.
- Brace Bell Beemer (Actor)
- Willis Bouchey (Actor)
- Full name: Willis Ben Boucney
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willis Bouchey<1>
- He was born in Vernon (MI) on May 24, 1907 (a Friday) and died in Burbank (CA) on September 27, 1977 (a Tuesday).
- Vernon is located in Shiawassee County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Atlas (which is located in Genesee County).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- The body was cremated.
- Walter Leon Burton (Professional football)
- Lynn Chandnois (Professional football)
- Full name: Lynn Everett Chandnois
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lynn Chandnois<1>
- He was born in Fayette (MI) on February 24, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Flint (MI) on April 19, 2011 (a Tuesday).
- Fayette is located in Delta County, Michigan.
- Flint is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Atlas. Both communities are located in Genesee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- Rick Ferrell (Major League Baseball)
- Eddie Fletcher (Crime figure)
- Joe Ginsberg (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Myron Nathan Ginsberg
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Ginsberg<1>
- He was born in New York (NY) on October 11, 1926 (a Monday) and died in Bloomfield (MI) on November 2, 2012 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Bloomfield is located in Oakland County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Atlas (which is located in Genesee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Montrose Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Atlas. The cemetery is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrose Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Montrose Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Atlas to Montrose Cemetery
- Mike Henry (Actor, comedian, writer, producer)
- Full name: Michael Robert Henry
- He was born in Pontiac (MI) on November 7, 1965 (a Sunday).
- Pontiac is located in Oakland County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Atlas (which is located in Genesee County).
- Dr. John Harvey Kellogg (Doctor, nutritionist, businessman)
- Terry Knight (Musician)
- Born: Richard Terrance Knapp
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry Knight<1>
- He was born in Flint (MI) on April 9, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Temple (TX) on November 1, 2004 (a Monday).
- Flint is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Atlas. Both communities are located in Genesee County.
- Temple is located in Bell County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Atlas. The cemetery is located in Lapeer County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Atlas to Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Julia Mae Brown Mainer (Musician)
- Wade Mainer (Musician)
- Frank W. McIntyre (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank W. McIntyre<1>
- He was born in Walled Lake (MI) on July 12, 1859 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on July 8, 1887 (a Friday).
- Walled Lake is located in Oakland County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Atlas (which is located in Genesee County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- Robert Marquis 'Rivets' Miller (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Marquis 'Rivets' Miller<1>
- He was born in Norwalk (CT) on December 11, 1929 (a Wednesday) and died in Clarkston (MI) on August 7, 2006 (a Monday).
- Norwalk is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- Clarkston is located in Oakland County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Atlas (which is located in Genesee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- Jim 'Poodles' Podoley (Professional football)
- Kid Rock (Singer, songwriter, producer, activist, actor)
- Born: Robert James Ritchie, Sr.
- He was born in Romeo (MI) on January 17, 1971 (a Sunday).
- Romeo is located in Macomb County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Atlas (which is located in Genesee County).
- Dr. Siri Sylvia Patricia Von Reis (Botanist, author)
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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