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Notable Births & Deaths for Columbiaville ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Columbiaville. 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)
  • Walter Leon Burton     (Professional football)
  • Lynn Chandnois     (Professional football)
    • Full name: Lynn Everett Chandnois
    • He was born in Fayette (MI) on February 24, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Flint (MI) on April 19, 2011 (a Tueday) at the age of 88.
    • Flint is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Columbiaville.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lynn Chandnois<1>
  • Terry Knight     (Musician)
    • Born: Richard Terrance Knapp
    • He was born in Flint (MI) on April 9, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Temple (TX) on November 1, 2004 (a Monday) at the age of 61. He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Lapeer County, Michigan).
    • Flint is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Columbiaville.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Terry Knight<1>
  • Julia Mae Brown Mainer     (Musician)
  • Wade Mainer     (Musician)
  • Robert Marquis 'Rivets' Miller     (Professional football)
  • Jim 'Poodles' Podoley     (Professional football)

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The official website for State of Michigan: https://www.michigan.gov/

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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