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Notable Births & Deaths for Macatawa ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Macatawa. 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.
- Winsor McCay (Cartoonist, animator)
- Full name: Zenas Winsor McCay
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Winsor McCay<1>
- He was born in Spring Lake (MI) on September 26, 1869 (a Sunday) and died in Brooklyn (NY) on July 25, 1934 (a Wednesday).
- Spring Lake is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Macatawa. Both communities are located in Ottawa County.
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- Benjamin Jenison 'Benny' McCoy (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benjamin Jenison 'Benny' McCoy<1>
- He was born in Jenison (MI) on January 9, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Grandville (MI) on November 9, 2011 (a Wednesday).
- Jenison is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Macatawa. Both communities are located in Ottawa County.
- Grandville is located in Kent County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Macatawa (which is located in Ottawa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Grandville Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east northeast of Macatawa. The cemetery is located in Kent County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandville Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grandville Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Macatawa to Grandville Cemetery
- Benny McCoy (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benny McCoy<1>
- He was born in Jenison (MI) on January 9, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Grandville (MI) on November 9, 2011 (a Wednesday).
- Jenison is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Macatawa. Both communities are located in Ottawa County.
- Grandville is located in Kent County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Macatawa (which is located in Ottawa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Grandville Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east northeast of Macatawa. The cemetery is located in Kent County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandville Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grandville Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Macatawa to Grandville Cemetery
- George Zuverink (Major League Baseball)
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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