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Notable Births & Deaths for Old Saugatuck ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Old Saugatuck. 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
    • He was born in Spring Lake (MI) on September 26, 1869 (a Sunday) and died in Brooklyn (NY) on July 25, 1934 (a Wednesday) at the age of 64.
    • Spring Lake is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Old Saugatuck.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Winsor McCay<1>
  • Benjamin Jenison 'Benny' McCoy     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Jenison (MI) on January 9, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Grandville (MI) on November 9, 2011 (a Wednesday) at the age of 96. He is buried at Grandville Cemetery (Kent County, Michigan).
    • Jenison is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Old Saugatuck.
    • Grandville is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Old Saugatuck.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Benjamin Jenison 'Benny' McCoy<1>
  • Benny McCoy     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Jenison (MI) on January 9, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Grandville (MI) on November 9, 2011 (a Wednesday) at the age of 96. He is buried at Grandville Cemetery (Kent County, Michigan).
    • Jenison is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Old Saugatuck.
    • Grandville is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Old Saugatuck.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Benny McCoy<1>
  • 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.