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Notable Births & Deaths for Pinckney ...

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

  • Eileen H. 'Terry' Ambrose     (Actress, model)
  • Mike Batayeh     (Actor, comedian)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Batayeh<1>
    • He was born in Detroit (MI) on December 27, 1970 (a Sunday) and died in Ypsilanti (MI) on June 1, 2023 (a Thursday).
    • Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • Ypsilanti is located in Washtenaw County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Pinckney (which is located in Livingston County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 52.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte     (Major League Baseball)
    • Full name: Alva Warren Cicotte
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte<1>
    • He was born in Melvindale (MI) on December 23, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Westland (MI) on November 29, 1982 (a Monday).
    • Melvindale is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • Westland is located in Wayne County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Pinckney (which is located in Livingston County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 52.
  • Tony Fontane     (Singer)
  • Earle W. Graser     (Actor)
  • Ernie Harwell     (Sportscaster)
    • Full name: William Earnest Harwell
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernie Harwell<1>
    • He was born in Washington (GA) on January 25, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Novi (MI) on May 4, 2010 (a Tuesday).
    • Washington is located in Wilkes County, Georgia.
    • Novi is located in Oakland County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Pinckney (which is located in Livingston County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 92.
  • William Harry 'Billy' Jones     (Musician, singer)
  • Dr. John Harvey Kellogg     (Doctor, nutritionist, businessman)
  • Dale Livingston     (Professional football)
  • 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Pinckney (which is located in Livingston County).
    • Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • At the time of his death, he was 28.
  • Frank Malcom 'Yip' Owen     (Major League Baseball)
  • Johnny Paris     (Musician)
    • Born: John M. Pocisk
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Paris<1>
    • He was born in Walbridge (OH) on August 29, 1940 (a Thursday) and died in Ann Arbor (MI) on May 1, 2006 (a Monday).
    • Walbridge is located in Wood County, Ohio.
    • Ann Arbor is located in Washtenaw County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Pinckney (which is located in Livingston County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Pinckney to Calvary Cemetery
  • Shirley Verrett     (Opera singer)
  • Martha Vickers     (Actress, model)
    • Born: Martha MacVicar
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martha Vickers<1>
    • She was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on May 28, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on November 2, 1971 (a Tuesday).
    • Ann Arbor is located in Washtenaw County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Pinckney (which is located in Livingston County).
    • Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of her death, she was 46.
    • She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Pinckney to Valhalla Memorial Park
  • Alfred Merrill 'Al' Worden     (Astronaut)

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.