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Notable Births & Deaths for Barrett ...

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

  • Frank Albertson     (Actor)
    • Born: Francis Healey Albertson
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Albertson<1>
    • He was born in Fergus Falls (MN) on February 2, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on February 29, 1964 (a Saturday) (which is Leap Day).
    • Fergus Falls is located in Otter Tail County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Barrett (which is located in Grant County).
    • Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 55.
  • Franklin Clarence Mars     (Creator of the Milky Way candy bar)

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.