Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Manitoba Junction. 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.
Joe Guyon (Professional football and baseball)
He was born in White Earth (MN) on November 26, 1892 (a Saturday) and died in Louisville (KY) on November 27, 1971 (a Saturday).
White Earth is located in Becker County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Manitoba Junction (which is located in Clay County).
Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Wahpeton is located in Richland County, North Dakota.
Detroit Lakes is located in Becker County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Manitoba Junction (which is located in Clay County).
At the time of his death, he was 60.
He is buried at St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the south southwest of Manitoba Junction. The cemetery is located in Richland County, North Dakota.
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.