Notable Births & Deaths for Callao ...

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

• Jimmie 'The Colonel' Crutchfield     (Negro League Baseball)
  • Full name: John William Crutchfield
  • He was born in Ardmore (MO) on May 15, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 31, 1993 (a Monday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Ardmore is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of Callao.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jimmie 'The Colonel' Crutchfield<1>
• Lester Dent     (Author)
  • He was born in La Plata (MO) on October 12, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in Kirksville (MO) on March 11, 1959 (a Wednesday) at the age of 54.
  • La Plata is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Callao.
  • Kirksville is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Callao.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lester Dent<1>
• Melvin Beaunorus Tolson     (Poet, educator, columnist)
  • He was born in Moberly (MO) on February 4, 1900 (a Sunday) and died in Dallas (TX) on August 28, 1966 (a Sunday) at the age of 66. He is buried at Summit View Cemetery (Logan County, Oklahoma).
  • Moberly is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Callao.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Melvin Beaunorus Tolson<1>