Notable Births & Deaths for Jacksonville ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Jacksonville. 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 4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest of Jacksonville.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jimmie 'The Colonel' Crutchfield<1>
• Jess Hill     (Major League Baseball)
  • Full name: Jesse Terrill Hill
  • He was born in Yates (MO) on January 20, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on August 31, 1993 (a Tueday) at the age of 86. He is buried at Corona Sunnyslope Cemetery (Riverside County, California).
  • Yates is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Jacksonville.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jess Hill<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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Jacksonville.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Melvin Beaunorus Tolson<1>