Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Cottam. 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.
Ziggy Bella (Violinist, orchestra leader)
Born: Julius Margitza
He was born in Braddock (PA) on June 14, 1910 (a Tuesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on August 29, 1989 (a Tuesday).
Braddock is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Cottam (which is located in ).
He was born in Hamtramck (MI) on January 15, 1920 (a Thursday) and died on March 12, 2002 (a Tuesday).
Hamtramck is located in Wayne County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Cottam (which is located in ).
At the time of his death, he was 82.
He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the northwest of Cottam. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
He is buried at Detroit Memorial Park, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northwest of Cottam. The cemetery is located in Macomb County, Michigan.
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.