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Notable Births & Deaths for Collins ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Collins. 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.
- Robert Lee 'Pat' Dillard (Major League Baseball)
- Joseph William 'Joe' Engel (Major League Baseball)
- Cal Ermer (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Calvin Coolidge Ermer
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on November 10, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Chattanooga (TN) on August 8, 2009 (a Saturday) at the age of 85. He is buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery (Hamilton County, Tennessee).
- Chattanooga is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Collins.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Cal Ermer<1>
- James Harle 'Jimmy' Johnston (Major League Baseball)
- Ralph Emerson McGill (Social activist)
- Jobyna Ralston (Actress)
- Garrard Sliger 'Buster' Ramsey (Professional football)
- Bessie Smith (Musician)
- She was born in Chattanooga (TN) on April 15, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Clarksdale (MS) on September 26, 1937 (a Sunday) at the age of 43. She is buried at Mt. Lawn Cemetery (Delaware County, Pennsylvania).
- Chattanooga is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Collins.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bessie Smith<1>
- Valaida Snow (Musician, singer, actress)
- Patsy Stoneman (Musician)
- She was born in Galax (VA) on May 27, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Manchester (TN) on July 23, 2015 (a Thursday) at the age of 90. She is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Davidson County, Tennessee).
- Manchester is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Collins.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Patsy Stoneman<1>
- Leon Lamar 'Daddy Wags' Wagner (Major League Baseball)
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. |
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