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Notable Births & Deaths for Collins Crossing ...

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

  • John Wilkes Booth     (Presidental assassin, actor)
  • James Madison     (4th President of the US (1809 - 1817))
  • James Monroe     (5th President of the US (1817 - 1825))
    • He was born in Monroe Hall (VA) on April 28, 1758 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on July 4, 1831 (a Monday) at the age of 73. He is buried at Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond City, Virginia).
    • Monroe Hall is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Collins Crossing.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Monroe<1>
  • George Washington     (1st President of the US (1789 - 1797))

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.