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Notable Births & Deaths for Alston ...

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

  • Wallace 'Wally' Moses     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wallace 'Wally' Moses<1>
    • He was born in Uvalda (GA) on October 8, 1910 (a Saturday) and died in Vidalia (GA) on October 10, 1990 (a Wednesday).
    • Uvalda is located nearby and to the southwest of Alston.
    • Vidalia is located in Toombs County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Alston (which is located in Montgomery County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
    • He is buried at Pinecrest Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north northeast of Alston. The cemetery is located in Toombs County, Georgia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Pinecrest Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Pinecrest Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Alston to Pinecrest Cemetery
  • Sugar Ray Robinson     (Professional boxer)

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.