Blitchton (Bryan County, GA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Blitchton ...

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

Conrad Aiken (Author, editor)
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on August 5, 1889 (a Monday) and died in Savannah (GA) on August 17, 1973 (a Friday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Blitchton (which is located in Bryan County).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Blitchton (which is located in Bryan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Bonaventure Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east southeast of Blitchton. The cemetery is located in Chatham County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Conrad Aiken<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bonaventure Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bonaventure Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blitchton to Bonaventure Cemetery
Gregg Allman (Musician - a member of the 'Allman Brothers Band')
- Full name: Gregg LeNoir Allman
- He was born in Nashville (TN) on December 8, 1947 (a Monday) and died in Richmond Hill (GA) on May 27, 2017 (a Saturday).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Richmond Hill is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Blitchton. Both communities are located in Bryan County.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, which is located in Bibb County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gregg Allman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hill Cemetery (GA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blitchton to Rose Hill Cemetery
Bob Chance (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Robert Chance
- He was born in Statesboro (GA) on September 10, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died in Charleston (WV) on October 3, 2013 (a Thursday).
- Statesboro is located in Bulloch County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Blitchton (which is located in Bryan County).
- Charleston is located in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Chance<1>
Connie Haines (Singer, actress)
- She was born in Savannah (GA) on January 20, 1921 (a Thursday) and died in Clearwater Beach (FL) on September 22, 2008 (a Monday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Blitchton (which is located in Bryan County).
- Clearwater Beach is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Connie Haines<1>
Claude Harmon (Professional golf)
- Full name: Eugene Claude Harmon, Sr.
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on July 14, 1916 (a Friday) and died in Houston (TX) on July 23, 1989 (a Sunday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Blitchton (which is located in Bryan County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Desert Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Claude Harmon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Desert Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blitchton to Desert Memorial Park
Al Jaffee (Cartoonist, artist)
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on March 13, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Manhattan (NY) on April 10, 2023 (a Monday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Blitchton (which is located in Bryan County).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 102.
- He is buried at Beth David Cemetery, which is located in Nassau County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Jaffee<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Beth David Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Beth David Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blitchton to Beth David Cemetery
Jack Leigh (Photographer)
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on November 8, 1948 (a Monday) and died in Savannah (GA) on May 18, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Blitchton (which is located in Bryan County).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Blitchton (which is located in Bryan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Bonaventure Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east southeast of Blitchton. The cemetery is located in Chatham County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Leigh<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bonaventure Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bonaventure Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blitchton to Bonaventure Cemetery
Johnny Mercer (Composer, lyricist)
- Born: John Herndon Mercer
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on November 18, 1909 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on June 25, 1976 (a Friday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Blitchton (which is located in Bryan County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Bonaventure Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east southeast of Blitchton. The cemetery is located in Chatham County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Mercer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bonaventure Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bonaventure Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blitchton to Bonaventure Cemetery
James Moody (Musician)
- Full name: James McLane Moody
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on March 26, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in San Diego (CA) on December 9, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Blitchton (which is located in Bryan County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Moody<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blitchton to Greenwood Memorial Park
James Neill (Actor)
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on September 29, 1860 (a Saturday) and died in Glendale (CA) on March 16, 1931 (a Monday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Blitchton (which is located in Bryan County).
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Bonaventure Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east southeast of Blitchton. The cemetery is located in Chatham County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Neill<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bonaventure Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bonaventure Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blitchton to Bonaventure Cemetery
Joseph 'King' Oliver (Musician)
- He was born in New Orleans (LA) on May 11, 1885 (a Monday) and died in Savannah (GA) on April 10, 1938 (a Sunday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Blitchton (which is located in Bryan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph 'King' Oliver<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blitchton to Woodlawn Cemetery
Merriman Smith (Journalist)
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on February 10, 1913 (a Monday) and died in Alexandria (VA) on April 13, 1970 (a Monday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Blitchton (which is located in Bryan County).
- Alexandria is located in , Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Merriman Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blitchton to Arlington National Cemetery
Odette Taylor (Actress, entertainer, author)
- Born: Elizabeth Lee Kirkland
- She was born in Savannah (GA) on September 26, 1869 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on December 8, 1936 (a Tuesday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Blitchton (which is located in Bryan County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 67.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Odette Taylor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blitchton to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Ellen Wilson (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Woodrow Wilson (1913 - 1921) - she died before the end of Wilson's Presidency)
- Born: Ellen Louise Axson
- She was born in Savannah (GA) on May 15, 1860 (a Tuesday) and died in Washington, DC on August 6, 1914 (a Thursday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Blitchton (which is located in Bryan County).
- At the time of her death, she was 54.
- She is buried at Myrtle Hill Cemetery, which is located in Floyd County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ellen Wilson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Myrtle Hill Cemetery (GA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blitchton to Myrtle Hill Cemetery

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.