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Notable Births & Deaths for Broughton ...

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

  • William Walker 'Ready' Cash     (Negro League Baseball)
  • Henry Fambrough     (Singer)
    • Full name: Henry Lee Fambrough
    • He was born in Monroe (GA) on May 10, 1938 (a Tueday) and died in Sterling (VA) on February 7, 2024 (a Wednesday) at the age of 85. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Wayne County, Michigan).
    • Monroe is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Broughton.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Henry Fambrough<1>
  • Joel Chandler Harris     (Author, journalist)
  • Holly Hunter     (Oscar winning actress, producer)
    • She was born in Conyers (GA) on March 20, 1958 (a Thursday)
    • Conyers is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Broughton.

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.