Notable Births & Deaths for High Point ...

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

• Manley Lanier 'Sonny' Carter     (Astronaut)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Manley Lanier 'Sonny' Carter<1>
  • He was born in Macon (GA) on August 15, 1947 (a Friday) and died in Brunswick (GA) on April 5, 1991 (a Friday).
  • Macon is located in Bibb County, Georgia.
  • Brunswick is located in Glynn County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of High Point (which is located in Camden County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 43.
• James Wren 'Zack' Taylor     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Wren 'Zack' Taylor<1>
  • He was born in Yulee (FL) on July 27, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Orlando (FL) on September 19, 1974 (a Thursday).
  • Yulee is located in Nassau County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of High Point (which is located in Camden County).
  • Orlando is located in Orange County, Florida.
  • At the time of his death, he was 76.