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Notable Births & Deaths for Charlotte ...

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

  • Fern Andra     (Actress, writer, producer, director)
    • Born: Vernal Edna Andrews
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fern Andra<1>
    • She was born in Watseka (IL) on October 24, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in Aiken (SC) on February 18, 1974 (a Monday).
    • Watseka is located in Iroquois County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Charlotte (which is located in Livingston County).
    • Aiken is located in Aiken County, South Carolina.
    • At the time of her death, she was 80.
    • She is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, which is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Cedar Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Charlotte to Cedar Hill Cemetery
  • John William 'Bud' Clancy     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John William 'Bud' Clancy<1>
    • He was born in Odell (IL) on September 15, 1900 (a Saturday) and died in Ottumwa (IA) on September 26, 1968 (a Thursday).
    • Odell is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Charlotte. Both communities are located in Livingston County.
    • Ottumwa is located in Wapello County, Iowa.
    • At the time of his death, he was 68.
    • He is buried at St. Paul Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Charlotte. The cemetery is located in Livingston County, Illinois.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Paul Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to St. Paul Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Charlotte to St. Paul Cemetery
  • Frances Louise McDormand     (Oscar nominated actress)
    • Born: Cynthia Ann Smith
    • She was born in Gibson City (IL) on June 23, 1957 (a Sunday).
    • Gibson City is located in Ford County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Charlotte (which is located in Livingston County).
  • Frank Wesley Griffith     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Wesley Griffith<1>
    • He was born in Gilman (IL) on November 18, 1872 (a Monday) and died in Waterman (IL) on December 13, 1908 (a Sunday).
    • Gilman is located in Iroquois County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Charlotte (which is located in Livingston County).
    • Waterman is located in DeKalb County, Illinois.
    • At the time of his death, he was 36.
  • Earl Andrew Hamilton     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Andrew Hamilton<1>
    • He was born in Gibson City (IL) on July 19, 1891 (a Sunday) and died in Anaheim (CA) on November 17, 1968 (a Sunday).
    • Gibson City is located in Ford County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Charlotte (which is located in Livingston County).
    • Anaheim is located in Orange County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 77.
  • Hazel Keener     (Actress)
  • Frances Mcdormand     (Oscar winning actress)
    • She was born in Gibson City (IL) on June 23, 1957 (a Sunday).
    • Gibson City is located in Ford County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Charlotte (which is located in Livingston County).
  • Mabel Trunnelle     (Actress)

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.