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Notable Births & Deaths for Allens Crossroads ...

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

  • Tom Addison     (Professional football)
  • Thomas Austin 'Tom' Brewer     (Major League Baseball)
  • Andrew Jackson     (7th President of the US (1829 - 1837))
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Jackson<1>
    • He was born in Waxhaw (NC) on March 15, 1767 (a Sunday) and died in Hermitage (TN) on June 8, 1845 (a Sunday).
    • Waxhaw is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Allens Crossroads. Both communities are located in Union County.
    • Hermitage is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of his death, he was 78.
  • Nina Mae McKinney     (Actress)
  • James Polk     (11th President of the US (1845 - 1849))
    • Full name: James Knox Polk
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Polk<1>
    • He was born in Pineville (NC) on November 2, 1795 (a Monday) and died in Nashville (TN) on June 15, 1849 (a Friday).
    • Pineville is located in Mecklenburg County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Allens Crossroads (which is located in Union County).
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of his death, he was 53.
  • Aaron Andrew Robinson     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Aaron Andrew Robinson<1>
    • He was born in Lancaster (SC) on June 23, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Lancaster (SC) on March 9, 1966 (a Wednesday).
    • Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Allens Crossroads (which is located in Union County).
    • Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Allens Crossroads (which is located in Union County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 50.

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.