Birchwood (Alamance County, NC)

Notable Births & Deaths for Birchwood ...

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

Clarence 'The Black Godfather' Avant (Music executive, businessman, film producer)
- Full name: Clarence Alexander Avant
- He was born in Climax (NC) on February 25, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 13, 2023 (a Sunday).
- Climax is located in Guilford County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Birchwood (which is located in Alamance County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence 'The Black Godfather' Avant<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Birchwood to Westwood Memorial Park
Frances Elizabeth Bavier (Actress)
- She was born in New York (NY) on December 14, 1902 (a Sunday) and died in Siler City (NC) on December 6, 1989 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Siler City is located in Chatham County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Birchwood (which is located in Alamance County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Birchwood. The cemetery is located in Chatham County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frances Elizabeth Bavier<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Birchwood to Oakwood Cemetery
Charlotte Hawkins Brown (Author, educator, founder of the Palmer Memorial Institute)
- Born: Lottie Hawkins
- She was born in Henderson (NC) on June 11, 1883 (a Monday) and died in Greensboro (NC) on January 11, 1961 (a Wednesday).
- Henderson is located in Vance County, North Carolina.
- Greensboro is located in Guilford County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Birchwood (which is located in Alamance County).
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlotte Hawkins Brown<1>
Hal 'Skinny' Brown (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Harold Hector Brown
- He was born in Greensboro (NC) on December 11, 1924 (a Thursday) and died in Greensboro (NC) on December 17, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Greensboro is located in Guilford County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Birchwood (which is located in Alamance County).
- Greensboro is located in Guilford County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Birchwood (which is located in Alamance County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hal 'Skinny' Brown<1>
Mace Stanley Brown (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in North English (IA) on May 21, 1909 (a Friday) and died in Greensboro (NC) on March 24, 2002 (a Sunday).
- North English is located in Iowa County, Iowa.
- Greensboro is located in Guilford County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Birchwood (which is located in Alamance County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Westminster Gardens Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Birchwood. The cemetery is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mace Stanley Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westminster Gardens Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westminster Gardens Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Birchwood to Westminster Gardens Cemetery
Jim Thomas Clack (Professional football)
- He was born in Rocky Mount (NC) on October 26, 1947 (a Sunday) and died in Greensboro (NC) on April 7, 2006 (a Friday).
- Rocky Mount is located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
- Greensboro is located in Guilford County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Birchwood (which is located in Alamance County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Westminster Gardens Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Birchwood. The cemetery is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Thomas Clack<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westminster Gardens Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westminster Gardens Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Birchwood to Westminster Gardens Cemetery
Wes Ferrell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Greensboro (NC) on February 2, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on December 9, 1976 (a Thursday).
- Greensboro is located in Guilford County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Birchwood (which is located in Alamance County).
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at New Garden Friends Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Birchwood. The cemetery is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wes Ferrell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Garden Friends Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Garden Friends Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Birchwood to New Garden Friends Cemetery
Randall Jarrell (Poet)
- He was born in Nashville (TN) on May 6, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Chapel Hill (NC) on October 14, 1965 (a Thursday).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Chapel Hill is located in Orange County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Birchwood (which is located in Alamance County).
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at New Garden Friends Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Birchwood. The cemetery is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Randall Jarrell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Garden Friends Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Garden Friends Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Birchwood to New Garden Friends Cemetery
Kay Kyser (Band leader, entertainer)
- Born: James Kern
- He was born in Rocky Mount (NC) on June 18, 1905 (a Sunday) and died in Chapel Hill (NC) on July 23, 1985 (a Tuesday).
- Rocky Mount is located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
- Chapel Hill is located in Orange County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Birchwood (which is located in Alamance County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kay Kyser<1>
Dolley Madison (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James Madison (1809 - 1817))
- Full name: Dorothea Dandridge Payne Todd-Madison
- She was born in Guilford College (NC) on May 20, 1768 (a Friday) and died in Washington, DC on July 12, 1849 (a Thursday).
- Guilford College is located in Guilford County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Birchwood (which is located in Alamance County).
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dolley Madison<1>
Mary Webb Nicholson (Aviation pioneer)
- She was born in Greensboro (NC) on July 12, 1905 (a Wednesday) and died in Worcestershire (England) on May 22, 1943 (a Saturday).
- Greensboro is located in Guilford County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Birchwood (which is located in Alamance County).
- At the time of her death, she was 37.
- She is buried at New Garden Friends Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Birchwood. The cemetery is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Webb Nicholson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Garden Friends Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Garden Friends Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Birchwood to New Garden Friends Cemetery
Tom Zachary (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Jonathan Thompson Walton Zachary
- He was born in Graham (NC) on May 7, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Burlington (NC) on January 24, 1969 (a Friday).
- Graham is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Birchwood. Both communities are located in Alamance County.
- Burlington is located nearby and to the southeast of Birchwood.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Alamance Memorial Park, located nearby and to the southwest of Birchwood.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tom Zachary<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alamance Memorial Park
- The Geni entry for Alamance Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alamance Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Birchwood to Alamance Memorial Park

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.