Notable Births & Deaths for Calabash ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Calabash. 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.
- Taft 'Taffy' Wright (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Taft Shedron Wright
- He was born in Tabor City (NC) on August 10, 1911 (a Thursday) and died in Orlando (FL) on October 22, 1981 (a Thursday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Meadowbrook Cemetery (Robeson County, North Carolina).
- Tabor City is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Calabash.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Taft 'Taffy' Wright<1>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Calabash: www.townofcalabashnc.com/
The official website for Brunswick County: www.brunsco.net/
The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.gov/
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. |