Notable Births & Deaths for Central Area ...

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

• Jester Joseph Hairston     (Actor, musician, composer)
  • He was born in Belews Creek (NC) on July 9, 1901 (a Tueday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 18, 2000 (a Tueday) at the age of 98. He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Belews Creek is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Central Area.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jester Joseph Hairston<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) at the age of 81.
  • Guilford College is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Central Area.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dolley Madison<1>