Falconbridge (Durham County, NC)

Notable Births & Deaths for Falconbridge ...

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

John 'Big John' Baker (Professional football)
- Full name: John Haywood Baker, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Big John' Baker<1>
- He was born in Raleigh (NC) on June 10, 1935 (a Monday) and died in Raleigh (NC) on October 31, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Falconbridge (which is located in Durham County).
- Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Falconbridge (which is located in Durham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Carolina Biblical Gardens, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east southeast of Falconbridge. The cemetery is located in Wake County, North Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Carolina Biblical Gardens<1>
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- From Falconbridge to Carolina Biblical Gardens
Frances Elizabeth Bavier (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frances Elizabeth Bavier<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Falconbridge (which is located in Durham County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west southwest of Falconbridge. The cemetery is located in Chatham County, North Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
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Janis Carter (Actress)
- Born: Janis Elinore Dremann
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Janis Carter<1>
- She was born in Cleveland (OH) on October 10, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Durham (NC) on July 30, 1994 (a Saturday).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Durham is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Falconbridge. Both communities are located in Durham County.
- At the time of her death, she was 80.
- She is buried at Maplewood Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north northeast of Falconbridge. The cemetery is located in Durham County, North Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maplewood Cemetery<1>
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- From Falconbridge to Maplewood Cemetery
Annie Elizabeth 'Bessie' Delany (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Annie Elizabeth 'Bessie' Delany<1>
- She was born in Raleigh (NC) on September 3, 1891 (a Thursday) and died in Mount Vernon (NY) on September 25, 1995 (a Monday).
- Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Falconbridge (which is located in Durham County).
- Mount Vernon is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 104.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east southeast of Falconbridge. The cemetery is located in Wake County, North Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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Rick Ferrell (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rick Ferrell<1>
- He was born in Durham (NC) on October 12, 1905 (a Thursday) and died in Bloomfield Hills (MI) on July 27, 1995 (a Thursday).
- Durham is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Falconbridge. Both communities are located in Durham County.
- Bloomfield Hills is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at New Garden Friends Cemetery, which is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Garden Friends Cemetery<1>
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Randall Jarrell (Poet)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Randall Jarrell<1>
- 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 nearby and to the west of Falconbridge.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at New Garden Friends Cemetery, which is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Garden Friends Cemetery<1>
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Andrew Johnson (17th President of the US (1865 - 1869))
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Johnson<1>
- He was born in Raleigh (NC) on December 29, 1808 (a Thursday) and died in Elizabethton (TN) on July 31, 1875 (a Saturday).
- Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Falconbridge (which is located in Durham County).
- Elizabethton is located in Carter County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
Ted Kaczynski (The Unabomber)
- Full name: Theodore John Kaczynski
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ted Kaczynski<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on May 22, 1942 (a Friday) and died in Bahama (NC) on June 10, 2023 (a Saturday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Bahama is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Falconbridge. Both communities are located in Durham County.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- The body was cremated.
Kay Kyser (Band leader, entertainer)
- Born: James Kern
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kay Kyser<1>
- 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 nearby and to the west of Falconbridge.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham (Entertainer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham<1>
- He was born in Durham (NC) on April 18, 1904 (a Monday) and died in Bronx (NY) on December 13, 1981 (a Sunday).
- Durham is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Falconbridge. Both communities are located in Durham County.
- Bronx is located in Bronx County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Janis Martin (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Janis Martin<1>
- She was born in Sutherlin (VA) on March 27, 1940 (a Wednesday) and died in Durham (NC) on September 3, 2007 (a Monday).
- Sutherlin is located in Halifax County, Virginia.
- Durham is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Falconbridge. Both communities are located in Durham County.
- At the time of her death, she was 67.
- She is buried at Highland Burial Park, which is located in Danville City, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Burial Park<1>
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Clyde Lensley McPhatter (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde Lensley McPhatter<1>
- He was born in Durham (NC) on November 15, 1932 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on June 13, 1972 (a Tuesday).
- Durham is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Falconbridge. Both communities are located in Durham County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at George Washington Memorial Park, which is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for George Washington Memorial Park<1>
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Anita Rose Morris (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anita Rose Morris<1>
- She was born in Durham (NC) on March 14, 1943 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 2, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- Durham is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Falconbridge. Both communities are located in Durham County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 51.
- She is buried at Maplewood Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north northeast of Falconbridge. The cemetery is located in Durham County, North Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maplewood Cemetery<1>
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- From Falconbridge to Maplewood Cemetery
Kate Elizabeth Smith (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kate Elizabeth Smith<1>
- She was born in Washington, DC on May 1, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Raleigh (NC) on June 17, 1986 (a Tuesday).
- Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Falconbridge (which is located in Durham County).
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
Grady Tate (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Grady Tate<1>
- He was born in Durham (NC) on January 14, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on October 8, 2017 (a Sunday).
- Durham is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Falconbridge. Both communities are located in Durham County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Calverton National Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calverton National Cemetery<1>
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Paul Teal (Actor)
- Full name: Paul Joseph Teal
- He was born on July 18, 1989 (a Tuesday) and died in Raleigh (NC) on November 15, 2024 (a Friday).
- Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Falconbridge (which is located in Durham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- We don't have any burial details.
George 'Possum' Whitted (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George 'Possum' Whitted<1>
- He was born in Durham (NC) on February 4, 1890 (a Tuesday) and died in Wilmington (NC) on October 16, 1962 (a Tuesday).
- Durham is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Falconbridge. Both communities are located in Durham County.
- Wilmington is located in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Wilmington National Cemetery, which is located in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wilmington National Cemetery<1>
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Mary Lou Williams (Pianist, composer)
- Born: Mary Elfrieda Scruggs
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Lou Williams<1>
- She was born in Atlanta (GA) on May 8, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Durham (NC) on May 28, 1981 (a Thursday).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Durham is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Falconbridge. Both communities are located in Durham County.
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Tom Zachary (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Jonathan Thompson Walton Zachary
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tom Zachary<1>
- 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 in Alamance County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Falconbridge (which is located in Durham County).
- Burlington is located in Alamance County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Falconbridge (which is located in Durham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Alamance Memorial Park, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the west northwest of Falconbridge. The cemetery is located in Alamance County, North Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alamance Memorial Park<1>
- The Geni entry for Alamance Memorial Park
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- From Falconbridge 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.