Morrows (Mecklenburg County, NC)

Notable Births & Deaths for Morrows ...

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

Theodore Wade 'Ted' Abernathy (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Theodore Wade 'Ted' Abernathy<1>
- He was born in Stanley (NC) on March 6, 1933 (a Monday) and died in Gastonia (NC) on December 16, 2004 (a Thursday).
- Stanley is located in Gaston County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Morrows (which is located in Mecklenburg County).
- Gastonia is located in Gaston County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Morrows (which is located in Mecklenburg County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Gaston Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west northwest of Morrows. The cemetery is located in Gaston County, North Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gaston Memorial Park<1>
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Tom Addison (Professional football)
- Full name: Thomas Marion Addison
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- He was born in Lancaster (SC) on April 12, 1936 (a Sunday) and died in Bluffton (SC) on June 14, 2011 (a Tuesday).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Morrows (which is located in Mecklenburg County).
- Bluffton is located in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Lancaster Memorial Park, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Morrows. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lancaster Memorial Park<1>
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Virginia Dale (Actress)
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- She was born in Charlotte (NC) on July 1, 1917 (a Sunday) and died in Burbank (CA) on October 3, 1994 (a Monday).
- Charlotte is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Morrows. Both communities are located in Mecklenburg County.
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Clarence T. Dixon (Musician)
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- He was born in Charlotte (NC) on June 4, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 25, 1992 (a Saturday).
- Charlotte is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Morrows. Both communities are located in Mecklenburg County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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Ivan Nathaniel Dixon III (Actor, director, producer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ivan Nathaniel Dixon III<1>
- He was born in New York (NY) on April 6, 1931 (a Monday) and died in Charlotte (NC) on March 16, 2008 (a Sunday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Charlotte is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Morrows. Both communities are located in Mecklenburg County.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- The body was cremated.
Hal England (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hal England<1>
- He was born in Kings Mountain (NC) on October 2, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Burbank (CA) on November 6, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Kings Mountain is located in Cleveland County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Morrows (which is located in Mecklenburg County).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Spencer Gettys (Negro League Baseball)
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- He was born in Rock Hill (SC) on June 8, 1916 (a Thursday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on November 18, 2004 (a Thursday).
- Rock Hill is located in York County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Morrows (which is located in Mecklenburg County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Rolling Green Memorial Park, which is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rolling Green Memorial Park<1>
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Annie Montrose Hagins (Actress, civil rights activist)
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- She was born in Charlotte (NC) on June 12, 1917 (a Tuesday) and died in Rancho Palos Verdes (CA) on October 24, 2012 (a Wednesday).
- Charlotte is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Morrows. Both communities are located in Mecklenburg County.
- Rancho Palos Verdes is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Green Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Hills Memorial Park<1>
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Wilbert Harrison (Singer)
- Full name: Wilbert Huntington Harrison
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wilbert Harrison<1>
- He was born in Charlotte (NC) on January 5, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Spencer (NC) on October 26, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- Charlotte is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Morrows. Both communities are located in Mecklenburg County.
- Spencer is located in Rowan County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at North Pinewood Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Morrows. The cemetery is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
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Daisy and Violet Hilton (Conjoined twins, sideshow performers)
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- She was born in Brighton (England) on February 5, 1908 (a Wednesday) and died in Charlotte (NC) on January 4, 1969 (a Saturday).
- Charlotte is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Morrows. Both communities are located in Mecklenburg County.
- At the time of her death, she was 60.
Andrew Jackson (7th President of the US (1829 - 1837))
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- 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 in Union County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Morrows (which is located in Mecklenburg County).
- Hermitage is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
Nina Mae McKinney (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nina Mae McKinney<1>
- She was born in Lancaster (SC) on June 12, 1912 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on May 3, 1967 (a Wednesday).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Morrows (which is located in Mecklenburg County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 54.
- She 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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Oscar Micheaux (Director, writer, producer)
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- He was born in Metropolis (IL) on January 2, 1884 (a Wednesday) and died in Charlotte (NC) on March 25, 1951 (a Sunday).
- Metropolis is located in Massac County, Illinois.
- Charlotte is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Morrows. Both communities are located in Mecklenburg County.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Great Bend Cemetery, which is located in Barton County, Kansas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Great Bend Cemetery<1>
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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 nearby and to the south of Morrows.
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
Erwin Coolidge 'Bob' Porterfield (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Erwin Coolidge 'Bob' Porterfield<1>
- He was born in Newport (VA) on August 10, 1923 (a Friday) and died in Charlotte (NC) on April 28, 1980 (a Monday).
- Newport is located in Giles County, Virginia.
- Charlotte is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Morrows. Both communities are located in Mecklenburg County.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Sharon Memorial Park, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Morrows. The cemetery is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
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Edward Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts (Race car driver)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts<1>
- He was born in Tavares (FL) on January 20, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Charlotte (NC) on July 2, 1964 (a Thursday).
- Tavares is located in Lake County, Florida.
- Charlotte is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Morrows. Both communities are located in Mecklenburg County.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Daytona Memorial Park, which is located in Volusia County, Florida.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Daytona Memorial Park<1>
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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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Morrows (which is located in Mecklenburg County).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Morrows (which is located in Mecklenburg 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.